Comments on: 3 Ways to Make More Money with Amazon’s Affiliate Program This Christmas http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/ Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging - ProBlogger Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: chaise lounge chair cushions http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4815246 chaise lounge chair cushions Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:56:13 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4815246 I want you to know, your writing goes to the nerve of the issue. Your pellucidity leaves me wanting to know more. I am going to immediately grab your feed to keep up to date with your site. Sounding Out thanks is simply my little way of saying what a masterpiece for a fantastic resource. Let In my dearest wishes for your future post. I want you to know, your writing goes to the nerve of the issue. Your pellucidity leaves me wanting to know more. I am going to immediately grab your feed to keep up to date with your site. Sounding Out thanks is simply my little way of saying what a masterpiece for a fantastic resource. Let In my dearest wishes for your future post.

]]> By: Bettye Jacques http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4814538 Bettye Jacques Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:13:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4814538 Been following your blog for 3 days now and i should say i am starting to like your posts. Been following your blog for 3 days now and i should say i am starting to like your posts.

]]> By: Andy SEO http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4811280 Andy SEO Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:42:57 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4811280 Nice post. Well, I read it later. But your points are really noteworthy. I will try them on next Christmas.Doing chritsmas related post is really a good idea. Nice post. Well, I read it later. But your points are really noteworthy. I will try them on next Christmas.Doing chritsmas related post is really a good idea.

]]> By: Bob B http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4809166 Bob B Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:20:29 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4809166 While online business and shopping can be a great thing most times…it can also prove to be detrimental as we have seen in this post. You never know when thing’s like this are going to happen with online companies, and they generally don’t give you a warning before it hits. At least when businesses are planning on closing their doors offline, they post signs everywhere usually stating “going out of business”! While online business and shopping can be a great thing most times…it can also prove to be detrimental as we have seen in this post. You never know when thing’s like this are going to happen with online companies, and they generally don’t give you a warning before it hits. At least when businesses are planning on closing their doors offline, they post signs everywhere usually stating “going out of business”!

]]> By: Brandy http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4801970 Brandy Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:07:45 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4801970 Great tips! I wish I had actually read this rather than bookmarked to read later back before the holidays .. but maybe Valentines day specials?! Great tips! I wish I had actually read this rather than bookmarked to read later back before the holidays .. but maybe Valentines day specials?!

]]> By: Orange County Party Limousine Blog http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4799788 Orange County Party Limousine Blog Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:18:22 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4799788 Merely want to say your article is brilliant. The clarity in your post is simply spectacular and I can take for granted you are an expert on this field. Well with your permission allow me to grab your rss feed to keep up to date with future posts. Thanks a million and please keep up the sound work. Merely want to say your article is brilliant. The clarity in your post is simply spectacular and I can take for granted you are an expert on this field. Well with your permission allow me to grab your rss feed to keep up to date with future posts. Thanks a million and please keep up the sound work.

]]> By: Olivia http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4798030 Olivia Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:21:50 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4798030 Beautiful and well written article i like it ! normally i wont comment her and there in auction , bidding sites but this blog i must say very good i bookmarked it and will follow for get more updates like that ! best of luck ! Beautiful and well written article i like it ! normally i wont comment her and there in auction , bidding sites but this blog i must say very good i bookmarked it and will follow for get more updates like that ! best of luck !

]]> By: Ciprian G. http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-2/#comment-4796111 Ciprian G. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:43:08 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4796111 I played a little bit with Amazon in the past but only for fun. After reading your post I decided to have a more dedicated approach. I created a post related to Christmas Gifts which give to my readers good ideas for real and not some junk products. You can see how I did it here: http://www.ciprianginghina.com/2009/12/03/what%e2%80%99s-hot-for-christmas-gifts/ I played a little bit with Amazon in the past but only for fun.

After reading your post I decided to have a more dedicated approach.

I created a post related to Christmas Gifts which give to my readers good ideas for real and not some junk products.

You can see how I did it here:
http://www.ciprianginghina.com/2009/12/03/what%e2%80%99s-hot-for-christmas-gifts/

]]> By: Because of You http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4795162 Because of You Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:51:39 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4795162 Whoa, you are making a killing with amazon. I think you deserve to receive a gift from them as a thank you card. Whoa, you are making a killing with amazon. I think you deserve to receive a gift from them as a thank you card.

