Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Shooting your own original and exclusive content is king, IMO. But that doesn't sound as though that's something you want to get involved in.

You say you've only been involved in affiliate programs since January. And as much as you don't want to hear it - that's a VERY short period of time. Momentum is one of the keys to increased revenues.

Offering a percentage of your income for the next 6 months is fine and someone may just take you up on it. But its just as much a gamble for them as it is to you - considering they don't know your level of diligence and stick-to-it ambition. They may take the time to impart their knowledge on you...but if you're not able to capitalize on it for one reason or another, its a losing proposition for them as well.

I've been in the industry over a decade, work at it full time these days...and most of the time it covers our mortgage, vehicle payments and keeps the food on the table. But it has its up and down trends - sometimes it can be feast or famine depending on any number of factors.

But then again - we produce, market and distribute all our own original content. And its taken a lot of years to make our name familiar.

Best of luck in your endeavours. Your post sounds as though you're earnest and sincere at least.