25 Jun, 2007
I’m always asked “How can I boost my income on my blog”. Unless you’ve lived in a cave for quite some time, you know Google Adsense is paying less and less. For many bloggers, it’s not worth the trouble.
Many bloggers are going back to Old School ways to boost income. They’re searching out
and using text links inside post to increase their income.
The text links should not be blatent advertisements. This really turns off many blog readers. Bloggers should not make every post about an affiliate program either. This can really hurt your reputation.
I use CPA ads because the payout is often much more than a Pay Per Click type payout. I have some affiliate programs that are paying me $50 for every sale. That sure beats 10 cents per click you might be making from Adsense.
Deciding on what type of affiliate program you should use is all up to you. Pick one that fits your personality and your blog. Nothing turns off a blog reader faster than seeing an obvious ad “post” about the latest and greatest drug when your blog is about Personal Finances.
Another afffiliate marketing tip is to research the affiliate network you sign up for. Every affiliate network has it’s own pro’s and con’s, just make sure you’re satisfied with the one you choose before signing up.
Why Text Links Out Perform Other Ads
I think the reason text links outperform other ads is that they are not invasive plus they resemble a normal link. Consider it “stealth marketing”. People just feel more comfortable clicking on a link than an ad.
Not only can text links convert more readers into buyers, they can also help your optimization. Also, by using keywords that your reader is likely to use to find you in the search engine rankings, you increase the chance of that reader clicking on your affiliate text link! No wonder text links work so well. They’re more flexible than other ad media.
11 Jun, 2007
For some bloggers, making money with their blog is a complicated path so they just throw some Google Adsense ads up and settle for what every Google pays them. If you’re this type of blogger, you could be leaving thousands of dollars per month on the table.
For these blog owners, making money with a blog is only a dream. However, it’s really simple making money with a blog. I’ll show you how.
An affiliate program is a program that larger companies use to boost their sales. They realize they can only reach so many people with their advertising. By having bloggers advertise their goods and services; they can reach a larger base of potential customers. And by having bloggers write about products, the chances of them making a sale from the bloggers post is better than average. In exchange, they’re willing to give you a percentage of the sales price. It’s a pretty good trade off.
How Do I Find An Affiliate Program
There are many ways of finding an affiliate program. Large companies like Amazon and Home Depot have affiliate programs, as do smaller companies. The best way to find an affiliate program is to search for retailers who have products that you’re readers would buy. For example, if you blog were about book or movie reviews, then Amazon would make a great partner. Not so much if you chose Home Depot!
You’ll also find that many of these companies belong to something called Affiliate Networks. These are network companies that run affiliate programs for companies like eBay and Northern Tool. Some examples of affiliate networks are Commission Junction, Link Share, Share A Sale, etc. You can find these affiliate network companies by searching for them in Google.
I don’t have the time to go into details on advanced strategies in this blog post for finding the best affiliate program and making money from your blog. You can find these advanced strategies by reading a blog like AffiliateWatcher.com. At AffiliateWatcher.Com you’ll find tools, advice and reviews of money making affiliate programs that will help you monetize your blog. You’ll also get the latest news on affiliate programs and other money making opportunities for your blog.
Making money with your blog isn’t rocket science, you just need to find a good affiliate program and a good free WordPress theme and start making money!
6 Jun, 2007
Blogging is taking over the internet it seems. Long gone are the days of picking up a newspaper or tuning into channel 3 for your news - instead open up a browser window and head to your favorite blogs for a look at what’s happening on the Blogosphere.
One example of a blog community working together “blogging for money” is BrainBloggers.com - a group of authors building a collaboration of articles and news on various subjects. From Ford Vehicles to Loans, you’ll find theot of interesting stuff. Check it out, and if you don’t have a blog yet check out BlogSavy.com
