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Keyword, Niche and Market Research
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Hello to all,

I wanted to ask that in the members' experiences, what are the best free tools for tracking our sites' visit statistics and other related details? I see the

Google Analytics. You'll also find plenty of training here for setting it up and how to use it. In fact if I remember correctly Jay did several webinars about Google analytics.

https://www.bing.com/webmasters
https://analytics.google.com/analytics
https://search.google.com/

These are free and fairly easy to use...hope that helps my friend!

Glenn

What are the best free site-analysis tools?

What are the best free site-analysis tools?

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Keyword, Niche and Market Research
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Hello to all,

I wanted to ask that in the members' experiences, what are the best free tools for tracking our sites' visit statistics and other related details? I see the

Google Analytics. You'll also find plenty of training here for setting it up and how to use it. In fact if I remember correctly Jay did several webinars about Google analytics.

https://www.bing.com/webmasters
https://analytics.google.com/analytics
https://search.google.com/

These are free and fairly easy to use...hope that helps my friend!

Glenn

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Authoring & Writing Content
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Hello to all,

A question for more advanced members: I have my first niche site and I will see how it goes along and how the training can hopefully help in content writing

Hi Hossein, I get where you're coming from.

My first website before I found WA was a site where I wrote about technology and its impact on society and the economy. How autonomous braking for example would be good for saving lives and that was a good thing... but with my background in automotive parts distribution and a majority of clients being collision shops, how that technology could also wipe out an entire industry, from the technicians to the manufacturers to the packaging, shipping, warehousing, and administrative staff. And what would be the effects on other industries as a result.

Not that we shouldn't have autonomous braking in vehicles and save lives... just that we should also be thinking of the wider impact those technologies have.

I wrote about 3D printing, AI, virtual and augmented reality, and so on... again discussing the significant impact these technologies could have on society, employment, education, retraining and so on...

I had a lot of thoughts and opinions that I thought were not only interesting but were extremely important for us to be aware of, think about, and talk about.

And absolutely nobody read it, lol.

Well, maybe a few, but VERY FEW.

The thing is, you can absolutely write about anything you want, it's your website. But unless a person is a celebrity, author, athlete, influencer, or someone highly regarded in their field, etc.... and that's also the thing they're talking about... most people don't really care what we think.

I mean, it's not that they don't care... it's just that they don't care enough to give us the time and attention it would take to read everything (or anything) we write. My friends and family won't even spend time reading what I write, lol.

People are too busy thinking their own thoughts, commenting on blogs, forums, videos etc. trying to get their own opinions out there. And most importantly... trying to solve their own problems.

When they read your content, they are thinking... "What's in this for me".

And that's okay... because we do the same thing when we read other people's content. When we watch a YouTube video or read a book or listen to a podcast. We also only have so much time and there must be something in it for us.

So whatever content you create, if you want your audience to read it, there must be something in it for them. Again, you can write whatever you want, it's your website... but IF you want someone else to read it, there must be something in it for them.

And if you can generate enough traffic, you can monetize that with ad revenue. Ad revenue makes up a significant part of my income, about a third, so I know it's a viable stategy.

The other question I have is why you would feel uncomfortable promoting products or services. You should only feel uncomfortable if you're "pushing" products or services on someone who doesn't want them.

And in that case, you're wasting your time and energy anyway because it takes an extraordinary amount of energy to "convince" someone on a website to do something they don't want to do. And it takes an extraordinary amount of talent. I know I'm not that good, lol.

That's like driving Uber and trying to convince your riders to go where you want them to go... even though they don't want to go there. That would be uncomfortable for most people I think.

But if your products and services are aligned with your niche and your audience, and they are legitimate solutions to the problems you're helping them solve... you shouldn't feel bad about that.

You're helping them. And you're only recommending, you're not pushing or forcing.

For example, if I go into a furniture store looking to buy a recliner, the salesperson should NOT feel bad about selling me a recliner. I was looking for one. If they spend an hour trying to talk me into a new bed and kitchen table though, then sure... they should feel uncomfortable.

