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Affiliate Marketing

Do You Need a Website to Start Affiliate Marketing?

One of the first questions almost everyone asks when they discover affiliate marketing is simple and honest. Do I need a website to get started? The short answer is no.The better answer is it depends on what stage you are at and what you are trying to build. Many beginners Read more

By Rodney Graham, 2 weeksJanuary 24, 2026 ago
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Email Marketing

The 3 Email Metrics That Actually Matter in 2026

Email marketing has changed a lot over the years, but one thing remains true. Your email list is still one of the most powerful assets you can build online. The problem is that many marketers track too many numbers and miss what actually matters. Dashboards are full of stats, percentages, Read more

By Rodney Graham, 4 weeksJanuary 8, 2026 ago
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Affiliate Marketing

The “Mini Funnel” Method: How Small Sequences Build Big Income

Most people think funnels have to be complicated. Pages, upsells, downsells, webinars, countdown timers, and a dozen moving parts. That belief stops a lot of affiliates from ever starting. The truth is much simpler. Some of the most reliable affiliate income comes from very small funnels. Short sequences that guide Read more

By Rodney Graham, 1 monthJanuary 3, 2026 ago
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Content

Affiliate Planning Template: Mapping Out 2026 Quarter One

Most affiliate marketers do not fail because they lack effort. They fail because they move without a plan. Quarter one is where momentum is either built or lost. January sets direction. February tests consistency. March reveals whether the foundation was solid or rushed. Planning ahead removes pressure and replaces guesswork Read more

By Rodney Graham, 1 monthDecember 27, 2025 ago
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Content

Zero-Cost Traffic Systems: 5 Organic Sources That Still Work

Traffic is the obsession of every affiliate marketer, blogger, and creator. It is also the place where most people burn time, money, and motivation. Ads feel tempting because they promise speed, but they also disappear the moment you stop paying. Organic traffic works differently. It compounds. It grows quietly. And Read more

By Rodney Graham, 1 monthDecember 23, 2025 ago
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Email Marketing

Evergreen Email Sequences: Turn One Message into Years of Income

Most affiliates work way too hard for traffic and way too little on what happens after someone joins their email list. You can spend hours writing posts, filming videos, or building funnels, but the truth is simple. Your biggest long-term income does not come from one time clicks. It comes Read more

By Rodney Graham, 2 monthsDecember 7, 2025 ago
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Content

Holiday Traffic Boosters: Quick Wins Before Year-End

Every year, something interesting happens between mid November and early January. People are online far more than usual, searching for gifts, deals, inspiration, fresh starts, and solutions to problems they want to leave behind before the new year arrives. For creators, bloggers, and affiliate marketers, this window is one of Read more

By Rodney Graham, 2 monthsNovember 27, 2025 ago
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Affiliate Marketing

Retargeting Without Ads: Email + Content Sequencing

Most people think retargeting requires money. They imagine pixels, ad budgets, and complicated dashboards. But the truth is, retargeting can happen without paying for a single click. If you know how to use email and content sequencing, you can bring cold leads back, rebuild trust, and guide them naturally toward Read more

By Rodney Graham, 3 monthsNovember 14, 2025 ago
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Email Marketing

Email Warm-Up: 7-Day Sequence for Cold Lists

If your email list has gone cold, you are not alone. It happens to everyone at some point. People stop opening your emails, engagement drops, and you start wondering if your messages are even reaching inboxes anymore. The good news is, you can revive that list. You can rebuild trust Read more

By Rodney Graham, 3 monthsOctober 28, 2025 ago
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Affiliate Marketing

Lead Magnets That Actually Convert in Affiliate Niches

Lead magnets are the unsung heroes of affiliate marketing. They are the bridges between curiosity and conversion, the reason someone hands over their email address instead of just scrolling away. Yet, so many affiliates either skip them entirely or create something so generic that it collects dust instead of leads. Read more

By Rodney Graham, 3 monthsOctober 25, 2025 ago

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