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Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th September 2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: LeadImpact campaign approval

Hey hinduhead,

That's just the way LI works. They are a small company right now (in the middle of expansion supposedly) with a TON of members who are all constantly creating new campaigns. I...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd September 2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,255
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: My 250 000 dollars challenge - Kenster, Mike Morgan, and Williamrs opinions

Andy,

We can all clearly see from your post and sig that you do not believe in trying to sell people stuff. However, to make a claim that the only reason that other people are trying to...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd September 2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: What should I do with...

Hey imback,

I definitely agree that the site has a good look and feel to it. However, as far as how you can monetize, if I were you, I would just work on adding lots of good quality content to the...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd September 2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,454
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Cheap targetd traffic

Hey thomas1984,

When I first started with CPA marketing I was thinking the exact thing you are now.

"Where can I find a place to buy a ton of cheap traffic to my sites?"

I ended up trying...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd September 2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,255
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: My 250 000 dollars challenge - Kenster, Mike Morgan, and Williamrs opinions

Hey selfimprovementedge,

I think what tristangemus was trying to say here was that if you are going to (hopefully!) be making $125k/year, then why go to college?

I would have to agree with him...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 20th July 2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: JUST Article marketing for CPA?

Hey Wayne,

I have recently begun article marketing on a MASSIVE scale. Already, I have begun to see my traffic sky rocket. I have about 10 content blogs right now that I have created around...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 20th July 2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Do you inform people to "Read the Terms & Conditions" on Free Trial offers?

Hey smolodoy,

I have ALWAYS made it a priority to fully inform all of the people who come to my blogs what they are getting into. For example, if I am referring people to a "free credit score"...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th July 2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,019
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: How important is Article Marketing to CPA

Hey soldierscredit,

I'll break down my strategy for building a content blog around a CPA offer...

1) I talk to my AM and get a list of some of the top converting offers on my network.

2) I...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th July 2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,019
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: How important is Article Marketing to CPA

This is very true Nick. However, if you want to solidify long-term success in this industry (with a smaller budget), I HIGHLY recommend implementing article marketing into your SEO strategy.

I...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 12th July 2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,331
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: If I Knew What I Know Now - CPA

Unbelievable how some people who come to this forum are nothing but negative. I give you some SERIOUS credit Ken, for not flipping out on this person. You have a lot more self-control then most of...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 1st July 2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,281
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: CPA-ing...in your life

That is a pretty funny story. It's amazing how big this stuff is getting! I called my dad the other day and we were talking about CPA marketing, how I was doing with my business, you know, all the...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 28th June 2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,336
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: How to promote Make my Baby?

Hey lacruz,

The easiest to promote with CPV, in my opinion, are free trial, short form offers. Credit report and auto insurance have done well for me in the past, but recently have slowed up quite...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 28th June 2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,336
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: How to promote Make my Baby?

Hey lacruz,

Definitely agree with everyone here. DirectCPV is probably the worth CPV network out there. If you don't want to make the $1000 deposit for TV, try Lead Impact. High quality traffic,...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th June 2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: How much to spend testing offers.

Hey indi1988,

Congrats on taking the first steps!

As for testing your offers, it's really hard to put a number to exactly how much you should spend on optimizing a campaign. You have to think...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th June 2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,331
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: If I Knew What I Know Now - CPA

Hey Ken,

Great thread here! If I could go back to the beginning I would have to say that I probably wouldn't have purchased about 5 courses/guides that would have saved me close to $3k. But I...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th June 2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: CPA keyword question

Hey Gary,

Another strategy you may want to try is using keyword misspellings. I heard a stat (not sure how accurate it is) that about 10-20% of all searches are misspelled. So if that stat is...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th June 2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,885
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: CPA for Beginners - including me

Hey evarda,

That sounds like a great idea! I know back when I first started with CPA, I would have loved to have someone that I could follow and relate to. It's really tough sometimes to have to...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 23rd June 2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,949
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: What PPV Networks are the best?

Hey affiliatesuperstar,

I think that credit report and auto insurance offers are the way to go with CPV, but that's just because I have seen the best results with those kinds of offers. I like the...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 23rd June 2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,949
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: What PPV Networks are the best?

