I am an advertiser looking for direction

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by scuba5794, Aug 15, 2007.

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    As the title said i am working for a company with an e-commerce site and i am very interested in CPA marketing. I currently got accepted into Google's CPA beta program and i am just wondering what are my other alternatives to CPA other than Google. Also if you would like to take a look at the site i am trying to market it is here www.universalmedicalinc.com could you please include if you have had experience with any of these as well both good and bad thanks in advance everyone i am looking forward to your responses.
     
    scuba5794, Aug 15, 2007 IP
  2. muki007

    muki007 Peon

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    Couple things I noticed :

    - You need to put up some call to action buttons (they will lead the visitor to do what you want them to do on the website)
    - I personally don`t like the design, I think it looks like its from 2002, but thats just my opinion, but you could get a good designer and make some nicer, more interactive design
    - Talking about the design, it is going to be hard to establish yourself as an authority without communicating, branding your business (write articles, industry related information on the website, than promote them on the web, link bait, etc ..)
    - If you want to do affiliates, there are some networks that can get you set up like azoogleads, clickbooth etc.. . But to get some solid interest from the affiliate crowd, I would make sure to offer at least a 30 day cookie (if the visitor comes back within 30 days day would still get the commission)


    These are some things I noticed and I would do, but before going into the affiliate side of the deal, I would split test/ optimize / redesign my site for the best user experience and conversion .
     
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    scuba5794 Active Member

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    thanks muki actually the site is in the process of a new design hopefully within the next two weeks it will be live. You actually hit the nail on the head original design in 2002! haha thanks for the helpful input and your opinion constructive criticism is always helpful rep'd
     
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    petyard Well-Known Member

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    the on page seo is just catastrophic....js menu, same title on all pages, URL rewrite etc
    I believe your pages are in the suplemental index for more than 75% of the total pages
    the design is your last worry right now ;)
     
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    petyard you are entirely right. The site is basically archaic, i am working day in and out on the site but babysteps. thanks for the constructive criticism. But how about affilate marketing have you had any experiences that you think would be worthwhile?
     
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    I like the look of the site.

    I have been using www.trafficexcess.co.uk to promote my affiliate programs. Service from them has been great. They delivered a number of new joiners to one of my web site. I will be placing a repeat order next week with them.
     
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