Quick tip for UKers like myself – don’t bother trying to market to a UK audience using .co.uk domains – for the same time and effort you’re much better off targeting the much more mature and net-savvy US market – just from my experience anyway.

Although the commission percentages are pretty low – which puts a lot of people off promoting Amazon’s Associate program – I have found truth in the statement that the trust factor with Amazon means more people are prepared to click through your affiliate links and, once they’re on Amazon’s site, there’s a good chance that they’ll buy multiple items – even stuff that’s totally unrelated to the product you’re promoting in your affiliate link.

Amazon seem to spend a lot of time researching stuff like ‘customer psychology’ and the design of their Website with stuff like ‘Other people who bought this item also bought…’ etc. do a good job of getting people to buy other stuff.

If you’re new to affiliate marketing, or you have tried it and haven’t had much success, I’d certainly recommend that you give the Amazon Associates program a go. In my experience it’s easier to sell Amazon stuff than most other affiliate programs.

Most of the money I make online has been through surveys and mindless, tedious work. I want to change this, but don’t know where to start. I think I’ll take a look around here.
.-= Michael Hoppal´s last blog …How to Control Yourself =-.

One suggestion I’ve always remembered is to think beyond books. Since the commission is small there consider focusing on higher dollar products. Here are some ideas:

If your blog is about home improvement don’t forget power tools, appliances, and electronics.

If you write about music include the latest stereos, CD players, DVD players, etc. in your posts. Here’s an even stronger idea: use sites that have reviews on them to research the best products and make specific recommendations. Be sure to quote what the reviewers have mentioned.

Any product that offers tons of choices is perfect for a review because consumers will really appreciate you warning them away from lemons and helping them select the best.

I’m looking for bloggers who want to collaborate with me to promote gifts. Read the post featured in CommentLuv and contact me. I can provide far more information than the average affiliate ever sees and will even send you traffic.
.-= Internet Strategist @GrowMap´s last blog …How to Evaluate a Merchant Gift Affiliate Program =-.

but I do not partake in that forum anymore hence my lack of postings.

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