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Home Affiliate Program Tutorial

Affiliate Program Tutorial

(Please bookmark this affiliate tutorial. You'll want to return to it.)

This Affiliate Program Tutorial [Updated 2013] aims to give you a quick overview.

It's your road map to success as an affiliate.

I've been earning a good living from affiliate programs since 1998. Based on that experience, this tutorial tells you the 18 steps to take to generate a useful income from affiliate programs.

No tricks. No gimmicks. Just solid, reliable methods designed to work for years.

You have the choice of many different ways of earning affiliate commissions.

In my experience, you'll have your best chance of success if you do the following. Find a profitable niche and create a useful, interesting, content-rich, keyword-rich website on one topic and weave in affiliate links and AdSense ads.

This method – with the more recent addition of AdSense ads – has worked beautifully for me since 1998.

I urge you to master this basic method. It's a bit like serving an apprenticeship.

As part of your apprenticeship you'll learn SEO (search engine optimization) skills, copywriting skills and various other Internet marketing skills which will prove to be invaluable, whatever route you choose next.

With any luck, you'll have a bit of fun, too! I do.

I include Google's AdSense in this tutorial. Strictly speaking, AdSense is an advertising network. However, in many ways it's similar to an affiliate program. I think AdSense is fantastic. It's free to join, free to use and easy to use.

It's often much easier to earn good money from AdSense than affiliate programs, so it's essential that you include AdSense in your plans.

OK. Let's get started…

STEP 1: Set a goal

If you want to go somewhere, you need to know where you're going.

Let's start with a modest goal. Say you aim to earn a total of $300 (US) a month in affiliate commissions and AdSense revenue. Imagine what you could do with that money. A holiday? A better lifestyle?

I've kept the amount low, because it's important that you believe you can do this. Achieve small successes first, see the money in your hands or in your bank account, and then increase your goals.

Perhaps you have much larger goals. That's OK. Whatever your goals, I strongly recommend that you serve your apprenticeship by taking these 18 steps. They'll give you solid knowledge and experience on which to build your affiliate business.

NEXT STEP: Find your niche

UPDATED: September 12, 2013
Jan 28, 2006Allan Gardyne
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Comments: 148
  1. Allan Gardyne
    10 years ago

    Hi Kinuthia, That's a dreadful shame, losing your AdSense account. It shouldn't happen if you follow the SBI instructions carefully.

    Re health niches... You'll have an advantage if you choose a niche you're already enthusiastic about. If you do choose a health niche, you'll need to study the laws in your country to see what claims you can legally make about health products.

    I expect that, as the bare minimum, you'll need to publish a disclaimer on your site saying that you're not a doctor.

    Re successful SBI sites, you can find heaps of them here...

    http://www.associateprograms.com/proof

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  2. Manoj
    16 years ago

    Just don't bother about what Mr.Anonymous said (ref: #301 newsletter) we know you are good and he will also come to know one day.

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  3. Doug Kennard
    16 years ago

    Allan, Your materials are thorough, clear, helpful, and encouraging. As far as Mr. Anonymous is concerned, there are a lot of "wanna-bees" in every line of business who out of envy and laziness would rather spend their time tearing others down that constructively helping others.

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  4. Sean
    16 years ago

    Allan, your 18-step affiliate marketing tutorial is one of the key items of information that got me started, thanks for such a useful resource, I read it every 6 months it seems like. By the way, I got my first ClickBank check this week. It wasn't stellar, but it was exciting (first time using one of the big affiliate networks).

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  5. Al Hughes
    16 years ago

    It's unfortunate that people like 'Mr. Anonymous' are so closed to the possibilities of internet income. That's what it basically boils down to. Some just can't wrap their minds around the fact that you can make a great living from the net. I know it can be done because I've accomplished some small gains myself. And if I ever fully apply the vast amounts of information I've learned from my studies, I know I'd be able to leave my dull, boring day job and live quite comfortably, much like you, Allan. So to all the Mr. Anonymous's out there, stay skeptical. It leaves more available for those of us who will say 'yes' to opportunity.

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  6. Charlie
    16 years ago

    Much praise has been heaped on Sitesell's Affiliate Masters Course and the guide they give their own 5 Pillar affiliates (and rightly so), but when it comes to usefulness per word, I think this tutorial wins hands down.

    Actually, when it came out, I thought it was slightly too long. Now I sometimes think it could have been longer; so I suppose that means, most days, I think it's just about right. :-)

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  7. Olafur Johannsson
    16 years ago

    I have been dreaming about information like this for a long time. I consider myself very lucky to find your webpage. I am from Iceland and I am new to this marketing concept and am very interested in working online. I am going to visit this webpage very often now :)
    Thank you and best regards,
    Olafur J.
    Iceland

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  8. Francois du Toit
    16 years ago

    Hello Allan,
    Great site and fantastic articles! It is amazing to think how much so-called "expert advice" is sold by other sites and individuals for a lot of money while you are probably giving some of the best advice available absolutely free of charge. Many thanks.
    Francois du Toit
    http://www.2sl.com

    [Hi Francois, Thanks! Tell your friends. :) Allan.]

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  9. James
    16 years ago

    Allan,
    Thanks a lot for your expert advice. I tried it on our Online Classified Ads site www.drunkfly.com and it has helped a lot.

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  10. Terri Seymour
    16 years ago

    Hello Allan,
    I have been in this business for ten years and have always found it hard to find practical, usable, helpful information. Since finding your site and newsletter that is no longer true. Thanks much for all the real information and helpful strategies that can even help a ten year veteran!
    Terri Seymour
    http://www.seymourproducts.com

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  11. John
    16 years ago

    Hello all,
    I have just found this website and it is really informative and useful. I am in charge of doing marketing for our company website. I know that some webmasters can build 20 thousands of links from his website within 1 month. If anyone knows this could help me the way how to target links to my webiste. Your guidelines and help are greatly appreciated.

    [John, To get 20,000 links to your site in a short time, you would need to do something very spectacular, or perhaps buy site-wide links from a bunch of sites, which would raise a red flag to Google. A good place to discuss this is on our affiliate forum. Allan.]

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  12. Shane
    16 years ago

    I'm somewhat new to online marketing been doing it for just over a year now and I am in a position where I am making 300-500 per month. Some sporadically mind you but still I am making money following what Allan says, so believe me when I tell you what Allan says works. Without exception I pretty much rely solely on Allan's tutorials. Youre not going to get better advice without being fleeced heavily for it.

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  13. Franck Silvestre
    16 years ago

    Allan, this article should be kept in a museum. I remember when I first started Affiliate Marketing: I stumbled upon your site (the oldest design which was not bad), and I clicked on this 18 steps tutorial. When I read I thought: "It's easy!" but after months, no commissions... Do you know why? I didn't get commissions because I didn't follow this Step by step tutorial. The reason? It was free, so I though it was not a good tutorial. Believe me guys, stick to this tutorial and you will be on your way to become a Super Affiliate.
    Thanks for your help Allan. I remember when I reached my first Goal ($300 / month) the first time. What a feeling.
    www.MyNetMarketingland.com

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  14. David Alan Gathercole
    16 years ago

    Hi friends. My name's David, I'm a British national currently living in Thailand. I have been interested in the concept of marketing for some time now, only to be held back by lack of knowledge. A very close friend of mine has been marketing for about 4 years (He's close but not close enough to let out his secrets!!). He's just been whacked by "Google's Slap". Allan's 18 steps is simply just the ticket i've been looking for, so lucky to have found this website in such a short time.

