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An ideal compromise between non-attached and involved affiliate marketing for those who do not necessarily utilize the item or service but are nevertheless connected to the target audience. They usually are influential on the subject and also have a loyal following which means they can provide an element of authority.

Perhaps, for instance, you’re trying to promote a clothing line that you’ve never heard of, however, you’ve got followers on your clothing blog, and YouTube channel. If this is the case it would mean you’re an affiliate marketer who is related to the brand.