Here's a common scenario...

You pick a niche.
Good supply.  Good demand.
Too bad it's one you know nothing about!
Oh well - you are going to roll with it anyway.
You set up your site.
Do a little research.  Write a few articles.
SEO and backlinks.
Rinse and repeat.
The money starts to roll in.

Do this right, and eventually you will come to a point where you not only are making a healthy income, but you are also regarded as an "expert" by the audience in your particular niche.  As the expert, they are going to want - no, demand - your opinions.  Unbiased, honest opinions. 

Sure, you have faked it up to this point.  However, now that you have engaged (that's right, all you eBay affiliates - I said ENGAGED) your visitors, they are going to want more from you.  They are going to want the truth.  [Read more →]