What Chance Do You Have?

Well, think about it for a minute.  Most companies that are advertising through affiliate networks what their product or service “out there”.  Do you think they are only going to advertise through the network?  I don’t think so.  If you go directly to the companies website, you might be able to find a link to their affiliate program.  That’s right, you are not going to have to throw your blog away now.  When companies use large networks they are just looking for affiliates, but are paying the networks for finding you.

Now What?

Well, if you get to the website and find a link that says “partners” or “affiliate program“, go ahead and click it.  Most of the time you might be directed to the network that is handling their affiliate program, but SOMETIMES you are taken to a sign up page.  There you can sign up directly for their program.  The best part?  The payouts are usually better because they are not paying any network.

What Do I Think?

Go for it!  I have done this with companies like Uniblue, Ashley Madison Agency and travel agency companies.  The payouts for the 3 that I just listed were higher than through a major network.  You have already read that you should join as many affiliate networks as you can to get premium payouts and offer exclusive to these sites, why not take it a step further?  With a simple Google search you can find a TON of information regarding private affiliate programs.

What to Look For

Don’t forget that sometimes when a company is using a top affiliate network, it might be because they don’t want to deal directly with affiliates, stat tracking or affiliate newsletters.  So, before you get to excited to join all kinds of affiliate programs that are not in a network, make sure that you can find the help or FAQ section.  It pays, in more ways than one, to get all the information you can before wasting your time.

Choosing a Domain Name for Your Affiliate Site

So you want to make money in the affiliate marketing business, do you? Well, it’s a very lucrative business and there’s a ton of cash to be made but there are a few things one have to take care of before getting close to that money. One of the first to do is to choose a domain name for your affiliate site. This might sound like an easy thing to do but it can be a bit tricky if you want it to be a top name that will generate more visitors.

To help you out we’ve listed some tips and tricks when picking a domain name. Read this article and you’ll be able to set up your affiliate business much quicker and easier than your competitors. It really doesn’t have to be that hard of a work – who knows, maybe you’ll like it as it takes some creativity.

Keywords in the Domain Name

If you want to get a high rank on search engines then it’s of great importance that you include at least your single most important keyword in the domain name. If you should use two keywords in the domain name then it’s important that they are written in the same manner that people type in their searches on the web. Try to keep them consistent and informative as well.

So, how does one know what keyword to use for the affiliate business? First of all, think about what segment you’re active in. What would people trying to find information about this segment normally search for on the Internet? When you’ve figured this out – use keywords related to this topic!

Keep it Short

Some people think that they can cram their domain name with every single keyword that they think is of relevance and that it’s a good idea to do that. False… If your domain name gets too long you’ll risk the chance of losing visitors. In keeping the name short it will be more memorable and your visitors will find it easier to remember how to spell it as well. A long domain name is a dangerous way to go if you want returning visitors.

With the above said it’s important that you don’t keep your domain name short at any cost. You should never risk the chance of losing your branding as this states who you are and what your business is all about. We’ll discuss more about brand names on the next point.

The Advantages of a Brand Name

In choosing a brand name comes several advantages for you and your affiliate business. For example, it will be much easier for your readers/visitors to remember and recognize your site. The name doesn’t have to reveal all too much what the website contains which makes it easier to pick a name. If you just keep it short and catchy chances are that people will come back for another visit.

In the best of two worlds you’ll combine your brand name with your keyword. Of course, this won’t be the easiest thing to do but should you come up with one – grab it at once!