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Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by Mibs, Sep 12, 2007.

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    So the blog is here,

    http://www.giftblog.org/

    Its about finding unique and interesting gifts. What do you think is the best way to monetize it. I should also mention That I want to provide more content before I start to monetize it, as it gets no traffic currently, as I want to have some fleshed out content before i promote it.

    thanks
     
    Mibs, Sep 12, 2007 IP
  2. homebizbuilder

    homebizbuilder Peon

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    Hi, you are correct to build my content first. Try searching "your topic + affiliate program" in Google and you will be able to find some relevant programs to promote. You can also use Adsense but for long term, I would recommend you focusing more on affiliate programs that pay you higher commissions. Try ClickBank, CJ, etc
     
    homebizbuilder, Sep 12, 2007 IP
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    Jasonb Well-Known Member

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    google adsense for sure buddy
     
    Jasonb, Sep 12, 2007 IP
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    usasportstraining Notable Member

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    If you're blogging about gifts, you could be an Amazon Associate and list Amazon items too. You can try to make it blend in so it's not looking like you've got advertisements everywhere.
     
    usasportstraining, Sep 12, 2007 IP
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    Phantom-DXH Peon

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    Adsense, Amazon & Game :D or anything else gift related is the way to goo :D
     
    Phantom-DXH, Sep 12, 2007 IP
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    aletheides Banned

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    #6
    A lot of people have been having success with the Ebay affiliate program as well, since it is so flexible.
     
    aletheides, Sep 12, 2007 IP
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    djrishi Well-Known Member

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    #7
    You can start Affiliate Marketing. Also try to monetize it by adding adsense.
    Anyway nice blog. Well done. :)

    Also make it search engine friendly. specially all those urls. Use unique meta tags for every pages.
     
    djrishi, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    ezyweb Well-Known Member

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    Adsense to start off with but also sell advertising directly. This is as simple as setting up an advertising page. I do it and it does really well.
     
    ezyweb, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    I feel Adsense would be best
     
    undir, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    Amazon seems best for your blog, try out to get their affiliate program. :)
     
    bobchrist, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    As I mentioned being an Amazon Affiliate, you could/should also use Adsense too. Between the two you could make some decent money.
     
    usasportstraining, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    Adsense rules..
     
    buldozerceto, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    I dont think adsense is good for a blog. It has negative effects infact. The primary purpose of a blog initially is to build readership. Too much adsense will kill readership. So initally you should start a blog and concentrate on getting RSS subscribers. You could post frequently , use social bookmarking and networking with other bloggers, commenting on other blogs, blog review exchanging, fighting with other bloggers and other kind of link baits. When you have enough traffic and readership, you can consider placing small amount of adsense in internal pages.

    For now, stick to Review Me , TLA and AuctionAds for monetizing. You can use Adsense Only for images so that it doesnt spoil the look and take your readers away
     
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    Good points. I'll have to take the Adsense into consideration for my own. Maybe remove them, or atleast most of them.
     
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    I cant beleive I havent seen this suggested yet :-0

    TEST SEVERAL THINGS

    test several positions once you find something that works

    then test some more :)
     
    todayican, Sep 13, 2007 IP
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    Raithe Well-Known Member

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    Trial and error are key.
     
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    #17
    Thanks for all the great tips. I have to agree that adsense would really be detrimental to a blog that is looking for long term readership. I think affiliate is the way to go, although I will have to disguise the links to try to be 'impartial'.

    Cheers
    mibs
     
    Mibs, Sep 14, 2007 IP