How do I get started with affiliate marketing if I am a complete newbie?

If you want to learn about Affiliate Marketing from the beginning, then search for a good video.. This is the best and easiest way to learn something if you are a novice.

@Ahmed, I would not enter the programme first. I would check the site out on whois and then have a look at the Alexa rankings and then check it out with your favourite search engine before finally deciding. Even if your friend tells you to join them always do your own due diligence

To get started with affiliate marketing as a complete newbie, you should learn from a mentor who has been successful at affiliate marketing.

Just Enter the program and watch for their videos. this is the best and easiest way to understand the program

First, you'll find your favorite niche, then;
of course, this is not easy. You find suggestions, a lot of suggestions.
Check everything on a scam adviser, forums, and find the truth.

After you finish reading find out a a category you like - and focus on it. If you won't like it you won't put the time needed in order to build it properly. And remember - you need patience! It takes some time to build your reputation and knowledge base.

Read and try to learn the basics of affiliate marketing from experts blogs, forums etc.

Go and read, learn , experiment and repeat the good advices you learned. It's simple.