Same, right sidebar and text links most of the time. But I also utilize the header and footer sections too.
I use the sidebar and I also like to put those 468x60 banner ads in between my posts (when I remember). And yes, I definitely use text links and anchor links. I also use ads for both my own products and affiliate products. And here's something else I do: I offer free stuff, and then, on the download and/or thank you page, I put ads for affiliate products (or more of my own products. Ditto for the download and thank you pages for my own products. And if the affiliate product offers a freebie to get them started, so much the better. In that case, I plug it as an "unannounced bonus!" Just make sure that the follow-up has YOUR affiliate link in it. This means you should sign up for it yourself and test it. Elisabeth
The best place for affiliate ads: 468x60 banner on top right section 120x600 banner at the right side bar. 300x250 banner on right side bar. You should use TWO of them. If you are promoting an store, write a small review and then give internal links and a big button, VISIT NOW