Affiliate Manager Matt McWilliams

Matt previously served as Chief Operating Officer and managed the affiliate program at HometownQuotes.com, growing the program over 1000% in the first year alone and establishing himself as one of the top affiliate managers in the world.

While at HometownQuotes, Matt received an honorary ACCertified Affiliate Manager Certification from Affiliate Classroom (click here to read the press release), one of only 14 awarded worldwide. He has also won awards from ABestWeb, the leading online affiliate community, for his affiliate management skills and advocacy of affiliate marketing. He won the 2009 Affiliate Manager of the Year award there as well as leading Legacy Learning Systems to being named Most Improved Affiliate Program (with over 70% of the votes) and a second place finish for Best Affiliate Program.

In 2010, Matt won the Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards Affiliate Manager of the Year (click here to read the release). The Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards are affiliate marketing’s most prestigious, competitive honor for the leaders in the space.

Matt is a frequent contributor to ReveNews.com, a top 100 blog, FeedFront Magazine, the official magazine of Affiliate Summit, and is a published author in the Internet Marketing from the Real Experts Book.

He has been a presenter for WebinarStock and other affiliate marketing forums and conferences and often serves as a mentor or listening ear for new or aspiring affiliate managers.

Matt and his wife Tara live just outside of Nashville and reside with their two dogs, Benton and Jasmyn. They enjoy reading, hiking, music, running, cooking, and serving their church and community together.

What Others Are Saying about Matt

"Any affiliate looking for a new program to promote should check out the Legacy Learning System program. Any affiliate managers looking for someone to emulate should look to Matt McWilliams." Read the full article entitled Affiliate Managers Who Get It
Joe Sousa, Affiliate

“Matt is a top notch affiliate manager. His efforts have been instrumental to HometownQuotes.com winning the 2007 Best in Business Award by the Nashville Business Journal. He is responsive, relationship-oriented (an important part of the affiliate marketing business), passionate and diligent. I highly recommend Matt to anyone who may be looking for an affiliate manager.”
-Geno Prussakov, Affiliate Marketing Consultant, Affiliate Manager, AM Navigator LLC

“Matt helped me make my affiliate business more profitable. Before I started working with HometownQuotes my affiliate income was a minor part of my income. Now it is my primary income stream. Since I'm a self taught programmer and webmaster, I needed a lot of hand-holding in the beginning. Matt and his staff helped me tremendously.”
- Alston Balkcom, affiliate of HometownQuotes and Legacy Learning Systems

“My company has worked for the past two years as an affiliate for Hometown Quotes. Matt was the COO / Affiliate Manager for most of that time. He was extremely proactive, both in terms of staying in touch and in suggesting ways that we could boost the number of leads that we sent.”
-Chris Brooks, affiliate of HometownQuotes.com

“Matt is a visionary in the development of Affiliate Marketing programs with unique contributions to the art of affiliate relationship development. Matt is a thought leader in the affiliate space and was an integral contributor to the development of the HometownQuotes insurance platform. I would highly recommend Matt McWilliams.”
-Todd Chapple, Chief Marketing Officer, NetQuote Inc.

"Matt’s one of the best AMs out there, and he’s simply a wonderful guy to boot!"
-Carolyn Tang, Client Services Director, ShareASale

"Matt, You ARE the man! It is clear to me why you won your recent award. You provide an amazing service to your affiliates. I haven't see this sort of sincerity anywhere else. Thanks for doing what you do." 
-Don, affiliate in Illinois

"If you are tired of affiliate managers who don't care, try Matt at Legacy."
-Adriana Copaceanu, Legacy Affiliate - Read Tweet Here

"Matt McWilliams is extremely helpful when it comes to helping affiliates with custom banners, content, ideas and anything else that is needed to promote LearnAndMaster affiliate program. LearnAndMaster team and affiliate manager Matt ensure to keep the program clean from parasites and promotes ethical affiliate marketing."
-Andy, Legacy affiliate - Read the Full Testimonial on the AffiliateTrust Forum

“Matt is one of those guys that just gets things done. He is creative, charismatic and thinks outside to box the achieve results. He brings a powerful presence to any situation and is truly an asset to those fortunate enough to work with him.”
Hunter Ingram, CEO, HometownQuotes.com

"...since Matt took over the program he has raised the bar and absolutely has done an amazing job."
Brian Littleton, CEO of ShareASale, nominating Legacy Learning Systems for Most Improved Affiliate Program 2009

"Matt, I liked your suggestions and will definitely implement them soon. You have a nice, encouraging manner about that makes me feel like a significant contributor which is especially appreciated since this is the kind of business that often results in little feedback and lots of isolation. Keep up your good work with this great company."
-John, Legacy affiliate from Michigan

All I have to say is wow! I am so excited to be working with such a personable (and helpful) affiliate manager.
Brad, Legacy affiliate in Seattle, WA

“Matt is one of the most knowledgeable affiliate marketers I've had the privilege of coming across. He is generous with his time and expertise. He also does things the right way. It is clear to me that Matt understands the needs of his advertisers at all times, while focusing on maximizing the revenue opportunities for his affiliates.”
-Howard Yeh, VP, Corporate Development, HealthCare.com, Inc.

"I'm pretty impressed at the level you guys help us out. Other such programs never email to see how to get on or offer advice."
Lee Hughes, Legacy affiliate in England

"Matt proactively communicates with his affiliates and offers them on-demand affiliate marketing and program training through the company's affiliate program blog."
Anik Singal, Affiliate Classroom, when awarding Matt an honorary Affiliate Manager Certification

"Congratulations! In all the years of my trying to make affiliate programs work you are the only person who has contacted me directly. Much appreciated thank you."
Steve, Legacy affiliate in New Zealand

"Your program is far superior to others in so many ways – mostly in the variety of creatives you offer and the support you provide."
Andy, Legacy affiliate in Massachusetts

"I have been doing affiliate marketing since 2004 and rarely has an affiliate manager sent me so much detail! (Actually never!) I can see why you have been recognized in the industry!"
Gary, Legacy affiliate in Canada

"Congratulations on your Affiliate Summit Trophy. Wish all the affiliate managers were like you."
Vladimir, Legacy affiliate