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  15. Pete Fisher
    16 years ago

    Hi Allan, I'm 51 years old and I've had my own bricks and mortar business in retail for over 20 years. I have been interested in internet marketing for a long time and done the usual casual research regarding affiliate programs etc. I must have spent hundreds of hours searching round the internet for clear and concise information. You know the sort of thing, that mix of information gems that spur you into action because you understand how it works and you can see yourself doing it. Well, the other day I had my eureka momment; I discovered your Associate Programs. You have turned the light on, I feel my future is now secure financially because I now understand and I can implement my new found knowledge.
    Bless you.
    Pete. F

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  16. Mohamed Rihan
    16 years ago

    People sell these for $5-100 here it is totally free, amazing I missed before buy those ebooks. Thank you very much.

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  17. Terri
    16 years ago

    "The problem newcomers have is they try everything all at once." I agree with this. You have an awesome, information-packed site here, but when a "newcomer" tries to read your advice, you have so many links within the body of your text, (they, I) get sent off to another topic or site altogether and never even get the chance to finish your column or even read what your advice was.

    [Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated! What I set out to do was teach someone to build a successful affiliate business in one article. However, the topic is too large for one article, so I added links to more info. Why not try reading the whole thing through the first time without clicking on any of the lnks? Then go back and explore further, as you need the extra info. Allan.]

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  18. Peter Nolan
    16 years ago

    Hi Allan
    I consider myself fortunate to have found your site, I am a complete newcomer, and in the past few weeks I have fallen prey to one get rich scheme and perhaps one genuine "free site give away". This is just to say thank you for the mountain of advice you offer on your web site. It is very much appreciated, it's a minefied out there!!! Keep up the good work.
    Thank you very much again.
    Best regards
    Peter N (Australia).

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  19. Chaney Alulis
    16 years ago

    Hi there Allan,
    Thank you so very much for sharing this valuable information regarding affiliate programs with me and certainly lot of other internet marketers. I am elated and you have definitively elevated my spirits to a new height, and I truly have hope again ... that this Internet thing just may work to where I can make a decent income while working-from-home. I just could not believe what I was reading and to think that you were wlling to share this vital information for FREE! The "Affiliate Program Tutorial" is superior to any other affiliate info I have ever received. Thank you again from all of us. My motto from this point on is that "I will and I must SUCCEED".
    All the best,
    Chaney Alulis

    [Thank you! I appreciate your comments. Just make sure you do something every day to improve your business. Allan.]

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  20. lyall mullaney
    16 years ago

    Great job, but what really pisses me off is no matter where we go it costs us money, like your 18 steps, you know what these ebooks say that you're trying to sell us that are linked into these steps of yours, but you just can't give up the info free. We got to go there and buy, and maybe even be redirected to some other site to buy something else. When does it end and when will we find someone who is not trying to bleed us for money every time we turn around? I mean you make money out there on the net. Why not cough up some help that we don't have to pay for for a change? This business is like one big chain letter, with the more you get people to hope this is going to make them some money they will read on and click and buy and click and buy. Thanks lyall mullaney.

    [Lyall, I understand how frustrating it is when you're starting out. Look at this way. You're planning a business. Buying an instruction manual is a sound investment. However, here's a place where you can get advice free. I've spent thousands of hours answering affiliates' questions on our free affiliate forum, and I'm not the only one. The forum has many friendly, helpful members. Also, if you subscribe to my free newsletter you get a free ebook, "77 Ways to Get Traffic". Nearly all of them are free, too. If you explore this site you'll find I give a heck of a lot. Allan.]

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  21. dynn
    16 years ago

    I start learn about making money here 1 year ago. Now i start to earn around $100-200. Although it's lower but it is still in my targeted earning.
    www.dynn.org

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  22. sofan
    16 years ago

    It's useful. i hope (or must) i can do what you've told in your article.
    sofan
    http://www.onejob.ws

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  23. Gloria
    16 years ago

    I'm currently "enjoying" information overload, however, this clears up quite a bit of the fog. Thank you!
    www.choose.thesgrprogram.com

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  24. Jim Vowles
    16 years ago

    Allan, Why have I not been to your site before? Just this morning I sent an email to someone selling another program, telling them what I thought they were missing in their plan. As it turns out, what you listed on your main page was almost word for word what I wrote in
    that email! Talk about timing. I am presently going through your18 step tutorial. Who knows what I'll end up with?
    Jim

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  25. zulma
    16 years ago

    Allan, thank you for being there and help me not to give up. I do not feel ashamed to say that i study hard all my free hours and I cannot understand how to interprete the number in order to say " i found a niche". I am an SBier but the system inside does not work for me. Please show me another way, or i think i am gonna become crazy, but this time, could you please give an example step by step with simple tools and interpretation criteria????? I know SBI is perfectly complete. But it is exhaustive trying to find the answers in the forum every time a detail stand in your way.
    Please, help me.
    Thank you very much again.
    zulma

    [Hi Zulma, SBI gives you an incredible amount of help. If you can't succeed with it, I think you'd struggle to succeed with any other system. I suggest you go through the SBI Action Guide very slowly and take notes as you go. Do this several times. You'll find that new things sink in each time. You can also read the following article I wrote on our affiliate forum:
    Analyzing keyword supply and demand
    http://www.associateprograms.com/discus/ftopic8210...
    Choosing a niche certainly can be frustrating. Sometimes you reach a stage where you decide you've done enough number crunching and it's time to do what your instincts tell you. Allan.]

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  26. Jackie Anderson
    16 years ago

    Allan,
    I found this article to be very informative for the newbie (such a person as myself). I'm still learning this business. It's such an awesome business and it's good to know that are people of your caliber that will take the time to show us the ropes.
    Keep up the good work. Thanks again.
    Jackie Anderson
    http://www.3easystepstomakemoneyonline.blogspot.co...

    [Thanks. No matter how long we've been in business online, we're all still learing. Allan.]

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  27. Pete
    16 years ago

    Your site is always my first port of call for information on any problems or questions I may have. I have been hearing things about a web based program that is supposed to make marketing a breeze (Don't they all?). But I must confess it has got me interested (Probably more down to good marketing copy than anything else).
    It is called CMSInfusion. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
    Many thanks
    Pete.

    [It isn't being sold yet. We did extensive research and weren't able to find a "perfect" content management system. We ended up paying a programmer to meld various scripts together, and we're still working on it. A CMS is definitely not something you want to leap into without careful research. I'd say wait, and then talk to people who have been using it for a few months. Allan.]

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  28. Hatem
    16 years ago

    Hello Allan,
    Many THANKS for your awesome knowledge base, I must recommend your website to my list members..
    Keep the good job,
    All the Best
    Hatem
    http://www.ibusinessideas.com

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  29. Garry Woods
    16 years ago

    Dear Allan,
    Hi just a few lines to say yes I want to express my concerns about all the hype going on over the internet, where so many so called guru's, say do this do that and you will make this and that $$$$$$$$ amount of dollars, I myself have been sucked in many times, and wasted big money, and purchased but for nothing in results. So I have come to the end of being able to purchase any more programs, now till I can see value for money. I have watched Allan's Associate Programs by email subscriptions, now I have cleaned my computer hard drive out of all other programs, and stuff that are just collecting dust as the saying goes.

