Ever thought of plunging into affiliate marketing? Working on your own terms, from your own space, promoting products you're genuinely passionate about – sounds like a great gig, doesn't it? Before you chart your course, be aware: affiliate marketing has plenty of challenges to navigate. Without the proper affiliate marketing tool, you'll be like a captain without a compass – lost amid lengthy affiliate links and pirate-like competitors eager to swoop in to claim your hard-earned rewards. Not on our watch!  Introducing the NEW ThirstyAffiliates Onboarding Wizard – your reliable first mat ..read more

Are you constantly exploring ways to monetize your content beyond the usual affiliate marketing paths? You've put hours into writing content and interweaving affiliate links everywhere you can – yet, there's a lingering feeling that you're only scratching the surface of what's possible.  Introducing ThirstyPay: Our groundbreaking solution that's about to kick your content monetization strategy up a notch! It's time to see your content in a whole new light. Forget just sticking affiliate links here and there. We're talking about transforming your blog posts, advice, and videos into purchas ..read more

Think back to your last online shopping spree. What really caught your attention? Was it a plain text link?   Or were you swayed by eye-catching visuals? Take my latest experience, for instance. Who else got hit by that arctic blast a few weeks back? Where I live, we were supposed to hit sub-freezing temperatures, with wind chills expected to dive down to -20 degrees! Just a jacket wasn't going to cut it. I needed the whole winter gear ensemble, and fast. Naturally, I turned to online shopping.  I wanted all the essentials: a hat to keep my head warm, gloves to fend off frostb ..read more

Stepping into affiliate marketing can feel like standing at a crossroads of endless possibilities.  Here you are, an enthusiastic marketer, eager to make your mark. But with so many programs to choose from, each promising great opportunities, it can be tough to decide which one to run to. Let's clear a path and zoom in on a program that stands out from the crowd – Amazon Associates. It checks all the boxes when it comes to:  Niche compatibility  Wide product selection Fair commission payouts  Affiliate resources & support  A good reputation  and so much more ..read more

I recently wrote an article for FeedFront magazine talking about some use cases where you might want to uncloak your affiliate links – primarily Amazon affiliate links. See, I’ve been in the hot seat with Amazon’s moderation team myself, and trust me, it’s not fun. The Amazon Associates program is pretty strict about not letting you redirect links. If you’re using cloaked URLs and they catch you, they won’t hesitate to kick you out of their program. Yep, I got a warning from them once that really put me on edge. Since I’m the guy behind ThirstyAffiliates, one of the top affiliate plugins for ..read more

ClickBank has long been a prominent name in the affiliate marketing industry, renowned for its extensive product range and lucrative commission rates – with some affiliates earning as much as 75%! However, this affiliate network isn’t the only player in the arena. There are several noteworthy Clickbank alternatives that have significantly contributed to the evolution of affiliate marketing. This blog post aims to help you find the right network for your needs. We’ll start by breaking down the key differences between partnering with individual affiliate programs and joining a comprehensiv ..read more

Affiliate marketing is like the ultimate online competition – everyone’s scouting for the next big thing to boost their sales and beef up those commission earnings. But the climb to the top isn’t always clean. You’ve got some players out there who aren’t afraid to play dirty and snatch commissions right out from under you. Here’s how the sneaky stuff goes down: these shady characters deploy malware that quietly latches onto your computer. It’s like a spy lurking in the shadows, scouting for affiliate links. When it spots one, it pulls a switcheroo – swapping the legitimate affiliate ID for it ..read more

Can you believe it? Black Friday is sneaking up on us again, and the excitement is building… From the chatter we’ve picked up, this Black Friday’s gonna be off the charts! Some of our go-to WordPress plugins are whipping up some insane deals. But while some brands are giving us a sneak peek at their sale, others are playing hard to get, keeping their discount deets hush-hush for now. We get it; the anticipation is killing us too. Just thinking about nabbing amazing deals gets the heart racing, right? While we’re all waiting on pins and needles, here’s a tip to help hold you over: Bookmark thi ..read more

Diving into the world of affiliate marketing can be both exhilarating and overwhelming, especially if it’s uncharted territory for you.  But, fear not! Every expert once stood in your shoes, grappling with the same uncertainty.  Your first crucial step in this journey is crafting a compelling website – a beacon that not only attracts visitors but also guides them to valuable products and services, rewarding you with commissions along the way.  This guide is tailored just for you, the ambitious newbie, ready to stake claim in the vast affiliate marketing landscape. Whether ..read more

Ah, the question that keeps many aspiring affiliate marketers awake at night, How many programs can I juggle on one website? Then the tossing and turning continues with… Is it better to go all-in on one program, or diversify your portfolio? How many is too many? And what’s this magic number we keep hearing about? Your mind is probably buzzing with these questions, and let’s face it, the answers can make or break your affiliate marketing business. In this article, we’re going to tackle these pressing questions head-on. We’ll kick things off with a snappy snippet of what affiliate programs are ..read more