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Free Affiliate Masters Course

Our Number One Suggestion For 2007 and 2008

What does affiliate success boil down to? Let's start... at the beginning!

The number #1 challenge for all affiliates...

Build a website...

that builds targeted traffic...

and that causes visitors to click through...

with a warm, open-to-buy attitude...

to merchant sites that you represent...

so you earn fat commission checks.

How?

There is an endless labyrinth of possible software and information/advice offered on the Net. I'm not sure which is worse... the overpriced products that underdeliver, or all the free info available, most of which does not work so it costs you something more valuable even than money... your time.

Wouldn't it be great if the single best approach, explained in detail, was also free?! Here it is...

The Affiliate Masters Course.

This 10-DAY course focuses 100% on helping you, the affiliate, succeed. It leads you, step by digestible step, day by day, through a flawless process...

    from developing a Site Concept

       to brainstorming hundreds of profitable related keywords

          to building a themed site

             to generating motivated, targeted traffic that wants to click on your recommendations, links to the related products sold by merchants you represent.


The most amazing part of this course?

It's free!

Actually, the "price" is only the second most amazing part. The best thing about the Masters Course is the clear, high-quality, step-by-step, day-by-day content that lays out a process that really works.

Finally, the course is now available in a beautiful ebook format! Totally updated, and a joy to print and read. To download The Affiliate Masters Course ebook...

Click here to download the Affiliate Masters Course ebook.
670 Kb - Windows and MacOs

You are about to download a zipped file ("Aff-Masters.zip"). Save it to your desktop. After you have downloaded, unzip it.

This will unzip a folder called "Affiliate Masters Course" on your desktop (if you do not change the default location). The folder contains two files....

1) ReadMeFirst.txt file
Please do read this file first - it will get you to a flying start!

2) AffMasters.pdf
This is it! The course in ebook format! 

The Affiliate Masters Course shows you how to become a high-earning affiliate champion. Anyone... from newbie to those already enjoying success. It shows you everything, nothing held back. All the info you need to help you execute every step is included in one single course. Actually...

It's better than any other affiliate course or book available anywhere, at any price. No exceptions... but it does raise a question...

Why would SiteSell.com, the originators of this course, give it all away? Because they're hoping that you'll buy their truly excellent product, Site Build It! (SBI!). You do not have to, of course. (As a matter of fact... aside from delivering the course itself, SiteSell will never contact you again!)

All the info you need to execute a powerful, successful strategy is contained in the Masters Course. Nothing is held back - I was amazed at the truly USEFUL ideas and the perfect process, laid out in an organized and do-able manner.

And while I do totally endorse SBI! as The Perfect Affiliate Business-Builder, you may well find that the course itself is really all you need - SBI! simply delivers the tools to make it even easier and faster to get the job done.

To sum it up, The Affiliate Masters Course strategy for success is simple...

1) Create content that attracts targeted traffic.

2) Then convert that traffic into dollars by causing visitors to click-through to the sites of the merchants that you represent.

3) Develop multiple streams of income through quality merchants that fit your theme.

Yes, we've finally found the single best solution, the total affiliate solution. You'll graduate as an accomplished affiliate Net marketer, a super-affiliate in the making.

Take The Affiliate Masters Course today. I will not make a more important suggestion this year.

Click here to download the Affiliate Masters Course ebook.

Comments

Comment #1 (Posted by Asael Moncada) |
10 day course is a must for everyone wanting to start their own website.
Comment #2 (Posted by Caesar Book) |
I would like to have my own website up and running in 10 days. show me how I can do this. Thank you.

[Caesar, You could go to eBay and buy an existing website and have it online in one day. But if you're new to affiliate marketing you most likely wouldn't own a successful business. I suggest that instead of concentrating on speed you concentrate on learning how to build a successful business. One good way to do that is to use Site Build It! and the comprehensive help that comes with it - http://www.AssociatePrograms.com/buildit . Allan.]
Comment #3 (Posted by Jenifer) |
I downloaded the free affiliate masters course. It would have been great if the links had worked. I have visited associateprograms.com every day for almost a week. There is tons of useful information. So far, I have been reading and understanding and I have not spent a penny. I have found the information more useful than any info I have ever paid for and there has been many of them. Thanks for the great job.
Jenifer

