Does Clickbank correctly track direct links? For example: My hoplink redirects to www.whateversite.com/?hop=[affiliate.id.here] Will they track it and will I receive my commission? Thanks!
Is this a link you have just made yourself? if so then probably not If it is a link generated in a vendors own link generating system then yes it probably will. The easy way to check is to enter the link and go to the order page - at the bottom it will tell you who the affiliate is if it shows like [affiliate = youraffiliateID] then you will be credited.. if it is = none then you won't.
Yes i use this type of links very often in my campaign. So promoting this link also is a good idea without a website.
Adwords is a good idea. Why don't you try ppv it is the latest marketing method used widely nowadays. I also suggest article directories that allow you to post affiliate link in the articles you submit a free method of advertising.