So what I'm saying is, don't sell beds and tables to people who want recliners... and then you shouldn't feel uncomfortable 😉

Hi J-Kwest,

Thanks for the answer. I am talking about the uncomfortable factor in relation to experiences and issues with a mental health problem, so I am familiar with this and could provide insights and helpful inputs for people at large; However, I would not know about promoting medicines since I have largely not taken these myself and thus cannot declare how one would react; and with regards to techniques out there, some seem legitimate but many others out there seem strange and carry a lot of weird theories attached with them, or are advocated by "experts" explicitly for their own profit (while this matter of mental health is serious and not for profit-making schemes).

So given this reality, is it better to make a site about one's experiences with mental health issues, or just stick to more conventional, less controversial products and marketing?


Thanks.

Ah... I see what you're saying now. That definitely makes sense. I don't think I'd be comfortable recommending products in that kind of niche either. Maybe not even products I've tried because everyone responds differently and mental issues are serious enough you don't want to risk recommending the wrong product to the wrong person... even if it works for some.

My recommendation if this is the niche you want to be in, is to recommend non-medical related products. For example, one of the best things I've ever done for my own mental health was to join an online exercise and nutrition program that also focuses on exercise recovery and sleep.

I've tried for years to do it on my own, and failed at it every time. But an online program similar to WA in the health niche with a community is exactly what I needed.

And I had no idea how big of an impact my poor physical health was having on my mental health.

So that could be one direction you could go.

Now that won't be the solution for everyone of course, but generally speaking, improving lifestyle factors whether it's nutrition, exercise, sleep, meditation, relationships, etc. all help pave the road to better mental health.

And although it's out in left field... you might even recommend things like furniture and/or organizational solutions that help someone declutter and/or downsize their home, workspace etc, which can also have a positive effect on someone's mental health. This one I know from experience as well.

You could recommend hobbies like gardening, kayaking, fishing, biking and so on that can all have positive impacts on people's lives and mental health.

So your range of potential recommendations could be quite large, even though your niche doesn't have to be.

And recommending programs, courses, or products related to living a healthier lifestyle would not steer your audience in the wrong direction.

However, for more serious mental health issues that require professional help or medical intervention, I probably wouldn't tackle a niche like that unless you are medically qualified.

There could be potential liability issues which are probably rare, but a risk nonetheless.

Another challenge with a medically related niche is your ability to rank. In 2018 Google introduced their E-A-T algorithm update which stands for Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trust. With the vast majority of niches, you can build up your expertise, authority and trust... but in some niches like health, medicine or finance, for example, this is harder to do.

Sites that are closely related to the medical profession are difficult to outrank. They can have doctors with established online profiles (Linked In, Medical Papers etc.) who've authored a good percentage of the articles and Google can follow those online breadcrumbs to identify them as an authority on the topics they are writing about. Those sites might also have links and citations from universities, hospitals, government websites and so on, as well as contain content with original research and case studies.

So it's much tougher niche to be competitive in unless that is also your background.

What you're saying though, about not being comfortable with recommending some of the products in that niche, is absolutely understandable.

Hi

You can however I'd research my niche well.

You may consult with https://answersocrates.com/ for further research into finding a subcategory starting out. You can search what real people are asking as in Questions, Prepositions, Comparisons, in the past, letters and query. It is also great if someone wants to write a thorough research based article.

To get conversions and sales you can either run affiliate programs referring your visitors to other merchants or your online store, in a way as you are describing profitable. To be earning commissions you'd have to be promoting something.

I would probably consider a relevant niche to my subject in which I can promote something or doing my own. And add a section of your site to your personal experiences. Something worth thinking about?

In more detail

A niche subject is something you are passionate and genuinely interested in could be a hobby or an interest, and know so well you can write plenty original content about.

ONE niche, a website. Products and programs can be varied however all must be relevant to the niche.

You may consult with https://answersocrates.com/ for further research into finding a subcategory starting out. You can search what real people are asking as in Questions, Prepositions, Comparisons, in the past, letters and query. It is also great if someone wants to write a thorough research based article.

For example if you are in yoga
Yoga exercises for beginners

When deciding on a niche try narrow it down to a more specific niche, you can ask yourself the following question:

So I want to help people with ____________________ ?

Fill in the blank and you are going to get closer to a specific audience. Essentially you are writing more informational posts so that you do not sound so salesy to Google and if there’s a solution, a detailed analysis review post for your visitors to let them make an informed decision whether to go click your links and go purchase the focused item you proposed to solve their issue.

