Like any business you must
buy low and sell high right? You have to do the math when signing up for and Affiliate Programs. You need to add the cost of all the tools you will need to set it all up.
Good question right
you want a higher commission program at least $40.00 to $50.00 minimum on a sale with a recurring based program. Also it's a good Idea to try and get accepted to a CPA program.
You'll know when it's time to call for help
at that point you will probably be pounding the desk or crying. I like to do a bit of both before I get the tech support on the phone.
If something goes wrong don't beat your self up
it may be time to get some rest and look at it with fresh eyes. It's most likely late at night and you wont be able to contact tech support until morning.
Don't spend another dime on anything else until you read this!
Don't sign up for any other programs or intangible systems!
Remember how it felt to put all your efforts into something that someone told you works in an instent. Not to mention took your hard earned money.
There are many free tools out there as well and lord knows you will need them, however the free stuff doesn't work and/or many not suit your needs.