Tracking where your keywords rank in Google is a critical part of running an affiliate marketing business. In this episode, Mark shares his complete setup for monitoring website rankings across all of his sites using Rank Tracker software, a VPN, and a dedicated Mac Mini server. He also answers listener questions about whether small affiliate sites still work and how many sites you should manage.<\/p>\n
The rank tracking landscape has evolved significantly since 2014. Google Search Console now provides much better ranking data including average position, impressions, and click-through rates. Tools like Ahrefs, Semrush, and SE Ranking bundle rank tracking with comprehensive SEO analysis at more competitive price points. The VPN-and-captcha approach still works but is less necessary given these alternatives. Mark's core advice about avoiding unnecessary recurring costs when starting out remains excellent — use free tiers of Google Search Console and Ahrefs Webmaster Tools before committing to paid subscriptions.<\/p>\n
Listen to Late Night Internet Marketing on Apple Podcasts<\/a> or subscribe at latenightim.com\/internet-marketing-podcast\/<\/a>. Have a question for Mark? Call the digital recorder at 214-444-8655 or drop a comment below.<\/p>\n