[Thanks for the alert. Sorry! I've now uploaded an updated version of the Affiliate Masters Course which has corrected this problem. Allan.]
Comment #4 (Posted by William E Petersen) |
Allan,
I wanted to post my agreement with you about the value of The Affiliate Masters Course. The Affiliate Masters Course is the best free resource on the net. Better than many sources you have to pay for, the PDF document is worth downloading and costs you nothing.
William
www.daddyresource.com
A Practical Resource to Help Dads Grow
Comment #5 (Posted by William) |
Allan,
I was astonished when I just discovered that you used the same wording as the SiteSell PromoPage word for word. You need not post this, but I would love to get your reply. Thanks,
William
www.daddyresource.com
A Practical Resource to Help Dads Grow

[William, It's not quite word for word, but very close. This is not something I usually do, but in this case it works brilliantly. If something works, I keep doing it. Allan.]
Comment #6 (Posted by girsang) |
Haii all
this is my first time joint in the associateprograms.com. it's great that i got much information about affiliate, internet business, etc. Honestly I want to start my opportunity starting with the affiliate Master Course.
thanks all
Comment #7 (Posted by Daniel Edstr?m) |
This is the best Affiliate Guide i ever read!!!
Comment #8 (Posted by Kingsley) |
It pisses me off any time i want to read anything on the internet and its on pdf, zip, in fact it needs to be downloaded before read. The cafe where I browse do not allow downloads. Why can't all this have text html? Anyway can I get a text of your free masters courses?

[Here's an unzipped copy. Just type this link into a browser
www.AssociatePrograms.com/free-downloads/2006-AffMasters.pdf
and you'll be able to read the free Affiliate Masters Course online. Allan.]

Comment #9 (Posted by Dinesh Bastola) |
Hello everybody
This is my first time joint in the associateprograms.com. I am very happy that i got much information about affiliate programs. I really want to start my opportunity starting with the affiliate Master Course. It is really a good programs for everyone.
thank you.
Dinesh Bastola
www.enagarkot.com
Nepal
Comment #10 (Posted by Tracey) |
The Affiliate Masters Course is a wonderful course, full of resources and it is 'right on the money'! I'm an affiliate manager for three online real estate companies, and each item you cover in the course is precisely what we've done to build a successful affiliate program. Great job of putting everything together in one place for those who are starting or expanding their affiliate program! I picked up some ideas that I'll begin to implement right away.
Tracey Fieber
www.fieber.oarrealestate.com
http://www.millionaireriches.com/cmd.php?af=497583
http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=540528
Comment #11 (Posted by Tony) |
If I truly truly want to be successful in the affiliate publisher business, what difference does it make to study the Free Affiliate Masters Course
or to go and buy the SBI program for affiliates??? Is it a really big deal of difference, except for how to set up a website or in terms of affiliate business itself the free course is just as good??? Greetings from Costa Rica...

[The free Affiliate Masters Course gives you a good, solid introduction to affiliate marketing, teaching you how to choose a niche and emphasizing the importance of building a high-quality site for long-term revenue. SBI goes into much greater detail and provides a suite of tools all in one place. Also, using SBI is bit like joining a club because it gives you access to an incredibly helpful private forum where SBI users help each other and share tips. Allan.]
Comment #12 (Posted by Tony) |
So in short, is SBI an ABSOLUTE INDISPENSABLE MUST for anybody who wants to be serious in the affiliate business or is it possible to make it successfully without it???

[I recommend SBI because I strongly believe it gives a beginner the best possible chance of success. However, people achieve success in many different ways, some with SBI, some without. In my free Affiliate Program Tutorial I suggest another option for people who want to take a more independent route. Allan.]
Comment #13 (Posted by LPR) |
I've been reading the affiliate master course for couple of days now and so far I love it. I love how they emphasise on you. You are the reason it will fail or succeed, you're the master key in the process. It truly focus on getting you in a state of mind where you just want to succeed and feel you can. I'm lucky, I was able to stumble upon this after just a couple of sites pointing me to get rich quick ebooks. Since I'm a very critical and cynical guy, I searched a lot before handing out money and when I stumbled upon this course, I knew I made the right decision, espacially reading comments on what those best selling GRQ ebooks really contain. This is the first though I come here, even before I started reading this book, I have been roaming the net for everything related to affiliates and also SBI, since I want to make sure it is what it says. It does seem like it so far. Your site is also very interesting. Keep up the good work.

