9 Reasons Why You're a Bad Affiliate

Your Revenue Model Stinks
Affiliate programs that offer spectacular teaser revenue share rates of 50% or more are a good deal for advanced affiliates, but maybe not such a great idea for beginners.
When you’re first getting started and your revenue stream is zero, you might want to look at cost-per-acquisition (CPA) models. CPA’s won’t give you a cut of lifetime revenue, but they can provide fast cash while you figure out what the heck you’re doing.