Begin a conversation with a person without trying to sell to them. Later on, while you are chatting, note the product you 're reselling.
Produce a free ebook with the advertisement and link of your affiliate web site.
The topic of the free ebook should pull out your target audience to down-load it. Also submit it to some ebook directories.
Begin your own affiliate program directory.
Join a large number of affiliate programs and list them all in a directory format on your web site. Then just advertise your free affiliate program directory.
Write your own affiliate program advertisements.
If all the other affiliates use the same advertisements you do, that does not give you an edge over your competitor. Use a different advertisement to give yourself an advantage over all the other affiliates.
Use a personal indorsement advertisement.
Only use one if you 've actually purchased the product or service for the affiliate program. Tell peoples what kind of benefits and results you 've experienced using the product.
Promote the product you 're reselling in your signature file.
Use an attention getting headline and a good reason for them to visit your affiliate site. Make sure your sig file does n't go over 5 lines.
Link up a web ring.
It should attract the same type of peoples that would be interested in purchasing the product you 're reselling. You could also trade links on your own with other related web sites.
Participate on web discussion boards.
Post your comments, answer other people's questions, and ask your own questions. Include your affiliate text link under each message you post.
Create a free ezine.
Use your ezine to advertise the affiliate programs you 've joined. Submit your ezine to online ezine directories and promote it on your web site.
Begin a private web site.
Use it as a free incentive if people buy the product you resell. You could also allow peoples to join for free and you could advertise the affiliate program you've joined.
