I’m just starting to get acquainted with NeverBlueAds, in spite of having been approved for quite some time now. Given that I have minimal exposure to affiliate marketing - outside of the countless readings I’ve done - there remain several questions at the back of my mind. To begin with, I'm attempting to view the search creatives offered on NeverBlueAds for a campaign. However, when I access the pages it redirects me to a different (SmileyCentral) campaign. Although this seems logical since I'm not an American resident (where the campaign applies), the matter raises two questions: If this alternate campaign (SmileyCentral) generates a lead or sale, will I be compensated? How can I preview the creatives if I'm not situated in an area where the campain applies? I would also assume that purchasing a domain for each campaign would be a wise option. However, how should I go about linking the domain to the campaign in question? Should I create a landing page (reduced CPC and better SERPs?), insert the affiliate page in it's entirety as an iFrame (not compatible with old browsers but higher conversions?), or use domain forwarding? Rest assured, I will leave positive reputation points for any help and/or input.
They are probably redirecting to the other offer because of what you said, it could also be the previous offer just expired or had to be pulled for some reason. If it is location specific, you can view the creatives through a US proxy, just search for US proxy, there are lots of them. It always helps to have a landing page, then you can control the content, headline, images, and relevancy especially if you are going to be using paid search. You can also presell the offer ... hope this helps
Reputation points added for you! Any idea if I will be compensated for the leads generated through the substitute (shown to those outside of the targeted geographic) campaigns?
just give your account manager a call and ask them, they will know and should tell you ... I'm sure they have other people in the same boat that are outside of the US
Also, is it safe to assume that scholarship offers can no longer be promoted through the Facebook network? Has anyone had any success getting these approved when they used actual domains rather than direct links?
Why would it be safe to assume that you can't promote offers through Social Media? Social Media is still a legitimate form of promotion although your base is typically a lot lower than that of a website with SEO. Facebook has a lot of possibilities if you create a proper niche and utilize the users. One example for the scholarship thing might be a game where you can refer friends for scholarships to earn them "Scholarship Dollars". Scholarship dollars is a useless point thing that maybe unlocks cute or interesting new titles but the program as a whole just upsells them on your scholarship affiliate. That's just one small idea I came up with in 3-4 minutes time. Surely you can come up with better if you think on it. Good luck. Best, Josh Smith
1>Yes u will compensated for all the leads but payout for smileycentral offer is very low. 2>U can use some US proxy to preview the offer.
Reputation points added for you two, as well. Also, if I’m planning to run the campaigns on FaceBook, would you guys (or girls) suggest that I repeatedly purchase domains and create landing pages for each test? Wouldn’t that simply cost too much? Should I attempt to push the campaign through a direct URL first prior to going ahead and acquiring a relevant domain?
Most of these questions should be going to your AM. As stated above, you'll have the most control over your campaign with individual landing pages...this will also be helpful in testing, as you can test content/images/placement/phrasing...etc. I've heard of people direct linking and having decent results...but most people don't. I always get a landing page for each campaign I run and a relevant domain, it's the best way to be in control of your campaign. Iframing has also worked for some, but i've heard doesn't really turn out quality results for most.