Showing posts with label amazon affiliates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amazon affiliates. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 4 February 2015
3 Affiliate Tools for Content Marketing
Banner ads are best used for branding, not to drive clicks. Affiliate marketers realize this. Increasingly, affiliate marketers are relying less on banner ads, and more on their affiliates’ content. For example, instead of giving a food blogger a banner ad featuring a retailer’s food products, that retailer could provide the blogger a recipe where each ingredient is pre-coded with links back to specific product pages.
Several affiliate networks have developed tools that provide affiliates with ad banner alternatives. In this article, I’ll review three of them.
AvantLink Affiliate Link Encoder
With AvantLink’s Affiliate Link Encoder, AvantLink affiliates can place a few lines of JavaScript on their site, and the script will automatically detect and change keywords and URLs into affiliate tracking links via the browser. This is useful for bloggers and online forums, because any time a specific word is mentioned, that word can be converted into an affiliate link.
For example, say someone mentions “North Face Denali jacket” in a blog comment. Affiliate Link Encoder can identify that phrase and convert it into an affiliate link. This is an easy way for bloggers and online forums to monetize user-generated content.
However, perhaps even more interesting for retailers is the search engine benefit. Since the redirect is created via the browser, retailers could gain direct links from affiliates, as those links would be in the source code, for maximum SEO gains. When a consumer clicks on the link, the browser would convert it into an affiliate tracking link, and the affiliate would earn commission on any resulting purchases.
Additionally, the tool provides affiliates with control over what keywords and keyword phrases are converted, and what landing pages each goes to. Retailers can help their affiliates by teaching them how to use this tool.
AvantLink Affiliate Link Encoder will automatically detect and change keywords and URLs into affiliate tracking links via the browser.
SnapLinker
Another tool developed by AvantLink is SnapLinker. It is a bookmarklet that enables AvantLink affiliates to generate a custom link to any page on the retailer’s site, right from the browser. If an affiliate is writing a review on different fleece jackets from different retailers, for example, it could easily generate tracking links by going to the relevant product page and clicking the bookmarklet.
SnapLinker also enables affiliates to share the link not just in their posts, but also in social media channels, such as Facebook and Twitter. Moreover, this tool is accessible via the AvantLink App Market, which enables third-party developers to create tools using the AvantLink API. Apps such as SnapLinker are available to affiliates, and the developers earn commission on any sales resulting from that tool.
Take the “North Face Denali jacket” example. If the affiliate were to drive a sale from a blog post related to that product, the affiliate would earn commission, as would SnapLinker’s developer, Justin Hall. There is no additional cost to the retailer, however. The retailer pays the affiliate commission as with a standard transaction; AvantLink pays the developer’s commission.
Thus, the tool enables retailers to insert links to their products into the content portion of an affiliate’s website, — at no additional cost. To make the most out of this tool, affiliate managers need to educate their affiliates on how to use it. Wade Tonkin, of Fanatics.com, does an excellent job in this YouTube tutorial that he created for his affiliates.
Note that the concept of a bookmarklet to generate deep links is not unique to AvantLink, though it was one of the first use it. Similar solutions are available at ShareASale and CJ by Conversant.
CJ by Conversant Widget
Another tool for retailers to be familiar with is the CJ by Conversant Widget. This is a simple drag-and-drop interface that enables the affiliate to search for any keyword, and then drag and drop images into a simple grid storefront.
For example, the affiliate could search for “cable knit sweater,” and the Widget tool would search all product data feeds within the CJ network for that keyword phrase. The affiliate could browse the results, and select which products to include in a storefront. Once the storefront is complete, the affiliate clicks a button, and the tool provides a quick line of JavaScript to copy and paste onto the affiliate’s site.
Site visitors clicking on the product images would be taken to the product page via an affiliate link, and the affiliate would earn a commission on any resulting purchases. This is a useful tool, especially for fashion, beauty, and style bloggers. However, for products to appear in the results, retailers need to have a data feed that is accurate, complete, and that contains relevant keywords in the product title and product description.
CJ by Conversant Widget is a drag-and-drop interface that enables the affiliate to search for any keyword, and then drag and drop images into a storefront.
Remember, for an affiliate program to thrive, affiliates need guidance on how to use these tools. An affiliate manger should educate and support their affiliates accordingly — as she would any sales team
Monday, 26 January 2015
9 Ways You Can Become An Affiliate All-Star
Affiliate marketing has become a trending topic in the digital marketing community, and for good reason! This low-risk, high-reward opportunity is great for those who want to monetize their love of a product.
