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Super Affiliate HandbookThe SuperAffiliateHandbook:How I Made 436,797 Last Year SellingOther People's Stuff OnlineBy Rosalind Gardner, Super Affiliate2
Super Affiliate HandbookCopyright 2003 Rosalind Gardner, WebVista Inc.Published by Rosalind Gardner, WebVista Inc.All rights reserved.All content contained within the "Super Affiliate Handbook" is copyright 2003 RosalindGardner of Webvista Incorporated.All literary work contained within the "Super Affiliate Handbook" belongs to and is the soleproperty of its respective authors and is reprinted with permission. Reproduction, copying, or anyother form of use of the pieces contained within the ebook is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN withoutexpress permission from the author him or herself. If perjury is discovered the offenders will beprosecuted to the full extent of the law.Note: The owner of this ebook is permitted to print ONE copy for his or her own use.These rules have been established to protect the rights and ownership of the authors and toensure that their work is upheld as their own.National Library of Canada Cataloguing in PublicationGardner, Rosalind, 1959The super affiliate handbook : how I made 436,797 last year sellingother people's stuff online / authored by Rosalind Gardner.ISBN 0-9733287-0-31. Internet marketing. I. Title.HF5438.35.G37 2003658.8'00285'4678C2003-904359-2iii
Super Affiliate HandbookTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS . IIINTRODUCTION . 1Thank You & Congratulations . 1Make No Promises, Tell No Lies (Disclaimer) . 2Acknowledgements . 3About the Author. 4How to Get the Most from the “HandBook” . 5LET'S TALK BUSINESS . 6Debunking the 6 Biggest Internet Marketing Myths . 6Profile of an Entrepreneur. 10Quiz: Are YOU an Entrepreneur? . 12Can You Handle the Lifestyle? . 14AFFILIATE BUSINESS BASICS. 16How Do Affiliate Programs Work? .15 Reasons to Become an Affiliate Marketer .What is a Super-Affiliate? .A Brief History of Affiliate Marketing.Affiliating vs. Reselling.How to Become an Affiliate .Overview of the Business-Building Process.16182021222425SETTING UP SHOP . 27Basic Knowledge . 27Computer Codes and Macros. 27File Management . 28Basic Hardware & Services. 30Computer. 30Internet Connection. 30Telephone. 31Printer. 32Router. 32Basic Software . 33AntiVirus Software . 33Browsers . 35Compression/Extraction Utility . 35STUFFIT EXPANDER CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE FOLLOWINGSITE. 36Email Software. 37Accounting Software . 38File Transfer Protocol (FTP). 38ii
Super Affiliate HandbookFirewall . 38PDF Reader. 39Spreadsheet Software. 40Text Editor . 40Business Expenses . 41RESEARCH PROFITABLE IDEAS. 42What's Your Passion?. 42Targeting a Market . 47Market Research Tools . 48Keyword Research Tools. 49Top 200 Searches in 60 Days. 56Search Toolbars . 62Google Search Engine. 64Pay Per Click Search Engines. 65Market Research Begins . 66What are the Trends for this Industry? . 66Is there Sufficient Demand?. 66How Much Competition Are You Up Against? . 73How Much Does it Cost to Advertise? . 77WHO is Your Competition? . 79Will Your Niche be Profitable? . 82WHERE TO FIND PRODUCTS & SERVICES TO SELL ONLINE. 86Affiliate Networks . 86Affiliate Fuel. 87BeFree/Reporting.net . 89Casino Coins Network . 95Casino Rewards . 96ClickBank . 97ClickxChange. 98clixGalore. 99Commission Junction. 99Commission Soup . 102Dark Blue Affiliate Network . 103FineClicks.com . 104LeadHound. 105Linkshare. 106Quinstreet. 108ReferBack . 109ShareaSale. 109WebSponsors . 110Affiliate Networks - Quick List . 112How To Search the 'Net for Merchant Sites .Affiliate Program Directories."Ready-Made" Affiliate Marketing Business .Great Product - No Program - Now What? .113113115117HOW TO CHOOSE PRODUCTS & PROGRAMS . 1205 Ways to Assess a Product or Service . 120iii
Super Affiliate HandbookHow to Choose an Affiliate Program. 121Let's Play 20 Questions. 121Is the Company Reputable? . 122Is there an Affiliate Agreement?. 123What are the Conditions of the Agreement?. 123May I Terminate the Agreement? How? . 123Is My Site Eligible for this Program? . 124Is there a Fee to Join the Program?. 125Does the Program Require Exclusivity? . 125What is the Program Type?. 126How Much is the Commission?. 126Do I Get Credit for Recurring Sales?. 128Does the Program Pay Lifetime Commissions? . 129Is the Program 2-Tier? . 130Are Cookies Used to Track Sales?. 130Are Sales Statistics Reported in Real Time? . 131Are Sales Tools Offered?. 132Is Co-Branding Available? . 135When Do I Get Paid? . 135How Do I Get Paid? In Cash? Credit? Food Stamps? . 135Does the Merchant use Third Party Billing?. 136Is There a Minimum Payout Amount?. 136Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Moe Choosing Between Affiliate Programs . 137Commission Rates . 137Brand Name Products . 139Should You Affiliate with Bookstores?.Sorry, Your Application was Rejected.You're Fired! .A Good Program to Join.
First of all, I'd like to thank Corey Rudl of the Internet Marketing Center. By profiling my affiliate business on his “Secrets to Their Success” site, Corey proved to me that successful affiliate marketing is a subject of interest to thousands of aspiring netpreneurs. I also wish to thank Allan Gardyne of AssociatePrograms.com. In publishing information about my 'Secrets to Their Success .