    Now As a newbie who knows nothing, all I know is how to surf the net send an email, to friends, and receive emails, but know nothing of how to build websites, But now are looking to start a fresh with Site Build it, with the help of Allan and his professional help as i'm an Aussie with a Disability, but can overcome that with help to learn step by step on this program So here I am Allan Reporting for duty, "YES SIR." Regards Garry Woods.

    [Garry, you've made an excellent choice. You'll find LOTS of really helpful people on the private SBI forum. Allan.]

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  30. Junho
    15 years ago

    Hi! Allan,
    I'm a very new member (less than 3 weeks to be precise)in this affiliate programs. I found that your tutorial is very interesting and motivating in the sense that you keep it simple and straight forward, that means to say for a person like me who has limited knowledge, this tutorial is really "user-friendly". And furthermore you hv personally brought up from yr own vast experiences in this field which i found insightful and encouraging.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    "May God Bless Thy"

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  31. Aaron Rivera
    15 years ago

    Good article it is purely a note on how to take the Internet by the hand and not think you own it. I feel that if your a good enough Internet marketer you should be able to teach as well as preach," to completely master mind Internet Marketing as a hold; you the Internet marketer must be smooth and effective in order to target your own online presence. it's all about sharing online and that's what makes the Internet a really fun place for everyone. This is my approach to the Internet," I my self would not be successful if I did not comply with my very own words of generosity.
    best of luck to all! please visit Sleekbusiness.com for more Internet Marketing notes.
    By: Aaron Rivera Internet Marketing Consultant 8-1-07

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  32. D Maind
    15 years ago

    Its just great article, but for intermediate level webmasters you must have to enhance

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  33. Andy
    15 years ago

    This is a fantastic tutorial. I started my site in 2004, I learnt the hard way so any newbies out there would do well to follow Allan's advice when starting out. Of course the internet is about pioneers and thinking outside the box but this tutorial should act as your foundations. In fact I am going to revisit some of these steps especially link building as it's my achilles heel. Great work.
    http://www.footballhotels.co.uk

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  34. Al Grazen
    15 years ago

    I love this article! and I love your site! You can't ask for anything more than the advice given here and the affiliate program reviews.
    Al
    Hotcapsules

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  35. Roland Chambers
    15 years ago

    Allan, thank you for posting this tutorial and outlining your formula for success in affiliate marketing. This is immensely beneficial for newcomers to affiliate marketers. I hope to be able to email you with my own success story in the next 6-12 months. Thank you for your interest in the success of others!
    Roland Chambers
    Texas, USA

    [I look forward to receiving that report! Allan.]

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  36. Roy Carter
    15 years ago

    Excellent stuff as usual Allan. I've pointed my subscribers to this page as there is lots of useful information for them to promote their own products as well!
    regards
    Roy Carter

    [Thank you! I love free publicity. Allan.]

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  37. Steve
    15 years ago

    I would sign up with Adsense, but I DON'T want Google having my personal info! Have you read how Google is data mining? What are they doing with all the personal info??

    [Yes, some of the things Google is doing are scary. You have to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages. For me, the benefits have worked out extremely well. Allan.]

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  38. Matt Harin
    15 years ago

    Very good tutorial Allan. I install forums and blogs for people on their website. I tell them the importance of Adsense and how it can be added in so many areas to a website, including their blog or forum. Keep up the good work in keeping us informed on the latest money making trends! Your newsletter always has something that "catches my eye".
    Matt
    www.talkcafe.net

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  39. Teresa Mois
    15 years ago

    I regret not knowing about you before, I have wasted time and money and always ended up in the same hold. You makes me feel confident about conducting a successful business.
    Teresa

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  40. Rebma
    15 years ago

    Hi, Before reading into this, something came to my mind. Instead of creating a bunch of these sites not for free but cheap. Is there anyway to get free websites.. that come from other marketing business companies.. like say there is -SFI- they supply you with free sites to promote their products. Well I wonder if you could get more of those websites to promote instead of making your own websites. THEN use those on google adwords? So that way you will be hooked up with so many of these companies promoting their products getting commission off of that? Seems like it would be a more cheaper way because all you would do is pay for adwords to post your ads on google? I might be completely off track or it might yet later be in this article.. Just saying.

    [Your shortcut is certainly cheap, but it's not a good idea. You don't want to have a website which is the same as the websites owned by thousands of other affiliates. Such a website won't get found in search engines. Also, you're likely to face intense competition for appropriate key phrases if you try buying advertising on AdWords for such a site. Build something useful and unique. Allan.]

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  41. Jimmical
    15 years ago

    How to incorporate SBI and a legal MLM company - Xango. The xango team will create a web site for whoever joins their team. Only there are no advertising tools and SEO capability. Could I incorporate this Xango with SBI and how to do it? Thanks.

    [You can use your SBI site to attract traffic, gain trust and generate network marketing leads. Some network marketers are doing this very successfully. You can read about them here: http://makemy.sitesell.com/networkmarketing/
    Allan.]

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  42. Chidera
    15 years ago

    Hello Allan Gardyne, Good day to you. I've just registered newly with SiteSell.com's Affiliate program and i'm deeply interested in making it real good as an affiliate marketer. I have your tutorial manual on my system but as at the time of this mail i'm yet to internalise the content of material. The questions i'll to ask you are as follows:
    (i) I have registered a domain name but i'm yet to build my website. I don't know what exactly to input into my and the line of business to go into
    (ii) Is it possible for an affilate marketer who is not based in the United States and promoting a product resident in the States receive commissions even if such a person does not have a Paypal account or other a/cs where in the money can be paid?
    (iii) Can the commission of such a person be sent through Western Union Money Transfer?
    (iv) What do you advise i REALLY AND PRACTICALLY DO to get started?
    Kind regards
    Chidera
    Lagos, Nigeria

    [Non-U.S. residents can usually receive commissions by check. Most affiliate programs are paying hundreds or thousands of affiliates. They won't want to make special arrangements for one affiliate. SiteSell is a VERY good company but it may not be the best choice for you. To get started, read my Affiliate Program Tutorial, and follow the steps one by one. You can also ask questions on our friendly affiliate forum. Allan.]

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  43. Sarah Silim
    15 years ago

    I think that all the information u are giving in this website is useful and efficient. U have done a great job here, and congratulations for ur success online.
    Sarah from Morocco

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  44. Michael Despott
    15 years ago

    There is a lot of free and very useful, down to earth information on your site, I have been searching the net, only to find everything I needed right here... without being asked a joining fee!!!

    Thank you very much Allan

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  45. Amazed
    15 years ago

    Amazing! It's a wonderful start point. But... It's a shame that it is only in English. I would like to translate it to Spanish, so Spanish people can take advantage of this incredible aid. Of course, the translation will have a link to your site. Could it be possible, Allan?

    [I'm sorry. No. The Internet keeps changing and I update the tutorial every now and again. If I allowed translations, there's too much risk that there would be out of date versions online. You're welcome to link to the Affiliate Program Tutorial instead. Allan.]

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  46. baloot
    15 years ago

    thanks a lot sir Allan..
    you're my inspiration..

