Review sites for CPA

Dave d · 05-03-2009, 09:24 AM

There seems to be an overall opinion that review sites are a good way to earn affiliate commisions. I have just finished building my 1st one thanks to CPA Bootcamp and I really enjoyed building this type of site which is why I intend to do more and I'd like to hear other peoples top tips and adivce for building review sites. One thing in particular I'd like to hear peoples opinion on is should the review site look very professional ie is it best to buy a a decent review template or perhaps not ?

Thanks

Dave

Robert Matthew · 05-03-2009, 10:34 AM

Hey Dave,
Good question...I've split tested the two types against each other in multiple markets and in my experience...about 8 out 10 times the more personal (ugly) review site out converts the professional design.

That's just from I've seen but, it does make sense.

honestbizpro · 05-03-2009, 10:41 AM

I agree, the more personal you make it, the more your visitors can identify with it as opposed to something they feel is just a template duplicate.

Dave d · 05-03-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Matthew

Hey Dave,
Good question...I've split tested the two types against each other in multiple markets and in my experience...about 8 out 10 times the more personal (ugly) review site out converts the professional design.

That's just from I've seen but, it does make sense.

Thats interesting as I get a feeling from reading around that visitors may prefer a site that has a personal touch rather than a corporate one. I guess its time to start promoting my ugly site lol

stefanjames · 05-03-2009, 10:44 AM

Yes I agree review sites are the easiest way to cash in with CPA. Really effective

Mike Morgan. · 05-03-2009, 02:44 PM

Hi DAve ,

I use both review and pre-sell landing pages and I always make split test to make sure that which converts better .

And , the other important issue is that personal review sites works better as compared to professional type .

Mike

Dave d · 05-03-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Morgan.

Hi DAve ,

I use both review and pre-sell landing pages and I always make split test to make sure that which converts better .

And , the other important issue is that personal review sites works better as compared to professional type .

Mike

Hi Mike,

Any other tips or advice for creating review sites. What makes a review site successful ? Essential elements etc !

archivefive · 05-08-2009, 03:26 PM

Hey, could you folks give us some links to ugly sites? How UGLY does ugly have to be?

Anybody got suggestions for ugly templates?

honestbizpro · 05-09-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by awddjawb

Agreed, a review site that is ugly generally seems to convert better.

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Originally Posted by archivefive

Hey, could you folks give us some links to ugly sites? How UGLY does ugly have to be?

Anybody got suggestions for ugly templates?

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getinmoney · 05-09-2009, 07:30 PM

What are some good free ways to generate traffic to an ugly site lol?

honestbizpro · 05-09-2009, 07:33 PM

Hey getinmoney,

My first thought is....

Viral Video Marketing for CPA Offers

getinmoney · 05-09-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by honestbizpro

Hey getinmoney,

My first thought is....

Viral Video Marketing for CPA Offers

But I don't think this will work for a health site for like skin

uwa223 · 05-09-2009, 08:05 PM

I tried to build an ugly landing page - but did a lousy job.
Just like I tried to use typo keywords, but later went back and spelled them correctly.

honestbizpro · 05-09-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by getinmoney

But I don't think this will work for a health site for like skin

Of course it will.

What if I made a funny video of before and after for skin and the before was a pic of Godzilla?

You just have to be a bit creative, get your audience attention, and lead them where you want them to go.

05-03-2009, 09:24 AM	#1
Dave d Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 803 Thanks: 141 Thanked 114 Times in 89 Posts Contact Info	Review sites for CPA There seems to be an overall opinion that review sites are a good way to earn affiliate commisions. I have just finished building my 1st one thanks to CPA Bootcamp and I really enjoyed building this type of site which is why I intend to do more and I'd like to hear other peoples top tips and adivce for building review sites. One thing in particular I'd like to hear peoples opinion on is should the review site look very professional ie is it best to buy a a decent review template or perhaps not ? Thanks Dave

05-03-2009, 10:34 AM	#2
Robert Matthew HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 184 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Review sites for CPA Hey Dave, Good question...I've split tested the two types against each other in multiple markets and in my experience...about 8 out 10 times the more personal (ugly) review site out converts the professional design. That's just from I've seen but, it does make sense.
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honestbizpro Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 3,840 Thanks: 195 Thanked 509 Times in 316 Posts	Re: Review sites for CPA I agree, the more personal you make it, the more your visitors can identify with it as opposed to something they feel is just a template duplicate.
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stefanjames HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking	Re: Review sites for CPA Yes I agree review sites are the easiest way to cash in with CPA. Really effective

05-03-2009, 02:44 PM	#6
Mike Morgan. Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,688 Blog Entries: 42 Thanks: 551 Thanked 808 Times in 267 Posts	Re: Review sites for CPA Hi DAve , I use both review and pre-sell landing pages and I always make split test to make sure that which converts better . And , the other important issue is that personal review sites works better as compared to professional type . Mike

05-08-2009, 03:26 PM	#8
archivefive Active Warrior Join Date: May 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 71 Thanks: 35 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Review sites for CPA Hey, could you folks give us some links to ugly sites? How UGLY does ugly have to be? Anybody got suggestions for ugly templates?

05-09-2009, 07:30 PM	#10
getinmoney Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 125 Thanks: 58 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Review sites for CPA What are some good free ways to generate traffic to an ugly site lol?

05-09-2009, 07:33 PM	#11
honestbizpro Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 3,840 Thanks: 195 Thanked 509 Times in 316 Posts	Re: Review sites for CPA Hey getinmoney, My first thought is.... Viral Video Marketing for CPA Offers
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05-09-2009, 08:05 PM	#13
uwa223 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Land of the Free! Posts: 417 Thanks: 41 Thanked 71 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Review sites for CPA I tried to build an ugly landing page - but did a lousy job. Just like I tried to use typo keywords, but later went back and spelled them correctly.