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Anothe newbie question - affiliate link connected to a banner - how?

by guruwill
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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
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  • Profile picture of the author 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).
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    • Profile picture of the author guruwill
      Thanks. It's all these little tricks that I need the help with!
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      • Profile picture of the author Jenni Mac
        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
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    • Profile picture of the author dclodge
      Originally Posted by Jason Pereira View Post

      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>
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      • Profile picture of the author guruwill
        Many thanks to all of you.

        Will
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  • Profile picture of the author Glenn Grundberg
    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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  • Profile picture of the author nzjkb5
    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
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    • Profile picture of the author nzjkb5
      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
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      • Profile picture of the author axileon
        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..
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