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Thanks To All! Setting Up First Campaign, Some Questions . . .

by Keith A.
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First, I want to say thanks to all you active cpa marketers that answer the many questions posted every day on this forum. It's been a huge help for me and i'm sure for others. Now lets get down to business . . .

I'm in the process of setting up my first cpa campaign & I have chosen ppv. I've got some questions maybe you all can help me out with or point me to where I can find the answers.

Domains - in destination url, do I put the contextual link, or should I buy a domain that is relevant to the offer and have it forwarded or masked to got to the contextual link? The contextual link is way too long and messy looking. But I cant imagine buying a domain for every offer you try out either. So what's recommended?

Tracking - I'm direct linking (for now) to the offers, I want to track absolutely everything possible. How is this done when doing direct linking? Will T202 work without my own LP?

Demographics - I was under the impression that I could use this info from quantcast, and target via the ppv network the type of pages I wanted my offer to show up on. Ex: age, gender, etc. I went thru setting up a campaign and did not see where I can target what sites I want my offer on. How can I use this valuable info?

URL Bidding - I will be bidding on urls, is there a tool or something that is available that will allow you to put in your keywords or current url, and come up with a list of urls automatically? I have heard of affportal, any thoughts on this one or others?

Lastly, I am obviously just entering cpa, coming from the networking marketing / IM arena. Using these networks is new to me. What is the best way to learn how to navigate these suckers, there is alot on these dashboards I dont get yet, does the AM typically help you out with this kind of thing? I have been on the horn with mine several times, but I dont want to push it.

Alright, those that have read this far, thank you for your time! Very much appreciate your assistance, thanks again.

-Keith
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  • Profile picture of the author bestbuddy1986
    Just read read read and learn. After learning learning..Do some test test testing...And then you can just see loss loss loss loss...then ....PROFIT PROFIT PROFIT AND ONLY PROFIT...

    im too in test test and testing mode..lol
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    • Profile picture of the author pipo
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      here is some valuable advise based on personal experience...

      START a campaign and find an offer that you like and get started right away! Make a list of the things you can do right away, based on your skills and experience, don't worry about all the other fancy things. Target and optimize the campaign at the best of your CURRENT abilities and start it. Monitor the campaign, while you get acquainted with tracking and optimizing (by reading the FREE forum info). You are going to feel great that you have something going on and will keep you motivated and in good mood.
      Make a lits of what's coming next in terms of learning but balance your time between learning and action

      Hope this helps amigo

      Guillermo


      ps. focus on a micro-niche that belongs to a very competitive niche, you can do education grants for single moms etc
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  • Profile picture of the author Keith A.
    PIPO - I agree, set up a campaign a few hours ago to get the ball goin. Set the daily cap low. So far it's at 28 impressions and has cost $5.18.

    Thanks,

    Keith
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    • Profile picture of the author pipo
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      uufff.. I think that's expensive for CPV. Usually CPV has much lower conversion rates than PPC or media buys...

      I am not sure which network are you using and your kw's and offer. But I think you are going to run out of money before you even get one sale or at least some data to provide you with enough intel to optimize your campaign. Usually for PPV test zip submits or email submits that have high pay outs (>8 US) or maybe even more.

      Personally I think that CPV is not as cheap as many people claim. More and more people are jumping into it therefore publishers may be seeing this as an opportunity to put some extra cash on their pockets.

      monitor your campaign and perform due diligence.

      Another rule of thumb.. test the offer..

      Good luck Keith!
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