Comments on: My Affiliate Marketing History http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html UK affiliate marketing news, views and podcast interviews. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bill Affiliate http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-170791 Bill Affiliate Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:48:42 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-170791 Great post, you are able to do things with your daughter that many people can't or wish they can do, good luck with your new sites. Great post, you are able to do things with your daughter that many people can’t or wish they can do, good luck with your new sites.

]]> By: voice overs http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-168604 voice overs Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:56:40 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-168604 Good one, Fraser. I totally share that shift of focus from being an all-work type of lad to recognizing that family comes first (simply because it is so much more important). With me it also happened after the birth of my daughter 6.5 years ago. If there’s space for us to work together (while you’re working on those content sites), let me know. I’m always open to new business relationships. Good one, Fraser. I totally share that shift of focus from being an all-work type of lad to recognizing that family comes first (simply because it is so much more important). With me it also happened after the birth of my daughter 6.5 years ago.

If there’s space for us to work together (while you’re working on those content sites), let me know. I’m always open to new business relationships.

]]> By: William http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-165244 William Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:02:01 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-165244 Really its a great post and thanks for sharing this. I agree with your point and also happy to know your views, that family always comes first and I wish all the best for you and your family. Really its a great post and thanks for sharing this. I agree with your point and also happy to know your views, that family always comes first and I wish all the best for you and your family.

]]> By: piehole http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-164773 piehole Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:29:17 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-164773 Well done, Fraser, I really like the "what I need to earn" approach to money - rather than "I want to earn more and more...". It just enables you to live a life, rather than just chase money all the time. And fully agree - family is the no. 1 priority. Well done, Fraser, I really like the “what I need to earn” approach to money – rather than “I want to earn more and more…”. It just enables you to live a life, rather than just chase money all the time. And fully agree – family is the no. 1 priority.

]]> By: beverley Charlie http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-158608 beverley Charlie Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:31:46 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-158608 I totally agree with you about the family values and I hope that I can get 10 good years from it. Best of luck for the future. I totally agree with you about the family values and I hope that I can get 10 good years from it. Best of luck for the future.

]]> By: Fanis http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-158334 Fanis Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:01:33 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-158334 This is one of the greatest posts I've ever read. I agree that family always comes first and I wish all the best for you, your wife and daughter. The old post from 2003 about the top 5 programs was great. Reminds me the old days that will never come again as everything in the affiliate industry changes rapidly. I beleive I'm older than you (as I can understand from the photo) and I'm getting married in 3 months. It's a priority but I don't think I'll ever stop playing with marketing ;-) Take care Fanis This is one of the greatest posts I’ve ever read. I agree that family always comes first and I wish all the best for you, your wife and daughter.

The old post from 2003 about the top 5 programs was great. Reminds me the old days that will never come again as everything in the affiliate industry changes rapidly.

I beleive I’m older than you (as I can understand from the photo) and I’m getting married in 3 months. It’s a priority but I don’t think I’ll ever stop playing with marketing ;-)

Take care
Fanis

]]> By: Fraser http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-158186 Fraser Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:18:59 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-158186 Thanks for the comment Paul. Looks like we've had a similar ten years and I totally agree that time with family has been the best part of it all :-) Thanks for the comment Paul. Looks like we’ve had a similar ten years and I totally agree that time with family has been the best part of it all :-)

]]> By: Paul Hardingham http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-158164 Paul Hardingham Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:49:45 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-158164 Yes indeed a trip down memory lane. For me it's a bit like looking back at the days as a teenager getting the arrival of my ZX Spectrum after waiting about 10 weeks for delivery from Sir Clive. It's amazing I've been able to make a living from this for almost 10 years now, but with a 9 year old daughter (and a 3 year old too now) it's even more amazing to know she's never known a time when her daddy hasn't been there for her. Isn't technology great?! However, needing to refocus at the moment as this recession has really had an impact. Thanks for posting and sorry for the delay in finding your post. All the best to you and your family. Look back in another 10 years and this will seem a crazy time too! Yes indeed a trip down memory lane. For me it’s a bit like looking back at the days as a teenager getting the arrival of my ZX Spectrum after waiting about 10 weeks for delivery from Sir Clive. It’s amazing I’ve been able to make a living from this for almost 10 years now, but with a 9 year old daughter (and a 3 year old too now) it’s even more amazing to know she’s never known a time when her daddy hasn’t been there for her. Isn’t technology great?! However, needing to refocus at the moment as this recession has really had an impact. Thanks for posting and sorry for the delay in finding your post. All the best to you and your family. Look back in another 10 years and this will seem a crazy time too!

