The Authority Playbook: Dominating Your Niche with Content & Affiliate Marketing in 2026
Introduction: The End of the “Quick Fix” and the Rise of the Authority Imperative The early days of affiliate marketing were a digital gold rush. A basic website with a few keyword-stuffed articles could attract traffic and generate commissions. That era is conclusively over. Google’s relentless march towards rewarding Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T) has fundamentally…