Risky Business? How much to test CPA?

Sure. All the big dogs are doing is testing faster and seeing results faster. You can certainly compete, you just need to start smaller.

One thing I tell people all the time is that CPA is a process. Most people who get into CPA and try to play with the big dogs right away get burned. They shell out thousands of bucks into some paid traffic campaigns, lose their shrit, and walk away.

In my opinion, everybody should be starting small. I always suggest starting with free traffic. Then migrate to paid traffic when you learn enough to test smart. Start in less competitive niches and terms and then work yoru way up. You DONT need to hit a grandslam your first time at bat, and those who do normally walk straight back to the dugout empty handed.

Ask all the big dogs and I can guarantee almost every single one didnt start by shelling out big bucks. Most started by doing SEO, or article, video, niche blogs, whatever. They didnt walk on the scene and throw down 10k one morning.


So, are you cut out for CPA because you dont have thousands to throw around...absolutely. Just play smart, start small, and work your way up.

I'm making what I would call decent money with CPA (can't support my entire family, but with a husband who works full-time, I make enough to get us by and get a few "extras"). I'm definitely not "playing hardball," as virtually all of my traffic is from free sources, so it can be done -- just maybe not the way you're trying to do it.

Hang in there and experiment with a couple other traffic methods and see if you can find something that works for you!

- Christie