Looking for an Affiliate Mentor / Teacher

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by EatingEmoKids, Jan 9, 2009.

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    Hi, I'll try and make this short. Basically I signed up for 2 CPA Networks and I'm looking for some one who is already making money to teach me / show me how to do a few things. I pretty much know nothing about it but I can learn as I've used adsense before and I'm decent at web design, html, css and seo. So I'd be willing to shell out some cash if some one can help me.

    As far as I know there are a decent number of people using PPC to advertise CPA offers but I'm not sure what that looks like. If you can help with that and anything else related to CPA please post a reply or add me on AIM: EatingEmoKids15

    Thanks, Matt
     
    EatingEmoKids, Jan 9, 2009 IP
  2. hotbacon

    hotbacon Well-Known Member

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    This forum has a lot of info. Just search for ppc + cpa promotion, how to make money with cpa offers etc.
     
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    I don't think anyone is nice enough to do it for free, you might have to pay someone. Even then, you should try learning yourself. There is a lot of information out there.
     
    Shaz07, Jan 10, 2009 IP
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    AIBrian Banned

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    Hey Matt,

    I agree that most people wouldn't want to share with you what's making money for them. However since you and your affiliate manager may share a common interest to make more money together that's always a good place to start. My advice would be to pick a very specific niche that you can plant a seed in and grow from there. Do you have anything that particularly interests you or gets your blood rushing? Start with that. It's much easier to get traffic for very specific niches (because of little competition) than to start big and compete with everyone else.

    Brian
     
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  5. EatingEmoKids

    EatingEmoKids Member

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    Thanks for your input guys. I did say I was willing to pay some one for this. And I'm not asking 100% for some one to show me exactly what their doing.. more like I want to see what a landing page should look like and maybe some tips on picking a good offer to promote.

    I'm a affiliate at hyrdanetwork but I have yet to get any information about a manager. How long until they contact you, or do you have to request for one?
     
    EatingEmoKids, Jan 11, 2009 IP
  6. AIBrian

    AIBrian Banned

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    Try logging into your account there it should say who your manager is.
     
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  7. EatingEmoKids

    EatingEmoKids Member

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    I'm logged in now and checked before as well but I see no place or mention of an affiliate manager, I have heard they are very helpful so I'm disappointed that I dont have one.. Should I contact support and ask about it?
     
    EatingEmoKids, Jan 11, 2009 IP
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    AIBrian Banned

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    Yep just ask them about it.
     
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    For Hydra, I believe your affiliate manager contacts you within a week or two after signing up.
     
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    EatingEmoKids Member

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    ah thanks, for that information. I already sent them an email with their contact form.. I'll post back once they reply to my question.
     
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    I tried finding one for a long time with no luck. You pretty much have to be lucky and know someone personally who is successful at this or just suck it up and pay for a service. Just be sure to research and evaluate them carefully before you jump in.
     
    sivle, Jan 15, 2009 IP
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    It's all about finding relevant, low-competition, high-converting keywords.

    Easier said than done, of course. The bottom line is, no one can tell you how to do it...you've got to do a lot of it on your own. It's a creativity thing. Take seemingly irrelevant keywords and find a way to relate them to your product.

    And be ready to lose money. Even among the big affiliate marketers, campaigns fail. Frequently. Don't think of it as lost money, though. Think of it as money you spent to learn how to improve your approach.

    I wouldn't spend money on a mentor, though. Take that money, run some campaigns, and see what happens. Trial-and-error is the best teacher.
     
    rjmwx81, Jan 15, 2009 IP