Part 1: Affiliate Marketer Tips and Tricks For BIGGER Check$ (a small collection of advice, learned from experience)
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What does it take to be successful online?
Being a successful affiliate marketer has nothing to do with how old you are, your race, gender, or what grades you got in school. So if you're looking for an arena where you can show off your PHD, forget about it.
Being a successful Affiliate Marketer comes down to only two things:
1. You learn the skills necessary to promote products
2. You have the dedication to put them into practice - repeatedly.
And if you think you can do that, welcome to my lens! I'm glad you found your way here. If you aren't willing to learn, or you know your excitement will fizzle out in 3 days, click back and read something else.
Because this is my short collection of advice for anyone who is interested in earning a part time income from affiliate marketing.
So if that is you... keep reading :)
Your part time career as a profitable affiliate marketer starts here!
Define: Affiliate Marketing
Wikipedia defines Affiliate Marketing as:"A web-based marketing practice in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate's marketing efforts."
Sounds weird, huh?
To put it simply:
Bob has a product he wants lots of people to buy. Because if lots of people buy his product he knows he will make lots of money. But he has no real way of reaching enough people. So he starts selling his product through an affiliate program. This is where you come in. You join Bob's affiliate program, and YOU promote his product for him (along with lots of other people just like you), and for every sale you generate you get a cut of the profit.
So you get to profit from selling a product that somebody else created.
And that is a simple explanation of what affiliate marketing is, and how you make money.
P.S. you can sell almost everything as an affiliate. So choose what you want to promote, and make a profit doing it.
WHEN you have finished reading this page...
This links you to part 2 of this guide. But It's Not Finished Yet! When it IS finished, I will post the link on SquidooCool.com. So subscribe there or keep an eye on it for the update.-
Part 2: How and Where to Promote Affiliate Programs Online (for more sales, money, and success online) (ALL FOR FREE!!)
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SO! You've chosen your niche, you've joined clickbank, you've joined Squidoo, and NOW you want to start promoting your affiliate links in some other places too... Right?
ALL affiliate marketers have ONE thing in common...
Because affiliate marketing is something even Paris Hilton could understand, you won't be surprised to learn that there are SO MANY different types of people making money online selling other people's products.Housewives are earning more part-time online than their husbands earn full time in their jobs.
Students are earning more part time than their lecturers earn full time.
But every affiliate marketer has one thing in common. And it is this:
When they first started out, they didn't have a clue either!
And now thousands (millions?) of people worldwide make enough money online to pay their mortgage, all from affiliate marketing.
So as we all had to start learning somewhere, this is where YOU can start.
Why do you want a part time affiliate marketing business?

What you will need:
(to be a beginner affiliate marketer)
I will also post some links at the bottom to further learning and resources.
Here are the basics:
1. An idea for what niche (topic) you want to profit from
2. An account at Clickbank.com.
3. An account at Squidoo.com.
I shall explain each of these 3 steps now...
Step 1: An idea for what niche (topic) you want to profit from
Finding your piece of the puzzle
But what you're really looking for as you first begin your affiliate marketing career is something you know a bit about. A topic you feel comfortable with.
So get thinking. What books do you like to read? What are your hobbies? What's your job?
Your affiliate marketing career really is all about doing what you want to do. So don't ever feel constrained to a particular topic (even if focus is a virtue in affiliate marketing).
Nearly any topic can be your 'niche', provided there is a market of people willing to spend money on it. Just do your niche research, and start brainstorming.
Examples of some niches that could be profitable range from dog training to cooking recipes, and everything in between.
Get thinking, and use your ideas to explore the clickbank marketplace in step 2 :)
Step 2: An account at Clickbank.com
Finding the puzzle
ClickBank is an affiliate network. If a man called Bob wanted affiliates to sell his product, he could have put it up on Clickbank for affiliate marketers like you to see.
Here is a play by play of what would happen between you and clickbank:
You go to ClickBank looking for products about Ferret Care to promote. You go to the 'marketplace', search for ferret care, up pop the results, you choose which one you want to promote, you click 'hoplink', put your clickbank username in the box, and clickbank gives you your link.
And that is the link you use to promote the ferret care book.So if anyone buys the ferret care book through your link, you get 51% of the sale price. So that would make you $17.57 profit.
If you want to see it working right now, click the words 'ferret care' above and you will see that you can buy the book online. If you clicked that link above and bought the book, I would make $17.57.
Cool or what?!
Step 3: An account at Squidoo.com
Putting it all together
With Squidoo you can make as many free webpages as you like. And they are found by lots of people. So as a beginner affiliate marketer, this is a great place to start your promotions.
First, create your free Squidoo account, then create your first lens (page).
Squidoo is unique because you build a good looking page without having to know any special code like you normally would when building a webpage. So for a beginner, it is perfect.
