1. Seven Common Pitfalls New Affiliates Should Avoid Missy Ward, Co-Founder, Affiliate Summit

2. Tip#1: Dont mindlessly follow the crowd Photo by LemonTwist 301 on Flickr.com

3. To Hop on the Bandwagon, or Not? Photo credit: VanCityAllie.com Photo credit: Beezy on Flickr.com

4. Tip #2: Dont Forget to Read The Fine Print

5. Read the Merchants Policies on: PPC & Trademark Bidding Email Marketing Incentivized Traffic Coupon or Rewards Duration of Campaign Or Youll Just Wind Up Frustrated.

6. Tip #3: Do, Do Your Due Diligence

7. What You Market Can Impact Your Business. False claims Product Recalls Customer Service Issues Product Competition You can wind up getting

8. Tip #4: Dont Be Lazy

9. Think Outside the Box Dont just use the canned ads provided by the merchant, or youll look just like everyone else. Wheres the value?

10. Tip #5: Free Lunches Can Give You Heartburn

11. Invest In Your Business While its OK to build your business on a shoestring budget, avoid FREE HOSTING, or youre just rolling the dice.

12. Tip #6: Dont Lose Focus

13. If you chase two rabbits both will escape. -Chinese proverb. The more your focus is divided, the less productive you will be. Define your goals and prioritize. Take little bites. Track your progress and earnings vigorously.

14. Tip #7: And, most importantly Dont change marketing directions like you change your underwear!

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