BluesPlayer

Hi guys, do affiliate networks/advertisers dislike video marketing (like craigslist marketing)?

Or is it usually an accepted traffic source?

Thanks

jeffrey73

As far as I know, video marketing is 100% fine unless stated otherwise by the advertiser. Craigslist is usually clearly stated to be against advertising terms 95% of the time, I'd say. The guidelines will be spelled-out in the advertiser's TOS.

BluesPlayer

Thanks for the response Jeff.

How common is it for advertisers/affiliate networks look at your posted videos on youtube? Do they typically watch the videos? Or do they just check the video description and title to make sure it all meets their requirements?

Thanks

ChrisBa

Honestly, several allow it, but stuff like this I would always run by your AM first before trying it out..

jeffrey73

I'd say they never do, unless they believe you are frauding them. In that case, the only ones who would know that answer would be them.

Neverblue and MaxBounty seem to be more lenient with traffic sources, IMO.

imback

Video Marketing is 100% legitimate and very effective if you are not spamming. It actually works great. Let me know if you need some help.


CHAD

mtmjohn

Yeah, Video Marketing is fine. But 99% of cpa networks do not like craigslist marketing.

imback

Like John said the craigslist marketing directly to CPA is not aloud anymore, but CL can still be used to get traffic to a webform or your website.


CHAD

BluesPlayer

Just curious, would you classify "free ipad" type videos with email submits as spam?

COPEAC Steve

I wouldn't. An example of SPAm using the same example would be going onto the message board for one video and spamming your link in the comment section. If you're just creating a video and implementing your affiliate link you should be completely fine.