Once you have joined Squidoo (by clicking here), press play below. It is a video made by Tiffany Dow which guides you through the process of setting up your first lens. Experiment, play around, and have some FUN!Squidoo is free, you can make as many lenses (pages) as you like, and you can make money by putting your clickbank links in the right places on your lens.
How to set up your first Squidoo lens:
How to Set Up a Squidoo Lens
Tiffany Dow, author of Social Networking on Squidoo, shows you how to set up your first lens.
And there you have it!
And everything I have just laid out is also free.
So explore the links, and get started tonight!
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Damone wrote...
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bretts wrote...
This lens is very concise and appealing. Oh, if it were just this easy...
JimMacDonald wrote...
Found out about you by entering MrLewisSmile in search. As I was first learning about you from the website I was just reading prior. There was a person praising you on the person who knows how to do this.... And man - they were right. Found out what my brain needed to know. Thank you MrLewisSmile.
trends12 wrote...
Great lens, I agree you need to take action, too many people quit before they even get started online.
jura wrote...
Great information on affiliate marketing very usefull, great lens.
ChrisHib wrote...
I do think this is a genuinely detailed fantastic lens, I couldn't recommend it further I think one thin worth noting though is the sheer commitment involved with affiliate marketing, you really have to be dedicated to keep it up and I think squidoo is a great place to start
thanks for this, rated 5 starts, very resourceful
SEO_Toad wrote...
Very well explained. Although I don't know that Clickbank is the best way to go?
K_Linda wrote...
The simplicity of this lens rocks! No obscure instructions, no weird terms...just simple, straightforward facts. Good job!
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
Great lens. It gives me a lot to think about.
Lizzy
Ener-G wrote...
I think every high school and college kid should know how to do this so they can earn some spending money. I'm going to start by teaching my son!
EarnKit wrote...
Thank you.. I think this is great lens that help me with my first lens. tq
aj2008 wrote...
Thanks Lewis - I can't believe that this is the first time I have landed on this lens but then you have so many I want to read and not enough hours in the day!
Rob3 wrote...
Lewis, this is such a good lens (no wonder you got LOTD with it). There is so much useful information and advice, thanks! 5*'s
Hey Great Lens, And Very Informative. Internet Marketing is a great way to create some extra cash each money, But there are a bunch of Affiliate Marketing Scams Out There. But I think if They follow the tips in your lens, People won't be scammed.
Check out My Lens on Affiliate Marketing 101 Here -->http://www.squidoo.com/-affiliate-marketing-scams
Yanlii wrote...
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WritingforYourWealth wrote...
Lots of good information here, and I love those little cartoons? Did you find those online somewhere or create them yourself?
Tiddledeewinks wrote...
Thanks for sharing this info. I'm gonna start right away on it so I can finally get money for a house for me, my kids and animals!
00gt00 wrote...
Thanks so much Lewis! It's so nice to know that people can come together and share what they know for the good of all!!
Cudos to you!
Keep up the good work!
topstuff wrote...
wow what a lens, thanks so much, I am only new and this helps heaps
VARADHARAJAN wrote...
FANTASTIC LENS.I AM NEW TO AFFILIATE MARKETING.I FIND THIS LENS VERY USEFUL
5 STARS
thrivingmom wrote...
5* from me. I'm going to lensroll this one too. Thanks for the info.
revenue wrote...
this lenses rocks it have what i am looking for and we are interested in the same topic please keep updating
tripznow wrote...
Thank you for the tips. Us newbies need all the help we can get. Love your lens!!!!!
Squidoo-Pat wrote...
Affiliate marketing can be very lucrative if done smartly. Nice job with the graphics here!
pcastillo wrote...
This very good information it sounds easy to implement but the key is consistency. Right?
OnlineMarketingMelbourne wrote...
Seriously great lens I only wish I'd read this years ago would have saved me tons of hard work:)
NewAffiliateAccess wrote
Wow! I think this lens pretty much sums up the steps one needs to take to hit the ground running as an affiliate marketer. Especially the note on being consistant with a repeated effort. Too many people give up before they even get a glimpse of the finish line. I guess the montra could be hang in there at all cost.
Good luck to us all. But is it really luck?
American-Dream wrote...
Hi lewis,
An affiliate marketer is the perfect example of what Seth Godin talks in one of his post "Small is the next big thing"
One hardworking individual can easily outperform a large corporations revenue by being an affiliate marketer.
Thank you for this great lens.
pcastillo wrote...
The content in this lens is very informative.
There are thing to grasp even for non affiliates.
Heidi08 wrote...
Very nice lense. The content is excellent. Nice graphics and layout. Lots of practical information for affiliate marketers.
GeminiSky wrote...
Great lens! I just breezed through it but will go back and read more after the kids are asleep!!
