The Affiliates Center Blog

It’s been eight months since the launch of Google+ and despite the debate on whether it would be effective for affiliate marketing or not, the truth is, it certainly has come a long way in a short space of time. But that’s not surprising given the resources at Google’s disposal and the massive feedback bank they have access too.

But can Google+ help your affiliate marketing business? Can Google+ help you make money online? Well, the jury is still out [...] Continue Reading…

Okay, content curation has suddenly emerged as the latest and greatest craze in the internet marketing world and the truth is, it’s actually been around for a long time. Think the Drudge Report which emerged in the 1990′s.

Plenty of marketers are now trying to cash in on it and it’s like watching a bunch of piranhas in a feeding frenzy all trying to get a piece of the pie. Be careful who you learn from and be wary of [...] Continue Reading…

Okay, a short post today but a very valuable one and one which I recommend you bookmark and keep for prosperity’s sake. I’m going to give you 3 sure ways on how to find a super niche and this is a method I use all the time.

When we are talking about a super niche we are basically referring to a niche within a broad topic that will pay you over and over. And a super niche is not just [...] Continue Reading…

It’s been an interesting week or two to say the least. The blog networks de-indexing has captured internet marketing headlines and it seems everyone has an opinion.

The truth is, no one really knows why Google is taking a set against blog networks in fact, no one really knows the real answers to why Google does what it does other than those that make the decisions within it’s wall.

But the bottom line is, when Google says it’s serious about making [...] Continue Reading…

Are blog networks dead? This has got to be the most commonly asked question lately.

Blog networks have come in for a hammering in the past two weeks and despite the concerns and fears expressed by many in the internet marketing world on various forums, the truth is, don’t be surprised. In other words, like nature, things tend to correct themselves and this is just another correction in a long line of them in this business.

Have I used blog networks [...] Continue Reading…

So, what works online in 2012? Well, it’s definitely a year of adapting and for those of you who just got started and were weaned on the old marketing tactics and suddenly need to change, welcome to the world of internet marketing.

I remember starting more than a decade ago, even before the wild, wild days of the Adsense boom when “gold rushes” were a common thing and it was crazy to watch people latch onto something and then “bury [...] Continue Reading…

So, what are the best affiliate networks for beginners to use? We are talking about platforms you can sign up for to pick and choose products to promote that will give you a pay day.

I’ve been amazed over the past five years at the number of affiliate networks that have emerged and then disappeared. I plan to do a post shortly on how to find good affiliate networks and products so stay tuned but today, I want to tell [...] Continue Reading…

It’s amazing how many requests we get from readers looking for SEO tips and tricks to boost your traffic. And despite the amount of information and training available, there is no drop off in the rate people are looking for advice.

We think that there is an overwhelm factor here and with more and more people coming online looking to start an internet marketing business, confusion has set in and there is too much information available.

Here’s the thing; there really [...] Continue Reading…

A reader recently asked what are all the link building strategies you should be using on your website? I love this question because the biggest mistake people make when link building is they are not diverse enough. This question shows that the person asking it is thinking diversification.

It’s like setting up a retirement portfolio in many respects; you want to diversify your investments. Link building is the same. Forgetting the social media aspect for now, good old fashioned link [...] Continue Reading…

So, where to get free graphics for your website? This is easily one of the toughest and most difficult tasks for many working online but the truth is, while paying for images means you usually get what you want, free images online are readily available…you just have to know where to look.

I remember when I came online full time several years ago, sourcing graphics was a real “pain in the butt” and most of the time I was paying [...] Continue Reading…