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  47. Vinod
    15 years ago

    I really appreciate this venture of yours to guide a common man to learn something which can earn him a lot in future. Knowledge is the best gift one can give to others.
    http://perfumepower.blogspot.com

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  48. April
    15 years ago

    You have a great wealth of information here! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
    www.MomsWallet.com

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  49. Morten Helles
    15 years ago

    I am new to web marketing and affiliates, and I really appreciate the structured approach and hands-on tips and links in this article. Thanks.
    www.voodex.com

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  50. jimmy
    15 years ago

    great article. I will try to have a test by using the methods in your article.
    My site is: perfectsee.com

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  51. Arthur
    15 years ago

    This is some great information so far, i have just begun reading, and it is informative. However, what I really would like to know at this time, is how do I publish a website to the internet, or to my mailing list, or vice-versa? I am at a standstill with this.

    [A good place to ask such questions is our affiliate forum. It has lots of friendly, helpful members. Allan.]

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  52. Farrukh
    15 years ago

    Allan, I am glad that I found your site. It is site is very informative. I am a real estate agent. Things are not as rosy as they once were. I am looking into affiliate programs. Read through your article once and I am feeling very optimistic that I can do it (haven't checked any links in your website yet). I do have a quick question though. Should I pick a large priced item affiliation to make good money or are they too competitive? What do you suggest?
    Thanks,
    Farrukh Ghori
    http://www.fghori.com

    [Products paying large commissions are very attractive because you don't need many sales to earn a good income. However, they're not impulse purchases, so you need a VERY convincing, persuasive website, and you may need a newsletter, so that you gradually earn the trust of your readers. If you're totally new to affiliate marketing, I think you're more likely to have success with lower priced products. You could move up as you gain experience. Allan.]

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  53. Sallie Lanier
    15 years ago

    Hi Allan -- I'm glad that I found your website. This article is very well-written and well-organized. I'm glad you are earning money from the links, as well as helping people like me. I've been a reporter and professor by trade, so I just hope I don't spend the rest of my life on research and never get to the building-a-site and profit part.

    [For many people, just taking the first step is the hardest part. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Once you stop reading and start doing, you'll learn faster. Allan.]

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  54. www.darwinmortgagebrokers.com.au
    15 years ago

    Dear Allan,
    Working in the finance/lending industry, we find affiliate network a key component to our web presence and hense the resources and tips available on your site very usefull.
    Kind Regards,
    Michael Despott
    M 0424 257 833

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  55. Mike davey
    15 years ago

    Hi Allan
    A great course and one which i enjoyed and have put some of your ideas into place. one thing that you did not put a lot of empahasis on was submitting your website to search engines. one of the best for doing this i have found to be at www.scrubtheweb.com which will analyse your site and give you an indication on how to set up your meta tags and then submits to 10 of the top search engines including google for free. also the process is very quick and i have seen the googlebot, spider my new site within a day and have been indexed within a week on at least the first 3 pages . this has happened for all my sites at
    www.netbookmarketing.com
    www.mikesfreetraffic.com
    and www.homebusinesszone.co.uk
    then with more trial and error of tags and keywords i have got them to the first page

    [Interesting. It's many years since I've bothered submitting a site to a search engine. If you get links to your sites, the search engines find them. Allan.]

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  56. Simone hardy
    15 years ago

    Hi Allan, my goal is to promote affiliate products but I didn't really want to focus on a website because I want to do other things. I'm not trying to be a guru just make $1000 per month as an affiliate marketer. Am I being unrealistic? Thanks

    [Yes. That's unrealistic if you're talking about doing it without owning your own website. It MAY be possible, but it's the HARD way of doing affiliate marketing. Build a website. It gives you credibility. A website can keep attracting traffic and making sales while you're doing things you enjoy doing. Allan.]

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  57. Tina
    15 years ago

    Hi Allan,
    I find these posts very much helpful. I will need your advice in order to get the quality in links. Please have a look at the following URL and please let me know what do you say about it and how will it be easy for me to obtain more quality links?
    Your reply in this regard shall be highly appreciated.
    Regards:
    tina
    http://www.luqman-technologies.com/

    [On our affiliate forum there's a Site Review section where you can ask for a site review. Read the forum instructions first. Allan.]

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  58. Sherita Searcy
    14 years ago

    In doing general research on social media I came across your article and it was absolutely amazing. Your article is a very valuable resource that is helping a lot of people. You have helped me to see the connection. Thanks for your insight. Sherita Searcy. www.sheritasearcy.com

    [Thank you! I really appreciate your comments. Allan.]

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  59. Kirill Veydash
    14 years ago

    To add some critical thinking for SBI fame, good review of SBI vs other web building tools for experts
    http://www.easywordpress.com/labs/wordpress-vs-sit...

    [I was surprised that the comparison failed to mention the training that comes with SBI. To many users that may well be the most important feature of all. Good tools are useless without a good teacher. Allan.]

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  60. Bryan Hee
    14 years ago

    Great resources. It's my "Affiliate Bible" to guide me along the journey of affiliate marketing. Knowledge is not a power if you didn't applied it.
    To Your Success
    Bryan Hee
    Secrets of Generate Full Time Residual Income
    http://hugeresidualincome.pinurl.com

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  61. Ojii
    14 years ago

    Nice Article especially for we beginners.
    You can view my blog at
    http://lifeasafirsttimeparent.blogspot.com

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  62. quickcreditcardapproval.com
    14 years ago

    Very well written article
    quickcreditcardapproval.com

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  63. Gary
    14 years ago

    I'm SICK of your links back to FORCEFEED me Sitebuildit !!! For example: you have a link that says, "click here for a tutorial about.." WHATEVER. These links DON'T do as you promise, just another B.S. link to sitebuildit. I GET IT NOW. I'm GONE.

    [I live in a democracy. I'm not force feeding you anything. Allan.]

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  64. Ogaga
    14 years ago

    Hello Allan,
    I just read your article now but am yet to finish reading it. I must say this is a beautiful piece.
    Thanks for the great job.

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  65. Lorraine
    14 years ago

    Allan,
    Thank you so much for your generosity. The information is absolutely invaluable. I have been searching for a while for info on affiliate programs. I am completely clueless when it comes to them and so desperately want to learn to make money on the net. Thank you again. You are an amazing human being!
    regards,
    Lorraine Cote
    The Write Touch 4U
    http://www.thewritetouch4u.com

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  66. Captain AmericaN
    14 years ago

    You are brilliant! Times are getting hard and I can see that Allan is an American and not an American't! I have information that i will dare not call intelligentsia (per Bush), but keeping us linked to the real resources and linking others from the villians is our common goal! Windstream, Compaq (HP), and Netzero are India trying to turn us (the US $100 bill into a $50!) YET, they are 85% dependent on who as consumers? Us (US)! What can we do about this? HMmm. Time Warner Roadrunner and Epson are tried within our states! When I say Associate Programs.com, cd Kitchen.com, Tuttles body Shop Inc, gsk, The Legal Network, Red Scissors, Microsmarts LLC.,King Computer Services, youtube, google, YahooChess, Office World.com, Vc Custom, etc. This is the team to be on! Get a customized computer with MB memory at a reasonable price: capable of handling tremendous graphics, effects, transitions, editorials, etc! And this is not Apple nor Apple's price! I am doing what hollywood never could: tell the 100% truth! For example: "totally gangster" is an image, but NOT a lifestyle. Otherwise, everyone would be dead by 13! Allan, you are the real superhero here (since 1998) and I am fortunate to be on your team! My motto is simple: never forget a name or a face! Either they are on your @#&% list or on your 2win list. Staying connected means that we are aces in various places: waiting to be played at your disposal. I am a youtube freelance advertiser.
    Later gator

    [I appreciate your enthusiasm. If you have a look at our About Us page, you'll see that I'm a New Zealander or an Australian, depending on the time of year. I've visited America a few times, though! Allan.]

