Why are Ad-Swaps so popular?

ShawnC · 07-15-2009, 11:03 AM

Hi there,

Okay - so Ad Swaps seem to be the thing dominating the 'Joint Ventures' forum, and i'm just curious as to why.

Is it that people really want to build their list - and with an Ad Swap you don't pay commission, you just swap links to each others squeeze page?

I mean, I'm looking for just 2 affiliates to partner with for my first launch - with a $500 commission, and didn't get a single reply. But the Ad Swap threads get lots of views and replies.

So I'm just curious - why are Ad Swaps such a big deal? What's their advantages?

I know a lot of IM terms and whatnot - but I guess this one slipped by me.

Thanks for any feedback,
Shawn

JohnMcCabe · 07-15-2009, 01:31 PM

Shawn, ad swaps have two big things going for them...

They can give you access to very targeted prospects for your offer, and

They require no cash outlay.

The second reason may be more important than the first...

Ken Strong · 07-15-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe

Shawn, ad swaps have two big things going for them...

They can give you access to very targeted prospects for your offer, and

They require no cash outlay.

And it's an easy and very effective way to build your list... although there's sort of a catch-22, in that you need to have some people on your list already in order to be an attractive swap partner.

Kirk Ward · 07-15-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe

Shawn, ad swaps have two big things going for them...

They ... , and

They require no cash outlay.

The second reason may be more important than the first...

And, the third reason is that they require no cash outlay.

Which may be more important that the first two combined.

Want to guess what the fourth reason is, and it's even more important.

Kirk

tommygadget · 07-15-2009, 04:18 PM

I did some ad swaps and my lists jumped by a few hundred subscribers each time.

TomG.

ShawnC · 07-31-2009, 11:00 AM

Interesting guys, thanks for the replies!

(I thought I would get email updates when someone replied to my own thread, so I just thought no one did!)

So essentially, as I understand, they have no cash outlay?

It'd be interesting to try some 'As Swaps' sometime. I guess I can go hunting when I'm ready.

Shawn

Steve Peters Benn · 07-31-2009, 11:08 AM

Isn't it a bit similar to a reciprocal mailing?

Learnanew · 07-31-2009, 11:18 AM

I'm wary about doing too many ad swaps, because I'll have to compete more to get my subscribers attention if they subscribe to another marketers list; less sales for me. Much perfer JV's.

mikeyman120 · 07-31-2009, 11:29 AM

I believe fellow warrior Adeel Chowdhry started the ad swaps technique. Any way here are the videos he created a while ago when he started the ad swaps. Adswaps is a great idea for building your list at no cost.

Check out his videos below on ad swaps:

YouTube - My Killer List Building Adswap...

YouTube - My Killer List Building Adswap...

Mike

07-15-2009, 11:03 AM	#1
ShawnC MoreThanAWebmaster War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 62 Thanks: 47 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Social Networking	Why are Ad-Swaps so popular? Hi there, Okay - so Ad Swaps seem to be the thing dominating the 'Joint Ventures' forum, and i'm just curious as to why. Is it that people really want to build their list - and with an Ad Swap you don't pay commission, you just swap links to each others squeeze page? I mean, I'm looking for just 2 affiliates to partner with for my first launch - with a $500 commission, and didn't get a single reply. But the Ad Swap threads get lots of views and replies. So I'm just curious - why are Ad Swaps such a big deal? What's their advantages? I know a lot of IM terms and whatnot - but I guess this one slipped by me. Thanks for any feedback, Shawn
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ShawnC MoreThanAWebmaster War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 62 Thanks: 47 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Social Networking	Re: Why are Ad-Swaps so popular? Interesting guys, thanks for the replies! (I thought I would get email updates when someone replied to my own thread, so I just thought no one did!) So essentially, as I understand, they have no cash outlay? It'd be interesting to try some 'As Swaps' sometime. I guess I can go hunting when I'm ready. Shawn
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Steve Peters Benn Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Leeds, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,519 Thanks: 598 Thanked 334 Times in 165 Posts Social Networking	Re: Why are Ad-Swaps so popular? Isn't it a bit similar to a reciprocal mailing?

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Learnanew HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 172 Thanks: 43 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Why are Ad-Swaps so popular? I'm wary about doing too many ad swaps, because I'll have to compete more to get my subscribers attention if they subscribe to another marketers list; less sales for me. Much perfer JV's.