research in marketing

[sarahbrooks]

Research is your key to success. See how many results there are, as well as how many ads appear. Near the bottom of the search results page, see if Google lists any "related searches" so that you can try looking at phrases you didn't think of previously.
Another tool you can use is the Google Adwords Keyword Tool. Some folks even call this the Google External Keyword Tool. You'll find columns marked Advertiser Competition, Search Volume, and Average Search Volume. The more advertisers for your chosen keywords or phrases, the more profitable (generally speaking).
If you're considering becoming an Affiliate Marketer, selling someone else's product for a commission, go to ClickBank.com and click the Marketplace Link. ClickBank is probablyu the most respected Affiliate Marketing clearinghouses in the industry. Products are listed in categories that you can search based on your market research. Click a category and review the products offered. You should choose a product with a fairly high "gravity" which indicates the product is selling. Also, choose a product with a sales price of at least $20.00. You've got to make money on the deal.
Most affiliate owners are paying between 50% and 75% commission on the product. You can make excellent commissions selling as an affiliate, if you have the other essential marketing pieces in place.