Affiliate marketing is one of today’s fastest-growing sources of revenue. Through affiliate marketing, a brand partner, or affiliate, earns commission through marketing a brand’s products or services. This marketing strategy is typically done online through customized website links that the affiliate partner includes in their blogs or social media posts. When a customer purchases a product or service through one of these affiliate links, a percentage of the purchase, or commission, goes to the affiliate. 

The affiliate marketing industry continues to grow as more brands focus on organic marketing. As of 2022, the industry was worth about $12 billion globally. The United States is the most significant player in the affiliate marketing game, making up an estimated 39% of the market. 

Best Books on Affiliate Marketing

Education is critical if you’re interested in starting an affiliate marketing business. In addition to online courses and coaching, several books are available today for aspiring affiliate marketers looking to launch. Here are seven of NetInfluencer’s top picks for the best books on affiliate marketing. 

Affiliate Marketing Secrets by Chandler Wright

Chandler Wright started his first business at age 18. By 24, he had created four different companies. However, each failed miserably. After a great deal of trial and error, he made over six figures in under a year through affiliate marketing. He then started and scaled a second business, and today, at 28, he’s a high six-figure earner.

Through Chandler’s book, Affiliate Marketing Secrets: How to Start a Profitable Affiliate Marketing Business and Generate Passive Income Online, Even as a Complete Beginner, you’ll learn the following: 

• The basics of affiliate marketing through an easy-to-implement guide
• Different types of affiliate marketing channels and programs and which are the best
• The step-by-step process of establishing an affiliate business
• Business do’s and don’ts
• Inspiration from today’s best affiliate marketers
• How to create the right website and get noticed
• How to go from $0 to $10,000 a month

From Nothing by Ian Pribyl

Ian Pribyl is an affiliate marketing pro with over 15 years of experience. He’s also the founder of The Free Internet Marketing Project™ (FIMP), a video training that accompanies his book, From Nothing: Everything You Need to Profit from Affiliate Marketing, Internet Marketing, Blogging, Online Business, e-Commerce, and More… Starting With <$100.

In From Nothing, readers will learn everything they need to know to start an online affiliate marketing business without breaking the bank. Although the book is well-suited for beginners, affiliate marketing veterans can incorporate Ian’s strategies into their existing businesses. Customer reviews include success stories, like doubling organic traffic to websites, and an appreciation for Ian’s honest, straightforward teaching style. 

Affiliate Marketing by Mark Smith

Self-published author Mark Smith has been actively involved in the online marketing world for years. He’s published several books for online marketing entrepreneurs and has a passion for innovation and growth. In Affiliate Marketing: Proven Step By Step Guide To Make Passive Income With Affiliate Marketing, Mark provides his detailed perspective on affiliate marketing. Highlights include how to:

• Understand affiliate marketing terms and jargon
• Create the right website
• Succeed on top affiliate networks
• Use social media to boost affiliate sales
• Avoid common affiliate marketing scams

Affiliate Program Management: An Hour a Day by Evgenii Prussakov

As an affiliate program manager and consultant, Evgenii “Geno” Prussakov worked alongside big names like Forbes, Nokia, and Hallmark to bring success to their online marketing efforts. In 2012, Geno launched the world’s first affiliate management conference: Affiliate Management Days.

In his book, Affiliate Program Management: An Hour a Day, Prussakov includes winning strategies and tips for both beginners and experts. You’ll learn how to:

• Research payment models, your competition, and how to set up tracking and reporting
• Set up competitive affiliate program terms
• Launch your program and attract affiliate partners
• Use metrics, competitive intelligence, and split testing to optimize performance
• Understand the worst affiliate management mistakes and pitfalls and avoid them

Affiliate Marketing: Launch a Six Figure Business with Clickbank Products, Affiliate Links, Amazon Affiliate Program, and Internet Marketing by Noah Gray

Online entrepreneur Noah Gray helps others grow their businesses. In addition to affiliate marketing, Noah is a subject matter expert in social media marketing, Google Adwords, and Facebook Advertising. In Affiliate Marketing: Launch a Six-Figure Business with Clickbank Products, Affiliate Links, Amazon Affiliate Program, and Internet Marketing, Noah includes details on how affiliate marketing works and the key players in the process. 

The book begins with an overview of the affiliate marketing business model and how to get started. You’ll also learn how to choose a niche, build traffic and scale your web presence, and all the mistakes to avoid. Noah also includes details on the top affiliate programs to promote and information on the Amazon Affiliate Program.

The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web by Bruce Brown

Bruce C. Brown is an award-winning author and published 15 books. Bruce provides expert advice on how to succeed as an affiliate marketer in The Complete Guide to Affiliate Marketing on the Web. Readers will learn the six steps to successful affiliate marketing campaigns and how to increase web traffic and sales by investing just a few dollars. 

The book also includes real-world case studies from companies that use Bruce’s proven techniques. It also contains information about website optimization, so you rank high on Google searches. 

Performance Partnerships by Robert Glazer

Affiliate marketing industry leader Rober Glazer uses his decade of knowledge and experience to help entrepreneurs excel. He’s also the founder of Acceleration Partners, a leading performance marketing agency. Robert has worked with top brands, including Adidas, Reebok, Target, and Warby Parker, throughout his career. 

In Performance Partnerships: The Checkered Past, Changing Present and Exciting Future of Affiliate Marketing, Robert examines how affiliate marketing started and how it’s evolved over the years. Readers learn how to use affiliate marketing to grow their businesses. One customer review calls the book a “must-read,” not just for affiliate marketers but anyone looking to create strong relationships with clients and customers.