Comments on: Where are all the decent affiliate products? http://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/ community, entrepreneurship and business strategy Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:04:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Finally Made a Profit on PPC Affiliate Marketing | Nate Ritterhttp://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-90836 Finally Made a Profit on PPC Affiliate Marketing | Nate Ritter Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:12:15 +0000 http://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-90836 [...] things in business, web development, and non-profit work. Some have even called me a “loose cannon” because of all the things I have my hands on at any one time. I’m trying to take that [...] [...] things in business, web development, and non-profit work. Some have even called me a “loose cannon” because of all the things I have my hands on at any one time. I’m trying to take that [...]

]]> By: stvnhttp://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-75840 stvn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:58:50 +0000 http://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-75840 i am in similar position. I don't want to put crap on my blog for fear someone might actually buy it and the guilt would come in as i cash in i am in similar position. I don’t want to put crap on my blog for fear someone might actually buy it and the guilt would come in as i cash in

]]> By: Tomhttp://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74860 Tom Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:22:41 +0000 http://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74860 I know about a few services (from a co-worker) that will pay bloggers to write / review certain products. For instance Nikon might pay a high-ranked photography blogger to write a review of the D300. Of course, such offers aren't widespread available. The other thing (as I mentioned somewhere else on this website) is to find a company that actively seeks after sponsors. Google adSense's program just lists links they "think" are in relation (and interesting to your readers) with your content. They can't guarantee a listing however and that's why it's not delivering enough (unless you own digg.com) to live of. What you should try to find is a company that actively seeks after sponsorship for your website. If they find a possible candidate, they offer him a sponsorship contract. Before anything is signed, they of course contact the website owner first to know if he'd allow the sponsor on his/her website. If you come to an agreement, the pay out is much higher compared to other programs I've seen. The downside is ofcourse, Google adSense is always available. The other type of service is only available when they find someone willing to sponsor. The company that offers such services (Belgium) is http://www.adhese.com/ - they even have a dedicated program for blog sponsorship. I know about a few services (from a co-worker) that will pay bloggers to write / review certain products. For instance Nikon might pay a high-ranked photography blogger to write a review of the D300. Of course, such offers aren’t widespread available.

The other thing (as I mentioned somewhere else on this website) is to find a company that actively seeks after sponsors. Google adSense’s program just lists links they “think” are in relation (and interesting to your readers) with your content. They can’t guarantee a listing however and that’s why it’s not delivering enough (unless you own digg.com) to live of.

What you should try to find is a company that actively seeks after sponsorship for your website. If they find a possible candidate, they offer him a sponsorship contract. Before anything is signed, they of course contact the website owner first to know if he’d allow the sponsor on his/her website. If you come to an agreement, the pay out is much higher compared to other programs I’ve seen. The downside is ofcourse, Google adSense is always available. The other type of service is only available when they find someone willing to sponsor.

The company that offers such services (Belgium) is http://www.adhese.com/ – they even have a dedicated program for blog sponsorship.

]]> By: ThePetehttp://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74034 ThePete Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:48:46 +0000 http://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74034 Yeah, I think when it comes to having stuff you believe in on your site, it may become a situation where you have to contact people with products you believe in and ask them about sponsorship. That's my only guess, anyway. But I'll keep watching your blog in case you come across anything ^_^ Yeah, I think when it comes to having stuff you believe in on your site, it may become a situation where you have to contact people with products you believe in and ask them about sponsorship. That’s my only guess, anyway. But I’ll keep watching your blog in case you come across anything ^_^

]]> By: natehttp://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74031 nate Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:33:37 +0000 http://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74031 Hey ThePete, I haven't seen anything in PayDotCom that makes it any better than any other affiliate network. The major difference seems to be the larger names they have (like Sears, etc). The problem is that they want to push coupon-like links and banners. I'd love to see something where we're able to write a post on a product or service we love rather than offer something people could find in one of those folding dead trees some people still get on Sundays. Personally, I make about 30% of my revenue off these two text link ads on the right side. That's pretty good for a small advertising space, but still not good enough to live off of. I'm now looking for sponsorships, which might pay better and will be complimentary to my readership (you). Hey ThePete,

I haven’t seen anything in PayDotCom that makes it any better than any other affiliate network. The major difference seems to be the larger names they have (like Sears, etc). The problem is that they want to push coupon-like links and banners. I’d love to see something where we’re able to write a post on a product or service we love rather than offer something people could find in one of those folding dead trees some people still get on Sundays.

Personally, I make about 30% of my revenue off these two text link ads on the right side. That’s pretty good for a small advertising space, but still not good enough to live off of.

I’m now looking for sponsorships, which might pay better and will be complimentary to my readership (you).

]]> By: ThePetehttp://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74030 ThePete Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:26:15 +0000 http://blog.perfectspace.com/2007/11/25/where-are-all-the-decent-affiliate-products/#comment-74030 So, do you recommend PayDotCom? I'm one of those people who is starting to wonder if little folks like us can actually make enough money off of the Internet to survive/save for the future without having to be constantly on the go and working our butts off to do it. It's much easier to be a mega-corp that has fifty sites with ads generating income, but Google Ads pays very little without clicks, so.... I used to be a multi-tasker like you, but I think I enjoy focusing all of my attention on something. It feels much more fulfilling, I think. But that's just me--your results may vary. Offer not valid in Utah. So, do you recommend PayDotCom? I’m one of those people who is starting to wonder if little folks like us can actually make enough money off of the Internet to survive/save for the future without having to be constantly on the go and working our butts off to do it. It’s much easier to be a mega-corp that has fifty sites with ads generating income, but Google Ads pays very little without clicks, so….

I used to be a multi-tasker like you, but I think I enjoy focusing all of my attention on something. It feels much more fulfilling, I think. But that’s just me–your results may vary. Offer not valid in Utah.

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