Talk to any affiliate marketer, and most will give you a different opinion on which are the best resources to find good quality information about affiliate marketing on the web. At times I have talked to many affiliates who don’t read any blogs or forums, and that just boggles my mind. One of the things I have realized is I don’t know everything. Without keeping up to date and reading how other people are doing things, it is hard for me to be the best marketer that I can be. I know there are a multitude of blogs and websites out their that are garbage, but I believe everything can be a learning experience if you take them with a grain of salt.
Anyways, I have put together a list of my favorite blogs and resources for affiliate marketing, of where I learn and get new info. I’m sure yours will be different than mine, but hey, this is my blog. Hopefully this will help those of you just starting out in the business of where to go learn the ropes.
FORUMS
ABestWeb
This is my most favorite forum on the net. Pretty much everything you can think of has been discussed here regarding affiliate marketing. If ever I have questions, I start my search at these forums. Plus the founder of the site, Haiko, is a great guy who has really been a strong voice in the affiliate community regarding parasiteware and ethics in affiliate marketing.
BLOGS
5 Star Affiliate Programs Blog
This is one of my favorite blogs for keeping up to date with relevant news. Great to put in your RSS feed to keep in the loop and always has great content.
ReveNews
Discussion of online advertising, CPA, SEO, and affiliate marketing.
Christian Affiliate Marketing Blog
A great blog on Christian affiliate marketing by Wade Tonkin, who is a great affiliate manager at GTO Management.
Cash Tactics
Another great blog with some great posts on CPA marketing.
OTHER SITES
AFFpinions
This is a sweet site designed by Ian Fernando, where people can share their opinions on affiliate networks. A great place if you are curious about signing up for a new network.
Twitter
Ok, so this isn’t necassirly an affiliate site, but I have learned so much from the top people in the industry by following them on Twitter. Not sure who to follow, start with the Affiliate Twit List. (While your at it, follow me @drumminlogan)