Amazon Axes its NC Affiliates!

This sucks because I had just really started this effort and now my home state has screwed me by levying taxes on click through payments. So Amazon has cut its ties with all of its North Carolina affiliates as a response.

I was really hoping to turn this into some sort of respectable side income, but it is not to be I guess. I don't know if all affiliate programs will dissolve in NC because of this or not. I would think so, but I have yet to apply for any others so I can't really say.

I just wish my state would rethink this stupid policy.

Amazon Affiliate and Google Apps for Domains

So the first thing that I've done on my path to Affiliate mastery was to become an Amazon affiliate.  They have a great program, that is easy to set up and get started.  Through them you can set up your own aStore, which is basically having an Amazon store, complete with basket and checkout, right on your own site.  Very nice indeed.

I've also signed up for Google Apps for Domains, which allows you to utilize Google Apps, ei Mail, Docs, Calendar for your little organization.  You can redirect your e-mail to be delivered and received through Google.  I'm still working on the receiving part as you have to set up an MX file, I believe it is, through your DNS provider for Google to be able to receive mail.

But I've almost got it down.

Stay tuned!

My Journey Starts

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to start my own business. I am still not completely satisfied in my chosen career. I wanted to find something that I could call my own, within which I could utilize all of my creative abilities to make a living. About a month ago, I stumbled upon the concept of affiliate marketing. I have found that this is a legitimate way to make money online. It is not an overnight money maker, but it is a possible and real way to make money online.

I know that it will take some work, and some persistence, but I believe that I can do this.

I will document my journey here.