An Affiliate Marketer from the Ground Up

Recently I've gotten into article marketing. Actually I should say that I'm just getting into article marketing. I've yet to publish many articles, but I do realize the power in it, and I do plan to continue submitting articles to the directories.

In reality I'll be submitting primarily to only one directory now. In case you haven't heard of 'AffSphere.com', you've got to check these guys out. You talk about a fantastic idea, here is a good idea made great.

Probably most have heard of 'eZinearticles.com' and some of the other many article directories around the web. I think we'd all agree it's a great way to get backlinks, and also just a good way to have your work read and generate traffic (traffic=$$$).

AffSphere has taken it to another level though. Most directories won't allow affiliate links in your articles...AffSphere encouages it!! AffSphere is the brainchild of Anik Singal, the brilliant mind behind AffiliateClassroom.com, an outstanding resource and training site for the aspiring affiliate marketer that I've mentioned here before. I'm a member and I can honestly say that there's a ton of information there. Much of it downloadable in the form of ebooks, audios and videos, tutorials and guides.

Not only does AffSphere encourage affiliate links, they have devised a fantastic setup for the affiliate/writer to earn some very good commissions. Through the marvel of viral article marketing, it's possible to get untold numbers of signups in your downline. Although it could take a little while to get a good commission coming regularly, if you only write articles occasionally, you could also put out a good article or two, have it downloaded to several sites, and have it take off for you.

If you're interested at all in writing articles, take a look at AffSphere.com. There's nothing else that comes close to it as far as rewarding the article writers.

I doubt that many of us would want to sit and write articles all day, but even if you can write one a day, in a few months time there's no telling how many backinks and sales commissions you could earn. I truly believe this may be one of the best, easiest, and least expensive (it's free!!) methods to earn an online income.

I won't try and explain the 8 methods of earning at AffSphere, just go here and watch the video that explains it in detail. Then signup, it's free so there's obviously nothing to lose and untold rewards to gain!!

Good Luck.

I've only been involved in affiliate marketing for several months now. However, it has been long enough that I should have started to see some significant profits, at least I believe I should have anyway.

I have make a little money, as I've posted here, but nothing close to where I would have hoped to have been by now. My technical skills suck, that's a given, but what really bothers me is that I've yet to really find the basic, necessary training information that I was looking for. Don't get me wrong, there's many, many great forums, blogs and other sites aroung the Internet, but I was wanting one site that would take me, a beginner, step-by-step through the process.

Finally, today, thanks to an email from Pepperjam Network, I found out about AffiliateClassroom.com. It's creator, Anik Singal is a very successful affiliate marketer, and has set up this great site for those of us like me, in need of HELP. Read his story in Businessweek here, he's a finalist in the '2008 America's Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year'. Sir Richard Branson is also involved, and he's a name that people stand up and take notice of.

I won't drag this out, just read about Anik, in case you don't know who he is, then check out the AffilateClassroom here. There's a $1 (14)-day trial offer, so I don't see how you can go wrong. Also, if after the trial period you decide you don't like it for some reason, they will give you a full refund (within 30 days). You can also cancel at anytime...no questions asked. I've just signed up and it looks to be GREAT.

I just finished reading some posts over at NickyCakes.com. That guy is funny, not to mention he tells it like it is...no BS. I won't go into details about whom he was talking, but I just read a post that really opened my eyes. A guy/blog that I really thought 'had the goods', is nothing more than a little fish in a huge pond. Not to mention, according to what I read, a little less than honest.

I've mentioned here in the past that, as of this post anyway, I'm still new in the affilate marketing industry. I don't claim to be some super affiliate or an expert in any field. If I mention a compamy, product, ebook or anything else, it's because I've either bought and/or used it, or I know for a fact that it's not a scam.

If you look on the home page of my site, presently I have neverblueAds and PepperJam NETWORK affiliate network banners. I've been signed up with both for a while, and although you probably don't need me to tell you, they're both top-notch companies in the business. I know I can put those banners there and there's no chance of someone emailing me one day saying 'those jerks ripped me off.'

I also have a TigerDirect banner there. Last year I probably spent around $2,500 (at least) at TigerDirect, mostly in parts building (2) new PCs, (2) LCH displays, (2) MP3 players, software...man, that might even be higher. I know, for a fact that their prices, service and everything else is the best. Believe me, I wouldn't part with that much money without doing my homework.

I mention Blue Host and HostGator in my blogroll, but you what ? I've got accounts with both of them. I

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By now I would think that anyone that has Internet access, and especially those involved in affiliate marketing, have seen the news that Shawn Hogan, Brian Dunning, and Todd Dunning are being sued by eBay for cookie stuffing.

SAN FRANCISCO (CN) - Three men defrauded eBay in a "cookie stuffing" scheme that made it appear the men's companies should be paid commissions, eBay claims in Federal Court. It sued

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Well, although I did have a small income from a few PPC efforts, I was still 'in the red' overall for paying way too much for the clicks.

I've mentioned phpBay Pro here in the past, and I've had it installed on a few sites for some time now. I was getting a few clicks every so often, but I wasn't making any money until just recently. It still hasn't been very long considering how long it can take to get any pages listed on Google. I'm still a long way from being able to quit my day job, but just the fact that I'm starting to see some regular income is a great sign.

I'm still very guilty of not updating my sites with regular, good quality content as often as I should, but evidently I'm at least getting there.

For those of you that are looking for a real, feasible way to generate some online income, I strongly suggest phpBay Pro. It's already proving itself to be a quality product for me and I'm not putting as much effort in as I should be.

Also, I've mentioned BANS here too. I finally got around to purchasing it also. I just got it a couple of days ago and only have one site up so far. The site I do have has no content and I don't expect anything at all from it until I put in some effort to get it a little more presentable. I don't want just a site of Ebay listings and nothing else. I can promise you that's not the way to go. Not only will Google shoot you down, if you try and use Adsense, but if you do get any Ebay sales, they will be few and far between.

I'll post again and update you on phpBay Pro and BANS once I really get some sites to where they are producing what I think they're capable of. Both products look very promising indeed.

Well, I've just been called back to work after a layoff of over (4) months. I haven't posted in a couple of days due to the sudden lack of free time. I do plan on keeping the blog updated as often as possible though.

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Effective landing pages drive billions in online sales each year. In fact, they're one of the best weapons in the savvy affiliate marketer's arsenal. It doesn't matter if you're promoting books, home gyms, or exotic cars. Your landing pages are either making you money or wasting your time. But, the high-volume affiliates know

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