Despite some claims, affiliate marketing won’t make you an overnight millionaire. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make a serious profit. Successful affiliates are advocates for the products they’re referring – and they’re reaping the rewards!
Keep reading to find out if affiliate marketing is right for you – and tips on how you can become an affiliate all-star.
What Is Affiliate Marketing?
Think of affiliate marketers as the middlemen between clients and brands. Is there a product or service you don’t hesitate to recommend to family or friends? Partnering with these brands is a great way to get rewarded for your endorsement.
Affiliate marketers earn commission by referring traffic and sales to a retailer’s website through their own promotional efforts. Prospective affiliates can join a program through a merchandiser directly or a network that manages multiple affiliate programs.
What Are The Benefits Of Affiliate Marketing?
- Low-Risk, High Reward: Becoming an affiliate usually doesn’t requires no start-up fees or investment.
- Advanced Tracking Tools: A good affiliate program provides you with the tools to measure your campaign’s effectiveness.
- No “Selling” Experience Required: It’s as simple as creating good content.
- Not Your Average Job: Create a steady flow of income by promoting a company’s products and services.
Choosing A Niche
When choosing an affiliate marketing program, first ask yourself a few questions:
- Are you knowledgeable in the topic?
- Is the content something people are searching for?
- What problem are you trying to solve?
- Is there room for growth? Can you add value to the content?
Your answers will help you identify if a niche is right for you.
How Do You Drive Traffic?
When you sign up, you’ll receive a unique affiliate commissions code. This is used to track the visitors and sales that were directed from your efforts. But how do you drive traffic to a merchandiser’s website in the first place?
Some common affiliate promotional strategies include:
- Blogging
- Building up an email list
- Social Media
- Videos + Podcasting
- Writing reviews
- Word-of-mouth
- Paid advertising
- Banners
- Email Marketing
- Social media ads
- Contests
Don’t be afraid to get creative in your approach! Blogs like Affiliate Tip, AM Navigator, ShareASale and ABestWeb are great resources for campaign inspiration.
How Do You Build An Audience?
There are a number of tracking tools that give you the power to track the reach of your campaigns. Some frequently used services include:
- Google Analytics is a free service that lets you measure your advertising ROI, track your social reach and manage your applications. With its suite of features, you can analyze visitor traffic and ensure you’re getting the most out of your marketing efforts.
- Page Insights provides information about user activity on your Facebook page. You can view metrics, identify your most engaging posts and gather information on your audience.
- YouTube Analytics lets you monitor the performance of your channel, with up-to-date metrics and reports.
9 Ways To Be An Awesome Affiliate
What’s Next?
Have a passion for email marketing? Consider becoming an AWeber affiliate! You’ll receive 30% recurring commission for every referral that signs up for our service. And we provide you with the tools you need for success. Visit our Partners page to get started.
http://www.business2community.com/brandviews/aweber/9-ways-can-become-affiliate-star-01134078
Monday, 24 November 2014
5 Ways To Make Money Online
There are so many ways to make money online. But you're probably wondering what is the best online business strategy for you. Well I'm hoping I can help! In this article I'd like to share with you my favorite ways to make money online. Let us get started.
E-commerce - We might be in the information age but selling tangible products with e-commerce is still big business. Amazon.com is a perfect example of this. There is a wealth of information online (a lot of it free) that will teach you how to set up your own e-commerce site to sell tangible items.
Information Marketing - Most people come online to freely consume information. But did you know you can make money online selling information people have a want and need for? Yup! Internet marketers make good money online selling information in the form of eBooks, courses, and Private Label Rights products. You can too! Simply do the Google search "how to make money selling information products" and you should get tons of results to get you started in the right direction.
Sell Traffic - Selling traffic can be one of the most rewarding and lucrative ways to make money online. You don't even need to be a big internet company to get into the traffic business. If you have a reasonable sized list you can "sell clicks" to other internet marketers in the form of solo ads. A solo ad is basically an 8 to 10 line text ad you send out to your list, only difference being it's not to your offer, it's to the internet marketer who is buying the clicks from you. Selling solo ads will always be an evergreen way to make money online since internet marketers will always be starving for traffic!
List Building - I believe the best way to make money online is by building a list of email subscribers, this is what internet marketers call list building. I highly recommend an email service like Aweber. Aweber is what we call an auto-responder and is your all-in-one solution for everything email marketing. With Aweber you can collect optins, create webforms, and send out your email subscriber base emails on a daily basis. Email is still the best communication channel and is the most effective way to sell your products and services online.
