A question from a reader: Can a blog be used for affiliate marketing?

Yes you can do this with a blog.
As Far as a tutorial is concerned Here is the extremely Short version:

1. Start a Blog
2. Add “Good” Content. It helps if you are an expert or if you have a passion for what you’re doing
3. Get traffic By marketing your blog like crazy (For example Myspace,Youtube, Article Marketing, etc.)
4.Monetize your blog by adding affiliate programs like clickbank or Adsense.
5. Make Money!
References :
http://step-by-step-internetmarketingguide.blogspot.com/

Yes a blog is useful to drive traffic to your affiliate page, if done correctly as part of a planned campaign…

I use Squidoo lenses, articles,and blog posts integrated together to promote affiliate products successfully…
References :
http://oneweekmarketing.net

Hi qqtip2001,

You can make use of blog to promote the affiliate marketing. You will want to make sure that you have the opt in form inside your blog so that you will be able to build your own list.

Building your own list is very important as the majority of the people will purchase the product when they see it for the first. If you did not capture their details, you will lose them forever. But if you have their details, you will still be able to follow up with them through email and convert them into paying customer.

If you want to make use of blog, you will want to make sure that you post good content consistently and ping your blog. This will ensure that you will be getting consistent traffic.

I will still think it is better to have your own website which will be a simple squeeze page. The only objective of the squeeze page is to get the visitors to join your list. You will want to start building your list on the 1st day of your business.

I hope this helps

Zack
References :
http://www.MyAffiliateMarketingOnline.com