Clickbank or Amazon?

uleesgold

Banned 13 years ago

I have yet to make money with amazon, but then again I haven't put much effort into it either.

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Bradley J Anderson

13 years ago

That's a hard one. I've made quite a bit of money with both, but Amazon has a lot of higher-priced items. Amazon also has a wider selection or products.

I think I'll continue using both, though.

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mikeroosa

13 years ago

I've made more with Amazon, but I'm hoping to change that soon. I'm really hitting Clickbank hard and hope to start see it paying off soon.

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Steven Dybka

13 years ago

I prefer Amazon,I like promoting physical products better over digital products.

Steve

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John Hocking

13 years ago

Amazon's top payout is 8% and some products like computers are capped at $25

it also takes 60 days after the end of the month to get your money.

Clickbank vendors generally give 50% and you get paid 2 weeks after the sale.

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Sweely99

13 years ago

Originally Posted by John Hocking

Amazon's top payout is 8% and some products like computers are capped at $25

it also takes 60 days after the end of the month to get your money.

Clickbank vendors generally give 50% and you get paid 2 weeks after the sale.

That's one of the reasons to why I like using CB -- you get paid fast.

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Piper Anderson 13 years ago

Amazon. I've done both Clickbank and Amazon sites and made money with both, but in my opinion, or at least in my experience, it's easier to get ranked for Amazon products, easier to write reviews for them, and easier to sell them because of the trust factor involved in Amazon.

As such, I've been concentrating pretty heavily on building Amazon review sites this year, and doing pretty well with them. I still get Clickbank sales here and there from the few Clickbank sites I still have up and haven't sold yet, but the money from Amazon is starting to become pretty nice.
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mfleisch

13 years ago

I believe that these sites have different purposes. When I'm looking to make money with my list, I use Clickbank. Most of the promotions are a flash in the pan so you really need to get in on pre-launch and leverage your list. I have found this to be the best use of CB.

When building a niche micro-site, I like to use Amazon. The benefit is not just in selling or promoting a product to your niche, but the cross-sell and the up-sell commissions.

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tehering 13 years ago

Great Thinking! Thanks...
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JayVance

13 years ago

I say both. Throw commission junction in there too! I know your asking for one but why throw all your eggs in one basket? I've learned that having multiple income streams is the best for making sustained income.

Think of this, if your state or government decides to enact affiliate taxes and for example Amazon pulls out...what are you going to do?

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Michael Franklin

13 years ago

You will hear the opinions fall on both sides...The reason being is that different models and approaches work well with both of these affiliate programs...

I would say to take some time and research the proven models and blueprints on here as well on the War Room for both Amazon and Clickbank and then ask yourself which model resonates better with you in terms of planning and executing it....Lots of great 5 star posts on both of these!

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ainmdsari

13 years ago

I am trying to get hit with CB. I am very new to all this e-marketing and do not know how to gain more. anyone help me?????
I dont really like blogging thou.

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iuditg

13 years ago

Clickbank is way better and quicker as compared to amazon if you wanna make money. Clickbanks have high payout and commission is anywhere between 30-50$ or even more at times

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JamesGw

13 years ago

Clickbank is a better affiliate program, IMO, but you can make good money with Amazon as well. You'll generally get more per sale with CB though.

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tritrain

13 years ago

Definitely Amazon.

It's a much easier sale, as most visitors will already have an Amazon account and familiarity.

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Daniel Brock 13 years ago

I don't really think it's a question of which is better...

It's a question of which YOU are better at - kinda like how in martial arts, it's not about the art itself, but the practitioner's skill level of their respective art.

I will tell you that Amazon and Clickbank have their own "codes".

Here's what I've noticed so far:

Amazon is best for the review site model
Clickbank is best for the list building model

However, you can use both models for both the affiliate networks in the right situations.
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- myob 13 years ago
  
  What I do quite often is to use CB products to build up my online/offline lists in dozens of different niches, then hit them up with related high end Amazon and several other affiliate products.
  
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infogle

13 years ago

I would rate clickbank above amazon if virtual products are concerned.

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Dave90210

13 years ago

Forget Amazon they are greedy with the commissions. You'll make Amazon rich and get peanuts in return. Clickbank has a much higher % for commission and is the best choice if your in this to make money

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Jake Gray

13 years ago

For one, Clickbank could be a big money maker if you
have some power behind you. If you don't, then you
will be easily lost and won't be making sales as often.
Super affiliates often have teams of people who create
the websites for them and perform seo.

As for Amazon, I love this program dearly. It has been
a blast to work with and I am now starting to expand
my Amazon site collection.

Jake

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TyErickson 13 years ago

Clickbank first for cashflow then diversify with Amazon..
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pizzatherapy

13 years ago

Think of this, if your state or government decides to enact affiliate taxes and for example Amazon pulls out...what are you going to do?

This happened to me once, when Amazon dropped everyone in my state (Hawaii) as an affiliate. I was left with hundreds and hudreds of amazon links that went no where...

Luckily the legistlation was vetoed and I was reinstated by Amazon....

However there is a good chance it may get passed this legistlative session....

My lesson....don't build your business on a house of cards that can be toppled at any moment on a whim.

You need to diversify, and use multiple streams of inclome so that if one dries up you have other ways to make an income.

So join Amazon, and Clickbank as well as CJ and Linkshare. and look into joining other affiliate programs...

Be ready to start replacing links if you have to...

And don't ever, ever put all of your eggs in one basket....

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carlosanastacio

13 years ago

Amazon in my opinion works best as sharing with friends and family. Clickbank is made for serious affiliate marketers, but one has to be careful on what products to promote

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CheapTrafficDude

13 years ago

Both have their perks...

Clickbank is 99% digital products but their forced refund policy makes using paid advertising a crap shot. Although the commissions are rather high, Amazon will have a significantly smaller refund rate. Amazon also has a HUGE selection of products and you can also sell software if that's your thing.

If you want the best of both worlds, CJ would be a good mix.

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SEO Agency

13 years ago

I will prefer Clickban, I earn reasonable income from it.

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NateC

13 years ago

Yes, the commission from clickbank is usually higher. Amazon has great products and is a trusted source but you have to sell more products to make the same money. It also depends on your site and what relevant products are offered from each.

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bmillionaire324

13 years ago

I am starting to use amazon, and I have got only one sale trough clickbank, so I guess I am not that lucky hehe

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Richy Burns

13 years ago

Depends on the situation

But in terms of what is easier I'd say clickbank. If you are inexperienced You have a better shot with clickbank because amazon has such a low commission percentage and generally it best serves you to have a site in a niche on which to sell amazon products successfully(IMO) And this is not something that every beginner has or can do straight off the bat

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Rich

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MikeMorgan

13 years ago

If you are new , go with Amazon . It is less competitive as compared to Clickbank.

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