9 Best Articles on Affiliate Marketing
The most useful articles on affiliate marketing from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Affiliate Marketing Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on affiliate marketing by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How to Become an Affiliate Marketer (5 Steps)
Start earning recurring, passive income.
How to Add Affiliate Marketing to Your Content
In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Matt McWilliams, "The Affiliate Guy" and the President of Matt McWilliams Consulting.
How to Find a Profitable Niche in Affiliate Marketing
Quite often, you might hear people talk about affiliate marketing and think that it’s easy, passive income. “I can sit there all day on my couch while I watch the affiliate revenue pour in!” It’s…
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on affiliate marketing—all under 10 minutes.
Wirecutter SEO Case Study: 5 Ways to Win at Affiliate Marketing
Glean some valuable takeaways.
Death To Affiliate Marketing
For me, the writing's on the wall. And this is my manifesto. Affiliate marketing is dying and here's my strategy moving forward.
5 Steps To Choose Your Customer Acquisition Channel
SEO, SEM, Facebook Ads, content marketing, affiliates, partnerships, email marketing, app stores…the list goes on. With so many marketing channels to choose from, a common question is “where do I…
7 of the Best Affiliate Programs for Making Real Money
To help you partner with the best affiliate programs out there, we’ve put together a list of the affiliate programs that’ll help you make some real money.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on affiliate marketing.
The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare
Why did Casper sue a mattress blogger? A closer look reveals a secret, billion-dollar battle to get you into bed.
Affiliate Marketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ever since the 4-Hour Workweek was released, everyone seems to have the same goal. To wake up in the morning, open their laptop, and look at something like this: (Image source: Top 5 SEO) Passive income. That’s the dream, right? Make money while you sleep. For 99% of people, affiliate marketing is how they get […]
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