Don't be alarmed by the subject line by asking what has this got to do with affiliate marketing. This is a problem raising its head over and over again and it is being experienced across the globe, especially in developing countries who are waking up to the enormity of the problem. It is a problem that resonates with me. Working as Finance Director some years ago, the company's checks (cheques) that were posted to suppliers were intercepted and cloned. It was a devastating experience and I woul

Since I have earned a dedicated badge just now, I thought I should quickly share with you what I have learned so far. I will keep it brief and elaborate on the topics in subsequent blogs.Niche I have come to understand niche more and still do a lot of reading around my niche because it is important to get it right. You have to aspire to be the master of your niche. Own the space. Do not over think your niche, you will be surprised about how the obvious is being ignored in your niche.Goals and p

1. A Niche is not a Market.Couple of days ago, I logged on to wealthy affiliates and the question I bumped into was, is Microwave a good niche? I was interested in the question and so decided to answer with about 200 words. "Microwaves" I apologize for using the microwave as an example but I wanted newbies and any one struggling to find a niche to learn from this. You will agree with me that Microwave is a very broad term. There must be loads of people typing it in the microwave search term. B

sslAffiliate marketers work very hard to certify their authority around their niche. The authority bit happens over time with a lot of hard work going into it. The last thing you want is for your audience to be told your website is unsafe. Its like visiting the premises of a shop and then being met with a big sign saying beware building is unsafe. I will leave you to imagine the effect.HTTPSWhat is HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure ? According to Wikipedia it is an extension of the Hype

What is the Cost of Affiliate Marketing?What is the meaning of Affiliate Marketing cost? This is the monetary value of the amount that needs to be paid in order to get a commission or earn an income from your affiliate marketing business venture. The costs include: effort, computer, software, internet, subscriptions, etc.The cost of affiliate marketing shouldn't be expensive. At least that is what we hear from the experts. However, I have noticed that it can get quite expensive with loads of sh