]]> By: Fraser http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152790 Fraser Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:29:37 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152790 It's been nice to see this post get so many comments! Thanks for them all :-) I must have the same glasses as you Paul because I can't quite put my finger on exactly when it all changed but it has. I think as the market got bigger it just got more competitive and less friendly but those were good days in the past! It’s been nice to see this post get so many comments! Thanks for them all :-)

I must have the same glasses as you Paul because I can’t quite put my finger on exactly when it all changed but it has. I think as the market got bigger it just got more competitive and less friendly but those were good days in the past!

]]> By: Paul Wright http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152788 Paul Wright Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:56:52 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152788 Fraser Brings a little tear to my eye. I remember all of this, the spyware vids, meeting you all at Roof Gardens afterwards and the many many more get2gethers that followed. Perhaps I've got my rose tinted glasses on but I swear everybody was completely open back then with earnings, tactics, best ways to make money with a view to helping others "join the club". When and why did it all get cloak and dagger. What happened? Is it just the forum is now to commercialised and full of ads, promotions where as before it was all about community and helpign others? Good to know that most if not all of the old crowd are still around in some capacity , quite a few look like they went for the world record for the most amount of people squeezed into a limo by the looks of things. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Paul Fraser

Brings a little tear to my eye. I remember all of this, the spyware vids, meeting you all at Roof Gardens afterwards and the many many more get2gethers that followed.

Perhaps I’ve got my rose tinted glasses on but I swear everybody was completely open back then with earnings, tactics, best ways to make money with a view to helping others “join the club”. When and why did it all get cloak and dagger. What happened? Is it just the forum is now to commercialised and full of ads, promotions where as before it was all about community and helpign others?

Good to know that most if not all of the old crowd are still around in some capacity , quite a few look like they went for the world record for the most amount of people squeezed into a limo by the looks of things.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Paul

]]> By: Mansoor http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152747 Mansoor Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:47:43 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152747 Glad to have you back up and blogging. Being a Dad I can emphasize working less and spending time with your family. What motivates me is the off chance I can leave something substantial and sustainable for my son. Glad to have you back up and blogging. Being a Dad I can emphasize working less and spending time with your family. What motivates me is the off chance I can leave something substantial and sustainable for my son.

]]> By: Zak http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152606 Zak Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:31:37 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152606 Great post mate!! Blimey - I remember the Limo club - it was the first time I met you all in person. Can't believe it was soooooo long ago! Halcian days :-) Got to say peeps, Fraser is one of the nicest affiliates I've worked with... He helped me out a lot in the early days with advice and I'm really greatful. Keep up the good work buddy :-) Zak. Great post mate!!

Blimey – I remember the Limo club – it was the first time I met you all in person. Can’t believe it was soooooo long ago!

Halcian days :-)

Got to say peeps, Fraser is one of the nicest affiliates I’ve worked with… He helped me out a lot in the early days with advice and I’m really greatful.

Keep up the good work buddy :-)

Zak.

]]> By: Sinead Hernen http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152540 Sinead Hernen Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:22:32 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152540 This is a great post Frazer and a really interesting read/insight for everyone involved within the affiliate industry be they old or new. Thank you! :) This is a great post Frazer and a really interesting read/insight for everyone involved within the affiliate industry be they old or new. Thank you! :)

]]> By: Fraser http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152509 Fraser Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:18:24 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152509 Thanks for the comment Kirsty - I think we met briefly at the the expo as well! Kind of funny considering how close our home roots are :) Khalid - that's enough cheek young one. You were probably still in nappies when we were out in that limo. Nadeem - thanks for taking the time to comment. It's been good to see you so often along the way of the last 9 years too :) John - thanks for letting anyone know about my blog. Thanks for the comment Kirsty – I think we met briefly at the the expo as well! Kind of funny considering how close our home roots are :)

Khalid – that’s enough cheek young one. You were probably still in nappies when we were out in that limo.

Nadeem – thanks for taking the time to comment. It’s been good to see you so often along the way of the last 9 years too :)

John – thanks for letting anyone know about my blog.

]]> By: John http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152507 John Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:12:09 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152507 Very interesting. I'll forward this post to my fellow french affiliates :) Very interesting.
I’ll forward this post to my fellow french affiliates :)

]]> By: Nadeem Azam http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152497 Nadeem Azam Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:45:12 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152497 A fascinating trip down memory lane Fraser. Look forward to reading your blog post too John :) A fascinating trip down memory lane Fraser.

Look forward to reading your blog post too John :)

]]> By: Khalid http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152491 Khalid Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:12:52 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152491 Fraser, a fantastic wee step back in time. When you first started affiliate marketing I guess dinosaurs were still used for transportation so the limousine must have been an exciting new experience haha! Looking forward to the catchup on Friday and hearing more stories. Fraser, a fantastic wee step back in time. When you first started affiliate marketing I guess dinosaurs were still used for transportation so the limousine must have been an exciting new experience haha!

