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Chrisba, Greedy, Kenster, PPC-Coach= Please correct me if i'm wrong. Come in you're welcome!

by Berkxz
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Ok so based from my own understanding in 2 weeks of reading and researching. Here's the step by step guide how to begin with CPA marketing. Please correct me if i'm wrong in the same format.

1. Apply to CPA networks- Choose only those with high credibility.

2. Choose a niche- This depends on what you want.

3. Buy a domain + VPS hosting

4. Choose an ad networks like POF, facebook ads, bing ads etc for traffic buying

5. Create ads and landing pages for split testing

6. Research for a keyword- Imagine what consecutive words does your potential customer will put in search engines.

7. Demographics and targeting.

8. Tracking and split testing

9. If you find a profitable campaign- Scale it up right? But i'm still confused of scaling. Scaling means i will add fund to buy more traffic? or i will tweak my campaigns? I've read on aff beast that you must try to lower your impression and increase your CTR to increase your conversion. To win the bid.


10. If you find a profitable campaign, repeat the step from 4 to 10.

Correct if i'm wrong or if i'm missing my information here. I only need the basics, i will try to explore the brainwashing techniques myself. I want to have $1500 first before starting my campaign so i'm just collecting data as of now.
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  • Profile picture of the author PaidAllDay
    I think choosing a niche is unnecessary.

    I would focus on finding good offers on the networks that you join.

    Different niches work well on different traffic sources, with different ad copy, and using different techniques. You are going to have to split test offers and change up all of these factors so why limit yourself to one niche?

    My first big success came in a niche I knew nothing about but it was a featured offer so I gave it a shot. Now I try to focus on the top offers on different networks and watch trends. Then I search for traffic sources and see what others are doing. So, I agree with all of your steps with the exception of #2.
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    • Profile picture of the author Berkxz
      Originally Posted by PaidAllDay View Post

      I think choosing a niche is unnecessary.

      I would focus on finding good offers on the networks that you join.

      Different niches work well on different traffic sources, with different ad copy, and using different techniques. You are going to have to split test offers and change up all of these factors so why limit yourself to one niche?

      My first big success came in a niche I knew nothing about but it was a featured offer so I gave it a shot. Now I try to focus on the top offers on different networks and watch trends. Then I search for traffic sources and see what others are doing. So, I agree with all of your steps with the exception of #2.
      Thanks for sharing your own insights
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    • Profile picture of the author Murphysmurfy
      Originally Posted by PaidAllDay View Post

      I think choosing a niche is unnecessary.

      I would focus on finding good offers on the networks that you join.

      Different niches work well on different traffic sources, with different ad copy, and using different techniques. You are going to have to split test offers and change up all of these factors so why limit yourself to one niche?

      My first big success came in a niche I knew nothing about but it was a featured offer so I gave it a shot. Now I try to focus on the top offers on different networks and watch trends. Then I search for traffic sources and see what others are doing. So, I agree with all of your steps with the exception of #2.
      I disagree with this.

      I believe that the niches that you enjoy the most should dominate your cpa endeavors.

      You already know what people are looking for in niche "X", the lingo, and you are generally apart of the demographic.

      Knowledge sells, and you should be selling what you know.
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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    Originally Posted by Berkxz View Post

    Ok so based from my own understanding in 2 weeks of reading and researching. Here's the step by step guide how to begin with CPA marketing. Please correct me if i'm wrong in the same format.

    1. Apply to CPA networks- Choose only those with high credibility.

    2. Choose a niche- This depends on what you want.

    3. Buy a domain + VPS hosting

    4. Choose an ad networks like POF, facebook ads, bing ads etc for traffic buying

    5. Create ads and landing pages for split testing

    6. Research for a keyword- Imagine what consecutive words does your potential customer will put in search engines.

    7. Demographics and targeting.

    8. Tracking and split testing

    9. If you find a profitable campaign- Scale it up right? But i'm still confused of scaling. Scaling means i will add fund to buy more traffic? or i will tweak my campaigns? I've read on aff beast that you must try to lower your impression and increase your CTR to increase your conversion. To win the bid.