Hey affiliatesuperstar,

I've been using Lead Impact now for almost 6 months and I have seen some great results from their traffic. They only require a $200 initial deposit so it's a great place to...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 21st June 2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 652
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: How do you conduct tests?

Hey Adam,

One thing I do to keep track of how my campaign is performing (in addition to using Tracking202), is keep a spreadsheet that has each day of the week broken down. I will list the number...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 15th June 2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,955
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Landing Page for CPA Offers

Charles,

In NO way is this going to lead to ANYONE getting banned by their network. And to think so means that you are very misinformed.

Yes, networks do pay us to generate leads for them, but...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th June 2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,955
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Landing Page for CPA Offers

Hey sydedasim,

Sorry for the really late response!

But, no, I wouldn't suggest that newbies start with SEO just because it's free. There is A LOT that goes into SEO (building websites, link...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 14th June 2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,211
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Honestly how much money are you making with CPA offers?

Hey pana,

I do pretty well with CPA now. And I'll tell you one thing, it is NOT easy!

Ken makes a good point here too. Just knowing the kind of potential out there made me want to work 10x...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 11th June 2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,500
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: CPA vs Affiliate Marketing

Uh-oh here we go again with this debate haha....:)

For all those of you who read the little debate that William and I had on the other thread, you guys know where we both stand on this. But what...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 8th June 2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,120
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Geotargeting for PPV traffic network?

Hey excoder01,

As everyone has said, this feature is available on all three networks. And if you are planning on joining a CPV network, I HIGHLY recommend Lead Impact. Awesome network, great bid...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 8th June 2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 986
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Currently ranked #1 on google

Saw the exact same thing with MaxBounty! Was sending TONS of volume to their offers with VERY few conversions. Went over to Neverblue about 6 months ago, sent the same amount of traffic to similar...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 8th June 2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,955
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Landing Page for CPA Offers

Couldn't have said it better myself Ken...

But just to add a little to what he said...

One thing you may need to do, before you even consider scrapping the campaign, is go back to the very...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 7th June 2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,955
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Landing Page for CPA Offers

Hey syedasim,

A technique you may want to try that has made me some nice profits over the last year is using a blog as your landing page. Here's what I do...

1) Use CPV to test an offer's...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 4th June 2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,898
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Just Made My First $$!!! It Feels Real Good!!!

This is just how I go about optimizing my campaigns. I take it VERY slow at first and feel out how the campaign performs. If I see that I'm getting consistent conversions on the same set of keyword...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 4th June 2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,898
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Just Made My First $$!!! It Feels Real Good!!!

Hey Edward,

Congrats on the first conversion! Lead Impact is a great CPV network so keep trying different offers with them! Right now, I'm running an auto insurance offer (pays out $10.50) and a...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 4th June 2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Affil. Manager keeps AIM'ing me during the day?

Agreed! You need to maintain a good relationship with your AM. You never know when you're going to need their help! Don't ignore them, either log off AIM or, as Kenster said, put up an away message! ...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 967
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Advice anyone?

Couldn't agree more William! And I was never offended and I hope I didn't offend you in any way. I think it just shows that we are both VERY passionate about our business'. And THAT is the important...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 967
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Advice anyone?

I don't understand why you keep saying "No" every time I say "In my opinion". Doesn't that defeat the purpose of it being MY opinion? I understand that you may make some money promoting CB products,...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 967
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Advice anyone?

I can agree with that Kenster. And I hope you don't think I was calling you out or anything before, I know you know your stuff, I was just trying to present a different opinion to the question.
...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 967
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Advice anyone?

William,

I don't ever recall saying that creating a list is the only way to make money online. All I said is, in my opinion, having a massive email list is the only way to promote INFO PRODUCTS. I...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Increase Traffic

Hey Nic,

It all depends on what kind of advertising you are doing. If you are using PPC, you probably want to use fewer, more targeted keywords. If you are using CPV, you probably want to go with...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 967
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Advice anyone?

I'll agree with the seller side, but the affiliate side is so unbelievably saturated that I find it hard to believe that there is a significant amount of people making a "ton" of money. Any product...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 967
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Advice anyone?

Hey mjbiel,

Clickbank, in my opinion, is dead. When I first started I tried affiliate marketing and I was promoting Clickbank products with little, to no, success. If I were you I would start...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 3rd June 2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: which offers are converting best?