Looking forward to the catchup on Friday and hearing more stories.

]]> By: KirstyM http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152468 KirstyM Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:47:02 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152468 Great post Fraser, and a really interesting read. I think I met you for the first time at that Kensington gig... not sure if I've seen you since or not! Looking at the beautiful pic of you and your daughter its no surprise your focus has altered slightly. I miss your posts, always a good read :) Great post Fraser, and a really interesting read. I think I met you for the first time at that Kensington gig… not sure if I’ve seen you since or not!

Looking at the beautiful pic of you and your daughter its no surprise your focus has altered slightly.

I miss your posts, always a good read :)

]]> By: Fraser http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152463 Fraser Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:40:04 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152463 That limo was actually more like a tardis.. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uofXoNtZZFM&hl=en_GB&fs=1?rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uofXoNtZZFM&hl=en_GB&fs=1?rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> That limo was actually more like a tardis..

]]> By: Fraser Edwards http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152461 Fraser Edwards Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:24:24 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152461 The lift! brilliant :-) Had forgotten all about that one! John - looking forward to your review of the past decade. It's been good to share so many of the events of the last ten years. A fleet of SUV's could be very amusing! Jules - I've been feeling nostalgic all day and writing this has just made it worse! Taking your comments about Anna on board and will carry on spending time at home instead of working :) Jason - yeah I was surprised to find that I started the podcasts in 2006 too! I do remember the limo was a bit of a squeeze. I'm sure they told me it would seat 14 but that wasn't equal to 11 affiliates :) The lift! brilliant :-) Had forgotten all about that one!

John – looking forward to your review of the past decade. It’s been good to share so many of the events of the last ten years.
A fleet of SUV’s could be very amusing!

Jules – I’ve been feeling nostalgic all day and writing this has just made it worse! Taking your comments about Anna on board and will carry on spending time at home instead of working :)

Jason – yeah I was surprised to find that I started the podcasts in 2006 too! I do remember the limo was a bit of a squeeze. I’m sure they told me it would seat 14 but that wasn’t equal to 11 affiliates :)

]]> By: Jules http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152452 Jules Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:09:46 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152452 Who remembers the lift 'incident' ?? Who remembers the lift ‘incident’ ??

]]> By: Jason Dale http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152450 Jason Dale Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:48:35 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152450 Were the podcasts really 2006? Blimey! Good post and nice to have a nostalgic look back. Your point "I don’t think I enjoy the work as much as I used to" - that's a shame, but I guess you have other distractions and it's understandable. Playing out in the photo or doing AM... tough call, eh? @Lammo "I doubt we’d all fit in the one limo" - we didn't all fit in the first one. Thankfully one of us was slim and could squeeze in amongst the rest of you :o) Were the podcasts really 2006? Blimey!

Good post and nice to have a nostalgic look back.

Your point “I don’t think I enjoy the work as much as I used to” – that’s a shame, but I guess you have other distractions and it’s understandable. Playing out in the photo or doing AM… tough call, eh?

@Lammo “I doubt we’d all fit in the one limo” – we didn’t all fit in the first one. Thankfully one of us was slim and could squeeze in amongst the rest of you :o )

]]> By: Jules http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152449 Jules Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:26:24 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152449 You've got me all misty eyed with that blog hun! Big trip down memory lane there, it's hard to believe how much has changed these past few years. Spend as much time with your baby as you can because they grow up far too quickly. xx You’ve got me all misty eyed with that blog hun! Big trip down memory lane there, it’s hard to believe how much has changed these past few years. Spend as much time with your baby as you can because they grow up far too quickly. xx

]]> By: Lammo http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152446 Lammo Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:12:49 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152446 Some great memories there Fraser - I'm celebrating ten years in AM next month so hope to do a similar post around that time.. we certainly shared some great times. Would be nice to recreate the limo club at some point, though I doubt we'd all fit in the one limo these days! Perhaps a fleet of SUVs in an apprentice-stylee? How good it is to see the forum as it used to be too - actually used by affiliates to talk about affiliate marketing with each other rather than the merchant "promotions" dumping ground it is now (Even if that blue did give you a headache after ten minutes of reading!) Great photo of you and Anna there too! :) Some great memories there Fraser – I’m celebrating ten years in AM next month so hope to do a similar post around that time.. we certainly shared some great times.

Would be nice to recreate the limo club at some point, though I doubt we’d all fit in the one limo these days! Perhaps a fleet of SUVs in an apprentice-stylee?

How good it is to see the forum as it used to be too – actually used by affiliates to talk about affiliate marketing with each other rather than the merchant “promotions” dumping ground it is now (Even if that blue did give you a headache after ten minutes of reading!)

