{"product_id":"affiliate-marketing-for-dummies-isbn-9781119628248","title":"Affiliate Marketing For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet Your Piece of the Hottest Business Online Today!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffiliate marketing is your route to earning some serious bucks. Thousands of companies both large \u0026amp; small like Amazon, Sears, Best Buy, Overstock, Lowe’s, Priceline \u0026amp; others have programs so you can profit from the thousands of products they offer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffiliate marketing is ideal for bloggers looking to monetize their work. This is a multibillion-dollar market, and there are 10+ million people involved in the biz worldwide. There’s always room for more because the opportunity keeps growing as more and more companies offer affiliate programs. \u003ci\u003eAffiliate Marketing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to get a slice of the pie! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right affiliate product or service for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the best affiliate programs for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the best affiliate marketing strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAffiliate Marketing for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your friendly step-by-step guide to getting in on this moneymaker—big time.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book   1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions   2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book   2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book   3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here   3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Affiliate \u003c\/b\u003eMarketing 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What Is Affiliate Marketing?   7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on How Affiliate Marketing Works   7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfiting from Internet Promotion   8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiplying opportunities   9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomating the money flow 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing affiliate marketing from other internet businesses   11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Start Your Affiliate Marketing Business   12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting expectations   12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying the groundwork   13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking through the process   14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Why Should You Be an Affiliate?   17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying the Requirements of Starting a Traditional Business 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Advantages of Affiliate Marketing   19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can start your business instantly   20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can choose your own path and lifestyle   20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can offer a diverse range of products   21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou have no product development and fulfillment   21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou don’t have to be a technical genius   22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayment and accounting are automated 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou get company-supplied marketing materials   24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can take advantage of tax deductions   24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Expectations   24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Pitfalls and Risks for Beginners   27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Out for Personal Pitfalls   27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLacking focus   28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging time poorly   29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking few (if any) content updates 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Internet Risks   32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay away from instant businesses   33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t fall for the next bright shiny object 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t follow others too closely 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Steps to Take Before Becoming an Affiliate   37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Your Goals   38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Skills You Have and Need   38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere are you now?   39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow do you move ahead?   40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengthening Your Ability to Focus   40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding what is (and isn’t) important   40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting your priorities   41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the magic of massive action   43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking time to play   43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRidding yourself of time wasters   44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Surveying the Affiliate Landscape: Programs and Networks   49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into Affiliate Programs   49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the advantages of affiliate programs   50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and evaluating affiliate programs   51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining an affiliate program   54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Affiliate Networks   56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the advantages of affiliate networks 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and evaluating affiliate networks   57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining an affiliate network 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Dangers of Getting Banned   59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Building on the Basics 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Keyword Research and Product Selection 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining Passion and Profit   64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Product Keywords   65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at long tail keywords 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGolden keywords   70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSifting through Keyword Analysis Tools   71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Samurai   72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywordRevealer   74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle Keyword Planner   75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Markets   76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on evergreen markets   77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up seasonal markets   77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Using a Website for Affiliate Marketing   79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with the Benefits of a Website for the Affiliate Marketer   80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Domain Name for Your Website   81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a name   81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a registrar 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the aftermarket   83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Self-Hosting to Free Hosting   84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-hosting   85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree hosting   87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with WordPress Software   88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation   89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThemes   90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlug-ins   91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Your Website   94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotaling the Costs of Starting and Running an Affiliate Marketing Website 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking a Few Important Questions about Websites 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Niche Marketing   97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Basics of Niche Marketing   97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Niche 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the head and the heart   100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering market size and competition   100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Keyword Analysis Tools for Niche Marketing   101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Samurai   102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywordRevealer   103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle tools   104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords Everywhere   104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpying on the Competition 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Seasonal Niches 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Affiliate Marketing Without a Website   109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started When You Have Followers (And When You Don’t)   110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging the followers you already have   110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking action when you have no social media presence 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurveying Strategies for Different Social Media Platforms   113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacebook   114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinkedIn 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYouTube   115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstagram   116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReddit 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuora 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest blogs   118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Cons of Affiliate Marketing Without a Website   119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour web presence is limited   119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re not building asset value   120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou don’t own the ground you’re building your business on   120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour content doesn’t last long in front of your followers   121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re always fighting the competition 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou have to adjust your approach for a different audience   122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou must keep on top of social media limitations and restrictions   122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial media isn’t necessarily less complicated than having a website 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a website isn’t as expensive as you may think   124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: SEO: Search Engine Optimization   125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Care of Some Issues Before You Focus on SEO   126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the right niche   126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the elephant in the room: Google   127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing On-Page and Off-Page SEO Factors 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn-page SEO factors   131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOff-page SEO factors   138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Site to Be SEO Friendly   139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTags and categories 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosts and pages   140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a silo   143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Out SEO Tools 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoast   144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Samurai   144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle Webmasters   145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Email Marketing   147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Advantages of Email Marketing   148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your List with Different Types of Email   149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing emails   149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutoresponders   149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransactional emails   150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmail campaigns   151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHosting Your Own Emails   152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pros of hosting   152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cons of hosting   154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying by the Rules 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan-spam 