]]> By: Emily Geizer http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4795147 Emily Geizer Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:13:02 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4795147 Darren, your Amazon afilliates series finally persuaded me to go ahead and do it. Look at the message I received: An Error Occurred Residents of North Carolina are not eligible to participate in the Associates program. Payee State: Missing or unrecognized value What? I live in North Carolina. Is my state missing? I didn't know :) What are my options? Emily http://www.childperspective.com Darren, your Amazon afilliates series finally persuaded me to go ahead and do it.

Look at the message I received:
An Error Occurred
Residents of North Carolina are not eligible to participate in the Associates program.
Payee State: Missing or unrecognized value

What? I live in North Carolina. Is my state missing? I didn’t know :) What are my options?

Emily
http://www.childperspective.com

]]> By: ZK @ Web Marketing Blog http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4795128 ZK @ Web Marketing Blog Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:06:23 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4795128 I am sure these three tips will help a lot to a newbie and also to those people who are expert in this. But personally I like second one if you can concentrate on that you will get good amount of support from Amazon or any other affiliate. I am sure these three tips will help a lot to a newbie and also to those people who are expert in this.

But personally I like second one if you can concentrate on that you will get good amount of support from Amazon or any other affiliate.

]]> By: iHing http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794893 iHing Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:26:24 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794893 Amazon sounds like a good additional source to increase online income. Can't wait to explore it over the weekend. Amazon sounds like a good additional source to increase online income. Can’t wait to explore it over the weekend.

]]> By: Guru @ PPC http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794786 Guru @ PPC Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:30:10 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794786 I have never tried amazon but will probably try after this post. I run a eBay store and like these kind of products better than normal affiliate marketing as I feel people value tangible goods more. I have never tried amazon but will probably try after this post. I run a eBay store and like these kind of products better than normal affiliate marketing as I feel people value tangible goods more.

]]> By: Amelia Burton - Health and Fitness Coach http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794778 Amelia Burton - Health and Fitness Coach Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:02:57 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794778 @Joe F, If you think 10% is a low percentage per sale spare a poor thought for the authors of these books who often get little more than 10%. I've been using Amazon affiliates for 6 months now and have sold over $2000 in books. What I find amazing is how many people buy more than the one book I was advertising. Being in Health and Fitness, I would get a shock when books like 'Harry Potter' appeared on my account - but I'm not complaining!! Amelia @Joe F, If you think 10% is a low percentage per sale spare a poor thought for the authors of these books who often get little more than 10%.

I’ve been using Amazon affiliates for 6 months now and have sold over $2000 in books. What I find amazing is how many people buy more than the one book I was advertising. Being in Health and Fitness, I would get a shock when books like ‘Harry Potter’ appeared on my account – but I’m not complaining!!

Amelia

]]> By: Jez Liberty http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794729 Jez Liberty Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:10:04 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794729 SO true! And point proven by my own experience... see below: I have started a blog with only Amazon affiliate links as monetization (monetization is definitely not my priority) Here is the "formula" of what I did: - Although I am from London, most of my readers are in the US so I decided to delay a "normal Thursday" post (to avoid the "Sunday slump effect") and post a simple "Happy Thanksgiving post" instead. - I did not have much to say on Thanksgiving but my blog is about trading, etc. and I had a funny youtube video I wanted to show as it was mildly relevant to the blog (ie the joke involves a Black Swan). Thanksgiving = Turkey, another bird like the Black Swan so I thought there was relevance and some humor for my readers - making it more interesting than the many "boring" "Happy Thanksgiving" posts I have seen around today. Hopefully that means the post adds value to the reader. - I then recommended topical books (on Black Swan - in the world of investing). I really heartedly recommend these books as I loved reading them - so again, hopefully some value for my readers! - Just Today, I have TRIPLED my affiliate income TO-DATE! (Ok, that involved selling one Running GPS device vs. 3 books to-date ;) But the point that is so true in the post (especially getting people in the door - my site has nothing to do with a running GPS device :)) Needless to say its the "sweetest" five bucks I have made and this was all inspired by this blog post of yours. Thank you Darren... and happy Thanksgiving to all readers based in the States! Oh - and if you want to see the actual page for inspirations, here you go: http://bit.ly/79ZR8E SO true!