[Thanks for your kind words. You've made an excellent choice starting with the Affiliate Masters Course. Allan.]
Comment #14 (Posted by Carlos Copeland) |
Allan My main Man,
I have a Mac it's killing me that when I download any zips files and use stuffit expander to convert this to a pdf file I'm having problems. Is there anyway other way I can get these pdf files free.
P.S. Thank You for the information that you are sharing. Most time you find information like this it's a waste of valuable time, and not very useful!!
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!1
Carlos

[Ken Evoy, who created the Affiliate Masters Course, loves Macs and uses one himself so I'm sure his support team will be able to help you: http://www.support.sitesell.com . Allan.]
Comment #15 (Posted by dynn) |
I've read this and it's very useful for those beginners to start with affiliate programs.
Comment #16 (Posted by Tony - Gold Coast Oz) |
Firstly let me say that I'm SHOCKED and SURPRISED ... BIG TIME. The reason I say this is because everywhere you turn on the net you get to pages that contain info on what you searched for, no doubting that, however, when you get there they're selling you some wiz bang product that's better than anyone else's, often with the exact testimonials as some other websites. This is trully a remarkable site as it gives you a wealth of knowledge FOR FREE!! Allan, good on ya mate, you're an absoloute champ and please keep up the good work.
Regards
Tony

[Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate them. If you stick around long enough, perhaps I'll eventually sell you something. :) Allan.]
Comment #17 (Posted by Tony - Gold Coast Oz) |
PS: I forgot to mention that I downloaded the Affiliate Masters course and I can't wait to read it. My heart is filling back up with hope again after visitng this site.
Thanks mate.



Comment #18 (Posted by Nik Shikin) |
Just to drop by and say thanks to this wonderfull free and good ebook!
http://nikshikin.blogspot.com
Comment #19 (Posted by Teri) |
The link to download the Free Affliate Masters Course will not do anything. I have clicked on both links available and nothing. Your site is very informative. Thank you. I have been suckered into paying for advice that is clusmy to get around. Getting lost in every step. Your site is much easier to use. I would love to read the the Free Affliate Masters course. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Teri

[Perhaps there was a temporary problem with our server. I've just tested the links and they're working. Here's an alternative link to the free Affiliate Masters Course. You'll need to highlight it and copy it into your browser:
http://makemy.sitesell.com/aff-masters/
Allan.]
Comment #20 (Posted by Jimmical) |
Allan,
I am totally newbies in affiliate and does not know anything about building a website... and blind about html or whatsoever... my question: 1) do we really need website to run affilliate ?
2) let say i am interested in sports, electronics and music, how i can put that 3 topics in 1 website?
3) I dont have any specific expertise?
appreciate your advice.
Jimmical, Malaysia

[1. It IS possible to earn money from affiliate programs without owning a website, but it's much more difficult. When you build a website, you start building a business, gaining a reputation and getting repeat visitors and repeat sales. Just learn one small step at a time. You'll get there is you really want to. 3. You could put three totally different topics on one site, but it would be a bad idea because it would confuse search engines and confuse your visitors. Stick to one niche at a time. 3. BECOME interested in something. Remember, you didn't know anything when you were born. You learned things. KEEP learning. Here's an article I wrote with lots of ideas on how get ideas for a site:
http://www.AssociatePrograms.com/articles/63/1/Where-to-get-ideas-for-a-niche-website
Allan.]
Comment #21 (Posted by sally-anne) |
Ive been searching the internet for some months trying to find information that not only helps start affiliate programs but also explains the lingo in non computer professional terms. It's also good to see terminology in the Aussie language - not all that easy to find Aussie programs on the net. thanks
sally-anne
Comment #22 (Posted by Kader1970) |
Hi Allan,
Really i can say that your web site is the most powerful guide to success on line, all the informations are useful and helpful, and the best are free.
Thank you for your help...
Comment #23 (Posted by Linda) |
Hello Allan
I think I got scammed by a "learn how to make money - become an affiliate" website. Okay, so now I'm searching for some truth about some facts. First, I joined Blogger.com. Now, is it true you cannot make commissions from blogs, although the blog has a URL. I did like how blogger.com has all the code built in, all I had to do was typing the article - but I'm getting a queazy feeling there will be no traffic to drum up sales to the products written about. Yes, my blogs use Adsense and of course meta tags. But so far, when I go to CJ.com it appears no one has even read one of my articles. I'm downhearted. Regrettably I'm not flush, so I'm now trying to correct my steps taken. I have now also downloaded the Master course you offered, but you also said we affiliates MUST have a website. I'm concerned about having that financial outlay too. Can you steer me in the right direction. Thank you - I do like AP.com and especially your insight.

