I’m always asked “How can I boost my income on my blog”. Unless you’ve lived in a cave for quite some time, you know Google Adsense is paying less and less. For many bloggers, it’s not worth the trouble.
How To Boost Income With a Top Affiliate Program
Many bloggers are going back to Old School ways to boost income. They’re searching out
online affiliate programs
and using text links inside post to increase their income.
The text links should not be blatent advertisements. This really turns off many blog readers. Bloggers should not make every post about an affiliate program either. This can really hurt your reputation.
I use CPA ads because the payout is often much more than a Pay Per Click type payout. I have some affiliate programs that are paying me $50 for every sale. That sure beats 10 cents per click you might be making from Adsense.
Deciding on what type of affiliate program you should use is all up to you. Pick one that fits your personality and your blog. Nothing turns off a blog reader faster than seeing an obvious ad “post” about the latest and greatest drug when your blog is about Personal Finances.
Another afffiliate marketing tip is to research the affiliate network you sign up for. Every affiliate network has it’s own pro’s and con’s, just make sure you’re satisfied with the one you choose before signing up.
Why Text Links Out Perform Other Ads
I think the reason text links outperform other ads is that they are not invasive plus they resemble a normal link. Consider it “stealth marketing”. People just feel more comfortable clicking on a link than an ad.
Not only can text links convert more readers into buyers, they can also help your optimization. Also, by using keywords that your reader is likely to use to find you in the search engine rankings, you increase the chance of that reader clicking on your affiliate text link! No wonder text links work so well. They’re more flexible than other ad media.
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