Create and autoresponder account (listwire.com for example) and build your list with targeted traffic
You have to understand that to create a list of responsive subscribers, it takes a lot of time & effort. No easy way out
First choose a product that you want to promote. (I recommend something related to IM) now do a squeeze page and of course you need to add the box (aweber autoresponder) I forgot the name of the Little box, but is where you add your email. So when you have your squeeze page already and your link (the product link) buy a solo ad and you will get traffic. People will sign up to your squeeze page and get direct to your affiliate link. This is paid traffic but is a good way to build a list. If you don“t know how to build a squeeze page there are lots of programs with squeeze pages already done or you can learn to build one by searching videos on YouTube. Good luck =)
I agree. It takes a lot of time and effort. But it's the only way that will bring you sustainable income. No change in Google rules or slap of AdWords will effect you. As long as you have your list ant relationship with them. As it goes for criteria? You have to offer great value for money. Soft sell, soft sell through all time. Build a list that will love to hear from you. It takes a lot of work.
Exactly. I don't want my businesses to be dependent on SEO. If so, Google can cripple me with just a click.
First create valuable content that will help your target audience. If they find you with that make sure you have an opt in box or where they can subscribe from you in your website. Create an auto-responder and ensure to build relationship first. Once they trust you and know that you are someone that can provide solutions to their problem they will always come back to you. Selling will just happen without you knowing that. People buy to people they trust. Let me know if you want to learn how to create opt-in, auto-responder, lead capture page and other IM related trainings that will help you build your business. I have free bootcamp trainings.