[Yes, I strongly recommend that you get your own website. A blog is one kind of website. It is possible to earn affiliate commissions from blogs, including ones from Blogger.com. However, there are millions upon millions of blogs out there, so simply owning a blog and putting articles on it is not enough to guarantee that anyone will actually read it and click on your links. If you study the free Affiliate Masters Course that will give you lots of useful information. You can also ask for a website review on our affiliate forum. Allan.]
Comment #24 (Posted by Sherif) |
Thanks a lot for all those great resources, important thing i learnt from you right here is to stick to one subject in my business, i was about to fall in this mistake, thinking that including many topics and fields in my website would attract a lot of visitors with different tastes, so that i can use many affiliate programs and put a lot of merchant ads, but it seems this came to be a wrong thinking, right ?

i just have a comment on what you said >> However, there are millions upon millions of blogs out there, so simply owning a blog and putting articles on it is not enough to guarantee that anyone will actually read it and click on your links >>

what's the difference between a blog and website if both of them are having unique domain name, what would prevent anyone then from visiting, reaching, clicking through links?

what do you suggest to use as a content management system for building website and making it easier to post articles and updates without a lot of troubles ? can wordpress achieve this ? or again this could be harmful to my business?

i am a newbie and i reached your website because it's so popular and everyone recommended it for me, i downloaded the course and expecting a lot from it, i hope you can give me a good guide or hints to start with , thanks again :)

[We haven't found a perfect content management system. For AssociatePrograms.com, we ended up hiring a programmer to amalgamate several scripts to form a cohesive whole. WordPress is very good and can be used for a large number of purposes. It does enable you to publish articles easily. However, simply building a website or blog is a bit like building a house in the middle of a desert. If you want people to find you, you have to learn how to attract visitors to your site. A blog is just a type of website. Aim to be the best you possibly can be in one niche and build your reputation in that niche. Aim to build something that adds real value to the Internet. If you do it right, people will give you free publicity, and those links will play a big role in helping to get your site ranked well in search engines. The free Affiliate Masters Course is worth studying carefully. You'll learn many very valuable tips. Allan.]
Comment #25 (Posted by Sherif) |
Thanks for your reply, i read in your article about finding the proper niche : " Regularly check new affiliate programs as they are listed in our directory. Consider building your websites quickly before most of your competitors even know the topic exists."

this is a thing which make me discouraged about building a website or a blog, always in hurry, stressed, thinking that i am too late to publish it, which makes me not concentrating while working or making my pages, as well as always feeling that i am putting the wrong content or putting it in a very slow way.

So, how in your opinion i can take advantage of some event and hurry up to build a website or a blog for it? what's the way? how i can arrange the contents materials that fast before anyone does, and if i did, how can i do it fast? does it mean that i am already having a website template or management system that will build my website that fast, i saw something like what you are talking about, some event comes up, in a few hours i find in my city few websites that came up with that event, i hope you can tell me what's they key behind this?

Are you available for an online discussion at some time?, i am really turning to be a fan of this great website and its resources :) thanks a lot for all this good work, it proves a lot of effort made before it.

[I'm usually available for an online discussion at our affiliate forum. That's a good place to ask questions because the forum has many friendly, helpful members. There's no need to feel discouraged. You definitely DON'T have to build a website fast. That's just ONE suggestion I made among about a couple of dozen in the article you mention. If you do want to build a site fast, WordPress is a good solution. However, with WordPress you don't get the valuable suite of tools you get with Site Build It (SBI). You don't get an instruction manual which teaches you how to build a business, not just a website. You don't get an incredibly helpful private forum, which is part of the Site Build It package. That's why I recommend that people start with SBI, because it teaches them how to build a business, not just a site. SBI puts all the emphasis on building a business that works, not building something fast. Allan.]
Comment #26 (Posted by Sherif) |
Does (SBI) Site Build It, offers a web space, how much size is it? is it included in the $300 package? i did't find this information clear in their website, does it support databases and so on, i mean making categories, product lists, etc? in your opinion, if not SBI, what would you recommend to start making your website?