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe opt-in   158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe double opt-in 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnsubscribing 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Email Screening   159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoft bounces and hard bounces   161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeware of buying a list of emails 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA risk of probation if email addresses aren’t checked   161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmail throttling 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Different Email Senders   163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSendinblue   164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmazon SES   164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSendGrid   165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMailchimp   165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstant Contact   166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Advanced Affiliate Strategies   167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Multitier, Passive, and Other Offbeat Commissions   169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Multitier Affiliate Marketing   170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying two-tier marketing   170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching out for the third tier and beyond   171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding affiliates for your multitier program   172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Out Passive Income Opportunities   174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfiting Even When No Sale Is Made 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost per action\/pay per lead   175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost per click 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost per view   177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Affiliate Platforms, Directories, and More   179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Affiliate Platforms   179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJVZoo   180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClickBank   181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCJ Affiliate   183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmazon Associates   184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into Affiliate Directories   185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out CPA Networks   186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Advertising Networks 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Opt-In and Landing Pages   189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the Elements of an Opt-In Page   190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideos versus text   190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe layout   192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther considerations for success   192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Elements of a Landing Page   193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe visuals: Colors and images   193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe headline and the subheadline   193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAd\/sales copy   194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTestimonials   196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonuses 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “what’s inside” element   197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bio 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayment buttons   198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuarantees   198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequently asked questions (FAQs) 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal notices and disclaimers   200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Other Factors for Success 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting with the A-B split   200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering SEO 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an exit pop-up   201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefiting from others’ wisdom   202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying landing page templates and software   202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudging results   202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Sales Funnel Strategies   203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your Prospect on Multiple Offers   203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with the front end   204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving to the main or core offer 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing with the back-end offer 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing upsells and downsells   207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting everything together   208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Sequence of Offers   210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the tools you need   210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling a merchant funnel   211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing an affiliate funnel 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a structure for passive income   213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Going Professional 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: The Legal Stuff 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Federal Trade Commission   220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the main guideline 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding unrealistic claims   220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetaining records about testimonials 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching your language   222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your pricing consistent   222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a clear refund policy 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing aware of the rules about business opportunities   223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Scoop on the General Data Protection Regulation   224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafely Using Images and Other Content 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting permission in writing 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding special content rights 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Legal Matters on Websites 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA privacy policy 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimers   228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerms of service   228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther sites’ rules   229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: The Merchant Side of Affiliate Marketing   231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Whether You’re Ready to Be a Merchant   232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs your product conducive to an affiliate marketing program?   233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs your compensation plan attractive?   235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan you service affiliates? 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an “undercover affiliate” 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Technology 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering an in-house affiliate program   237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an external affiliate platform 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutsourcing   239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruiting and Working with Affiliates   239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing where to find affiliates   239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking offers they can’t resist   240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding affiliate tools   240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Taxes for the Affiliate Marketer   245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Business for Taxes   245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe simplest business structure: You!   246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second simplest business structure: The DBA 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe next level: LLCs, corporations, and partnerships 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Taxes on Affiliate Marketing Commissions   247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal income taxes   248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal self-employment taxes   248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eState and local taxes   249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSales tax 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into Powerful Tax Deductions   250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeducting home office expenses   250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the most common affiliate deductions   251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out other common business deductions   252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Good Records   253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching Pension Tax Benefits 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Resources to Help You with Your Taxes   254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: the Part of Tens   255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Or So) of the Biggest Pitfalls for Affiliate Marketers   257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to the Next Bright Shiny Object   257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling a Lack of Focus 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Investing in Yourself and Your Education   259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Transition from Content Consumer to Content Producer   260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Unrealistic Expectations   260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpreading Yourself Too Thin   261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Sticking It Out Until You Achieve Success   261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Spending Money to Save Time   262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Protecting Your Trust Flow and Reputation   262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: The Ten Best Free Tools for Affiliate Marketers   267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWordPress 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElementor   268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoast   269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords Everywhere 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpyFu   270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlog Ideas Generator 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Samurai   271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGTmetrix   271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilarWeb   272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuffer 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: The Ten Best Paid Tools for Affiliate Marketers   275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Samurai   276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyword Revealer   276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpyFu   277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElementor, Astra Pro Theme, and Ultimate Addons 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent Samurai   278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWP Robot 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleanTalk 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSendinblue   281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmazon SES   281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMailster   282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: The Ten Best Marketing Strategies for Affiliates   285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Blogging   285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSEO Strategies   286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Media Marketing 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYouTube Marketing   287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmail Marketing   288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent Marketing 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-book Publishing   289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoint Ventures   290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Interviews   290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmartphone Apps   291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Tools and Resources for Affiliates   293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex   307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTed Sudol \u003c\/b\u003eis a longtime affiliate marketer who has developed and sold several affiliate marketing websites over the years. 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