Step 1: Setting up an Affiliate AccountnBefore you can begin to make money, you need to set up an account at an Affiliate site such as Clickbank or Commission Junction. This is where you can find programs to promote as an affiliate and more importantly, track your progress and get paid.nnStep 2: Set up a Domain Name.nYou don't need your own domain name to promote an affiliate program but it is recommended. You can get a domain name at a site like Godaddy for less than $10 a year and use the redirect and masking options to take people to your affiliate page for the program you are promoting.nnStep 3: Promoting With the PublicnYou can spend hundreds of dollars promoting on the internet with Google Adwords, banners, etc. but there are also offline methods that can be used. Business cards, rubber stamps, magnets, postcards, window decals, lawn signs and pens for example.nnStep 4: Promoting with FriendsnLet your friends, family and co-workers know what you are doing, You can do this by email, text messages, phone calls or on sites like Facebook. Don't use a hard sell method and don't badger them - just let them know about your new business and ask if they would like to know more. Even if they aren't interested, you may receive referrals from them and that is a very effective way of selling.nnStep 5: Promoting with Articles.nArticle marketing is probably the easiest and cheapest way to promote products online. Sites such as Ezine Articles are excellent places to submit your articles. You can Google "ezine marketing' for more information.nnStep 6: Promote with ClassifiedsnThere are numerous sites online that allow you to place FREE or low cost classified ads. Of course, you can also place classifieds in newspapers or other publications. These can be expensive so be sure you pick sites that are appropriate for whatever you are selling.nnStep 7: Promoting with Online GroupsnThere are hundreds of online groups. Go to Google Groups and you will find groups listed by topic, region, language, number of members, etc. Join a few groups and you will be able to post messages. DO NOT be a blatant spammer!nnPost at least 5 friendly messages that do not promote your opportunity before posting a message that encourages them to visit your site. TIP: don't join a site where everyone is promoting an online business.nnn