Once a site starts gaining traction, traffic and authority you can then scale to cover another subcategory.

See example blog post below Onward:

You site need be ready before you apply for affiliate programs

You would have written 20 - 30 posts and have some traffic to be able apply for affiliate programs as typically they will check your site for relevance and traffic prior approval.

For Amazon it is 10 - 15 posts.

Once accepted, they've given you material and special tracking code links you can share on your site.

Essentially you are writing more informational posts so that you do not sound so salesy to Google and if there’s a solution, a detailed analysis review post for your visitors to let them make an informed decision whether to go click your links and go purchase the focused item you proposed to solve their issue.

Once they do, and in accordance with your affiliation terms and conditions, how commission payouts are tracked and paid. You need to read up how payments are made because different programs follow different rules; some pay by check others via PayPal or straight to your check account.

I would always adhere to your affiliate program terms and conditions.

You can do a google search
Your niche + affiliate programs
Your niche + affiliate programs + location
and see what results you get

Meanwhile I'd ask as many questions as I want to get clarifications,

Welcome to WA and our community.

Abie & AJ

You can create a product of your own or turn those lessons into an ebook and sell it on Amazon. You can also organize online coaching and many more alternatives.

Is there a particular reason, you do not feel comfortable promoting others products?

Are you creative in producing your own?

If all you want to do is write about your life's experiences, then I would consider turning all those experiences into a book, and then if the information is beneficial or helpful you might want to consider selling that book,

and if there if there is a product or service that supports whatever you are writing about, then just offer that as something helpful to your readers if they want that option,

without trying to push the sale.

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Is it possible to only talk about experiences?

Is it possible to only talk about experiences?

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Authoring & Writing Content
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Hello to all,

A question for more advanced members: I have my first niche site and I will see how it goes along and how the training can hopefully help in content writing

Hi Hossein, I get where you're coming from.

My first website before I found WA was a site where I wrote about technology and its impact on society and the economy. How autonomous braking for example would be good for saving lives and that was a good thing... but with my background in automotive parts distribution and a majority of clients being collision shops, how that technology could also wipe out an entire industry, from the technicians to the manufacturers to the packaging, shipping, warehousing, and administrative staff. And what would be the effects on other industries as a result.

Not that we shouldn't have autonomous braking in vehicles and save lives... just that we should also be thinking of the wider impact those technologies have.

I wrote about 3D printing, AI, virtual and augmented reality, and so on... again discussing the significant impact these technologies could have on society, employment, education, retraining and so on...

I had a lot of thoughts and opinions that I thought were not only interesting but were extremely important for us to be aware of, think about, and talk about.

And absolutely nobody read it, lol.

Well, maybe a few, but VERY FEW.

The thing is, you can absolutely write about anything you want, it's your website. But unless a person is a celebrity, author, athlete, influencer, or someone highly regarded in their field, etc.... and that's also the thing they're talking about... most people don't really care what we think.

I mean, it's not that they don't care... it's just that they don't care enough to give us the time and attention it would take to read everything (or anything) we write. My friends and family won't even spend time reading what I write, lol.

People are too busy thinking their own thoughts, commenting on blogs, forums, videos etc. trying to get their own opinions out there. And most importantly... trying to solve their own problems.

When they read your content, they are thinking... "What's in this for me".

And that's okay... because we do the same thing when we read other people's content. When we watch a YouTube video or read a book or listen to a podcast. We also only have so much time and there must be something in it for us.

So whatever content you create, if you want your audience to read it, there must be something in it for them. Again, you can write whatever you want, it's your website... but IF you want someone else to read it, there must be something in it for them.

And if you can generate enough traffic, you can monetize that with ad revenue. Ad revenue makes up a significant part of my income, about a third, so I know it's a viable stategy.

The other question I have is why you would feel uncomfortable promoting products or services. You should only feel uncomfortable if you're "pushing" products or services on someone who doesn't want them.

And in that case, you're wasting your time and energy anyway because it takes an extraordinary amount of energy to "convince" someone on a website to do something they don't want to do. And it takes an extraordinary amount of talent. I know I'm not that good, lol.

That's like driving Uber and trying to convince your riders to go where you want them to go... even though they don't want to go there. That would be uncomfortable for most people I think.

