If you are an Affiliate Marketer, Publisher or Reseller your research ought to consist of finding branded, reputable companies to 'affiliate' yourself, although many will promote anything if they see dollar signs. There are literally thousands and thousands of different options to choose from depending upon what you your blog, website or email content is regarding.
Commission Junction is a powerhouse in the marketing industry and as a reseller for CJ you will have the opportunity to explore an endless supply of both banner, text and product links. There is an application process to begin your association with Commission Junction. Once accepted, you will have the ability to promote such companies as Yahoo, Sony and Sandals Resorts then apply for each of their reseller programs which can be instantaneous or have a waiting period pending approval. The earnings are commission based and do vary from company to company and with each product or service being sold.
Commission Junction doesn't promote themselves by way of Affiliates and Resellers so there isn't a referral code for me to use ;) This is their website addy http://www.commissionjunction.com/. Visit them directly for complete information where FAQ's and full support are available. There is a learning curve as an online marketer with CJ but that is to be expected in this line of work. Even seasoned marketers still must learn which companies enable a profit.
Good luck on your journey and thanks for the visit!
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March 11, 2010
February 17, 2010
Review of GDI - Global Domains International, Inc.
If you are an avid online surfer within the 'work from home' community, then you've probably come across Global Domains International, Inc., otherwise known as GDI. Due to my experience with this company I've written a review that hopefully assists future investors in making an informed choice before committing.
According to GDI and their affiliates, this business opportunity has apparently become an amazing way to earn income from home, or has it?
Quite awhile back, while on my journey to find 'legitimate' income earning opportunities, I came across GDI. Their promotional sales pitch video had myself driving off into the sunset in a red Ferrari and it actually tweeked my interest! Throughout my own research process I read available literature and testimonials, videos on youtube.com , write ups and reviews etc. Within a very short period I found myself wanting to know more and decided to sign up for their free 7 day trial.
With access to all of GDI's learning materials, how to's, tips ect,. I was overwhelmed with information. Enough so that I couldn't read it all, nor utilize it, within the free trial period. At that point I chose to invest my $10 which enabled me to keep moving forward without time restraints. With the pressures removed I was able to see what GDI truly offered by way of an income opportunity.
What I discovered was that GDI's program involves the 'distributor' having to approach everything with a pulse in order to earn money! Whether it be search engine optimization, online ads, adding links and urls, forums, chats, face to face or even cold calling, you needed to get people involved. This is when I began having difficulties. For one, I was under the impression that no selling was involved. Secondly, when formatting my own sales pitch this opportunity was suddenly difficult to summarize into words because I wasn't exactly clear on what it was I was trying to sell??
- Was it the fully hosted web package with your own registered domain name, email services, forwarding, hosting and templates for $10 per month that was exceptionally inadequate?
or
- Was it the opportunity to recruit other people?
Neither seemed like a viable option when it came down to pitching the idea. By this time, warning signs of a Pyramid Scheme loomed in my mind. In an effort to prove myself wrong I proceeded to advertise my new venture but found it very difficult. The words didn't come easy when attempting to describe, talk about and even write about GDI in a way that sounded appealing, not without lying. Hence, no one ever signed up to join my downline nor did I have any enquiries. My second payment was automatically withdrawn from my account before I'd had a chance to cancel, so they dinged me for that one too.
Review of my GDI experience...
- the registered domain name you receive and try to promote ends in .ws not .com (or other)
- the product itself isn't tangible and is low quality, meaning you'll only earn money by recruiting
- they say 'no selling' is involved yet advertising is a form of selling, no ads no earnings!
- they imply a time crunch using limited offers and terms such as 'ground floor opportunity'
- Inc500 (not Fortune500) listed GDI back in 2002, since then?
- they tweek greed; encouraging you to imagine impossible, residual number$ over a global market
- automated, free standing webpages exist but they're not indexed nor advertised web addresses
- this is a multi-level affiliate program with revenue sharing down 5 levels
- the leads GDI offers cost money with no guaranteed sign-ups
- payments are automatically withdrawn, cancellation is by phone only and they do not pro-rate
- current members often offer newbies to their members to entice a sign-up, don't count on receiving!
