Name your t0p affiliate techniques that you want to disclose so this could be a good reference thread for anyone who wants to make real money from affiliate marketing !
Tips: - hide your affiliate links, create redirects - write articles w/ affiliate links - broadcast to your opt-in mailing list
pre-sell your potential customer and find traffic that is targeted and responsive. blog traffic are not very responsive and so do social bookmarking site traffic.
When I get them to my site I always offer a free ebook or a free lesson. Of course I ask for an email in exchange. Then I have auto delivery of more tips, free lessons etc. While always making it easy for them to go to checkout and make a purchase. Give good info and you will gain the trust necessary for them to deal with you.