Affiliate marketing posts from seasoned affiliate marketing pro Missy Ward.

Free Affiliate Marketing Information

by Missy Ward

I've been receiving a lot of emails lately from folks that are interested in getting started in affiliate marketing. Maybe it's economy-driven or maybe…just maybe…. bloggers are finally realizing that it's OK to make money from their blogs

Either way, I dig it. There's no better feeling than teaching someone how to make a few extra bucks a month via affiliate marketing; and even better, to help affiliates take their existing affiliate marketing efforts to the next level.

Unfortunately, while I'd love to take everyone under my wing that asks for advice, there's just no way that I can do it. I'm completely overextended right now.

That being said, my business partner Shawn and I put out a ton of content that is available to everyone, absolutely FREE.

Dive into the links below. You'll find that all levels and aspects of affiliate marketing are covered. It's my sincere hope that you'll find something that fits your needs.

Videos from the sessions at previous Affiliate Summit conferences, prior to Affiliate Summit 2009 West can be found at http://www.affiliatesummit.com/videos/
Podcasts on Affiliate Marketing, Social Media, Search Marketing, Mobile, Video and more can be found at GeekCast.fm
FeedFront Magazine, our bi-monthly print publication contains dozens of articles by experts in the industry. Sign up to get on the mailing list at FeedFront.com. You can also download previous issues there as well.
Shawn Collins puts out multiple blog posts per week on affiliate marketing (and has been for years) at AffiliateTip.com. Sign up to receive updates by email.
Shawn and I also speak at various shows during the course of the year. The Inbound Marketing Summit, taking place in Dallas on May 27th and 28th, is where we'll be next.

Please let me know if you find the information helpful. And, definitely let me know if there is something that you're looking for, that we're not covering.

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Thesis: Raising the Bar for WordPress Users

by Missy Ward

I spend a good portion of my week talking about the features and benefits of Thesis for WordPress and their affiliate program.

Recently, DIYThemes put out some great videos on Thesis – the most innovative and user-friendly, SEO-optimized WordPress framework available on this great planet of ours.

In the video below, Brian Clark of DIYThemes and Copyblogger discusses why Thesis is more than just a WordPress theme and touches on the SEO benefits, design flexibility and support that users of Thesis receive.

Brian references additional videos that are available to review which can be accessed below:

Thesis Options – precise SEO and publishing controls for Internet professionals

Design Options – create pixel-perfect layouts, experiment with fonts and much more

In-Post Options – maximize rankings and visual appeal with SEO and image controls.

If you're on the fence about taking the Thesis plunge; if these videos or my personal endorsement don't make you do it, I'm really not sure what will.

There is no better WordPress framework out there.

Get Thesis Now!

Additionally, as many of you know, I also manage their affiliate program on a performance basis for charity. There is no better time for you to become an affiliate than now. Between the crazy sales of the new 1.5 release, the marketing tools available to you and the promotion for free passes to Affiliate Summit; really, what are you waiting for?

Hit me up with any questions!

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PubCon South ’09 Interview

by Missy Ward

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I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Vanessa Zamora (@MsVanZam) of WebmasterWorld at PubCon South.

We talked about:

The changes happening at Affiliate Summit and new trends that I'm seeing; including many more bloggers attending the show who want to learn how to monetize their blog through affiliate marketing.

Risks associated with starting an affiliate program.

Tips on getting your affiliate program noticed.

Why I'm managing the Thesis For WordPress Affiliate Program for charity.

Unfortunately, PubCon did not provide the embed codes for any of the video interviews, so you will have to watch mine here and the others here.

Come back and leave me a comment

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California AB178 is Off Calendar

by Missy Ward

A small sigh of relief was heard around Affiliateland when today's hearing in California regarding Assembly Bill 178 (“AB 178”) was canceled.

In a nutshell, AB 178 is now a two-year bill which signifies its death, for this year anyway.

Unfortunately, lawmakers can use a practice known as “GANDA” (Gut-and-Amend), during the final days of a legislative session in which the entire contents of another bill can be stripped out and replaced with the contents of AB 178.

It may take a few times to finally put this issue to bed, but in the meantime it looks like California's small business owners are temporarily safe.

Great work by the whole crew who banged on the doors of California's legislators to get them to understand the ramifications of #advertising tax.

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