I really want to make money from home so my husband can quit his job and be happy!
ddixonart wrote...
Even if someone doesn't get "rich," it sure is fun! I just love affiliate marketing. I made a page about this that is targeted to artists, and how they can promote art related products on their website or blog. If you don't mind me sharing it, it's here.
mwenz wrote...
is there any other affiliate..
cuz clickbank do not receive me to participate
cause i live in indonesia
MsIndependentBusinessOwner wrote...
This is one of the best 5 star lenses I have seen!
FoxMusic wrote...
Thanks - like you said I was unaware when I stumbled on affilate sales, now I see it every where.
billyannecrews wrote...
Thanks for the info! I love your site!
Billy Anne Crews
Southern Grunge Chick
ChristinasFavs wrote...
What a great lens. Loved the pictures. Visit my lens at:
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supecuba wrote...
Must admit - have learned something about marketing and presentation already, The site is really great!
kagemusha wrote...
So much to learn and so little time. Thanks for the great information! What a great looking lens too!
natdg wrote...
Great lens! I've learned a lot to be successful in Squidoo. Thanks!
ajcfla wrote...
yes very helpful! very informative. I am just learning about rss, so I read everything on it.
Thanks again.
Angel
ellaben wrote...
Thanks for this excellent info, which I am still digesting[it takes me a while]I am 54 yrs and had never even turned on a computer till three months ago, did not understand computer 'jargon'or anything else. I have found the process terrifying but strangly compelling. I am making lenses now and keen to move on ,squidoo helps keep things possible and fun[and not too scary]People should write more simplified stuff such as yourself. Thanks again, Ill just keep paddling on.
steveffeo wrote...
As always Lewis another great job and congrats on the Angel status.
jackieulmer wrote...
Thanks for the simple, well laid out explanantion. I am working with my 15 year old son to get him started in an online business and he is headed here first. It's easier when someone other than "mom" gives the steps and advice!
EXPECT Success!
Jackie Ulmer
CarlaClayton wrote...
Thank you for this lens. I'm just getting started here and found the layout of your lens to be an example for me to follow. It's all coming together for me.
Recoup wrote...
"Being a successful affiliate marketer has nothing to do with how old you are, your race, gender, or what grades you got in school. So if you're looking for an arena where you can show off your PHD, forget about it."
I like your opening statement. Also it's not a "get rich quick efort" it takes alot of hard work and determination and staying focus. Great lens.
DutchBlogger wrote...
Quality content Lewis..., as usual ;) Definitely a great way to start 'the adventure'. If you would like to see my favorite way of affiliate marketing, just drop by my http://www.squidoo.com/YourFirstDollar or http://www.squidoo.com/plrpro-articles lens. Thanks andhope to see you there :)
JonitasKalimpo wrote...
I don't want to be the only one not saying great things, but i need to be realistic. This guide has too much links for clibank products, and a newbie normally don't have MONEY. It's not also a step by step guide that really teach what to do.
Still, for the work and time spent to made this resource/guide, this is a good lens, and a 5 is given.
Allison_Whitehead wrote...
Nice one Lewis! Congrats on Lens of the Day!
Best wishes, Allison
Oosquid wrote...
Oh yes! superb information about what affiliate marketing entails. Great job, 5 stars.
site-builder wrote...
Hi Skills. Excellent lens. However I must return
to check out your hundred or so other lenses.
johndilbeck wrote...
Hi Lewis, congrats on making the LOTD! You provide lots of good information for beginning affiliate marketers. Act on your dream! JD
isurbodybeautiful wrote...
Excellent lens! Kudos for the time and effort you put in and thanks for the easy to follow directions.
site-builder wrote...
I usually build websites to promote my niche products but they cost money for domain registration and hosting. But Squidoo is free...
Great lens, I'll be back
jasmineann wrote...
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing these tips in such an easy straightforward manner. Congratulations on LOTD too !
The_Health_Lady wrote...
Great LOTD! More free info here then in many expensive affiliate marketing courses. You really did a great job!
mulberry wrote...
Another great lens, wish I had read stuff like this a year or two ago!
waynekat wrote...
This lens will be helpful to the many newbies to affiliate marketing being created by the economic situation. :-) Good job!!
Kat
DMedley wrote...
Lewis you have created a really useful lens, thank you for the time and effort. Congratulations on Lens of the Day.
mroconnell wrote...
Now that you're LOTD, you might want to finish part 2 or at least put up an "under construction" somewhere.
av_dude wrote...
You have a little bit of something here for everyone. Very Nice! :)
YasuN wrote...
Good lens, I made quite a bit of money on Squidoo it's great. My older lens on affiliate marketing http://www.squidoo.com/10000aday was the top 10 for a few months and top 100 for about the same. I think I made it die when I changed it though lol
LawrenceIp wrote...
