I managed to earn $726.15 from Market Leverage last month! Not bad for my first month of affiliate marketing! I am still waiting for checks from the other networks I work with. I should get a nice fat check from CPA Empire in the next couple days as well!
I must say, affiliate marketing has been both the most challenging yet the most fascinating business I’ve been part of in the last few years.
When I first started I felt like I was climbing the Mt. Everest of information, but as I learn more, the simpler it becomes. I would definitely say this to anybody interested in affiliate marketing: be prepared to work HARD. It’s not a get rich scheme, but it is truly a lucrative business when you really understand it.
I think my biggest problem learning affiliate marketing was how spread out the information really was. I have grown significantly since joining PPC Coach and Wealthy Affiliate, but they are by no means a shortcut to success. You still have to put the time in doing your research. I’ll say it again, there are no shortcuts.
But if you are willing to pour your heart and soul into it, you can and will be successful.
Once I get a few things nailed down, I will post up be posting some tips and eventually a step-by-step guide like I wish I had originally had when I started.
September 17th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Hey Ray,
Congratulations on your first month’s earnings with us! I’m glad to have you on board! As always, I’m more than happy to help you grow your commissions even further than that — just let me know what I can do for you to help you earn even more in the months and years to come. Here’s to a successful first month, and to many more, Ray!
Cheers,
Erick Bright