There are many ways to earn money through affiliate , Here are Shortcuts you can Try

1. Setup a website targetting affilite Product Say X
2. Now how to sell Product X without No traffic
3. Prepare on PPT or Presentation of Product X comparing it with other similar Product in Market with Buy Now link
4. Share PDF,PPT word doc on File sharing Network site
5. Give eye Catcy Title like " Amazing Feature Lowest Price" etc
6. At the end of Presentation Put Buy Now link ie your affiliate link

If you Present Product effectively you will get Insane Sales affiliate commission