Membership Site - One of my favorite ways to make money online is with your own membership site.This online business strategy could be quite lucrative if you base your membership site around a niche you have a passion in. You can make some serious income by charging people a monthly membership fee. The secret to success with this business model is updating your site with valuable content on a monthly basis. This will help with retention so people will be willing to pay you membership fees on an ongoing basis.
There you go, my 5 favorite ways to make money online. If you're new to online marketing I highly recommend you plug into a "done-for-you" funnel. In other words you need a simple sales system that you can have up and running in just a few hours or less. Then all you do is drive traffic
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Wednesday, 3 September 2014
76 Ways To Make Money In Digital Media
In 1998, the sources of revenue for online journalism were:
- Funding from some rich person
- Funding from some rich company that was making a long-shot bet
- Banner ads
- Really bad subscription schemes
- Some lead-generation business .
In 2014, the sources of revenue for digital journalism are:
- Funding from some rich person (e.g., eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s First Look Media)
- Funding from some rich company that is making a long-shot bet (e.g., some of Bloomberg’s ventures)
- Ads from real (i.e., not network) advertisers
- Ad network ads
- AdSense ads from Google
- Outbrain-style links to other people’s content that pays when readers click it
- Native advertising
- Make the native ads yourself and get a production fee
- Build a microsite for the native content and get paid separately for that
- Subscription (no content unless you pay)
- Paywall (some content, then you have to pay, Ã la the New York Times)
- Micropayment (pay for each individual piece of content)
- Membership (content is free, but bonus stuff—discounts, Easter eggs—for members; e.g., Slate Plus!)
- Tablet-only subscriptions
- Paid app
- Tip jar (asking for support without perks)
- Kindle subscriptions
- Sell swag and merchandise directly to readers.
- Amazon Associates revenue (via links in stories)
- Amazon Associates revenue where you assign stories about products in order to get the sales cut
- Sell your own merchandise but through a company that fulfills it and pays you a cut (e.g., Café Press)
- Lead generation—send a reader who becomes a customer, get paid
- Syndicate stories to other digital publishers to run on their sites
- Syndicate stories to print publications
- Syndication for textbooks/academia .
- LexisNexis
- Syndicate content for advertiser’s microsite
- Public events—ticket revenue
- Public events—corporate sponsor revenue
- Conferences for professionals—ticket revenue
- Conferences—other forms of sponsorship (badge sponsorship, mobile service sponsorship)
- Paid parties: Readers pay to socialize with you
- Conferences—booths/expo revenue
- Events as sales spiel—bring people in for content of event, then sell them something
- Native events—events put on for advertiser
- Foundation funds journalism on a favorite subject
- University funds journalism on a favored subject
- Donations from foundations not tied to a particular project
- Mobile banner ads
- Mobile and tablet interstitials
- Video ads from real advertisers
- Network video ads
- Google/YouTube pays to have you create video
- YouTube video revenue share
- Podcast ads—not host-read
- Podcast ads, host-read, paid for click-through/sign ups
- Podcast ads, host read, not paid for performance
- Podcast festivals
- Podcasts created for sponsors
- Cruises for readers
- Teach classes for readers or other journalists
- Webinars
- Sell photo archives both digitally and as prints
- Publish physical books of your digital content
- Kindle singles and other e-books
- Sell unusual books for non-Amazon publishers, as Slate did with this Ursula LeGuin book
- Sell movie and TV rights
- Product placement—get paid for using products and reviewing them
- Use your Google page rank power to put in links to other places and get paid for referrals (which undoubtedly infuriates Google)
- Sponsored tweets
- Get paid to make Facebook posts on a particular subject.
- Ads in emails
- Kickstarter fundraising (Ã la 99 Percent Invisible)
- Build apps for people
- Higher-end specialized product (e.g., Politico Pro)
- Targeted research for subscribers who pay a premium (e.g., BI Intelligence)
- Create viral content for advertisers and charge for virality in a BuzzFeed-y manner
- Get people to sign up for an email list for an advertiser, as Upworthy does
- Sell your subscriber data
- Sell your email lists
- Build a platform, put great journalism on it, and sell the platform (e.g., the Atavist)
- Wine Clubs
- Sell access to archives .
- Get government funding to create journalism, e.g., USAID (hat tip: Joe Turneragain)
- More than a tip jar—straight-up donations, Ã la Brainpickings and NPR (hat tip:David Harvey)
- White papers
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