Affiliate marketing is one of the hardest things for anyone to do. There is a ton of information on the web that will make you feel like it’s easy. Like anyone can do it. This is partially true. Anyone, at least technically, can do it. But it’s way harder than most people realize. Here are some tips to help you …
Anyone can be a blogger. And pretty much anyone can be a decent blogger. But being a great blogger, one that brings in an actual income, that is a much different story. It’s easy for many bloggers to find great affiliate product or service ideas for their niche. Personal finance is a bit of a different beast. You’re going to …
Predictive analytics is a broad field. Almost any industry could take advantage of predictive analytics. In fact, Lenovo once reduced warranty costs by 10-15 percent by using predictive analytics to better understand claims. Marketing can be an extremely inefficient field. You might be constantly worried that you’re sinking thousands of dollars into a leaky cauldron. Instead of worrying whether you’re …
If you’re new to affiliate marketing, you’ve probably been doing a ton of research. Everyone tells you to “come up with a great domain name”. And while this is true, it’s not the only avenue. You have options. One of the best choices is to buy a domain name that already exists. Sure, it won’t be something you picked out. …
Reboots are nothing new. Studios have been doing it for decades. Recently, CBS announced that they were going to reboot The 4400. The CW just rebooted Charmed. This doesn’t even count reimaginings and continuations. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is getting a new continuation series. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a reimagining of sorts. Some people love these concepts and …
In one of my recent posts, I touched on picking a product or service to use for affiliate marketing. It should be something that you have both used to your personal satisfaction and believe it can help your readers solve some of their problems. This is ideal, but there are many other factors to consider. The first thing you want …
Anyone who reads blogs on a regular basis probably knows about affiliate marketing. If you’re a new blogger, you’ve probably considered becoming an affiliate marketer. Ads, especially if you’re just starting out, aren’t going to bring in much income. You could build a digital product, but without any traffic, you won’t make any sales. So for new sites and people …
In college, I took a course on global capitalism from a fairly liberal political science professor. Back then, globalism was a conservative idea to be eschewed by the left. Outsourcing was an evil corporate activity exploiting workers all over the globe. Now, nobody bats an eye at the word. It’s divorced from sweatshops and third world economies. The most reputable …
William Shakespeare — king-killer, gender-bender, master of pun — ran one of the most lucrative businesses in the British Isles. Playcraft. It is a miracle that he (or she if you believe certain theories) did not wind up hung by the neck for roasting the king on multiple occasions. But he made a pretty penny doing so. To understand Shakespeare’s …
Remember when the internet was plain and simple? When it came to running an ad campaign, it was a choice between running text placements or static banners ads in 728×60 or 468×60 sizes. Now, it’s a full-time job just to manage the different types of ad placements and campaign types available today. Even with the internet now being more saturated …
