You've heard people ranting about how great affiliate marketing is and how much they've earned from it. From beginners earning five figures to seasoned affiliate marketers making it a full-time career. But is it really that easy to earn so much from affiliate marketing? And if it isn't, how do the others do it? The answer is quite straightforward: some affiliate marketing niches pay more than the others. You will see a gaming affiliate marketer earning more than one in the general consumer goods. Some credit goes to the skills, but other than that, it's the niche factor.