12 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
12 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Wordpress.com links to your own landing page

by rsol44
10 replies
I know that wordpress.com prohibits affiliate links.


"In addition to AdSense-type ads, please do not use the following services on your blog: sponsored / paid posts including PayPerPost, ReviewMe, and Smorty; affiliate / referral links to the following domains: usercash, clickbank, clickhop, cashrocks, payingcash; clicktrackers (and any similar) and any promotion of the "I made a million on the internet and so can you" type of advertising (i.e. MLM, network marketing, cash gifting, etc.)."

Do you think this applies only to direct links to the affiliates?

Do you think that if you link to a landing page on an your own external site which contains a review and then a call-to-action button (which has the affiliate link), that would be ok?

Just wondering.

--Robert
#landing #links #page #wordpress #wordpresscom
  • Profile picture of the author BudgetSEO
    Originally Posted by rsol44 View Post

    I know that wordpress.com prohibits affiliate links.


    "In addition to AdSense-type ads, please do not use the following services on your blog: sponsored / paid posts including PayPerPost, ReviewMe, and Smorty; affiliate / referral links to the following domains: usercash, clickbank, clickhop, cashrocks, payingcash; clicktrackers (and any similar) and any promotion of the “I made a million on the internet and so can you” type of advertising (i.e. MLM, network marketing, cash gifting, etc.)."

    Do you think this applies only to direct links to the affiliates?

    Do you think that if you link to a landing page on an your own external site which contains a review and then a call-to-action button (which has the affiliate link), that would be ok?

    Just wondering.

    --Robert
    You answered your own question mate
    -S
    Signature
    Let me Secure your wordpress website for the price of a small Pizza
    Weather Balloons Election Supplies
    If you need the ''cheapest'' quote, don't waste your time contacting me.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3384710].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author jeffwheeler
    so is the wordpress blog getting so much traffic that a link to your sales/review page is to take advantage of this traffic or is it for a link for seo purposes?
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3384732].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author JoshuaZamora
    I'm guessing you are not self hosting your blog?

    I'm kind of confused with this post. Almost everyone I know including myself who uses wordpress loads them up with affiliate links, banners, ads etc
    Signature
    Learn How To Get Your First Wordpress Blog Online
    >>Get Instant Access Here<<

    FREE Video Marketing Report..Reveals How I Make Passive Income With YouTube
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3384809].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author BruceWood
      If you have any commercial use for your blog at all, it is best to host it yourself! Wordpress.com is notorious for shutting marketers down, but when you host wordpress on your own server, you control what you post and are not limited by the Wordpress.com police.
      Signature

      Bruce Wood
      High-Ticket Affiliate Marketing
      Creative Marketing For Local Businesses
      PingFarm

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3384828].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
      Banned
      Originally Posted by rsol44 View Post

      Do you think that if you link to a landing page on an your own external site which contains a review and then a call-to-action button (which has the affiliate link), that would be ok?
      No; it won't be ok at all.

      It will be breaching wordpress.com's terms of service, as is anything done there with commercial intent, regardless of whether it's an affiliate-link or not. All it will take is one competitor to flag your blog there and they'll delete it immediately.

      It's for hobby/social bloggers only. Nothing commercial, nothing monetised, and nothing designed to generate traffic to another site (including your own landing-page). No self-serving links! :p

      Originally Posted by JoshuaZamora View Post

      I'm kind of confused with this post. Almost everyone I know including myself who uses wordpress loads them up with affiliate links, banners, ads etc
      That's on their own sites. There's also a site called wordpress.com where they'll host free wordpress blogs (very limited range and limited functions) as long as they're hobby/social/family sort of blogs only. Nothing with any commercial intentions, including self-serving links.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4051480].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author wadeang
    Yes, you can definitely link to your own landing page. Just be careful. You really have to watch out for wordpress.com
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3384860].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author rsol44
      Thanks guys. My question was prompted by me noticing that the wordpress.com site had a search bar that let's you search across all their websites. Plus, I think wordpress.com also has a tag cloud that'll query for related posts.

      So I was thinking that free wordpress.com blogs could be good sources of traffic if I could send them to my money site.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[3384966].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author jonazworld
    Avoid putting affiliate link on free wordpress, or poorly spinned copied content. They will kick you out without any explanation. Invest in money to buy domains, you'll get it back soon.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4051419].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author AllanVans
    Originally Posted by rsol44 View Post

    I know that wordpress.com prohibits affiliate links.


    "In addition to AdSense-type ads, please do not use the following services on your blog: sponsored / paid posts including PayPerPost, ReviewMe, and Smorty; affiliate / referral links to the following domains: usercash, clickbank, clickhop, cashrocks, payingcash; clicktrackers (and any similar) and any promotion of the "I made a million on the internet and so can you" type of advertising (i.e. MLM, network marketing, cash gifting, etc.)."

    Do you think this applies only to direct links to the affiliates?

    Do you think that if you link to a landing page on an your own external site which contains a review and then a call-to-action button (which has the affiliate link), that would be ok?

    Just wondering.

    --Robert
    You could not have answered your own question any better my friend, don't second guess yourself.......
    Signature
    To all you success, Yours Truly Allan http://www.allanholder.com
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[4052008].message }}

Trending Topics