Consider developing a blog that will target a well-defined, niche audience. You’ll need to have a specific plan to attract followers before creating your website. Be prepared to describe what your website is about, what other advertising or affiliate listings you might have on your site, and what kind of audience your website is targeting.

If you are logging in with an existing account, verify that the address and contact information listed for you is correct. Click “select a new address” to make any necessary changes.

You will be required to enter the company’s contact information if you are not setting up the account for yourself.

Consider printing or downloading the contract agreement so that you can refer to it later.

Don’t lose your Associates ID number as you may need to verify your account with it occasionally.

Consider how to select products that can be easily integrated with your website’s content to generate increased product interest.

Keep in mind that you won’t be paid for any purchases made through your links until your account has been approved.

To share a product link easily on Twitter, shorten the link first with a service like bit. ly.

Explore the different advertisement options available through the Associates Central page.

If your website did not have enough original content, consider re-thinking the subject of your blog. Choose a subject about which you can write easily and are very familiar with. If your website does not generate enough traffic for the Associates Program, research and implement strategies to drive more traffic to your website.