Building a casino affiliate site! Please give input!

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by am_brown, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey everyone!

    I'm building a casino affiliate website, and I just finished the HomePage. I haven't created any other pages yet so don't try to click the navigation links or any other page links. ;)

    This is my first time making a casino website, so I don't really know what I'm doing! I've seen a few sites others have made, so I'm getting a little inspiration. Please tell me what you think I should change, what I should include on other pages, and anything else you can think of!

    It took me a while to edit my template, so please don't be harsh! I've worked really hard. I'll update you all when I'm done or if I've made any sales! Thanks in advance.

    My Site: EarnCasino
     
    am_brown, Jul 30, 2008 IP
  2. DaveLowe

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    #2
    I'm not from the US but I was under the impression that it was illegal to advertise online gambling/casino's in the US?
     
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  3. am_brown

    am_brown Banned

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    I'm pretty sure you just can't have U.S. players. Affiliates are okay. Some online casinos do U.S. players
     
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  4. IncomeCoach

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    #4
    You can have a site and advertise. It's just that most of the players will be overseas.

    You are entering an insanely competitive niche. I advise laser-targeting your keywords on this one.
     
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  5. DaveLowe

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    Ah I understand.
     
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  6. am_brown

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    Yes, I know. I figured that since the commission is so high, just getting 1 sale per week is fine. And I will be promoting the crap out of my site! :p

    Do you recommend traffic exchanges? What methods are ideal to get traffic?
     
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  7. am_brown

    am_brown Banned

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    I change the navigation bar and a few other things...
     
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    article marketing, ppc
     
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  9. ixpro

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    The most important thing in online casinos affiliate site is traffic nobody care about design 99% of the articles are just bullshit no gambler reads just some overview about payment methods and bonuses is good enough!
     
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  10. am_brown

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    That's pretty much what I figured also. I just need to promote my site. I don't think anyone cares about reading the articles.
     
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  11. nyx

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    There is no U.S. law that says U.S. citizens can't play or gamble at online casinos. Some cities/counties/states have their own laws against it though. What congress passed a couple of years ago was simply to stop credit card companies and banks from legally being allowed to transfer money from U.S. accounts to online gambling sites.

    Back to the point....I would say it's going to be rather hard to get a sign-up with your current page. You need to really draw some attention to what you are selling. Some flashy banners would do. I will PM you the URL of my casino affiliate site. It might give you some ideas. :)
     
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  12. nyx

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    I would plop a 468x60 banner right above your opening text entry. That way it's right there smack in the middle when they open your page.
     
    nyx, Aug 1, 2008 IP
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    That's a good idea. I'll add the banner.

    Would it just be better to have a page with short reviews, instead of what I have now?
     
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    I would say definitely, yes. You need traffic looking for a casino to play at and traffic that wants to buy-in. The more you can interest them in the forms of bonus amounts, codes, free money, free time, etc. the better.
     
    nyx, Aug 1, 2008 IP