Originally Posted by purecharlie

I don't agree with this comment at all. Affiliates will generate a huge amount of traffic for you with no effort or expense from yourself (other than a small rise in hosting costs) - they only get paid something if the traffic they send turns out to be good quality and converts. DEFINITELY do not cut out the affiliates. Bought traffic doesn't work for paysites - fact!
I think you have done well for your first month so keep going as you are and trust your instincts - if you're now working on the affiliate program and a better tour then you're on the right track - keep going with that!