An automated affiliate online business is a natural progression from the add affiliate earning links here and there and hope for the best scenario, that is an unfocused affiliate strategy.

Try picking a top paying affiliate program and just try to perfect the affiliate campaign by concentrating all of your energy into promoting this affiliate alone for at least one month.

You will find that your attention is being directed to one earning opportunity and your efforts will feel more productive, because towards the end of your focused affiliate promotional campaign you need to think about automating the process of generating leads and affiliate sales through building a list.

And I'd recommend Aweber for that.