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PPC Starter Secrets Part 1
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to Part 1 of PPCMom Starter Secrets!
Thank you all for submitting your PPC questions here. I’m loving this project!
So many of your questions relate to losing money! No one wants to lose money – and it’s an easy thing to do with PPC. So, you’re right to be wary of it. There are some simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.
In this series, I am going to walk you through one method I use to ensure that I don’t lose too much money on my campaigns. So that’s a good place to start, don’t you think?
I’ve just recorded a little Audio Boo for you….Enjoy!
In this series, we are going to:
- Have a budget – a budget of $10 a day or $25 a day will be fine to start with.
- Make a plan – we are going to be very clear about our plan
- Stick to our plan – we will not get sidetracked or emotional about our plan – this is business!
- Complete our homework – Yes – homework! I’ve assigned you a task in my Audio Boo….here’s a little hint….
P.S. There’s still time to submit your PPC questions! But time is running out….if you have a question, please comment below and I will answer it in an upcoming episode or here on the blog! So, go ahead….leave your question for PPCMom below!
Need help with PPC?
Posted by: | CommentsDo you have questions about Pay Per Click advertising?
So many people seem baffled about PPC advertising. Everywhere I go it seems people are losing money on PPC ads. Is this you? Are you struggling to break even or find success with your PPC ads? Don’t worry! You’re not alone! And there is help available.
As you may know, my PPC journey began about this time last year. And I have to say that I LOVE PPC!! This year, I have devoted almost every waking hour of my life to learning the business of Pay Per Click marketing online. This in no way makes me an expert. However, I do know some things, and I’d love to share what I know here with all of you who may be just starting out.
Where do you find real help with PPC?
I am a strong advocate of learning your trade properly. For that reason, I recommend you take a good look at the high quality training sites that are around. I am a member of most of these forums. There are a few ads for my favorite forums over on the right hand side of this page. If you click on one of those ads and join a forum, I will earn a small commission for referring you to the site.
I will always refer you to these forums if you are serious about learning how to use PPC to earn an income. I don’t mind if you don’t want to use my referral link – that’s totally up to you. I truly believe that is the best way for you to really learn a new skill.
Private questions? Tweet Me!
Also, if you have a private question, and you don’t feel comfortable asking here in the comments, please feel free to send me an email, or a “tweet” using the little boxes up there on the right and I will do my best to help you.
Some questions I have been asked recently:
- Does Yahoo still allow polls for CPA offers?
- How many ads to I need to test a campaign?
- Is Yahoo a total waste of time for PPC?
- I have been slapped from Google, what are my options?
- Where is the best place to learn Facebook advertising?
Please ask your questions in the comments section below….
Go ahead! Let the fun begin!
Super Affiliate Handbook
Posted by: | CommentsAre you ready to quit?
Most people who start with affiliate marketing quit. In fact, I read that over 90% of people who decide to make money online quit within the first 3 months. Ouch! That is a scary statistic, don’t you think?
How can you avoid this and stay in the game? I think most people give up because they run out of ideas. They’re not sure what system to follow, it all becomes too confusing, and they quit.
In an effort to help YOU not fall victim to this awful statistic, I want to point out one of the cheapest and best resources available for new and experienced affiliates : The Super Affiliate Handbook by Rosalind Gardner. At only $47, this 200+ page ebook is chock full of excellent information for affiliates. I still refer to my copy almost every day.
Lynn Terry – of the Elite Mastermind Forum – wrote an excellent Super Affiliate Handbook Review which covers the handbook in quite a bit of detail, so I won’t go into all the “nitty gritty” here. Lynn and I have been chatting a bit, and I thought you might like to hear her thoughts on this resource too. I’ve asked her a few key questions, and here is what she had to say:
PPCMom: In your Super Affiliate Handbook Review, you mentioned that it took you less than a week to earn your $47 investment back. What idea was it that sparked your enthusiasm and drove you to take action?
Lynn Terry: It’s worth mentioning that I already had websites, and had a background in web dev and online marketing, so it wasn’t hard for me to implement the ideas and methods quickly. More quickly than someone who is just starting out, for example.
That said, there is something incredibly inspiring about the Super Affiliate Handbook. Just seeing the live examples and the actual methods that Rosalind used to earn multiple 6-figures in one year had light bulbs going off in my mind left and right.