Lewis.. Very Much Looking Forward To Seeing The Rest Of The Book... Just Brilliant! Hi Five *****
ThomasC wrote...
Very nice lens! I followed your advice on this lens... My Squidoo Lens but I used some special html coding to highlight the products in a very special way! Check it out to get your own ideas!
Thomas
margo15 wrote...
Very Interesting, Lewis. I loved your cartoon pix/drawings. Good content.
chefkeem wrote...
Another "eye opener" lens! You're about to become my gurudoo, Lewis.
Thanks again,
-Chef Keem
NightSquid wrote...
Hello Mr.Smile
Great lens. I have been slowly learning the in and outs of squidoo. It takes some time, but the more I learn from great pages like this, The more I begin to realize the true power of squidoo.
Cheers J
LawrenceIp wrote...
What A Great Job You've Done Lewis.. You May Care To Drop By The Zen Of Internet Marketing
PotPieGirl wrote...
Lewis - What a wonderful and creative lens! Wonderful work!
Congrats!
flowski wrote...
Very helpful affiliate marketing tips and tricks. You have a wonderful way of sorting out the valuable information and communicating it in an effective, understandable manner. Plus, it's generous of you to share what you've learned, thanks!
GreenRevolution wrote...
Great lens! Just what I was looking for. 5 well-deserved STARS! Keep up the great work. Cheers!
collagen wrote...
A lots of great reading amazing information for people who look for ways to make money. I am sure it will help. Health, Beauty and Anti Aging Skin Care.
design2host wrote...
Yikes... thats putting things as simple as it could have ever been. I have read those complicated ones. but this one is really nice and i think i am hooked!!
design2host wrote...
Yikes... thats putting things as simple as it could have ever been. I have read those complicated ones. but this one is really nice and i think i am hooked!!
trueprosperity wrote...
Great lens. I aleays enjoy reading and putting a lot of your tips into practice. Keep up the good work! God bless!!
MrLewisSmile wrote...
Thanks for all the great comments so far, guys! It's the feedback that makes lensmaking even more fun :)
ericg2007 wrote...
Thank you for taking the time to share. Learned a lot and will be putting it to use soon. :)
CollegeForKatie wrote...
Great Ideas! I wish a little more time had been spent on traffic generation tips, but a great start.
Your_Profit_Coach wrote...
Love the lens and a great example on presentation for newbies like me to follow.
GOLDENVOICE wrote...
Way to go, man. That's very useful stuff, for sure. Great going.
gordboehler wrote...
Wish your lens was around when I first started
in this biz, would of saved me a lot of time
and money. Great advise for anyone starting out
or that 90 - 95% that are running around in circles.
Very clear and easy to understand.
Gord
freelief wrote...
Real cool. I've used Commission Junction and LinkShare for years, but (if you can believe it) never heard of Clickbank! Crazy.
norbi wrote...
Easy to start for anyone. Will ask my granny if she wants to give it a go. Already offered to help me with TAGS research. Well done.
kemengr wrote...
Hi Lewis, you are one of my favorite lensmasters. From the Squidcast, i came across this lens of yours. Its simple, effective and useful. Hats off!
alexkazam wrote...
Nice lens- I like it when someone explains something so clearly- I will look into affiliate links on some new lenses- keeping squidooing!
talan wrote...
Well done! Very well presented and should be a serious resource for anyone interested in affiliate marketing.
Music-Resource wrote...
Hi Lewis, Nice Affiliate Tips series. I like the puzzle pieces, wiki-squid, and the embedded link in the poll results.:) ~Music Resource~
catchquests wrote...
love your lenses, you really are an expert, but how about this, clickbank doesnt have philippines in it?? :(
Tansy wrote...
Good Information. I am going to take some of the information, and create a great looking lens. Mine is at- Daffiliatemarket and incomeprofits. I would appreciate your comments, so that I could create a better 'lens'. I am an affiliate, but, struggling to make it through. Is 'Adwords' necessary to make it through? Or Adsense?
Frank2009 wrote...
Great ideas in here, thanx for letting us/we know.
Frank
BlogginBarb wrote...
I totally agree with you. I'm on my way using ClickBank, Google and Squidoo all at the same time. Keep posting the new ideas...love em!
InternetJunkie wrote...
I am putting your tips to work and waiting for the money to roll in!
Art Gonzalez wrote...
Excellent tips for beginners. It just takes disciplines and good follow-up and youŽll have a successful affiliate business.
Take care,
Art Gonzalez
Check my Squidoo Lens at: Quantum Knights
hmsweaver wrote...
Great job on the lens, Lewis! Lots of information, and easy to follow. :-)
rms wrote...
This lens is fantastic! Thank you for taking the time to create it.
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