Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner

guruwill · 12-05-2008, 08:11 AM

Newbie Question again.

So, I've started building a list and have even made some money. Loving it!

I want to promote some affiliate stuff on my blog - once I have grabbed the banner or packshot and created the text hoplink (in this case a Clickbank one) - how do I put the two together and stick just the banner or product pack shot on my blog but with it operating as a clickable affiliate link?

Sorry - I know this must be a very very dumb question!

Thanks in adavnace for the help.

Will

Jason Pereira · 12-05-2008, 08:16 AM

Use this HTML code as a widget on your blog or in a post:

<a href="http://youraffiliatelink.com"><img src="http://www.site.com/yourbanner.jpg"></a>

Replace the first URL with your affiliate link and the second with the URL to your banner (upload to your server or an image hosting site).

guruwill · 12-05-2008, 08:18 AM

Thanks. It's all these little tricks that I need the help with!

Jenni Mac · 12-05-2008, 08:22 AM

Hi,

here's my favourite page whenever I'm dipping into a little HTML - I keep it bookmarked in it's own little folder.

Basic HTML for Squidoo

Glenn Grundberg · 12-05-2008, 08:23 AM

Hey Will- not a stupid question at all! That's how we learn...

You need to insert a link on the image. Here's how:

At the place in your blog where you want the image to appear, and if the banner or image is on a different server use this...

Code:

<a href="http://YOUR-AFFILIATE-LINK-HERE"><img border="0" src="http://LOCATION-OF-THE-ACTUAL-IMAGE-HERE" alt="KEYWORD-DESCRIPTION-HERE"></a>

-OR- If the image resides on YOUR server, you can use this:

Code:

<a href="http://YOUR-AFFILIATE-LINK-HERE"><img border="0" src="FOLDER-NAME/BANNER-NAME-AND-EXTENSION" alt="KEYWORD-DESCRIPTION-HERE"></a>

Just modify the pathways to suit!

Hope this helps...

Gman

dclodge · 12-05-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Pereira

Use this HTML code as a widget on your blog or in a post:

<a href="http://youraffiliatelink.com"><img src="http://www.site.com/yourbanner.jpg"></a>

Replace the first URL with your affiliate link and the second with the URL to your banner (upload to your server or an image hosting site).

If you don't want the border around the image, make sure to also include a border="0" and an alternate text field alt="" as in:

<a href="http://youraffiliatelink.com"><img src="http://www.site.com/yourbanner.jpg" border="0" alt="Text about my affiliate link"></a>

guruwill · 12-05-2008, 08:47 AM

Many thanks to all of you.

Will

nzjkb5 · 01-18-2009, 04:40 PM

Hey everybody, I had exactly the same question today when I was trying to create my first Squidoo lens for affiliate marketing purposes. Just one quick question, by "image hosting site" do you mean a place like Photobucket or Flickr? Is there a particular (free?) host that someone could recommend that will serve as a host for affiliate banners? Do some places not allow you to use them for affiliate banners? I am new at this just like the OP. Thanks!!!

-Keith

nzjkb5 · 01-18-2009, 05:32 PM

OK, I just found out that Flickr specifically prohibits website banners being stored on their site, but I haven't found anything on PhotoBucket that specifically says one way or the other... Any help out there?

Thanks!
-Keith

axileon · 01-19-2009, 09:04 AM

i guess it would be better for you to host your image on your own server.. makes more sense that way if you are paying for your own hosting.

otherwise, just approach your affiliate manager for support...

she/he will be able to help you..

12-05-2008, 08:11 AM	#1
guruwill Will Arnold Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? Newbie Question again. So, I've started building a list and have even made some money. Loving it! I want to promote some affiliate stuff on my blog - once I have grabbed the banner or packshot and created the text hoplink (in this case a Clickbank one) - how do I put the two together and stick just the banner or product pack shot on my blog but with it operating as a clickable affiliate link? Sorry - I know this must be a very very dumb question! Thanks in adavnace for the help. Will

12-05-2008, 08:16 AM	#2
Jason Pereira TheUniversityKid.com War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 380 Thanks: 32 Thanked 57 Times in 33 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? Use this HTML code as a widget on your blog or in a post: <a href="http://youraffiliatelink.com"><img src="http://www.site.com/yourbanner.jpg"></a> Replace the first URL with your affiliate link and the second with the URL to your banner (upload to your server or an image hosting site).
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12-05-2008, 08:18 AM	#3
guruwill Will Arnold Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? Thanks. It's all these little tricks that I need the help with!

12-05-2008, 08:22 AM	#4
Jenni Mac Passive Income Queen War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 507 Thanks: 103 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? Hi, here's my favourite page whenever I'm dipping into a little HTML - I keep it bookmarked in it's own little folder. Basic HTML for Squidoo

12-05-2008, 08:23 AM	#5
Glenn Grundberg And The Winner Is... War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Libertyville, IL, USA. Posts: 790 Thanks: 26 Thanked 78 Times in 40 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? Hey Will- not a stupid question at all! That's how we learn... You need to insert a link on the image. Here's how: At the place in your blog where you want the image to appear, and if the banner or image is on a different server use this... Code: <a href="http://YOUR-AFFILIATE-LINK-HERE"><img border="0" src="http://LOCATION-OF-THE-ACTUAL-IMAGE-HERE" alt="KEYWORD-DESCRIPTION-HERE"></a> -OR- If the image resides on YOUR server, you can use this: Code: <a href="http://YOUR-AFFILIATE-LINK-HERE"><img border="0" src="FOLDER-NAME/BANNER-NAME-AND-EXTENSION" alt="KEYWORD-DESCRIPTION-HERE"></a> Just modify the pathways to suit! Hope this helps... Gman
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12-05-2008, 08:47 AM	#7
guruwill Will Arnold Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 33 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? Many thanks to all of you. Will

01-18-2009, 04:40 PM	#8
nzjkb5 Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 14 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? Hey everybody, I had exactly the same question today when I was trying to create my first Squidoo lens for affiliate marketing purposes. Just one quick question, by "image hosting site" do you mean a place like Photobucket or Flickr? Is there a particular (free?) host that someone could recommend that will serve as a host for affiliate banners? Do some places not allow you to use them for affiliate banners? I am new at this just like the OP. Thanks!!! -Keith

01-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#9
nzjkb5 Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 14 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? OK, I just found out that Flickr specifically prohibits website banners being stored on their site, but I haven't found anything on PhotoBucket that specifically says one way or the other... Any help out there? Thanks! -Keith

01-19-2009, 09:04 AM	#10
axileon Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 33 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how? i guess it would be better for you to host your image on your own server.. makes more sense that way if you are paying for your own hosting. otherwise, just approach your affiliate manager for support... she/he will be able to help you..