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What kind of website is best for affiliate marketing?

by karmadog
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If you're able to drive tons of targeted traffic, and the whole reason behind it is to make affiliate sales, would it be best to drive all the traffic to a single landing page, a squeeze page or a blog type site with tons of pages and banners etc?

All of the sales I've had in the past came from either direct linking or a single landing page/opt in form.

But I just want to know which is universally considered the best way to do it.
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  • Profile picture of the author RhysEvans
    I believe it would depend on the traffic your sending and based on that how your targeting them in your adverts. For me Facebook ads work well with direct linking or via a landing page. I think this is why so many do so well promoting teespring offers via Facebook. If its niche sites via Google then go down the blog route etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author HelenVendo
    I used a blog for promotion. I think it doesn't matter which direction you choose, in order for a blog to be successful these days, you must write about topics you’re passionate about and with which you have a real connection.
    So if you post unique content frequently, if you have enough time and patience for it and know how to get target followers, you'll success with it.

    Of course landing page is much easier option and it works great for some niches. But it would be much more efficient for make up stuff for example to use blog, but for some online courses landing page is okay.
    So it depends on a niche.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lucian Lada
    Originally Posted by karmadog View Post

    If you're able to drive tons of targeted traffic, and the whole reason behind it is to make affiliate sales, would it be best to drive all the traffic to a single landing page, a squeeze page or a blog type site with tons of pages and banners etc?
    What I know someone who is successful does, is that she has a website where the home page is the landing page. It looks like a regular home page, but its sole purpose is to collect leads. As such, there are limited distractions such as links and banners.

    The point of this approach is to sing up people who shy away from squeeze pages. The amount of leads generated is definitely smaller, but the quality is higher, she claims.


    Originally Posted by karmadog View Post

    But I just want to know which is universally considered the best way to do it.
    No such thing. Different traffic demographics respond to different marketing strategies. Someone in the IM/MMO niche isn't bothered by flashy websites, while someone who's looking for fishing advice would be turned off by such an approach.
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    • Profile picture of the author karmadog
      Originally Posted by Lucian Lada View Post

      What I know someone who is successful does, is that she has a website where the home page is the landing page. It looks like a regular home page, but its sole purpose is to collect leads. As such, there are limited distractions such as links and banners.

      The point of this approach is to sing up people who shy away from squeeze pages. The amount of leads generated is definitely smaller, but the quality is higher, she claims.




      No such thing. Different traffic demographics respond to different marketing strategies. Someone in the IM/MMO niche isn't bothered by flashy websites, while someone who's looking for fishing advice would be turned off by such an approach.
      So this women you know uses the blog/content parts of the site for users who aren't interested in the lead capture/home page?

      Would it be just as effective to use an exit splash for the exit traffic on a landing page?
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      • Profile picture of the author Lucian Lada
        Originally Posted by karmadog View Post

        So this women you know uses the blog/content parts of the site for users who aren't interested in the lead capture/home page?
        She doesn't send people to a squeeze page/lead capture website, and then redirects the ones who don't want to sign up to a more traditional homepage with an opt in. She sends all of her traffic to a homepage with a big opt in on it.

        Originally Posted by karmadog View Post

        Would it be just as effective to use an exit splash for the exit traffic on a landing page?
        Nooo, from what I know, she doesn't do any of this. She doesn't force anyone into doing anything - that's why she's using a regular homepage, but with a big opt in on it, instead of a squeeze page, which doesn't give people access to the website unless they opt in. Same with not using exit pop-ups: if they want to leave, they are free to leave.

        It's an interesting marketing strategy. Actually, it's common sense, but for a generation of marketers who think forcing people into doing stuff is the way to go, this approach might be seen as too liberal.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rory Singh
      Originally Posted by Lucian Lada View Post

      What I know someone who is successful does, is that she has a website where the home page is the landing page. It looks like a regular home page, but its sole purpose is to collect leads.
      I do this with FREE and some paid traffic. My home page of my blog does actually give value and info to my visitor but in truth it is a lead generator.

      It all depends on what kind of traffic that you are producing. Some paid ads will do better to send directly to a lead capture page and others to a blog.

      You have to test in order to see for yourself.
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  • Profile picture of the author bluediamondrecruits
    Take a look at out blog

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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    Originally Posted by karmadog View Post

    If you're able to drive tons of targeted traffic, and the whole reason behind it is to make affiliate sales, would it be best to drive all the traffic to a single landing page, a squeeze page or a blog type site with tons of pages and banners etc?

    All of the sales I've had in the past came from either direct linking or a single landing page/opt in form.

    But I just want to know which is universally considered the best way to do it.
    My recommendation is to try as many different variations as possible.. however, I do highly recommend collecting emails
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  • Profile picture of the author reachintan
    Hi there,

    Although I am getting my share of success through a simple 3 page blog not having much content, ideally you must have a proper blog with apt domain name and domain hosting.

    Adding to it, you should provide readers with loads of informational content through blog posts or articles in hundreds. Once you achieve this you will never have to work hard further, as people will automatically flood your blog through Google.

    This will pour in sales and revenue till your blog exists.

    Regards,
    Chintan
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  • Profile picture of the author Augustinus
    Originally Posted by karmadog View Post

    If you're able to drive tons of targeted traffic, and the whole reason behind it is to make affiliate sales, would it be best to drive all the traffic to a single landing page, a squeeze page or a blog type site with tons of pages and banners etc?

    All of the sales I've had in the past came from either direct linking or a single landing page/opt in form.

    But I just want to know which is universally considered the best way to do it.
    I believe it depends on lot of factors like ?

    What I want achieve?

    Do I want keep that people if so ( then think about blog witih optin form)

    I am able to do just quick buck? (then direct linking is way to go)

    or you can just say ok I am good with convincing people so I create strong call to action page.
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  • Profile picture of the author sirtiman
    Thank you or download page are great places to put your affiliate links to bring more convert sales.
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    • Profile picture of the author kerunai
      Blogging - capture email - sales

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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Originally Posted by karmadog View Post

    If you're able to drive tons of targeted traffic, and the whole reason behind it is to make affiliate sales, would it be best to drive all the traffic to a single landing page, a squeeze page or a blog type site with tons of pages and banners etc?

    All of the sales I've had in the past came from either direct linking or a single landing page/opt in form.

    But I just want to know which is universally considered the best way to do it.
    There is no one right way ! It depends on a number of factors including the Marketer, Product, Niche etc..etc..

    I started out with a emphasis in Blogging and capturing emails that way ( optin form on side). As time went by, I began focusing more on actual Landing Pages/ Squeeze Pages



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