Getting involved with GDI cost me $20 and 2 long distance phone calls to cancel my membership. Along with my time and a teeny weeny bit of self respect for getting involved with this business venture in the first place. Learning from this experience was invaluable.
Is Global Domains International, Inc a scam? Well, in my opinion all the signs point in that direction yet they seem to function legally worldwide. If GDI isn't considered a scam, I still considered myself scum. Temporarily of course ;) but more than a good enough answer for me!
When the red Ferrari comes to pick you up, run the other way!
Visit the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the United States or Canada for more specific information in regards to your next business venture and always do your research! If you are interested, within the US branch of the BBB, there are right ups on both Global Domains International, Inc., GDI and website.ws.
According to GDI and their affiliates, this business opportunity has apparently become an amazing way to earn income from home, or has it?
Quite awhile back, while on my journey to find 'legitimate' income earning opportunities, I came across GDI. Their promotional sales pitch video had myself driving off into the sunset in a red Ferrari and it actually tweeked my interest! Throughout my own research process I read available literature and testimonials, videos on youtube.com , write ups and reviews etc. Within a very short period I found myself wanting to know more and decided to sign up for their free 7 day trial.
With access to all of GDI's learning materials, how to's, tips ect,. I was overwhelmed with information. Enough so that I couldn't read it all, nor utilize it, within the free trial period. At that point I chose to invest my $10 which enabled me to keep moving forward without time restraints. With the pressures removed I was able to see what GDI truly offered by way of an income opportunity.
What I discovered was that GDI's program involves the 'distributor' having to approach everything with a pulse in order to earn money! Whether it be search engine optimization, online ads, adding links and urls, forums, chats, face to face or even cold calling, you needed to get people involved. This is when I began having difficulties. For one, I was under the impression that no selling was involved. Secondly, when formatting my own sales pitch this opportunity was suddenly difficult to summarize into words because I wasn't exactly clear on what it was I was trying to sell??
- Was it the fully hosted web package with your own registered domain name, email services, forwarding, hosting and templates for $10 per month that was exceptionally inadequate?
or
- Was it the opportunity to recruit other people?
Neither seemed like a viable option when it came down to pitching the idea. By this time, warning signs of a Pyramid Scheme loomed in my mind. In an effort to prove myself wrong I proceeded to advertise my new venture but found it very difficult. The words didn't come easy when attempting to describe, talk about and even write about GDI in a way that sounded appealing, not without lying. Hence, no one ever signed up to join my downline nor did I have any enquiries. My second payment was automatically withdrawn from my account before I'd had a chance to cancel, so they dinged me for that one too.
Review of my GDI experience...
- the registered domain name you receive and try to promote ends in .ws not .com (or other)
- the product itself isn't tangible and is low quality, meaning you'll only earn money by recruiting
- they say 'no selling' is involved yet advertising is a form of selling, no ads no earnings!
- they imply a time crunch using limited offers and terms such as 'ground floor opportunity'
- Inc500 (not Fortune500) listed GDI back in 2002, since then?
- they tweek greed; encouraging you to imagine impossible, residual number$ over a global market
- automated, free standing webpages exist but they're not indexed nor advertised web addresses
- this is a multi-level affiliate program with revenue sharing down 5 levels
- the leads GDI offers cost money with no guaranteed sign-ups
- payments are automatically withdrawn, cancellation is by phone only and they do not pro-rate
- current members often offer newbies to their members to entice a sign-up, don't count on receiving!
Getting involved with GDI cost me $20 and 2 long distance phone calls to cancel my membership. Along with my time and a teeny weeny bit of self respect for getting involved with this business venture in the first place. Learning from this experience was invaluable.
Is Global Domains International, Inc a scam? Well, in my opinion all the signs point in that direction yet they seem to function legally worldwide. If GDI isn't considered a scam, I still considered myself scum. Temporarily of course ;) but more than a good enough answer for me!
When the red Ferrari comes to pick you up, run the other way!