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  67. Ryan
    14 years ago

    I am from Singapore and a father of twins. Things aren't looking good financially for me right now and I have been living hand to mouth for as long as i remember. I am deeply inspired by your website and hope to God that things will change for me with this. Thank you for sharing this.

    [Your wife and twins will give you powerful motivation to succeed. Whenever you come across a tough day when things go wrong, picture your wife and twins and remember why you're building a business. Allan.]

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  68. Chuka
    14 years ago

    I view ur associate programme i saw some information. But presently i am into some affiliate programe that said only paid mail and but there is a minimum pay out and reach there minimum pay out and i have not been paid.

    [A good place to discuss this and seek help is in the Complaints section of our affiliate forum. The link to the forum is at the top of the page. Allan.]

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  69. Tony Dovale
    14 years ago

    Thanks for making this information available.

    We need to be able to see through the Greedy money making scams out there on the web -

    I can help to create a team effort with this info.

    Namaste'

    Tony Dovale
    www.lifemasters.co.za

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  70. Bertus
    14 years ago

    Great post I am going to use it try affiliate work on my video blogs. Will it possible to work for video blogs? http://oraclevid.blogspot.com

    [Yes. One very simple way is to join affiliate merchants who make it easy for you by providing good videos you can post on your blog or website. Here's one merchant that I recommend who gives affiliates very good videos to use in their promotions:
    AssociatePrograms.com/affiliates
    Allan.]

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  71. Bertus
    14 years ago

    Thanks a lot. I will try it and see what happens. I see there are also a lot of affiliate possibilities in the humour industry. Which would your recommend for my funny and extreme video blogs?

    Bertus Engelbrecht
    http://oraclextreme.blogspot.com
    My newest funny videos
    http://oraclevid.blogspot.com

    [I don't have any experience with that niche, sorry. You could try asking on our affiliate forum. Allan.]

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  72. Jennifer
    14 years ago

    Hi Allan,
    My husband and I were recently turned on to affiliate marketing through an infomercial for a "get-rich-quick" scheme that shall remain nameless :) While doing research pertaining to said scheme, I have poured over what feels like mountains of information - most of which felt like blatant and desparate sales pitches.
    Your articles are such a breath of fresh air! It's nice to see some real "meat & potatoes" information given and a specific plan of attack outlined!! What's more, I like the idea of forming my own plan rather than following a "cookie-cutter" plan.
    While it is a bit overwhelming at first, I am very much impressed with the wealth of knowledge and advice you provide. I am now also convinced that there is no such thing in this business as "get rich quick".....it takes time and persistence!

    Thanks again for providing such an in-depth resource to those of us who are just starting out oblivous to what lies ahead!

    Cheers.
    Jen VandeCastle
    (no site to plug just yet!)

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  73. Vikas Aggarwal
    14 years ago

    Thanks it all boosted my determination to earn on the website and also given me a way to work and the correct steps to achieve that goal.

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  74. Deborah
    14 years ago

    Thanks Allan Gardyne

    I've learned more in a hour than in a week.
    I read the 18-step tutorial.
    It is very helpful.

    Deborah Pretty
    http://www.boost-home-business.com/Home-Business-b...

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  75. Steve
    14 years ago

    Allan, whatever I do, I hope to add as much value to my site, as you have with yours. I am in this for the long haul, and have a 10 year goal with my blogs and websites. Do you have any suggestions for marketing to the Asperger's Autism segment/niche? I am in private practice, and am specializing in this area. I want to design my own products and also market other products that will serve these clients.

    [Start by doing some keyword research, for example by using the free Google AdWords keyword tool, to find out exactly what autism/aspegers etc words and phrases people are typing into search engines. That will give you good ideas so you can plan what you need to write about on your site and in a report or video to sell. Allan.]

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  76. Rachel
    14 years ago

    Thank you for providing free information to those of us just starting out that can't afford to buy all the expensive programs. I am extremely new to this (just started monday of this week). I have already put in about 35 hours this week and don't feel like i am getting anywhere! I am not using any web builder and am trying to learn all of the coding. That makes it seem like i am standing in place. I don't mind putting the hard work in I just hope i am focusing my energies in the right place. I have not started to market at all. I am waiting until i have a more presentable, working site up. This is the first time my site will be mentioned anywhere on the web. The only other thing i have done is apply to google's search engine. Thanks for reading this long-winded post.
    -Rachel
    (Hopefully) Proud owner of www.idealgiftz.com

    [Just take it one step at a time. Remember, you're learning how to create your own affiliate business. Putting in time to learn useful skills is an excellent investment. Allan.]

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  77. Matthew
    14 years ago

    This is the first article I read when building my website, the whole site is worth checking out and it makes a difference having a genuine host.

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  78. Daniel Postan
    14 years ago

    Hi Allan

    Been doing some affiliate programs with mix results. All the steps suggested in your article are complete and right. Each step could open a book of many new pages but it will be impossible to read and implement. The greatness of this article is the quality of condensed information. In few pages you were able to draw the concept of Afiliate Marketing or Programs. Only experience can help a webmaster develop the nose to detect the good from the rotten.
    I am smelling roses here.

    Whishing all my colleagues and you a great 2009!

    Daniel Postan
    Houston, Texas
    www.televisionworks.net

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  79. NDWT
    14 years ago

    I have been doing so much research with regard to starting an online business. I am first and foremost a writer rather than a techie and I believe Allan, Ken Evoy, Yaro and Rosalind Gardner are a godsend for people like me.

    I still have not decided if I want to invest the money. I just received a $2049 bonus from my job and want to invest it in building a strong financial future. I get a bonus only once a year so, it's something I take very seriously. I will be purchasing Rosalind's book for sure, Ken's software is a must, and I will always keep coming back to Associate Programs. I never consider buying anything at all unless it is referred by someone I trust and have researched.

    My brother inlaw hasn't worked for anyone in 8 years, while my sister is going out in the cold to get to work by 8 a.m., he is having breakfast at his leisure with the cat. So, that is our encouragement.

    [Thanks for your comments! If I've ever had a bad day in my online business, watching early morning traffic heading off to work always cheers me up quickly. Allan.]

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  80. Saiful
    14 years ago

    Nice Topics for new affiliates.

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  81. Mohammed
    14 years ago

    Hi Allan

    I really like your article and I am new too this Affiliate program. I am really confused from where to start. I am not good in writing, so pls advice....

    Really appreciate your opinion.

    [Work on improving your writing. All marketing involves writing. Allan.]

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  82. ADO IDRIS
    13 years ago

    I just don't know how to thank you for the course beacause i have been trying to figure how to make it on affiliate but with out any success but now i am confident that i will make it in a month time by the grace of GOD. Thanks.

