by Shawn Collins on October 27, 2008
I was on the Bloggers School Radio Show last week with host John Ciampa, where we talked about how Affiliate Summit got started, my background in the industry, and affiliate marketing in general. We also touched on the use of blogs, videos, and podcasting, and monetizing social media through affiliate programs. Additionally, there was some [...]
by Shawn Collins on May 15, 2008
Wade Tonkin of Christian Affiliate Marketers had me on to his podcast recently to chat about what’s happening in affiliate marketing. It’s a quick show of about 25 minutes, and we ran through a number of topics, including a recap of Affiliate Summit West and a look ahead to Affiliate Summit East in Boston on [...]
by Shawn Collins on March 15, 2008
Q: In terms of revenue and profit generated, what sort of affiliate site is ideal to set up for a first venture? A: It depends on your capabilities and whether or not you have any capital. I’d say the quickest and easiest way to enter the market is to go with a blog. I would [...]
by Shawn Collins on March 14, 2008
Q: I have an in-house affiliate program that pays on a cost per lead and a revenue share. Also, my company has an in-house search marketing team that advertisers via Google AdWords. I am losing some affiliates, because they are leaving the program to promote the same offer in AdWords. I can’t exactly go to [...]
by Shawn Collins on March 8, 2008
Q: I have a multitude of keyword affiliate domains (i.e. bookaffiliates, sportswearaffiliates). Would I be better off developing these domains as niche directories for businesses looking for affiliates in these areas, or should I try to find buyers for the domains? A: Neither option really falls into affiliate marketing, per se. I would discourage you [...]