    10. If you find a profitable campaign, repeat the step from 4 to 10.

    Correct if i'm wrong or if i'm missing my information here. I only need the basics, i will try to explore the brainwashing techniques myself. I want to have $1500 first before starting my campaign so i'm just collecting data as of now.

    This looks very accurate to how I would recommend.

    Just a recommendation for 4 - pick only 1 to start, and stick with it until you learn it well and are profiting. Only after you are profiting move to another traffic source.

    I would also consider flipping 5 and 6 or even working on them at the same time, often by using your keywords in your ad you can help increase your CTR.

    Also for 7, i think you will need to research the demographics at the same time you select the offer and before you start doing keyword research.

    Other then the recommendations above, your idea's are rock solid IMO.
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    • Profile picture of the author Berkxz
      Originally Posted by ChrisBa View Post

      This looks very accurate to how I would recommend.

      Just a recommendation for 4 - pick only 1 to start, and stick with it until you learn it well and are profiting. Only after you are profiting move to another traffic source.

      I would also consider flipping 5 and 6 or even working on them at the same time, often by using your keywords in your ad you can help increase your CTR.

      Also for 7, i think you will need to research the demographics at the same time you select the offer and before you start doing keyword research.

      Other then the recommendations above, your idea's are rock solid IMO.
      Thanks Chrisba! I really loved when you're commenting in my thread. I have a solid trust on what you gave and can give. I hope you're always there to help me out of my questions. So, after spending 10-15 hours a day for 2 weeks in my computer. I finally learned a big part of CPA basics. Thanks for you guys. When i can't find the answer for my question on the internet, you're always here to share your ideas.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeMorgan
    In my opinion it is best , first select 1 Traffic Source or Channel . If you are new to the game , it is always recommended to focus on one traffic source at a time.

    Once you choose your traffic source , you can select a niche and profitable CPA offer that works very well for the particular traffic source .

    Then , design your whole system based on the offer , your audience and the traffic source .

    For instance , if you decide to go with PPV traffic .
    1. Select advertising network , for example LeadImpact

    2. Join Trustworthy CPA networks Like PeerFly

    3. Select a niche that works well with PPV traffic , especially with LeadImpact

    4.Select Profitable CPA offer that works very well with the traffic source

    5. Prepare your ToolBox like VPS Hosting , tracking tool like CPV lab , etc

    6. Study your Audience behavior

    7. Collect URLs and Keywords for your campaign

    8. Design your landing page

    9. Create a small test campaign , track and optimize

    10 . Once you find a winner , Scale your campaign
    The rest would be to replicate the process and BANK .

    Hope it helps .
    Mike
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  • Profile picture of the author Greedy
    Looks like a great plan!

    Scaling means i will add fund to buy more traffic? or i will tweak my campaigns?
    Regarding scaling, you will do both.

    But don't worry about it too much until you get your first successful campaign.

    The only thing I would also recommend is making sure you master each step.

    You can't get just "go through the motions", you really have to dedicate yourself to perfection and getting them right.
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  • Profile picture of the author Greedy
    ^ I agree with both of you.

    It is important to find something you are interested in, and at the same time marketing is the same anywhere you go.

    So you could just enjoy just doing marketing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Berkxz
      Originally Posted by Greedy View Post

      Looks like a great plan!



      Regarding scaling, you will do both.

      But don't worry about it too much until you get your first successful campaign.

      The only thing I would also recommend is making sure you master each step.

      You can't get just "go through the motions", you really have to dedicate yourself to perfection and getting them right.
      Originally Posted by Greedy View Post

      ^ I agree with both of you.

      It is important to find something you are interested in, and at the same time marketing is the same anywhere you go.

      So you could just enjoy just doing marketing.
      Hi Thanks greedy! This really helps me understand a lot and the others thank you guys.

      Regarding the time marketing, i'm doing it full time and even i'm spending 10-15 hours a day at my computer, i don't get tired because at the end, i will be earning $$$$$ just like you guys are. Thanks again though.
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