Linking to Merchant sites.

Linking to Merchant sites.
As a Affiliate there are several ways to link to a merchants site, the best link choice depends on the nature of the affiliate and the nature of the merchant. Each kind of link is specially suited for particular purposes.
One way is called (Text links) -The advantage of text links in an affiliate program is they are ingrained in the content of your site and so don’t look so much like advertisements. For a lot of affiliate sites, this is the most natural way to link to the merchant site.
(Banner links) -These links appear as boxes, usually containing words and some sort of graphic element. They may be the best choice when you think a text link doesn’t do enough to attract visitors.
Finally, (Search box) -This type of link allows visitors to search an online database on another site. The results of the search are links to other pages on the site.
That’s only 3 of the many different types of links available to you for your new marketing venture, stay tuned for more great information on maximimizing your potential as an Affiliate.   Advise from my friend…