There's an old cliché that says time is money, and on the Web, that is perhaps most true for the affiliate marketer.
Modern technology has afforded us all the opportunity to stay on top of our tasks from virtually anywhere thanks to mobile devices and the apps they run. This has (mostly) helped make us more productive, especially for those who work on the Internet, as it allows them to stay connected to their businesses at all times.
It was inevitable that developers would soon begin creating mobile apps aimed at helping improve the productivity of affiliate marketers by helping them stay connected to their various campaigns, view real-time data or make changes on-the-go. After all, time is money.
Here are great mobile apps aimed at helping affiliates boost their productivity (and profits!):
Cake Marketing
For network owners and affiliate partners of Cake Marketing, a hosted software provider of affiliate management solutions, this iOS application is a great way to help manage their network operations, view reports and track their campaigns from their iPhones or iPads.
Affiliate ABCs
New to the affiliate game, or just like to keep abreast of industry info and best practices? Well, Affiliate ABCs is for you! This app lets users read affiliate marketing articles and listen to podcasts by the popular affiliate blog of the same name.
Affiliate Marketing Handbook
Like Affiliate ABCs, this app is great for beginners or seasoned affiliates who like to have something to reference. Published by PTAJ Marketing, the Affiliate Marketing Handbook provides all the information one would need to excel in affiliate marketing, at home or on-the-go.
Affiliate Tracking Software Guide
Another offering from PTAJ Marketing that helps affiliates learn the ins and outs of affiliate tracking software, which any good marketer will tell you is the most important part of a successful campaign.
Millionaire Network
Are you an "elite" affiliate? If you are, you may just fit right in with Piranha Media's Millionaire Network, and then you'll have access to this great app that helps users track campaigns, clicks, sales, conversions and more from virtually anywhere.
HootSuite
These days, you can't really be much of an affiliate marketer without a social media presence. The popular HootSuite dashboard solution now offers an app that helps users aggregate their social network profiles and automate updates to make sure their message reaches the right audience at the right time.
SEO Search Ranking
This helpful app provides users with information about keyword ranking, allowing them to simply enter their site information to see what keywords they're competing against and how their site ranks against the competition.
Analytics App
The heart of affiliate marketing is in analysis, right? Well, no app is better named for the job than Analytics App, which leverages the power of Google Analytics to provide users with detailed information about their websites, including unique visitors, bounce rates and time on site, among many other metrics.