I highly recommend people stick with programs that they know well and like. It’s easier to sell a product or program when you’ve used it yourself.

I highly recommend people stick with programs that they know well and like. It’s easier to sell a product or program when you’ve used it yourself.

I agree with you Chris and some of the commenters that it’s better to concentrate efforts on a limited number of products and for me it’s actually not a matter of luck to become successful, it’s a
lot of work because I haven’t used adwords yet…

Fran

I agree with you Chris and some of the commenters that it’s better to concentrate efforts on a limited number of products and for me it’s actually not a matter of luck to become successful, it’s a
lot of work because I haven’t used adwords yet…

Fran

@Wayne – Yes definitely, it really helps to brush up on copywriting and usability

@Alex – Unfortunately some people really buy into the easy money thing too much. There is money to be made but it ain’t that easy

@TEIA – It’s far easier when you are part of the audience you are addressing. If I like a product then I know a lot of my audience will. After that it is about finding the right vendor, for example everyone has an Amazon account pretty much and they are well respected. This gives them an edge for me even though others might pay more.

@PT – I think you will see many more bloggers going this route!

@Brandi – Control is a massive thing but also you need flexibility. I know several people who have made a great deal by focusing but were glad they had plan B in place when the primary vendor changed the rules mid stream or refused to pay.

@David – Yes there is a taint of spam/MLM a lot of time and there is little that can be done. The problem is it is true that spammers promote aff more than honest folks.

@Kathy – It could be just a side income, you are right. The key is to try things for ourselves. You will notice even if he is disappointed, he still does it Each blogger will find things that suit them and other things that will not. For every blogger who does not like aff you can find another who loves it.

@Wayne – Yes definitely, it really helps to brush up on copywriting and usability

@Alex – Unfortunately some people really buy into the easy money thing too much. There is money to be made but it ain’t that easy

@TEIA – It’s far easier when you are part of the audience you are addressing. If I like a product then I know a lot of my audience will. After that it is about finding the right vendor, for example everyone has an Amazon account pretty much and they are well respected. This gives them an edge for me even though others might pay more.

@PT – I think you will see many more bloggers going this route!

@Brandi – Control is a massive thing but also you need flexibility. I know several people who have made a great deal by focusing but were glad they had plan B in place when the primary vendor changed the rules mid stream or refused to pay.

@David – Yes there is a taint of spam/MLM a lot of time and there is little that can be done. The problem is it is true that spammers promote aff more than honest folks.

@Kathy – It could be just a side income, you are right. The key is to try things for ourselves. You will notice even if he is disappointed, he still does it Each blogger will find things that suit them and other things that will not. For every blogger who does not like aff you can find another who loves it.

I recommend that clients view affiliate marketing as a source of ADDED income and not their MAIN source of income.

By the way, by choosing products that “make sense”, affiliate marketing can provide a NICE side stream of income. (I’ve had what many would consider to be success on that front.) However, I will always view those checks as “extra” and not “income”. My lack of responsibility for delivery of the products and services means I shouldn’t rely on it.

I recommend that clients view affiliate marketing as a source of ADDED income and not their MAIN source of income.

By the way, by choosing products that “make sense”, affiliate marketing can provide a NICE side stream of income. (I’ve had what many would consider to be success on that front.) However, I will always view those checks as “extra” and not “income”. My lack of responsibility for delivery of the products and services means I shouldn’t rely on it.

On the other hand people selling physical products in a field in which they have passion usually recommend products they use and are therefore honest in their recommendation.

On the other hand people selling physical products in a field in which they have passion usually recommend products they use and are therefore honest in their recommendation.

I no longer have them as they didn’t bring any revenue in. I’ve canned all ads till I have decent traffic. Then I may slowly introduce some affiliates. I don’t trust what Adsense is going to pop up there.

The pro bloggers in my niche have started using affiliate ads more, so maybe it’s taking over.

I no longer have them as they didn’t bring any revenue in. I’ve canned all ads till I have decent traffic. Then I may slowly introduce some affiliates. I don’t trust what Adsense is going to pop up there.

The pro bloggers in my niche have started using affiliate ads more, so maybe it’s taking over.

I have a friend who is all pumped about affiliate marketing. He keeps telling me about the “easy money” he is going to make. I keep telling him “There is no such thing as easy money.”

I have a friend who is all pumped about affiliate marketing. He keeps telling me about the “easy money” he is going to make. I keep telling him “There is no such thing as easy money.”