It's unfortunate that some affiliate programs tell you that making money with them is as simple as that. New affiliates are often under the impression that it doesn't take much to earn money with affiliate programs - when nothing could be further from the truth.
Top affiliates buy the product they're selling.
It's important to know what you're selling. First of all, you want to be sure you're selling a quality product that offers great value. You have to really KNOW the product in order to describe it honestly to others. Top affiliates take the time to learn. It always amazes me when I receive email from someone who joins an affiliate program, but then asks me exactly what it is they're selling and what they're supposed to do.