But if your products and services are aligned with your niche and your audience, and they are legitimate solutions to the problems you're helping them solve... you shouldn't feel bad about that.

You're helping them. And you're only recommending, you're not pushing or forcing.

For example, if I go into a furniture store looking to buy a recliner, the salesperson should NOT feel bad about selling me a recliner. I was looking for one. If they spend an hour trying to talk me into a new bed and kitchen table though, then sure... they should feel uncomfortable.

So what I'm saying is, don't sell beds and tables to people who want recliners... and then you shouldn't feel uncomfortable 😉

Hi J-Kwest,

Thanks for the answer. I am talking about the uncomfortable factor in relation to experiences and issues with a mental health problem, so I am familiar with this and could provide insights and helpful inputs for people at large; However, I would not know about promoting medicines since I have largely not taken these myself and thus cannot declare how one would react; and with regards to techniques out there, some seem legitimate but many others out there seem strange and carry a lot of weird theories attached with them, or are advocated by "experts" explicitly for their own profit (while this matter of mental health is serious and not for profit-making schemes).

So given this reality, is it better to make a site about one's experiences with mental health issues, or just stick to more conventional, less controversial products and marketing?


Thanks.

Ah... I see what you're saying now. That definitely makes sense. I don't think I'd be comfortable recommending products in that kind of niche either. Maybe not even products I've tried because everyone responds differently and mental issues are serious enough you don't want to risk recommending the wrong product to the wrong person... even if it works for some.

My recommendation if this is the niche you want to be in, is to recommend non-medical related products. For example, one of the best things I've ever done for my own mental health was to join an online exercise and nutrition program that also focuses on exercise recovery and sleep.

I've tried for years to do it on my own, and failed at it every time. But an online program similar to WA in the health niche with a community is exactly what I needed.

And I had no idea how big of an impact my poor physical health was having on my mental health.

So that could be one direction you could go.

Now that won't be the solution for everyone of course, but generally speaking, improving lifestyle factors whether it's nutrition, exercise, sleep, meditation, relationships, etc. all help pave the road to better mental health.

And although it's out in left field... you might even recommend things like furniture and/or organizational solutions that help someone declutter and/or downsize their home, workspace etc, which can also have a positive effect on someone's mental health. This one I know from experience as well.

You could recommend hobbies like gardening, kayaking, fishing, biking and so on that can all have positive impacts on people's lives and mental health.

So your range of potential recommendations could be quite large, even though your niche doesn't have to be.

And recommending programs, courses, or products related to living a healthier lifestyle would not steer your audience in the wrong direction.

However, for more serious mental health issues that require professional help or medical intervention, I probably wouldn't tackle a niche like that unless you are medically qualified.

There could be potential liability issues which are probably rare, but a risk nonetheless.

Another challenge with a medically related niche is your ability to rank. In 2018 Google introduced their E-A-T algorithm update which stands for Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trust. With the vast majority of niches, you can build up your expertise, authority and trust... but in some niches like health, medicine or finance, for example, this is harder to do.

Sites that are closely related to the medical profession are difficult to outrank. They can have doctors with established online profiles (Linked In, Medical Papers etc.) who've authored a good percentage of the articles and Google can follow those online breadcrumbs to identify them as an authority on the topics they are writing about. Those sites might also have links and citations from universities, hospitals, government websites and so on, as well as contain content with original research and case studies.

So it's much tougher niche to be competitive in unless that is also your background.

What you're saying though, about not being comfortable with recommending some of the products in that niche, is absolutely understandable.

Hi

You can however I'd research my niche well.

You may consult with https://answersocrates.com/ for further research into finding a subcategory starting out. You can search what real people are asking as in Questions, Prepositions, Comparisons, in the past, letters and query. It is also great if someone wants to write a thorough research based article.

To get conversions and sales you can either run affiliate programs referring your visitors to other merchants or your online store, in a way as you are describing profitable. To be earning commissions you'd have to be promoting something.

I would probably consider a relevant niche to my subject in which I can promote something or doing my own. And add a section of your site to your personal experiences. Something worth thinking about?

In more detail

A niche subject is something you are passionate and genuinely interested in could be a hobby or an interest, and know so well you can write plenty original content about.

