affiliate opportunities - SE Members Blog post - syndication express2024-03-28T21:04:22Zhttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/affiliate+opportunitiesBasics of Affiliate Marketinghttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/basics-of-affiliate-marketing2015-06-01T10:00:00.000Z2015-06-01T10:00:00.000ZMerle Gibbinshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/MerleGibbins<div><h1 style="text-align:center;">Basics of Affiliate Marketing</h1><p><a href="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Basics-of-Affiliate-Mktg.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4764 align-center" src="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Basics-of-Affiliate-Mktg.jpeg" alt="Basics of Affiliate Mktg" width="276" height="183" /></a></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Two companies that are incredibly popular are Commission Junction and <a href="http://marketing.rakuten.co.uk/affiliate-marketing" target="_blank">Link Share</a>. 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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, <a href="http://www.cj.com/" target="_blank">Commission Junction </a>will know about it.</p><p>If you’re looking to make a <span>little</span> 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.</p><p>If you would like a copy of my Affiliate Marketing eBook then please go to </p><p class="p1"><a href="http://www.affiliatemarketing.merlegibbins.com" target="_blank">http://www.affiliatemarketing.merlegibbins.com</a></p><p>If you enjoyed reading this post I would appreciate your feedback so please share, tweet, google+ and comment. Thank you</p><p class="p1"><a href="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MerleBeFunky_Profile-Photo.jpg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4309" src="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MerleBeFunky_Profile-Photo.jpg.jpg" alt="MerleBeFunky_Profile Photo.jpg" width="122" height="157" /></a></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span>P.S. – For $1 why not try out our all in one tool suite, saving you almost $500 a month – for 7 days it has to be worth trying – doesn’t it? </span><a href="http://www.pureleverage.com/launch/14?id=merlegibbins"><span class="s2"><span>Click HERE</span></span></a><span> for more info …………… We can help you stay focused ………….</span></span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span>P.P.S. – Click the link and get a 3 day $2 trial period with My Lead System Pro===</span><a href="http://www.merle30.myleadsystempro.com/"><span class="s2"><span>>>> HERE</span></span></a></span></p></div>Staying Away From Affiliate Marketing Scamshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/staying-away-from-affiliate-marketing-scams2015-05-13T20:10:42.000Z2015-05-13T20:10:42.000ZMerle Gibbinshttps://syndicationexpress.ning.com/members/MerleGibbins<div><h1 style="text-align:center;">Staying Away From Affiliate Marketing Scams</h1><p><a href="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Affiliate-Scams.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4750 align-center" src="http://merlesmlmsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Affiliate-Scams.jpeg" alt="Affiliate Scams" width="240" height="193" /></a></p><p>Many of us are upset and frustrated with our current jobs. The low pay and sense of being undervalued drive many of us to dream of our own businesses. However, the costs combined with the risk factors stops most of us in our tracks. Affiliate marketing is a way for people to work for themselves with very little risk. There is no cost to you and you’re paid on performance. However, today you have to be very careful. There are plenty of scammers and con artists out there that are more than happy to take your money and hard work off of you. Unfortunately, affiliate marketing is not immune to these scammers. Daily, people are taken in by promises of big money with relatively little effort. In this article we will teach you some of the signs to look for and tell you how to spot a scam.</p><p>When you join an affiliate marketing scheme, you are either going to sell a product or a service. With products, you usually have a choice and range to sell. How you decide to do this is largely up to you. You could also sell a service. Web page designs as well as increasing sales and internet traffic are all examples of services offered by affiliate marketing programs.</p><p>How many times have you seen an ad on the internet promising huge earnings? Things like I Earn 1000$ a day or Join our program now and become a millionaire. If your look closely at these ads they are not actually selling anything. Any company that is just selling the opportunity to make money is likely a scam. True, some affiliate marketing companies will have attention grabbing headlines like the ones mentioned above. However, if you go on to read the ad and information, there will likely be a detailed description of what the company sells. They will also have a disclaimer and terms and conditions listed.</p><p>These companies that offer the opportunity to make money are likely pyramid schemes. The only people paying money in are the ones actually joining. There is no income being created, just money being passed from person to person. Not only are these scams and you’ll lose what you invested, they are also illegal and you can face prosecution.</p><p>Another thing to watch out for is no free participation. If you have to pay to join then you may have stumbled upon a scam or what is known as a multilevel marketing program. Multi-level marketing programs are completely legal and some people make good livings from them. However, if you’re not successful you may end up purchasing a bunch of products that you cannot sell.</p><p>True affiliate programs are free. That is part of their attraction. There are no costs to you and they should also be risk free. Any Affiliate marketing programs that demands your money is not an affiliate program. You should ask yourself “why they are misrepresenting themselves this way if they are legitimate?”</p><p>Many of us dream of being our own bosses. We would love to be able to take control of our lives and careers. The attraction of answering only to you combined with setting your own working hours and committing what your choose to do, bring loads of people into the affiliate marketing schemes. Affilaite marketing can be an excellent way for a highly motivated, creative person to make an excellent living. There are some wonderful programs out there just waiting to be joined. However, for every great program there is likely one that is fraudulent. Con artists operate in many areas and unfortunately affiliate marketing is not immune to these scams.</p><p>Before joining, check to see what the company is selling. If they are not selling goods or services then they are likely an illegal pyramid scheme. If they require your own money to get started then they are what are known as a multi level marketing program. Affiliate marketing can be a great opportunity but you need to do your homework. Research all you can and if you are not sure then just ask someone. There is always someone who will give you an honest answer …..</p><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>If you enjoyed reading this post I would appreciate your feedback so please share, tweet, google+ and comment. 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