    [It may take you longer than a month. Don't give up too soon. Keep learning something new every day. Keep improving your business every day. Allan.]

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  83. Byron Temple
    13 years ago

    I found your site about a year ago and thought at the time it was one of the best sites for free info about internet marketing that I'd found so far. I'd kind of forgotten about it and didn't follow your instructions so for the last year I've still been fumbling around trying to earn a quick buck with the "Get Rich Quick Schemes". I've made a little money but nothing like I want to make. Stumbling across your sight again today and re-reading your 18 step program tutorial has made me re-focus and decide to follow your advice step-by-step so hopefully in another year from now I can write you again and say thanks for helping me to reach my goals and life-style I dream about every day.

    [I'll look forward to receiving a report on how you're going. Remember, you can ask questions on our affiliate forum. It has lots of friendly, helpful members. Allan.]

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  84. Richard O'Neill
    13 years ago

    Extremely helpful advice and links which have helped me immensely. A month ago i was fed up with my job with no knowledge of internet marketing or affiliate programs. Today i'm brimming with confidence and feeling inspired because i know it won't be long till i'm making money online thanks to people like you and all the great tips you share.

    Thanks very much!!

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  85. Jane
    13 years ago

    Thank you Allan for your great article. Now I can believe that it's possible I can take my ideas for a content rich affiliate site from start up to a relatively good part-time income. There is a good amount of competition in my niche. I just have to figure out how to create a site with a different twist. I'm just going to have to work "smart". And that is the key word here. I don't think affiliate marketing is a turn key business where you sit back and collect checks. I have alot of hard work ahead of me. But it's going to be fun.
    Thanks again. I will definately be a regular reader.

    Jane

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  86. Harsh Desai
    13 years ago

    Thanks for a great article!! You rock!

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  87. Roath
    13 years ago

    Hi,

    Thanks a ton for your very good free lessons. It's very useful for those who want to succeed online, including me.

    Like one of the respondents above said, I hope to quit my 8 to 5 mundane job soon ;-)

    Roath
    www.ebizthatsell.com

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  88. Snid
    13 years ago

    Very great article. I wish I found this earlier. But it's never too late. Thanks a million.

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  89. Idorenyin Billy
    13 years ago

    thank God this surfaced right on time,i will be sending you quite a number of mails for 'am just new in this business and sincerely need your support in every aspect you can offer.
    most sincerely 'am happly and thrilled.Billy.

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  90. Joe
    13 years ago

    Great information as always. I keep coming back to your site as a resource. Keep up the good work

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  91. Ian Nicholoson
    13 years ago

    Hi Allan
    Thank god somebody has written a great common sense way of explaining how to maximize on being an affiliate.
    Thank You
    Ian Nicholson

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  92. sravan
    12 years ago

    Great information as always. I keep coming back to your site as a resource. Keep up the good work

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  93. Lev
    12 years ago

    My god, this really light me up Allan.

    Im sure i can do this. As a newbie, it really help me.

    Wonderfull article with wonderfull content.

    Im on my way :)

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  94. Rosario
    12 years ago

    Hi Allan,

    Thank you for the great tips in your tutorial. It's not always clear what path to take when creating a profitable website, but your article listed clear and do-able steps for success. Your article is a reminder to work diligently, persevere and keep focusing on goals. Definitely worth reading several times.

    Thanks!
    Rosario

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  95. Irmy Laufer
    11 years ago

    @Terri Allan´s answer seems to be the only way to read his lessons once. I think I will often read the same and check what is the next step. My first website is still in my mind and I am so happy a good friend told me about Allan. Never found such a good tutorial. Thanks a lot to Allan...Let´s get started

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  96. mashary
    11 years ago

    Thanks a lot, this is very precious article. i have start website 2009 and still cannot bring me profit, hope this article help

    i will contact you if this article work on me

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  97. Lance
    11 years ago

    Updated and fresh websites always get more audience. No doubt people regularly visit these sites for new and fresh information (content). Secondly, linking net marketing web pages with your profile on home page and adding blog reading content to your site with comments leaving option are very helpful to boost your website performance and ranking on SEO engines.

    Website Design Company

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  98. Bernard Kinuthia
    11 years ago

    Hi Allan.

    Thanks a lot for the information and all the articles. Am glad that i found your site from SBI. actually i was looking for information on the successful sites, i bought my SBI package in april 2010. I started building my site bock by block but then along the way i lost hope, felt like am gonna fail and actually abandoned SBI, this happened after my adsense account was disabled by google. i had set my monetisation strategy only on adsense. In september this year, 2011, i decided to explore other monetisation strategies and that's how i found your site. very informative. I also did enroll in a medical college in Nairobi and i feel i need to change my niche to a health related one. is it possible.

    Thanks a lot for all you advice and support for those of us who feel weak along the way. we value encouragement from people like you. when you say i set a goal of just $300, i feel humbled.

    Regards,

    Kinuthia

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  99. hakan
    11 years ago

    Thanks a lot Allan. This was really helpful article. I always appreciate your efforts when I see your fantastic website.

    Best wishes,

    hakan

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  100. Olinda
    11 years ago

    Thanks again for the advice you provide in this article.  I will be implementing many of your suggestions over the next few months.  I will return and let you know how they work out for me.

    Olinda

    www.cajuncarib.com

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  101. Mobile Games
    11 years ago

    Finding your niche is all about enjoying life. If you enjoy your 'work' it becomes 'fun' and not a chore to do before living. Great tips!

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  102. Mike
    11 years ago

    thx for the great advice on the site,

    will help me a lot with my new site

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  103. Allan Gardyne
    11 years ago

    Hi Dwight, Thank you! I really appreciate your support.

    The SBI affiliate program is a highly unusual one - most definitely unique. In most affiliate programs, the last affiliate to get the customer's click earns the commission. With SBI, in many cases the FIRST affiliate to get the click earns the commission. (I'm over-simplifying a complex arrangement.)

    So if you've clicked around on the Internet doing research, some other affiliate may earn the commission.

    I think one way you could guarantee that I'd earn a commission would be if you clicked on the ad or went through my affiliate link...

    http://www.associateprograms.com/buildit

    ...and joined the SBI 5 Pillar affiliate program, and only after you'd done that, bought SBI.

    Another option would be to delete all the cookies from your machine before you clicked on the link.

    Thanks again for your support. It really makes my day!

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  104. Allan Gardyne
    11 years ago

    Hi Britanny, It IS possible to do things free or almost totally free, but I don't recommend it. When I first started I used free web hosting provided by my ISP.

    Here are some posts I made on our affiliate forum which may help...

    Getting started with no money
    http://www.associateprograms.com/discus/ftopic1329...

    How to make money on the Internet when you're flat broke
    http://www.associateprograms.com/discus/sutra3050....
    (Scroll down to find my post)

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  105. Brittany
    9 years ago

    So let's say that at this moment I can't go the SBI route. I have actually tried it before and a year later still came out empty handed. What do you suggest for starting a website or blog that is free? Do I need to find hosting after that? extra money is limited so I am looking for a way to start something as close to free as possible and start generating some income from there. Thanks!