ONE niche, a website. Products and programs can be varied however all must be relevant to the niche.

You may consult with https://answersocrates.com/ for further research into finding a subcategory starting out. You can search what real people are asking as in Questions, Prepositions, Comparisons, in the past, letters and query. It is also great if someone wants to write a thorough research based article.

For example if you are in yoga
Yoga exercises for beginners

When deciding on a niche try narrow it down to a more specific niche, you can ask yourself the following question:

So I want to help people with ____________________ ?

Fill in the blank and you are going to get closer to a specific audience. Essentially you are writing more informational posts so that you do not sound so salesy to Google and if there’s a solution, a detailed analysis review post for your visitors to let them make an informed decision whether to go click your links and go purchase the focused item you proposed to solve their issue.

Once a site starts gaining traction, traffic and authority you can then scale to cover another subcategory.

See example blog post below Onward:

You site need be ready before you apply for affiliate programs

You would have written 20 - 30 posts and have some traffic to be able apply for affiliate programs as typically they will check your site for relevance and traffic prior approval.

For Amazon it is 10 - 15 posts.

Once accepted, they've given you material and special tracking code links you can share on your site.

Essentially you are writing more informational posts so that you do not sound so salesy to Google and if there’s a solution, a detailed analysis review post for your visitors to let them make an informed decision whether to go click your links and go purchase the focused item you proposed to solve their issue.

Once they do, and in accordance with your affiliation terms and conditions, how commission payouts are tracked and paid. You need to read up how payments are made because different programs follow different rules; some pay by check others via PayPal or straight to your check account.

I would always adhere to your affiliate program terms and conditions.

You can do a google search
Your niche + affiliate programs
Your niche + affiliate programs + location
and see what results you get

Meanwhile I'd ask as many questions as I want to get clarifications,

Welcome to WA and our community.

Abie & AJ

You can create a product of your own or turn those lessons into an ebook and sell it on Amazon. You can also organize online coaching and many more alternatives.

Is there a particular reason, you do not feel comfortable promoting others products?

Are you creative in producing your own?

If all you want to do is write about your life's experiences, then I would consider turning all those experiences into a book, and then if the information is beneficial or helpful you might want to consider selling that book,

and if there if there is a product or service that supports whatever you are writing about, then just offer that as something helpful to your readers if they want that option,

without trying to push the sale.

See more comments

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Getting Started
Updated

Hello to all,

I have been somewhat stuck for some time in my site progress, a big reason being that my affiliate link applications are either being put on hold or rejecte

Focus on traffic...it is the best strategy going ! Worry about linking when you have the traffic...

Hi - if your applications are being rejected, this is typically because you don't have enough original, relevant content to attract traffic.

The most important thing you can do for your website is to continue writing posts, ideally 2 or 3 times per week. How many posts do you currently have?

If your applications are on hold, is that because you haven't completed all the information that the affiliate programs require by law?

thank you for the reply. But if that is true, then shouldn't the WA.com training reflect this then? I have 8-9 posts based on what the WA training has instructed, if the affiliates are rejecting or placing it on hold due to lack of content, how would this impasse be resolved?

Also, writing marketable material is no so easy, especially since many of us don't have experience interacting with profitable aspects of the economy (i.e., we came here to WA.com with little disposable money in the first place and when other online things flopped, finding topics related to buying/selling is not so easy, even if there is to be an important "helping others" aspect). So I wonder how this whole matter can be reconciled

Hi - yes, you are correct in thinking that WA suggests adding affiliate links too early. However, that is the part that most people are eager to get to. So, I guess they had to mention it at this stage.

You don't have to wait to be told to add content. Just write whenever you have some free time. Your first posts should be purely informational with no selling intent and not be product based.

Concentrate on helping people and when you have about 15 posts, try applying to affiliate programs again.

Hi

You can click the Promote tab, top menu to find programs.

You can do a google search
Your niche + affiliate programs
Your niche + affiliate programs + location
and see what results you get

You site need be ready and have some traffic before you apply for affiliate programs.

You would have written 20 - 30 posts and have some traffic to be able apply for affiliate programs as typically they will check your site for relevance and traffic prior approval.

For Amazon it is 10 - 15 posts.

Once accepted, they've given you material and special tracking code links you can share on your site.

