When choosing an affiliate, know your market. If your visitors see that you are using affiliate marketing in a positive way, they will mostly respond in a positive way as well. Depending on the affiliate, you may receive commissions on future purchases made by the customer you referred, too. One way to keep your affiliate marketing profits coming is to work with a company that continues to develop and offer new products. Social media and social networking sites are potential goldmines when it comes to your affiliate marketing strategies.