Hey Guys,

I have been promoting these offers with CPV. I've been using Lead Impact and I'm seeing pretty decent results. It's taken me about 2 months now to optimize my two campaigns to the point...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd June 2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Hi Im new here

Hey nicadwordss,

Congrats on getting started with CPA marketing! It's a great industry with a lot of money to be made! I've been in it now for about a year and I am just now starting to see a...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd June 2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,748
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Anyone running CPA offers through craiglist?

Hey pana,

Yea, craigslist traffic isn't allowed on just about any CPA network out there. And it's borderline black hat so you may not want to be asking questions like this on the forum :(...
...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd June 2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Is there ONE great guide on CPA tracking?

Hey Dayne!

Don't bother spending money on a guide! I'll walk you through it, completely free of charge ;)! I have a step-by-step breakdown of how to track your CPV campaigns on my blog! All I ask...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 2nd June 2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: which offers are converting best?

Hey lacruz,

Right now I'm finding that credit report and auto insurance free trial offers are converting the best. I've been setting a $25 daily budget for the campaigns that I'm running in these...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 1st June 2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Just Starting Out. Any Words of Wisdom?

Hey russels,

Honestly, $100 is tough to get started with if you plan on using paid traffic sources. If I were you, I would create some content blogs around certain offers and start with organic...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 1st June 2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: [advertise] Media Buying

Hey agha,

Honestly, if I were you I would get my money back. Clicksor is TERRIBLE! I used them for about a month and they take FOREVER to get anything done. I have no idea what's going on with the...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 1st June 2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 904
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Can I instruct people on how to fill in email submits?

Hey Phobos,

I agree, I don't see why you would have any problem writing that on your page. The only place I can see you having some issues would be with certain advertising platforms. If your site...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 1st June 2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: [CPA] Landing Page DOMAIN NAME

Hey Mario,

I would have to agree that the domain name is probably not as important if you are only using paid traffic. However, you still want the domain name to be closely related to your offer....
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 26th May 2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,399
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Whats your favorite CPA network and why?

Hey smolodoy,

Neverblue, without a doubt. Relatively exclusive network, great offers, and I've found that the "Network Earnings" and "EPC" they provide are actually pretty accurate. Other networks...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 26th May 2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 874
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: PLS HELP..HOW TO GET START WITH CPA??

Hey calvintoearn,

Your first step is going to be learning. That's all. You're going to want to spend a few weeks on the forum here and absorb as much information as you can. I really don't think...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th May 2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Anyone with "teenager" traffic?

Hey Dave,

Freebies are great for this demographic. I set up a few banners with MySpace advertising for a "Free PS3" e-mail submit offer. Don't remember the numbers exactly, but I believe I set a...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th May 2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,311
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Starting CPA adventure with 2000$$$ Budget!

Hey Merlin,

I think that avoiding Google is a really good idea. Adwords is evolving BIG TIME and it's only going to be a matter of time before they sever all ties with affiliates. I haven't used...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th May 2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,042
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: With what CPA offers do you make and get the most conversions?

Haha! Yea, I don't really sweat giving away information like that. If it helps people who might be struggling and gets them on the right track, that makes me happy! I have enough successful campaigns...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th May 2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Do you get better converstions on directs or review/landing pages?

Hey smolodoy,

I've found that blatantly promoting an offer on your landing page is not as effective as adding an email opt-in and promoting via email. What I like to do is create a content blog...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 25th May 2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,042
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: With what CPA offers do you make and get the most conversions?

Hey pana,

I've been seeing some really good results with credit report free trials and auto insurance free trials. Both pay out $22 and $10.50, respectively. So far spent $170 with Lead Impact and...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 24th May 2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,827
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Where Am I Going Wrong With Lead Impact

Hey Bruha,

To be perfectly honest, I think you're going about this the wrong way. If you want to get people to convert on a rebill, you are going to need to earn their trust. People aren't looking...
Forum: Ad Networks (CPM/CPL, Display) 24th May 2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 835
Posted By cpabrainstormer
Re: Newbie to CPA

Hey JC,

CPA marketing is definitely an industry where it helps to have a big budget, but there are still ways to make money without it. The only problem with not having a big budget, is that you...
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