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  106. BusinessDBHub.com
    16 years ago

    Really Great article. Keeps anyone going. Thks Allan!
    From
    BusinessDBHub.com

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  107. Geoff
    16 years ago

    Hi Allan Lots of useful info here. There is definitely a shortage of solid books on Affiliate Marketing. Maybe an opportunity for you, or maybe someone you commission?
    www.SeeHearLearn.com
    Grow by Learning More

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  108. abdelkader medj
    16 years ago

    Hello Allan,
    Thanks a lot for your expert advice, and all I can say is Great site and fantastic articles. Specially I have been dreaming about information like this for a long time. Your fantastic articles show to the newbies how to proceed in the ocean of the internet marketing.
    Thank you
    www.dream-gold.net

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  109. Phil Dunk
    16 years ago

    Hi Allan
    I started my site in July 06. I wish I had seen your article then. I seem to have been stumbling along since then. I get hits but most of them are from search engines. My main page is listed on Google but my others are not, even though I have submitted a Google sitemap. I am running a site aimed mainly at affiliate links. I have included a few pages of useful articles but non of these are listed on Google. I will try and implement your advice into my site (I think I will have to re-do-it ). I have been looking for good advice that tells the facts without trying to sell me some quick fix guru program. I have found it in your article. Keep up the good work. I hope other novices find it before they make the same mistakes as me.
    Thanks Phil
    http://www.thegreatgolfer.com

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  110. stocktube
    16 years ago

    great article allan ... maybe you can write something on the compatibility of adsense with other affiliate programs ... i understand adsense has been really strict with what can & cannot be advertised within the same page where you have adsense ... a single mistake and you might be banned ... looking forward on your next article ...
    http://stocktube.blogspot.com
    cheers

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  111. Kris Perko
    16 years ago

    Nice site Allan, Completely Updated and Modernized since the last visit I made. It's like there's so much info it's almost overwhelming. I was just wondering if you have built any websites with Site Build It? and what the addresses are?
    Thanks,
    Kris Perko
    www.sweetshoppingdeals.com

    [Yes, we own a bunch of sites built using SBI. We've written case studies about two of them. So when we recommend SBI, we're talking about a suite of tools we ourselves use. Here are the two case studies:
    http://www.associateprograms.com/articles/135/1/Af...
    http://www.associateprograms.com/articles/138/1/We... Allan.]

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  112. abdel fari
    16 years ago

    Hi Allan
    thank you for all the free informations really give me an idea i am now starting to look for a niche for my next web site thank you again
    from: http://www.getnowdomains.com

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  113. Al Boz
    16 years ago

    Og wow, this is so great, thanks a lot sir.
    Al
    weblabs.notlong.com

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  114. kh
    16 years ago

    Allan,
    Great stuffs over here. Anyone can learn a lot from your articles. Keep it up!
    Thanks
    http://www.audiobookspeople.com

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  115. annette husted
    16 years ago

    just wanted you to know that i have learned a lot of great stuff by reading your articles. i have been earning nicely myself the past 2-3 years and still i learn a lot from you and you give me new ideas i didn't know about before. I have started my own article site based on my own knowledge and experience because it IS a great way for newbies to get started.
    Annette H
    article-portal.net

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  116. Ruben
    16 years ago

    Thank You Allan. You gave us a very valuable info here. Good Luck and have a successful affiliate.
    www.smartravell.blogspot.com

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  117. kailyn morgan
    16 years ago

    Hi, I came across your articles today morning and have skimmed through every piece posted there. I must admit that it has been a very infomative experience for me to go through comprehensive information. You seem to have indepth knowledge in the field of Affiliate Marketing and since I am still very new to this field i draw great inspiration from what you have posted for reference. Congratulations on the same.
    kailyn morgan
    www.epurplemedia.co.uk

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  118. panikkarson
    16 years ago

    I think many of us looking to set up an online business come upon almost the same kind of information, only they are worded differently - because the basics of making money are the same, the difference is in increasing the income, tweaking, tracking, etc. And in the beginning we all make the same kind of mistakes, the main one being the inability to focus. I have created a pdf file about the mistakes I used to make, it can be downloaded for free at
    http://www.crazypartners.com/7mistakes.pdf

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  119. Leona Lo
    16 years ago

    Dear Allan
    Your website is a treasure trove of information - I've spent every night pouring over and researching into the tips that will help me refine my website for aspiring transsexual women entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. Thank you for helping me "see the light".
    Best Regards
    Leona Lo, Singapore
    URL: http://www.leonalo.com
    URL: http://www.talksense.biz

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  120. W.Medina
    15 years ago

    I wish I would have read this before I started my website: http://omadsense.com
    It would have come in handy when I first started.

    [Beware of using trademarked names such as "AdSense" as part of your domain name. You could lose your domain and your work in creating the site be all wasted. Many large companies have taken legal action to protect trademarked names. Allan.]

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  121. Iain Murtha
    15 years ago

    Great tutorial Allan, we will certainly be adopting some of your techniques to our core sites, www.dreammoney.tv & www.60minutemortgage.co.uk

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  122. Philip
    15 years ago

    Another great article from Allan, well done.
    Phil, www.travel05.co.uk

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  123. Geri G. - (President / CEO of WebWonders.org)
    15 years ago

    Hi I just love your article that you have written about Affiliate Programs. You did a SUPERB Job on that! You really know what you're talking about there. I do like to comment at this time though that we offer an affiliate program also on our website. If you would like to check it out please feel free to visit our website at: http://www.WebWonders.org Our Affiliate Program is always free to join... So, if anyone is interested in earning money come check our Affiliate Program out right now... Again I really enjoyed reading your Article today and you did a Wonderful job on it... I wish you much SUCCESS my friend.
    Sincerely,
    Geri G. - (President / CEO of WebWonders.org)

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  124. Shukri
    15 years ago

    Thank you Allan for your good efforts. I really appreciate your valuable info here and hope to learn from this site and will make frequent visit after this. I've SBI with me now, just started to digest. I found your site today when I look for a non-clickbank affiliate program because Malaysian was not granted to have an account with clickbank. Last time paypal doing the same thing but now have a way out with them. I wonder if you could share with me any good and reliable non-clickbank program that you know or you come across. I appreciate your help. Keep up your good work. It wonderful site!!!
    Thank you - Shukri (Malaysia)
    www.successbreedssuccess-ms.blogspot.com

    [A non-ClickBank program which I'm fond of is Yanik Silver's Surefire Marketing. Yanik is highly talented, a good teacher, and I like the way his program is structured. You can promote one product and earn commissions on OTHER products you haven't promoted. You can join here:
    http://www.associateprograms.com/surefire
    Allan.]

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  125. Rita
    15 years ago

    I'm still new in affiliate marketing. I need a coach that can help me step by step in affiliate marketing. This article is a good resource to me to learn from the begin.
    Tq
    Here We Could Share Everything
    http://www.digitalsbazaar.com

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  126. nate
    15 years ago

    Thanks for the great information i really like how you sent the reader in different directions.
    http://www.weathandfreedompackage.com

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  127. www.snoopmoney.com
    15 years ago

    Hello there, can anyone tell me for sure, what other affiliate programs goes along with Google adsense, so I won't be banned by Google Adsense. Check out my website about making money online. http://www.snoopmoney.com

    [You can choose from tens of thousands of affiliate programs. Allan.]