Essentially you are writing more informational posts so that you do not sound so salesy to Google and if there’s a solution, a detailed analysis review post for your visitors to let them make an informed decision whether to go click your links and go purchase the focused item you proposed to solve their issue.

Once they do, and in accordance with your affiliation terms and conditions, how commission payouts are tracked and paid. You need to read up how payments are made because different programs follow different rules; some pay by check others via PayPal or straight to your check account.

I would always adhere to your affiliate program terms and conditions.

There are many other resources if you input "affiliate programs" in magnifying glass top menu, however

Jay's live webinar is of value.

See more comments

Any training for those who cannot find affiliate sites?

Any training for those who cannot find affiliate sites?

asked in
Getting Started
Updated

Hello to all,

I have been somewhat stuck for some time in my site progress, a big reason being that my affiliate link applications are either being put on hold or rejecte

Focus on traffic...it is the best strategy going ! Worry about linking when you have the traffic...

Hi - if your applications are being rejected, this is typically because you don't have enough original, relevant content to attract traffic.

The most important thing you can do for your website is to continue writing posts, ideally 2 or 3 times per week. How many posts do you currently have?

If your applications are on hold, is that because you haven't completed all the information that the affiliate programs require by law?

thank you for the reply. But if that is true, then shouldn't the WA.com training reflect this then? I have 8-9 posts based on what the WA training has instructed, if the affiliates are rejecting or placing it on hold due to lack of content, how would this impasse be resolved?

Also, writing marketable material is no so easy, especially since many of us don't have experience interacting with profitable aspects of the economy (i.e., we came here to WA.com with little disposable money in the first place and when other online things flopped, finding topics related to buying/selling is not so easy, even if there is to be an important "helping others" aspect). So I wonder how this whole matter can be reconciled

Hi - yes, you are correct in thinking that WA suggests adding affiliate links too early. However, that is the part that most people are eager to get to. So, I guess they had to mention it at this stage.

You don't have to wait to be told to add content. Just write whenever you have some free time. Your first posts should be purely informational with no selling intent and not be product based.

Concentrate on helping people and when you have about 15 posts, try applying to affiliate programs again.

Hi

You can click the Promote tab, top menu to find programs.

You can do a google search
Your niche + affiliate programs
Your niche + affiliate programs + location
and see what results you get

You site need be ready and have some traffic before you apply for affiliate programs.

You would have written 20 - 30 posts and have some traffic to be able apply for affiliate programs as typically they will check your site for relevance and traffic prior approval.

For Amazon it is 10 - 15 posts.

Once accepted, they've given you material and special tracking code links you can share on your site.

Essentially you are writing more informational posts so that you do not sound so salesy to Google and if there’s a solution, a detailed analysis review post for your visitors to let them make an informed decision whether to go click your links and go purchase the focused item you proposed to solve their issue.

Once they do, and in accordance with your affiliation terms and conditions, how commission payouts are tracked and paid. You need to read up how payments are made because different programs follow different rules; some pay by check others via PayPal or straight to your check account.

I would always adhere to your affiliate program terms and conditions.

There are many other resources if you input "affiliate programs" in magnifying glass top menu, however

Jay's live webinar is of value.

See more comments

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Updated

Dear all,

I need to about an issue being faced by me and others as well:

Why are the affiliate programs we are being encouraged to join asking us to provide a Comp

If they’re US companies, then they’re asking you for the information so they can send you a 1099 form at the end of the year for tax purposes.

Hi Hossein, I was frustrated with this early on as well. In most cases, in Canada, we just have to fill out a form that states we're not a US resident and that our business for tax purposes is outside of the US. Affiliate networks and programs as far as taxes go are mostly concerned about affiliates within their own country when it comes to taxes. I would contact the affiliate program you're trying to work with, let them know where you live and ask them specifically what they need.

This is generally speaking of course, I'm not an accountant or a lawyer.

Having said that, I wouldn't worry about joining affiliate programs too much now. It's better to put all your time into producing content and generating traffic.

To be honest, I don't even waste my time joining affiliate programs anymore unless I know I can send them traffic, or unless it's a network I already belong to and all I have to do is grab my link.

