More clicks, and no cash

Discussion in 'Commission Junction' started by asktate, Feb 9, 2007.

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    I am new to the Adwords Campaigns thing and I think I have it set up right. I got 314 clicks from my campaigns through my account a commission junction and absolutely no lead. I could be wrong but I think this rather odd that I wouldn't get at least 5 leads with 314 click. Am I getting cheated?

    Maxx
     
    asktate, Feb 9, 2007 IP
  2. tvmatt

    tvmatt Peon

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    You need to make sure you target your campaign to proper keywords, and your ad is extremely relevant. Depending on the ad, the product/program, and how targeted it is, 314 clicks could reasonably generate no leads, or it could generate 25+. What are you promoting, what's your ad text?
     
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    Conversions aren't what they used to be. Big affiliate programs have big scammers working to steal your traffic without you having a clue about it. I don't mean the affiliate program, I mean companies and individuals that hijack the traffic you send through affiliate links.

    Cheers
     
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  4. Johu

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    Ok, someone is paranoid here. The likelyhood that this has nothing to do with parasiteware (ebates, etc), and more with a newbie having unrealistic expectations or understanding about how to convert PPC search into CPA profit.
     
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  5. asktate

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    Real Player - Free Download & Trial
    Get 5 Song Downloads with your FREE 14 day Rhapsody Trial. Listen...
    realplayer.com


    This is what my ad looks like and my keywords are all relevant to my ad. I also have a ebay.ca campaign with the keywords REGISTER EBAY CANADA ETC... Does this code look right? kqzyfj.com/click-2241578-10396987
     
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    pravin4work Well-Known Member

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    If this download requires credit cards to get a trial ...

    then this really affects leads...also every time when you start promoting something you should personally fill the all the details and check the system is working.
     
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  7. Johu

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    Some campaigns even have bad lead to click ratios, even with branded keyword bidding (no clue about Real). I've tried advertising the whole Real/Napster/Emusic/YahooMusic style sites, and they don't convert as easily as one would think.
     
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    Like somebody else indicated, I would assume that it would be kids who click on this ad. Then they probably need a credit card and since they are a kid, they do not have one. Maybe put in your ad 'credit card activation required' or something like that so you are not wasting clicks.
     
    RussReynolds, Feb 10, 2007 IP