How do I start affiliate marketing as a beginner? Decide on a niche. Choose your platform. Find relevant affiliate marketing programs. Create valuable content. Build an audience. Follow FTC regulations. What is a niche market? A niche market is a focused set of people or businesses who are in the market to purchase a product or service you sell. This group of individuals has a specific set of needs that can be met by a targeted product or service that addresses those needs. Niche marketing is a byproduct of  specialization . When a company offers a specific set of products and services rather than selling a wide variety of offerings, they benefit by saving money, becoming more productive, and providing a comparative advantage that can be marketed to a niche set of customers. Companies benefit from putting a stake in the ground and one way to see that benefit in action is through sales and marketing.  Selling to a niche market  is a way to stand out from competitors...