Affiliate Marketing Blog by Shawn Collins

Thanks for visiting the Affiliate Tip blog. Subscribe to my RSS feed or enter your e-mail on the top right to get updates by e-mail.Jim Kukral has launched a free series on how to create video on the Internet.
The videos shot with a Flip video camera and they are displayed in the new video player [...]

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Another AWeber affiliate check letter and another announcement of new features from the email solution provider.
The latest letter from Tom Kulzer, CEO and Founder of AWeber announced a new type of popover form to get your visitor’s attention and increase the probability that they will subscribe to your email list.
Also, AWeber is rolling out new [...]

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The Pepperjam Network has announced the launch of their “Meet the Affiliates” weekly interview series.
The first interview is with affiliate, blogger, podcaster, and Renaissance man, Sam Harrelson.
The Pepperjam Network “Meet the Affiliates” Weekly Interview Series will feature an original up-close interview with an affiliate marketer every Friday. Priority will be given to Pepperjam Network [...]

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I just read Search Engine Optimization by Kris Jones, President & CEO of Pepperjam, and I really loved the format of the book.
It is not a typical business book that you would read from front to back. Instead, it covers a huge assortment of topics in an easy to understand, condensed format.
Topics covered include [...]

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The Amazon.com affiliate program has a new MP3 widget, to be released in the next week or so, that really sets them apart from the iTunes affiliate program.
This MP3 widget plays 30 second music clips of an affiliate’s favorite songs or albums, which they can determine or select from the Amazon list of bestsellers [...]

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Lisa Picarille was back to join Sam Harrelson, Jim Kukral, and myself for what was probably the longest GeekCast at a geektastic 100+ minutes.
We chatted about the recent “anonymous” hate site that focused on the GeekCast crew, which was authored by “Marky Zarc.”
Hint for unhinged haters - have the sense to cover your tracks. [...]

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Jeremy Palmer of QuitYourDayJob.com is launching a new project, the Black Ink Project, geared towards new affiliates who are struggling to become profitable.
The Black Ink Project course consists of twenty sessions covered over eight weeks.
There are going to be live webinar sessions or recordings available for download and it’s all free.
“My motivation [...]

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The WeShow video social network, which initially looks similar to Magnify.net to me, is touting the opportunity to make money with videos.
Like on Magnify.net, you can create a video community on WeShow.
The WeShow revenue share program uses runs Google AdSense ads and they will split 50% of the revenue generated with users.
I see some options [...]

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What makes a successful blog? The question could have many answers, depending on the objectives a blogger has with their blog.
In my case, success is measured in my enjoyment in having an outlet to share tips and information, spread affiliate marketing industry news, and posting an occasional rant.

Of course, it does enhance the process to [...]

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I dropped in to the Wine Library with Stephanie Agresta (Internet Geek Girl) last Friday to visit Gary Vaynerchuk, and we got a peek behind the scenes.
I’ve been to the store lots of times, but this was my first time seeing where Gary films his Wine Library TV show.
And a bonus to see his collection [...]

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