Visit the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the United States or Canada for more specific information in regards to your next business venture and always do your research! If you are interested, within the US branch of the BBB, there are right ups on both Global Domains International, Inc., GDI and website.ws.
January 18, 2010
What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate Marketing uses one website to drive traffic to another website and is a widespread form of online advertising and promotion along with a form of generating online income. One person (known as the Affiliate or Publisher) promotes both services and products to potential customers in exchange for commission or revenue sharing. By driving more traffic, sending referrals, signing up subscribers and/or customers etc; your earning potential increases.
Affiliates use various techniques such as search engine optimization (SEO), network marketing, social networking, paid search engine marketing, e-mail marketing, display advertising, publishing reviews, offering comparison shopping and directories. Popular, active sectors of affiliate marketing include adult, gambling, retail industries, mobile phones, finance, travel and entertainment along with unique, niche sites in all sectors.
Regardless of which market you choose understand that it takes time to see the results of your work. Once your website has been established and made available for online viewing it also needs to be indexed by the search engines which can take weeks, if not longer.
In the meantime you need to start getting people to your site so they can in turn click on those affiliate ads you have placed. No traffic = no clicks = no money! There is no magic code available for driving traffic to your site however, which means you have to revert back to the basics of marketing by asking yourself. What does my customer want? and How can I give it to them?
I've found that focusing on a favourite hobby or passion is a popular way to begin because you yourself have a high level of interest in the topic therefore know what others may also enjoy. For example; if you love Halloween like I do then you could set up a blog that shares your ideas. You now have to ask yourself...What do my viewers (a.k.a potential customer) want to see, know, read about, learn, watch and buy that is has to do with Halloween? Then give it to them!
Offer content that is unique, original and of quality to your viewers whether it is in the articles your write and in the affiliate ads you place on the site. You want to give your customers/viewers the information they are searching for not irrelevant drivel or copy/pasted, plagiarised fluff. As you create more valuable, wanted content the viewers will find your site based on the information you are providing. The more you write about a specific topic the more keywords you generate around the topic. The 'topic' keywords, as they are repeated by both you in the articles and those searching with the search engines will then prove to the search engines that your site offers what it says and is worth checking out! Posting affiliate ads on your sight ought to pertain to Halloween in some way, as this would be one of the ways you would be generating your income.
Affiliates use various techniques such as search engine optimization (SEO), network marketing, social networking, paid search engine marketing, e-mail marketing, display advertising, publishing reviews, offering comparison shopping and directories. Popular, active sectors of affiliate marketing include adult, gambling, retail industries, mobile phones, finance, travel and entertainment along with unique, niche sites in all sectors.
Regardless of which market you choose understand that it takes time to see the results of your work. Once your website has been established and made available for online viewing it also needs to be indexed by the search engines which can take weeks, if not longer.
In the meantime you need to start getting people to your site so they can in turn click on those affiliate ads you have placed. No traffic = no clicks = no money! There is no magic code available for driving traffic to your site however, which means you have to revert back to the basics of marketing by asking yourself. What does my customer want? and How can I give it to them?
I've found that focusing on a favourite hobby or passion is a popular way to begin because you yourself have a high level of interest in the topic therefore know what others may also enjoy. For example; if you love Halloween like I do then you could set up a blog that shares your ideas. You now have to ask yourself...What do my viewers (a.k.a potential customer) want to see, know, read about, learn, watch and buy that is has to do with Halloween? Then give it to them!
Offer content that is unique, original and of quality to your viewers whether it is in the articles your write and in the affiliate ads you place on the site. You want to give your customers/viewers the information they are searching for not irrelevant drivel or copy/pasted, plagiarised fluff. As you create more valuable, wanted content the viewers will find your site based on the information you are providing. The more you write about a specific topic the more keywords you generate around the topic. The 'topic' keywords, as they are repeated by both you in the articles and those searching with the search engines will then prove to the search engines that your site offers what it says and is worth checking out! Posting affiliate ads on your sight ought to pertain to Halloween in some way, as this would be one of the ways you would be generating your income.
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