Five Quick Tips on How to Use Affiliate Marketing for Your Blog 

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Brand Deals vs. Affiliate Marketing

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Link What You Truly Love and Wear A Lot

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Consider Your Audience and What Problem Can You Solve

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Be Picky With What You Share

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You Gotta Promote, Promote, Promote

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Thank Your Audience If They Do Make a Purchase

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Are You Ready to Add Those Links?

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Shop The Outfits in This Post

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