And point proven by my own experience… see below:

I have started a blog with only Amazon affiliate links as monetization (monetization is definitely not my priority)

Here is the “formula” of what I did:

- Although I am from London, most of my readers are in the US so I decided to delay a “normal Thursday” post (to avoid the “Sunday slump effect”) and post a simple “Happy Thanksgiving post” instead.

- I did not have much to say on Thanksgiving but my blog is about trading, etc. and I had a funny youtube video I wanted to show as it was mildly relevant to the blog (ie the joke involves a Black Swan). Thanksgiving = Turkey, another bird like the Black Swan so I thought there was relevance and some humor for my readers – making it more interesting than the many “boring” “Happy Thanksgiving” posts I have seen around today. Hopefully that means the post adds value to the reader.

- I then recommended topical books (on Black Swan – in the world of investing). I really heartedly recommend these books as I loved reading them – so again, hopefully some value for my readers!

- Just Today, I have TRIPLED my affiliate income TO-DATE! (Ok, that involved selling one Running GPS device vs. 3 books to-date ;) But the point that is so true in the post (especially getting people in the door – my site has nothing to do with a running GPS device :))

Needless to say its the “sweetest” five bucks I have made and this was all inspired by this blog post of yours. Thank you Darren… and happy Thanksgiving to all readers based in the States!

Oh – and if you want to see the actual page for inspirations, here you go: http://bit.ly/79ZR8E

]]> By: sockyee http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794686 sockyee Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:03:25 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794686 Although I've heard a lot about the advertising program, I've never really got into it. My fear has always been whether the money spent towards advertising to bring in visitors is worth it to cover back the investment. Any idea how much money did you actually allocate towards advertising and which network is the best in terms of conversion. Time to think about it seriously and making the most out of Amazon rather than just words without actions. Cheers.... Although I’ve heard a lot about the advertising program, I’ve never really got into it. My fear has always been whether the money spent towards advertising to bring in visitors is worth it to cover back the investment. Any idea how much money did you actually allocate towards advertising and which network is the best in terms of conversion. Time to think about it seriously and making the most out of Amazon rather than just words without actions. Cheers….

]]> By: Nick http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794674 Nick Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:12:07 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794674 Good tips. Amazon is great, I have been testing out Amazon Affiliates for a few month and started to make a few dollars. However, to have successful with Amazon’s affiliate program, I need to build more traffic to my website. Good tips. Amazon is great, I have been testing out Amazon Affiliates for a few month and started to make a few dollars. However, to have successful with Amazon’s affiliate program, I need to build more traffic to my website.

]]> By: Joe F http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794644 Joe F Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:01:22 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794644 I keep hearing bad things about Amazon affiliate programs. I hear the percentages are so low that its not worth it and they have to buy immediately when click onto the page in order to get paid. Seeing this on Problogger is changing my mind about the effectiveness of this avenue. I keep hearing bad things about Amazon affiliate programs. I hear the percentages are so low that its not worth it and they have to buy immediately when click onto the page in order to get paid. Seeing this on Problogger is changing my mind about the effectiveness of this avenue.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794588 Lindsay Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:55:23 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794588 I'm not a big affiliate marketer, but I make between $500 and $1,000 a month with Amazon (yes, more before Christmas!), and I'm always amazed at how many purchases are made through my links that have nothing to do with my sites or the things I promote. Getting people "in the door" definitely counts for a lot, as folks will so often go on to purchase other things in addition to (or instead of) what you were promoting). Amazon's free shipping on $25+ orders is genius, as it really encourages people (I can't tell you how many times I've done it myself) to buy more. I’m not a big affiliate marketer, but I make between $500 and $1,000 a month with Amazon (yes, more before Christmas!), and I’m always amazed at how many purchases are made through my links that have nothing to do with my sites or the things I promote. Getting people “in the door” definitely counts for a lot, as folks will so often go on to purchase other things in addition to (or instead of) what you were promoting).

Amazon’s free shipping on $25+ orders is genius, as it really encourages people (I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done it myself) to buy more.

]]> By: Ray @ The Stock Market Club http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/11/25/3-ways-to-make-more-money-with-amazons-affiliate-program-this-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-4794550 Ray @ The Stock Market Club Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:30:55 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=9378#comment-4794550 Thanks for the reminder. I have really slacked off on my Amazon partnership. And here I thought it was time to relax! ;] Thanks for the reminder. I have really slacked off on my Amazon partnership. And here I thought it was time to relax! ;]

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