Direct affiliate marketing , no network involved

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by thehardwarecity, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello affiliate gurus,

    Currently I am offering 5% commission on every sale.
    I have put my own tracker which will send you email with sale detail for every sale that I get from your link.
    Please PM me if you are interested or you have any question.
     
    thehardwarecity, Aug 15, 2008 IP
  2. Jim Guinn

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    Thanks. But, I may sit this one out.
     
    Jim Guinn, Aug 15, 2008 IP
  3. aditya_sfs

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    Not using an affiliate network ? will work only a bit. You cant pull in huge volumes unless you get networks involved.

    You must know that, by listing an offer on a network, you are opening it to all their affiliates. Volumes !!
     
    aditya_sfs, Aug 16, 2008 IP
  4. thehardwarecity

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    I agree , but its too expensive, I need at least few thousands to set up.
     
    thehardwarecity, Aug 16, 2008 IP
  5. Christ

    Christ Active Member

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    5 % is peanut..how is about 75 % as most affiliates offer now.....
     
    Christ, Aug 17, 2008 IP
  6. thehardwarecity

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    what????
    My mark-up(profit) is hardly 18-20% which includes my expenses.
    I am surprised how they can pay 75%?
     
    thehardwarecity, Aug 17, 2008 IP
  7. eljefe3

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    Depends on the space. Software is really only a one time expense, so they can afford to offer huge commissions. However in the brick and mortar world ( which hardwarecity must be judging by his username) margins are not very high.

    THWC I'd suggest that maybe you expand on what you are offering as when you say I'm paying 5% and no one has a clue as to what you are selling, you won't get any affiliates.
     
    eljefe3, Aug 17, 2008 IP
  8. thehardwarecity

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    ThehardwareCity.com is only online and i don't have any B & M store.
    I have about 40000 products and the range is extremely wide. Average order amount is $30-$50.
    The order amount can be as low as $0.20 and as big as $5000.
    Thats how the home hardware supplies are. Very much similar to homedepot and lowes except some unshippable items.
     
    thehardwarecity, Aug 17, 2008 IP