[For all normal website uses, you have virtually unlimited web space, which is included in the package. For people who want databases and forums and unusual additions, there's a new SBI option which is in beta testing now and should be available soon. However, I strongly recommend that for your first website you build something simple. WordPress is also a good choice but you won't get the training you get with SBI. Allan.]
Comment #27 (Posted by Sherif) |
What about Joomla ? do you recommend it, or you prefer wordpress over it ? I am lost in choosing the content of my first website, afraid of making the wrong choice or the wrong layout, i am currently reading the free affiliate course of sitesell, but i am concerned with how my website layout should look like in the begining, a single page talking about something ? or a homepage with many links, can you get what i mean ? When should i start submitting it to search engines, is there a difference in the method of submitting to search engines and SEO if using wordpress ? I really appreciate your help, i hope that i amn't over asking, but as i mentioned i am just feeling lost and can't even figure out the right starting point.
thanks a lot.

[I haven't tried Joomla but I know someone who uses it and likes it. There are many ways to build websites. I think the training you get is much more important than the tools you use. Our affiliate forum would be a better place to discuss all these topics at length. Allan.]
Comment #28 (Posted by Sherif) |
what do you think about article submitters software packages ? are they fake, useless ? Wanted to ask if it's acceptable to ask you questions right here ? i just find it a good chance to learn from you, since i can't find your email address listed anywhere in your site. Thanks for the help, and for the free affiliate course you offered by SiteSell.com, it's really really helpful and i am writing alot of notes while still being in DAY 2, i feel i will get out with alot of ideas that will help me to start right.

[The best place to ask questions is on our affiliate forum. The link is at the top of the page. I recommend you read the whole course before you ask questions. Allan.]
Comment #29 (Posted by Jhoomla) |
How do I find the best paying affiliates?
-Greg
free ebooks @ http://i-ebooks.blogspot.com

[Affiliates? An affiliate is someone who joins an affiliate program. With any luck, affiliates do the receiving, not the paying. Anyway, there's no easy answer to your question. For example, I can tell you which is MY top-paying affiliate program, but that doesn't mean the program would be your top paying program. It doesn't mean that the program would suit your audience. The most effective way to have a high paying program is to successfully imagine what your visitors are seeking when they arrive at your site - and sell it to them. Allan.]
Comment #30 (Posted by Donna) |
Hi,
I thought your Masters Affiliate Course was great. The only thing I didn't understand is why didn't it cover anything about auto-responders?? That's a must in starting any on-line business. Also I know in the near future I will definitely go with Site Sell. It makes so much sense and will definitely save a lot of time, money and most of all headaches.

[It's not our course - it's Ken Evoy's. Good point about autoresponders. I guess that's the problem with writing an introductory course - knowing what to leave out. Allan.]
Comment #31 (Posted by Bill Shucart) |
Amazing insight! Practical insight into strategy and tactical application. My question is in regards to the contact person within the organizations who handle the affiliate programs and any customization of the programs offered. Who do I contact?

[There are many thousands of affiliate programs. Some have inhouse affiliate tracking systems, some use affiliate networks such as Commission Junction on LinkShare. If you want to negotiate, there's no single person to contact. In most cases, you'd want to contact the affiliate manager. It's best to negotiate from a position of strength - make good sales and prove your worth, then negotiate for a better deal. Allan.]
Comment #32 (Posted by Steve) |
Allan when are the stocks going public? Your business have the feel of a early microsoft, google. I think you have a great service here.

I have been reading the Affiliate Masters Course trying to absorb as much as i can, Allan there is so much noise out here for us newbies, everybody offering/selling the perfect solution. I am really impress with associateprograms.com & SBI.

Much Respect Good Sir, Much Respect.

[Thank you! I appreciate your comments. I'll let you know if we ever plan a public stock offering. :) I'm more interested in having a good lifestyle, though. Allan.]
Comment #33 (Posted by Christie) |
Your information sounds great but none of it is opening with my stuffit and I do have 5 or greater. Any suggestions?

[Here's a PDF file you can download:
http://makemy.sitesell.com/aff-masters
Allan.]
Comment #34 (Posted by charles) |
hi!
It is an awesome thing to know that more and more bloggers create online ebooks for their users. Keep it up allan! resourcesandmoney.blogspot.com

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