I recently read SAH again, after more than 5 years since I originally downloaded it… and it had the same effect. I couldn’t wait to finish it and immediately started 2 new affiliate sites that same week!
I can’t say that there was any one thing that really sparked that enthusiasm – just something about Rosalind’s style in general. A lot of ebooks are very dry, but this one is such a great read and chock full of images and live examples that it almost feels interactive – it really gets you engaged and motivated.
PpcMom: The Super Affiliate Handbook includes over 200 pages of essential affiliate marketing information. Which sections would you say are of the most benefit to the struggling affiliate marketers out there?
Lynn Terry: One of the things I like about the digital version (vs the paperback book you can order on Amazon) is the ability to jump to sections in the book through the digital bookmarks within the PDF. Another perk of course is that you can download updated versions anytime they are available – which is actually a lot, she updates it frequently.
Different sections are going to appeal to different people more depending on their level of experience. Someone who is brand new to the concept of affiliate marketing is going to enjoy the sections explaining what it is, how to find a profitable niche, how to plan and build your website, etc.
Struggling affiliate marketers, as you put it, I assume are already aware of the basic concepts but their efforts are just not cutting it. They will enjoy the examples the most I imagine, as they can see real working affiliate sites and how they make sales.
So depending on where you are with things, or what your weak points are, you’ll be more drawn to certain sections. As a super affiliate myself (during the 2nd reading) I really enjoyed seeing Rosalind’s methods (compared to my own) and also sections like:
- 31 Ways to Market Your Site
- Grow Your Affiliate Business
- How to Manage Your Affiliate Business
- Problem Solving & Avoidance
PpcMom: You’ve been working with these strategies for over 6 years now. What value does the Super Affiliate Handbook provide for the experienced affiliate?
Lynn Terry: A LOT. Any experienced affiliate will know that $47 is a drop in the bucket as an investment, considering the return you can expect from just ONE new idea or tip.
Affiliate Marketing is an ever-changing and constantly evolving model, so I continue to study new methods and concepts. You have to stay up to date with what’s working, what other people are testing, and what new options are available.
We all do things differently, too. Some people focus on squeeze pages and email marketing. Others prefer SEO over PPC, or vice versa. Some use static websites, some use blogs. I like to study a variety of guides and successful affiliates, and their methods, to look for new ideas I can use myself.
It pays to find a way that works best for your market or your product type, but I like to keep an open mind and study other’s models as well.
Super Affiliate Handbook
PpcMom: Why is this book so important to you?
Lynn Terry: Over the years I have tested a number of affiliate models and methods. The one I find easiest AND most profitable is Rosalind Gardner’s methods, as outlined in her Super Affiliate Handbook. I always encourage people to study everything they can about their business model (in this case: affiliate marketing)… but if you only read ONE book to start, it should definitely be the Super Affiliate Handbook in my opinion.
A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Terry for taking the time to answer my questions. I hope you’ve found this information helpful too! To learn more about Lynn, please visit her blog at ClickNewz.com.
Have a fantastic day!
What do you need?
Posted by: | CommentsWhat do you need to be successful?
Perhaps you are brand new to the idea of internet marketing. What information do you want to learn more about? Pay per click, article marketing, SEO? Or maybe you’ve been around awhile, learned a little, but haven’t taken much action. Why do you think that is? What would make the difference for you?
Let’s start a discussion:
- Are you brand new or have you been around awhile?
- What are you working on?
- What traffic method do you prefer? SEO or PPC?
- What’s your biggest challenge right now?
I’ll kick off the discussion with my own thoughts: I haven’t been around long. I started my online journey just under a year ago. I feel like I am learning new things every day. Right now, I am working on SEO affiliate sites, Facebook advertising, and a little bit of Pay Per Click ads here and there. I get excited about SEO as a traffic method because its FREE! But the results from Pay Per Click ads are instant. My biggest business challenge right now is lack of knowledge and skill when it comes to landing pages and design. I’ve also had a few of my campaigns die off completely this week, so I have been busily rebuilding them.
What about you? Where are you at right now?
P.S. Join in the conversation….leave your comments below. Thanks!
