Monetizing

Why Cash-Back Sites May Affect Your Blog Earnings

April 17, 2012
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If you use commission earning affiliate links on your blog (the ones that pay you a commission of a sale made through an affiliate link), you may not want to promote Ebates, Mr. Rebates, Fat Wallet, or similar cash-back sites. Why? These sites can cancel out your affiliate links. The same applies to coupon code […]

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Affiliate Link Etiquette

April 13, 2012
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Let’s talk about what’s cool to do and what’s not with your affiliate links. The bottom line is, you’re making money off those things, and money can be a touchy subject with a lot of people. When it comes to links that make you money, think about how you want to yield that power, and […]

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Basics: Pay-Per-Click Affiliate Programs

April 10, 2012
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If you’ve made the decision to start using affiliate links on your blog to earn a little income, you may need help deciding which one is best for you, your blog, and your readers. Here are the basics you should know about affiliate programs that pay you by the click on your affiliate links. Compare […]

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Basics: Commission-Earning Affiliate Programs

April 10, 2012
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If you’ve made the decision to start using affiliate links on your blog to earn a little income, you may need help deciding which one is best for you, your blog, and your readers. Here are the basics you should know about affiliate programs that pay you commissions on the purchases made through your affiliate […]

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