I'll be the first to admit, my very favorite way to earn an income online is via affiliate marketing. I've been doing it for five years now, so why wouldn't it be? :-)

Subscribers over the years have asked me for recommendations about earning an income on the internet. In my opinion, this is still the easiest way to earn money online. I like it because it can be started for a minimal cost and can earn you substantial profits if you work hard at it. But, like any other job, and you do have to consider it affiliate marketing to be your job if you wish to be successful, it has its ups and downs.

There are a tremendous number of resources that I could recommend for you to learn more about affiliate marketing, but here I've narrowed it down to just two. Why? Because I find that if people have too many choices, they find it confusing. So I've decided to make it easier on you by narrowing the field.

James Martell's Affiliate Marketer's Handbook

If you've made your way to this website via www.homebizjunction.com, then chances are you've already read my review of Jame's handbook there. But if you haven't, you can do so here.

In my opinion, people who are truly serious about making a substantial income online should not be without this handbook. Besides the other resources you will need to get started, as outlined in the manual as well as the sales page (so you know what you're getting into before you even purchase it), this is really the only item you need. It is updated regularly, so you never have to go searching for the most relevant information elsewhere - it is consistently provided to you via his updates.

In addition, I think this handbook is absolutely the best resource for beginners. It takes a step-by-step approach that I just haven't found in any other product. If you are totally unfamiliar with affiliate marketing it will seem overwhelming when you do your first read-through. But if you break it down just as he describes, you'll find yourself quickly understanding the ins and outs of this lucrative business.

Affiliate Marketer's Handbook Success Stories

19-Year-Old College Student, Earning Extra Income from Home
Former Waitress And Judo Pro Becomes Champion Of Her Own Destiny
Graphic Designer Finds Cash Cow With Home Business Ideas
Adman and Racquetball Champ is Winning the Game with Work From Home Opportunities
All Fired Up with Internet Home Business Ideas

Rosalind Gardner's Super Affiliate Handbook

I must admit that Rosalind's handbook made a very favorable impression on me when I first purchased and read it. My testimonial on her site is honest and sincere. Next to Jame's handbook, I believe it's the best resource available for the money when it comes to affiliate marketing.

It isn't as detailed and thorough as James Martell's handbook, but it does have a significant amount of useful information. One thing that Rosalind does cover thoroughly in her handbook are her techniques about the ways she researches her topics. I found that section extremely helpful.

It is a terrific introduction to affiliate marketing and covers much more than most "beginning" affiliate marketing manuals. So if you are still investigating this field and aren't quite ready to invest the money in Jame's handbook, I recommend Rosalind's handbook as a great starting point.