The 2½-Year Truth: The internet is full of “gurus” telling you to treat affiliate marketing like a Fortune 500 company on day one. But when you’re dead tired from your 9-to-5, forcing that kind of corporate pressure onto a blank website isn’t ambition, it’s the fastest route to quitting. Treat it like a side hustle first,…
The main thing to understand about making money with blogging and turning your hobby into an asset is getting past the common fears that hinder your progress. In blogging, fear does not usually look dramatic. It looks practical. It says: That voice feels smart, but a lot of the time it is just fear dressed…
This is obviously a play on words from Shakespear’s Hamlet but very relevant to this subject matter. Over my vast 1 1/2 years of experience with online marketing (pause for laughter), this seems to be a perpetual debate. AI was here from the very beginning of my content writing journey, so as a complete newbie,…
(Key Insights by Edd Dawson from his podcast ‘SEO is Not that Hard’) Picture the search landscape today, buzzing with AI search answers and smart language models like ChatGPT and Claude everywhere you look. Is old-school SEO obsolete? Edd Dawson, a 20-year veteran affiliate marketer, entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind Keywords People Use, says no….
Gardening and affiliate marketing both start with a solid plan. It’s all about laying a strong foundation by understanding your environment. Just like choosing plants that thrive in different levels of sunlight, selecting the right niche in affiliate marketing is your lifeline. Picking a niche that matches your expertise/interests and knowing your audience is the…
Your blog name becomes your first handshake with a reader. It signals whether you take your business seriously. If you’re building a blog to earn, brand, and grow long term, this step matters more than you think. Here’s what I learned about picking a blog name that sells, so you can skip the regret and…
Imagine clicking ‘buy now’ on a product, only to find out later that the glowing recommendation was fueled by a secret commission. That sense of trust? Shattered, replaced by skepticism and frustration. That’s why affiliate disclosures matter. They cut through the fog, giving your audience a clear window into when someone earns a commission for…
Many beginners, myself included, dive into affiliate marketing with excitement and big dreams of making money online. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and hope, thinking success is just around the corner. But this field is full of distractions, scams, and risky investments, especially for those of us just starting out. New…
Ever feel like affiliate marketing is just a conversation full of inside jokes and secret handshakes you weren’t told about? Yeah, same. All the jargon, weird terms, and vague rules can leave you wondering if you’re even invited to the party. Every beginner blogger should know and understand these 27 affiliate marketing terms. It’s a…
A blog niche defines your audience and influences how you earn income from your site. When you start blogging, it is very important to choose a niche where there is genuine interest and room for growth. A bad niche can result in low demand from readers, stiff competition, and limited ways to make money. I…