Great photo of you and Anna there too! :)

]]> By: Fraser http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152441 Fraser Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:21:47 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152441 Thanks for the comments guys - seems rare to have blog comments in the age of twitter so it's much appreciated :) Andrew - I had forgotten about the £50 per tip game! I should have got more involved :) Your Yahoo group used to be my main source of info about new affiliate programs. Geno - glad we share the same outlook, it's funny how it changes your mind about what is important in life. Would be great to work together one day. Clarke - always available to deliver Water & Irn Bru... Rishi - certainly managed to meet a lot of nice people over the years, just seems to be that kind of business. Hopefully meet you at Think Visibility? Eric - funny how the chance happenings mean you meet nice people thousands of miles away! :) Simon - never miss an opportunity! ;) LOL Thanks for the comment. I think my days in that industry are past but I'll know where to find you now. Thanks for the comments guys – seems rare to have blog comments in the age of twitter so it’s much appreciated :)

Andrew – I had forgotten about the £50 per tip game! I should have got more involved :) Your Yahoo group used to be my main source of info about new affiliate programs.

Geno – glad we share the same outlook, it’s funny how it changes your mind about what is important in life. Would be great to work together one day.

Clarke – always available to deliver Water & Irn Bru…

Rishi – certainly managed to meet a lot of nice people over the years, just seems to be that kind of business. Hopefully meet you at Think Visibility?

Eric – funny how the chance happenings mean you meet nice people thousands of miles away! :)

Simon – never miss an opportunity! ;) LOL Thanks for the comment. I think my days in that industry are past but I’ll know where to find you now.

]]> By: Simon http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152436 Simon Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:39:44 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152436 Great read Fraser, thanks. Dating Direct are paying a bit more for a lead these days (£2.50!) and Match.com pay £4, so if you fancy getting back into the dating game again, give me a shout :) Great read Fraser, thanks. Dating Direct are paying a bit more for a lead these days (£2.50!) and Match.com pay £4, so if you fancy getting back into the dating game again, give me a shout :)

]]> By: Eric Nagel http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152435 Eric Nagel Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:05:56 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152435 Too many memories for a simple blog comment, but thinking of the chance happenings that put me where I am today, I'm grateful for all the opportunities I've had to work with various people & companies along the way – on both sides of the pond :) Too many memories for a simple blog comment, but thinking of the chance happenings that put me where I am today, I’m grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had to work with various people & companies along the way – on both sides of the pond :)

]]> By: rishil http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152431 rishil Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:36:59 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152431 Well that was an awesome read. Once again - I am gutted I missd that time in the affiliate industry when hundreds of new avenues were being opened up for intelligent and intuitive individuals. But better late to the party than never I say - and I have had the pleasure of meetinge or speaking to a number of the people you mntion. Hopefully with many more conversations to come... Well that was an awesome read. Once again – I am gutted I missd that time in the affiliate industry when hundreds of new avenues were being opened up for intelligent and intuitive individuals.

But better late to the party than never I say – and I have had the pleasure of meetinge or speaking to a number of the people you mntion. Hopefully with many more conversations to come…

]]> By: Clarke Duncan http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152429 Clarke Duncan Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:15:17 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152429 Great post, brought back many memories for me also ;-) I think if I done one on My Affiliate History it would centre around the people, of course the events played their part but it’s the people and how we interacted with each other that really made it. And thank you for not embarrassing me with recollections of the 1st Buy.at event where I was worse for wear (but you sorted me out wink, wink) but at least I turned up in the morning unlike Malcolm who worked their ;-) I could go on and on (not like me ah!) but I won’t I save it for another time ;-) Great post, brought back many memories for me also ;-) I think if I done one on My Affiliate History it would centre around the people, of course the events played their part but it’s the people and how we interacted with each other that really made it.

And thank you for not embarrassing me with recollections of the 1st Buy.at event where I was worse for wear (but you sorted me out wink, wink) but at least I turned up in the morning unlike Malcolm who worked their ;-)

I could go on and on (not like me ah!) but I won’t I save it for another time ;-)

]]> By: Geno Prussakov http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/my-affiliate-marketing-history.html/comment-page-1#comment-152427 Geno Prussakov Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:04:10 +0000 http://www.affiliateblog.co.uk/?p=587#comment-152427 Good one, Fraser. I totally share that shift of focus from being an all-work type of lad to recognizing that family comes first (simply because it is so much more important). With me it also happened after the birth of my daughter 6.5 years ago. If there's space for us to work together (while you're working on those content sites), let me know. I'm always open to new business relationships. Good one, Fraser. I totally share that shift of focus from being an all-work type of lad to recognizing that family comes first (simply because it is so much more important). With me it also happened after the birth of my daughter 6.5 years ago.

If there’s space for us to work together (while you’re working on those content sites), let me know. I’m always open to new business relationships.

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