Basics of Affiliate Marketing
All of us would love to make a little more money. Sometimes just a little to supplement an income can be a huge help. Today it is easier than you think to get a little extra cash in your bank accounts. Most of us today have our own personal websites. We can get them for free and use them as a method to keep others informed of what we are doing. You can actually turn your website into a way of making some extra cash for you. By placing some ads on your site, you have the potential to earn some cash.
When people go onto your site, if they see an ad that is interesting and click on it you receive what is known as a referral payment. The more clicks the better. Gradually your earnings will increase as your website gets viewed.
You’re not likely going to get rich with just your own personal website. However, it is a way to get started. There may come a time when you create another site and you can start turning this into a money making venture as well. You could sign up for an affiliate program and make money through their ads. To do this well you need to think of an appropriate affiliate program that readers of your site would appreciate. For example, if you site is about pets, you may want to look for affiliates that work with pet supplies, pet food or veterinary services. You’ll want to have affiliates that will enhance your site. Having ads for rare stamps or cosmetic goods on a pet’s website isnt going to attract too much attention.
Once you have a site up and running, you need to get a list of affiliate companies that will give you their advertising banners. There are loads of companies on the net that will help you. You can also get performance statistics on them as well. You will be able to track how much you will earn and how you will be paid. Once you get a few banners onto your site you’ll be able to check the progress for yourself.
Two companies that are incredibly popular are Commission Junction and Link Share. These will both help you find affiliates for your website. They have loads of good, accurate information available on what companies would be best and how well they perform.
Signing up for one of these affiliate programs is easy. You will be asked for personal information so dont be put off. This is necessary because they will be paying you commissions. You’ll be expected to give your social security number as well as take information. Once you sign up you will need to think about which programs to choose.
Commission junction has all of the information available on what companies pay what rates of commission. They also have information on how well and timely they make their payments. If a company has a shaky reputation, Commission Junction will know about it.
If you’re looking to make a little more money then it is easy. Why not take the first step and turn you personal website into a way of making cash. Fill up those blank spaces with advertisements and let the money roll in. you can always expand and create different websites. The more ads you can get the better. Affiliate programs are great ways to help you earn money. You can start off small with your own site and then expand into other areas. Eventually, you could build your own affiliate business. Look into affiliate marketing. It could be quite lucrative.
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I know that feeling as well Terri. I have slowed down a lot over the last couple of months. I also found I didn't have the time to visit here as often as I would like but hopefully now will have more time.
Thank you Merle for your compliments about the new look. I thought it was time for a change in the community. I been a bit busy lately and couldn't get over here on a daily basis. You'll be glad to know things have slowed down. I'm not complaining, I love what I do.
Thank you Terri and love the new colour scheme !
Excellent info Merle on affiliate marketing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject. Blessings and continued success for you. Shared via Syndication Automation, Networkedblogs and SE page on Google.