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  128. Gayle
    15 years ago

    My partner and I are trying our best to get started as affiliates. We chose WordPress to start a blog and have published our articles. Neither of us are the greatest with a computer so it has been a struggle. I haven't read your whole article yet, but it looks like we may be able to gain some insights with this. I thank you for doing this, ahead of time. I know I will learn a great deal from you!!
    our site is;
    http://maintainingyouth.com

    [I knew very litle about computers when I started, too. Fortunately, a local college was running an introductory course on how to use Windows 95, so I enrolled. My 90-year-old father-in-law learned by studyng a Windows for Dummies book. Make a decision to learn something new every day and do something every day to improve your business, and you'll get there. Allan.]

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  129. Abdullah
    14 years ago

    Sir, I have seen tens of (sorry) tons of articles to guide new affiliates. Finally my search ended here. Nothing can be compared to this articles. More than enough for my life. Thanks a lot. I must thank www.ez20new.com for adding your site in their list of worthy sites. Otherwise I would not have known about you. Now I am courage enough to go into affliate business. Because I have found my guru. Thanks Allan.

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  130. Ng Beng Hock (Benhawk)
    14 years ago

    I would like to have a hands-on experience to see and believe what your system as described is true and won't mind to fly-in to wherever you are and pay for all costs to know.

    Could kindly enlighten if it's possible or provide person/s to contact and arrange?

    Hopeful you would kindly consider to teach and pay for your know-how to achieve and spread and help to make the world to create better evironment due to the depleting ozone and global warming.

    Please help me to help the world to be a better World or the World will end soon.

    Hope to receive your earliest response soon.
    Kind regards,
    Benhawk - 65-81189038

    [I'm sorry. We don't do one-to-one coaching. The goals I've described in this Affiliate Program Tutorial are extremely modest when compared with what is possible in affiliate marketing. You're welcome to ask questions on our affiliate forum. It has lots of friendly, helpful affiliates. Here are 7 reasons why you should believe what I say:
    Seven ways to be your own BS detector
    http://www.associateprograms.com/articles/493/1/Se...
    Allan.]

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  131. hennry
    14 years ago

    I took a look at your site and recommend it to my visitors. I agree with you on the importance of becoming valuable in many different areas. I believe that it sustains any entrepreneur during challenges that inevitably occur.

    hennry
    http://ad.drivenwide.com
    diversified social network mediums

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  132. Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke
    14 years ago

    Hello from beautiful Montana:

    So grateful to have found the site and the fine people. I will be returning and posting more questions. Now, I don't know what I don't know.

    Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, family relationship coach and author
    http://www.ArtichokePress.com
    http://www.UseEncouragingWords.com for a free eBook on communication

    [Our affiliate forum is a good place to ask questions. Allan.]

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  133. dev
    14 years ago

    Amazing article ...i love the affiliate world and its potential ... :)
    www.mdakia.com
    www.dev-technomind.blogspot.com

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  134. ReShonda
    14 years ago

    Great article. I am getting ready to set up another website and will definitely use the tips you have given in this article. Thanks!
    ReShonda
    www.network-marketing-4-smarties.com

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  135. Edgar Duntley
    14 years ago

    Great information, Allan!

    It summarizes nicely the extensive information in Ken Evoy's "Affiliate Master's Course". After reading your article, I was able to get a solid picture of the steps involved. (Ken, also, did a fantastic job, but, as you recommend, it takes more than one read-through to anchor down the concepts and their applications.)

    I have, and am learning, XSite Pro2. And, I've, recently, joined SBI! as an affiliate - I was impressed with their compensation plan.

    I feel that both, SBI! and XSitePro, are great products with good people as CEO's. I will be purchasing SBI! next and will integrate the knowledge I gain from each to create, what I hope will be, a productive bicycling related web site.

    You guys provide a great service to rest of us and it is greatly appreciated.

    Thank you!

    Ed Duntley

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  136. Chris
    14 years ago

    Thanks for all the info.

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  137. lawrence
    14 years ago

    it is great

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  138. mbuyi
    14 years ago

    Thanks for your instructions.
    Very nice.

    Antonio Katende

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  139. sharifah
    13 years ago

    Thank you for the very useful information.

    sharifah Kuala lumpur

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  140. [email protected]
    13 years ago

    Hi Allan,

    I've enjoyed reading your tips even after a year of doing my own site with SBI. I made a few mistakes due to starting with a pre-conceived idea for a niche. My niche is still viable, but now I need to tweak the model to fit the requirements of building a business model, not just a good idea. The progress is very visible and the long-run looks good as the revenue trickles in for now with more content and a more targeted focus.

    Thanks for your easy to read summaries of how to stay on track.

    Regards,
    Rick
    www.nature-escapes-kuala-lumpur.com

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  141. Jawana Jackson
    13 years ago

    Words will never express how much your information means to the newbie. If anyone reads this magnificant guide it will open up the path to success. I have been searching for over two years - read thousands of words such as reviews, products and guides. Today I find your site and feel so inspired to make it all work. Each day over the past two years I kept telling myself that I would find the answer. Your site has shown me the light. May your life continue to be blessed as you bless others.

    [Thank you! I really appreciate your comments. Persistence is hugely important. Allan.]

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  142. cheapdanny
    13 years ago

    Informative and helpful article as it inspires me to focus and put more work into my site. Thanks again.

    danny

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  143. Dennis
    12 years ago

    Exellent and very helpful Allan.
    I look forward to following the 18 step guide and seeing them work.

    Thanks, from dennis

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  144. dwight adams
    11 years ago

    I plan to start SBI in 2 weeks and I know you are an affiliate. On your affiliate program tutorial page you have a BB2 click ad on the right side. If I click on this ad and go to SBI and end up buying on their site, will you get the credit for the sale? Just wanted to be sure. I have subscibed to your newsletter for 5 years and wanted to pay you back a little.

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  145. Andres
    10 years ago

    Hello everyone,

    I really like this articles it has helped me a lot.

    You can find very good information about all affiliate marketing at affilorama as well.

    It is a great source for learning with free webinars.

    check out my post about this site:

    http://www.squidoo.com/step-by-step-tutorial-for-a...

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  146. Krithika
    10 years ago

    It helps to choose the niche that you are passionate about as it helps you to convince people easily.

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  147. Luther Domianus
    8 years ago

    Good

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  148. Dee Mac
    8 years ago

    Hi Allan,
    I love your valuable info !!!

    Patric Chan has created a very unique software system that allows you to make money from using his valuable content and promotions. Basically, the software generates a unique link (only available for you to use) where it’ll send them to a “secret web page” to get his highly valuable report for free.

    And here’s the most exciting part – after they’ve subscribed, EACH TIME an email is sent to them from the system, it’ll have your affiliate link to the product that’s being promoted so that you can earn affiliate commission from it!

    So technically, in essence, every single email that is sent out from CB Passive Income’s system will have the potential to make money for you!

    And you don’t need to do any work at all, because Patric Chan is WORKING FOR YOU, for free.

    It’s like having him create content for you, do all of the marketing for you and continue to think of ways how you can make even MORE money.

    He will continue to monetize the subscribers for you. And the good news is, he's been in this business for a decade now and has thousands of customers all around the world.

    For more info on this great product, check out my post at:
    http://deemacmarketing.blogspot.com/

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