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very new to IM (and young), but seeing great conversion rates and need advice!

by errolprowse
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I wrote an ebook/paperback(createspace)/kindle book called: plantar fasciitis survival guide (how to fix heel pain)

I made a website with information on my book, and most of my traffic comes from my youtube videos. One tenth of my traffic comes from my forum posts on niche related sites.

I put tons of links in from amazon affiliate network, and this month I am getting 29 dollars in 19 days with a 14.29 conversion rate!!

Ordered items 26
Clicks 182
Conversion 14.29%

I am also selling about 10-15 books a month, which is pure profit, so I am happy.

My website is getting about 400 views every 28 days... not a whole lot I think.




My main question: should I find an affiliate program like clickbank to drive traffic and my products?? I love my conversion rates, and I am guessing that more traffic=more money (my youtube videos give me very specific niche related traffic though, so I find that I am making quite a good amount of money with a small amount of website views). I am pretty broke and have not spent much at all to make the website/book and everything else, mostly just time. 50 bucks to post on click bank is quite costly for me, and I do not want to waste my money if it fails...

My website: The Plantar Fasciitis Survival Guide

I am only 22 and have been doing this for about 5 months, so I am VERY new. What do you guys suggest? Any thing you see on my website that is screaming out "HORRIBLE WEBSITE"?? Any criticism is much appreciated, I am just trying new things out all the time.
#advice #conversion #great #rates #young
  • Profile picture of the author errolprowse
    anyone? any ideas would be appreciated
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    • Profile picture of the author livitweb
      I checked out your site, and for a newbie, I'd have to say you are doing great! Congratulations! And you already made money out of it, that's really great.

      By the way, you're selling your product, right? Do you have a free giveaway? Even just a newsletter, or short PDF File? People like free giveaways. Perhaps you should include one in order to entice visitors who have the problem you stated on your website to buy the actual book. Especially if they've had a glimpse of the contents of your book.

      You could also ad a few more ads on your site, ad monetization to it so you'd earn better. Be an affiliate of other sites and place their ads and banners in strategic places in your site.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alex Blades
    Put out more related videos and try to drive more traffic. Your conversion rate is good, so try and drive more traffic to the site.
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  • Profile picture of the author Malcolm Thomas
    Originally Posted by errolprowse View Post

    I wrote an ebook/paperback(createspace)/kindle book called: plantar fasciitis survival guide (how to fix heel pain)

    I made a website with information on my book, and most of my traffic comes from my youtube videos. One tenth of my traffic comes from my forum posts on niche related sites.

    I put tons of links in from amazon affiliate network, and this month I am getting 29 dollars in 19 days with a 14.29 conversion rate!!

    Ordered items 26
    Clicks 182
    Conversion 14.29%

    I am also selling about 10-15 books a month, which is pure profit, so I am happy.

    My website is getting about 400 views every 28 days... not a whole lot I think.




    My main question: should I find an affiliate program like clickbank to drive traffic and my products?? I love my conversion rates, and I am guessing that more traffic=more money (my youtube videos give me very specific niche related traffic though, so I find that I am making quite a good amount of money with a small amount of website views). I am pretty broke and have not spent much at all to make the website/book and everything else, mostly just time. 50 bucks to post on click bank is quite costly for me, and I do not want to waste my money if it fails...

    My website: The Plantar Fasciitis Survival Guide

    I am only 22 and have been doing this for about 5 months, so I am VERY new. What do you guys suggest? Any thing you see on my website that is screaming out "HORRIBLE WEBSITE"?? Any criticism is much appreciated, I am just trying new things out all the time.
    You should definitely focus on driving more traffic to your site and test your sales funnel. Besides getting affiliates to help you drive traffic you can also focus on traffic generation methods such as Banner Ads, PPC, blog commenting, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author Isaiah Coe
    First off congrats on your early success.

    Your current traffic generation sounds good, you can improve it buy getting your site ranked on google for a target keyword. Say for example "how to cure plantar fasciitis", that would be a good one. If you can get it ranked, the traffic will start to pour in

    For seo tips I recommend you check out, source-wave.com & money-mindset.net.
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    • Profile picture of the author ae2080
      That's awesome that you already have your own product!

      You're off to a great start...but I checked out your site and actually went to it looking for an opt-in form and it took me a minute to find it.

      Add some graphics to the form with a free give away.
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  • Profile picture of the author inudu
    Great site. Here's a tip for your youtube videos:

    Add the http:// to your urls to make your website links clickable in the Youtube description box.


    This will increase your traffic by letting viewers go straight to your site.

    Hope this helps. Also, you could write articles and submit them. A guest post on a big site like Mayo Clinic would do wonders for your traffic. Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author huester
    Congrats on your success. I see a lot of people have mentioned the use of banners. If you need these created. Check my signature out! Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author drewfioravanti
    Great nicheing!.
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    • Profile picture of the author Hackbridge
      BTW can someone check the website out on a mobile phone? I am using it right now and it wasn't loading very well.

      Congratulations on your success. If other people are using Mobile phones it would obviously help if it loads properly.

      All the best

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  • Profile picture of the author salmanijaz
    Index your website with social media which will rank it high in google and also bring traffic ....
    try social media platforms like tmbler, twitter, and stumble upon ....
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  • Profile picture of the author khooster1
    You can improve your sales page. There is no ebook cover on your main page. Too many words. You should have your product shown above the line. Viewers should in one glance saw your product. Otherwise, I think your site is looking good.

    Another point: you can try social bookmark your videos and sites. These can help to drive free traffic to your site.
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  • Profile picture of the author errolprowse
    THANK YOU guys, i have done literally everything you guys are saying. Such great awnsers and advice, thank you. I also added http:// to my youtube videos and t hat is some great backlinking in itself that i never had! I also am watching all of "source wave's" videos, and they are sooooo good. i will continue to go through this list and add improvments, thank you everyone!
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    • Profile picture of the author butters
      Congrats, just remember this, if your page is converting at 14% make sure you have a copy of that page saved before you go split testing. (If you don't know what that is then google it). I would make more YouTube videos, get involved in related forums/groups and then I would hit social media for traffic.
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  • Profile picture of the author workoutstuff1
    With the video that you are done, you can find popular videos in your niche, and use your video as a video comment. That should help to drive more traffic as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Hackbridge
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    BTW - There are no Clickbank products for "Heel Pain"
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  • Profile picture of the author GailTrahd
    Get involved with FB pages about running - it's a common disorder with people who enjoy the sport Just comment and become a part of the community while sharing information about your own page (AFTER you are a part of that community). Do the same with Running forums - join and post 4-5 posts per day - answer questions and be helpful. Create an EXCLUSIVE product about plantar fascia pain for the owner of the largest FB page on running - offer it to their group in exchange for a like of your FB page. Keep posting information on your FB page each day and if you can create some fun pictures with runners about heel pain you can post on Pinterest and redirect back to your FB page. Get the people engaged with you as you lead them back to your page.

    All free, just your time and effort. Graphics can be pulled from public domain and words added using Gimp or Photoscape (both free)

    [I'm the runner with chronic plantar fasciitis Stretch that foot each am before getting out of bed!]
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  • Profile picture of the author konakid
    I'd recommend you start a mailing list, this is one of the best way to get good buyers.

    Create a small ebook and give it away for free when they enter their email address. Then follow up with an autoresponder series where every few days you send them one of your tips or videos.

    At the end of each email throw a little pitch for your book where they can learn more.

    I think this would work great for you!
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  • Profile picture of the author usmanuk
    Well done, your doing great. Get a an opt in on your site and knock up a free pdf with tips on it to give some value to your customers
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