What I do is just track the number of clicks I'm getting. So I'll set up a custom link using the Pretty Links plugin, and instead of putting an affiliate link in there, I just link directly to the site where I'm recommending or promoting something.

Then over the course of weeks and months (and in some cases it's been years) I can monitor the number of clicks I'm getting on that link, and ONLY if I'm getting significant traffic and clicks do I bother taking the time to set up an affiliate account. It's just too time consuming to do it before hand and there's no point wasting your own time or your affiliate partner's time.

Of course you don't want to leave money on the table, but your time is also valuable.

Just follow the rules of your country and work on getting your first bits of traffic to your site. This can only become a problem if you are successful. Guess what? Even then it will not be a problem.

The solution is not within the power of WA. To be paid as an affiliate you need to join affil;aite networks. That is a fact unless you jst promote WA , which is an option.

These affiliate networks work with individuals and companies which is why they ask for the name of your company. When you start out you just start out as an individual, but later on when you make substantial amounts of cash you may want to form a company

Hi

For tax concerns, I would reach out to a professional for a sound advice.

The programs are third party and therefore not associated with WA.

Hello,

I understand the affiliate programs are third-party; but obviously at
WA.com there might be some procedure with their recommended affiliate sites/networks for those with just a website?

After all, the overhead costs for a company and associated tax forms are huge, it is very difficult for most of us to incur such costs, which is exactly why we have started only with a website and content.

While I understand your inquiry, at best proceeds from affiliate marketing are taxable and therefore we are not in a position to give further advice on the matter.

Each person circumstances are different, you may start as an individual and later register a proper business, a tax advisor/accountant can give further guidance.

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Why company name,tax details being asked by affiliate-sites?

Why company name,tax details being asked by affiliate-sites?

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Dear all,

I need to about an issue being faced by me and others as well:

Why are the affiliate programs we are being encouraged to join asking us to provide a Comp

If they’re US companies, then they’re asking you for the information so they can send you a 1099 form at the end of the year for tax purposes.

Hi Hossein, I was frustrated with this early on as well. In most cases, in Canada, we just have to fill out a form that states we're not a US resident and that our business for tax purposes is outside of the US. Affiliate networks and programs as far as taxes go are mostly concerned about affiliates within their own country when it comes to taxes. I would contact the affiliate program you're trying to work with, let them know where you live and ask them specifically what they need.

This is generally speaking of course, I'm not an accountant or a lawyer.

Having said that, I wouldn't worry about joining affiliate programs too much now. It's better to put all your time into producing content and generating traffic.

To be honest, I don't even waste my time joining affiliate programs anymore unless I know I can send them traffic, or unless it's a network I already belong to and all I have to do is grab my link.

What I do is just track the number of clicks I'm getting. So I'll set up a custom link using the Pretty Links plugin, and instead of putting an affiliate link in there, I just link directly to the site where I'm recommending or promoting something.

Then over the course of weeks and months (and in some cases it's been years) I can monitor the number of clicks I'm getting on that link, and ONLY if I'm getting significant traffic and clicks do I bother taking the time to set up an affiliate account. It's just too time consuming to do it before hand and there's no point wasting your own time or your affiliate partner's time.

Of course you don't want to leave money on the table, but your time is also valuable.

Just follow the rules of your country and work on getting your first bits of traffic to your site. This can only become a problem if you are successful. Guess what? Even then it will not be a problem.

The solution is not within the power of WA. To be paid as an affiliate you need to join affil;aite networks. That is a fact unless you jst promote WA , which is an option.

These affiliate networks work with individuals and companies which is why they ask for the name of your company. When you start out you just start out as an individual, but later on when you make substantial amounts of cash you may want to form a company

Hi

For tax concerns, I would reach out to a professional for a sound advice.

The programs are third party and therefore not associated with WA.

Hello,

I understand the affiliate programs are third-party; but obviously at
WA.com there might be some procedure with their recommended affiliate sites/networks for those with just a website?

After all, the overhead costs for a company and associated tax forms are huge, it is very difficult for most of us to incur such costs, which is exactly why we have started only with a website and content.

While I understand your inquiry, at best proceeds from affiliate marketing are taxable and therefore we are not in a position to give further advice on the matter.

Each person circumstances are different, you may start as an individual and later register a proper business, a tax advisor/accountant can give further guidance.

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