Comments on: Six Things I’ve Learned About Affiliate Marketing

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:54:28 +0000

No problem, Vic; I hope I sparked some thinking.

By: Vic

Vic — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:18:19 +0000

Hi,

I have not yet started affiliate marketing but the easy adsense marketing. Your post is very important to me, as I am planning to do it soonest. Thanks a lot.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:45:02 +0000

Thanks Dennis, although it’s hard to consider Sire all that old when I’m relatively close to him in age. lol

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:51:00 +0000

Very impressive Mitch. labeling OLD with a compliment, good job!

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By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:49:35 +0000

Yeah, that’s it. No, Sire, you’ve been around for a very long time. As you said, back in your BB days, people knew you as Sire, and you ran your own. You’re a legend of sorts; run with it. lol

By: Sire

Sire — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:31:13 +0000

Me, Star Power? Must have something to do with the acting in my videos huh?

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By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:23:56 +0000

I’m just deferring to you and your star power, Sire, as someone with extensive internet experience. lol

By: Sire

Sire — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:22:10 +0000

Come now Mitch, there would be more than half and you’re making me sound like I’ve been blogging for ages and it’s only been for a few years

Sire´s last blog post..The Differences Between Male And Female

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:02:49 +0000

I wouldn’t say everyone, Sire, but at least half the people do. And, well, you’ve been doing it much, MUCH longer than most of us, so there you go. lol

By: Sire

Sire — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:41:09 +0000

Mitch, if that is the case I reckon that you can almost say that every blogger out there is a marketer as they all post something on their blogs in the hope of a sale.

Sire´s last blog post..There Are Consequences To Being An Ass

By: Mitch

Mitch — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:58:04 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, John, and the honesty.

By: John Dilbeck

John Dilbeck — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:54:58 +0000

Good afternoon, Mitch.

When I say “private affiliate program,” I mean a stand-alone program managed by a single company that is not part of any affiliate network.

The best example, for me, is Sitesell’s 5 Pillar Affiliate Program. It’s private, two-tier, and offers lifetime customers. Just last month, I earned several hundred dollars in residuals, which is more than I earned from several other affiliate programs, combined. And, many of this year’s new sales will lead to next year’s residuals, and so it grows.

Another example…

At one time Cognigen was an MLM company marketing telecommunications services for a number of vendors. Last year, they went through a massive reorganization and morphed into Commission River, which is now a two-tier affiliate program that also offers residuals on many services.

I’m not interested in selling cell phones, which is now their primary product, but they offer other services I do enjoy promoting.

The nice thing about the transition is that all the old Cognigen links still work, or are redirected to new Commission River pages.

Amazon.com has a private affiliate program. Unfortunately, they offer one-day cookies and no residuals. Plus, everyone knows about them now, so why click on our links?

CafePress used to have a private affiliate program, but they closed it and transitioned to Commission Junction. I was doing pretty well in commissions before the change, and then they just dried up.

As far as being able to earn an extra $500 in a week for sure, the short answer is no.

In a month, maybe.

Good question.

Act on your dream!

John Dilbeck´s last blog post..Sometimes I have nothing to say

By: gagan @ Miami Web Design

gagan @ Miami Web Design — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:42:43 +0000

Clever but philosophical answer LOLZ yeah be satisfied what you get

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:34:06 +0000

All in the minds eye I suppose, there’s nothing perfect in life.

All my domains are perfect for what I need them for.

Dennis Edell´s last blog post..100 Marketers Give 100 Strategies – Recommended!

By: Mitch

Mitch — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:32:00 +0000

Hi Luis; thanks for stopping by. Man, I can’t believe Clickbank won’t give you your $200; that’s just theft to the nth degree. No sir, I can’t see myself extending them much more if that’s how it’s going to go.

At the same time, at least you’ve made money. I know people have clicked on some of the things I’ve been marketing, and not only have they not given me credit for the couple of bucks I know I’ve made, they don’t even give me credit for clicks. Nope, more and more it sounds like it’s time for a change.