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Is anyone making any money with Clickbank or is it just a waste of time. I haven't made any money. I had posted about 12 links on some social media sites about 2 months ago and whe

Personally I've never made a dime from clickbank, but thats me. Apparently people are making money, but keeping the secret from ME>!

You will never make much money in affiliate marketing just by posting links-in social media

Barry

Okay, thanks. I am not making any money on any of my other affiliate companies anyway.

I think that speaks more to social media than the products themselves. I have sold a few Clickbank products in the last month by just mentioning them in passing. Not even promoting them!

Glad you said that, steveo because I am researching products to promote at the mo and something on Clickbank is a contender. Interesting that you think that social media are overrated as a means of promoting our sites??

It's not so much that I think it's over-rated (although I believe it can be) but just slapping some affiliate links on social media is extremely ineffective for the most part.
If you have a social media network that consist of people who love buying everything that is put in front of them then fine. I don't and I don't know anyone who is.
Have I driven traffic to my site with social media? Yes.
Did they convert or interact with my site in any way? Nope.
My sales have come from search queries only. I will say that it depends on your niche as well. Some niche's will naturally do better in social media than others:)

Ah, Ok. I have NO social network presence (except for Google plus that I am developing because the lesson I'm on advises me to) I am a bit resistant to the whole idea of social media so it is heartening that you personally have had your sales from searches. Thanks for the info.

No problem. I would advise doing the social media exercises as instructed here because you will learn some things and may find it useful in the future.
That being said, people who find your site through search queries will likely be much more receptive to what you have to say since they where searching for information rather than it having thrown in their face so to speak.
I hope that makes sense:)

Yes, good advice. i will do all the social media stuff even though I have to grit my teeth....

Okay, thanks. I'm getting a little discouraged with my websites. Have yet to make any money on anything.

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Is clickbank a waste of time?

Is clickbank a waste of time?

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Is anyone making any money with Clickbank or is it just a waste of time. I haven't made any money. I had posted about 12 links on some social media sites about 2 months ago and whe

Personally I've never made a dime from clickbank, but thats me. Apparently people are making money, but keeping the secret from ME>!

You will never make much money in affiliate marketing just by posting links-in social media

Barry

Okay, thanks. I am not making any money on any of my other affiliate companies anyway.

I think that speaks more to social media than the products themselves. I have sold a few Clickbank products in the last month by just mentioning them in passing. Not even promoting them!

Glad you said that, steveo because I am researching products to promote at the mo and something on Clickbank is a contender. Interesting that you think that social media are overrated as a means of promoting our sites??

It's not so much that I think it's over-rated (although I believe it can be) but just slapping some affiliate links on social media is extremely ineffective for the most part.
If you have a social media network that consist of people who love buying everything that is put in front of them then fine. I don't and I don't know anyone who is.
Have I driven traffic to my site with social media? Yes.
Did they convert or interact with my site in any way? Nope.
My sales have come from search queries only. I will say that it depends on your niche as well. Some niche's will naturally do better in social media than others:)

Ah, Ok. I have NO social network presence (except for Google plus that I am developing because the lesson I'm on advises me to) I am a bit resistant to the whole idea of social media so it is heartening that you personally have had your sales from searches. Thanks for the info.

No problem. I would advise doing the social media exercises as instructed here because you will learn some things and may find it useful in the future.
That being said, people who find your site through search queries will likely be much more receptive to what you have to say since they where searching for information rather than it having thrown in their face so to speak.
I hope that makes sense:)

Yes, good advice. i will do all the social media stuff even though I have to grit my teeth....

Okay, thanks. I'm getting a little discouraged with my websites. Have yet to make any money on anything.

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For the second I have been suspended from Google+. The first time I posted a link to Wealthy Affiliate and got a reprimand. This time I tried to post a link to a clickbank vendo

Yay! I'm back on Google+!!

If you're posting a direct affiliate link then this will get you suspended. Always post a link to your website article that has the affiliate link in it.

Thanks, Kathy you're probably right. I didn't use my website.

I always use my website. I don't place affiliate links inside social sites. I think that is probably the problem.

Thanks. I think you're right .

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What can we advertise on google?

What can we advertise on google?

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For the second I have been suspended from Google+. The first time I posted a link to Wealthy Affiliate and got a reprimand. This time I tried to post a link to a clickbank vendo

Yay! I'm back on Google+!!

If you're posting a direct affiliate link then this will get you suspended. Always post a link to your website article that has the affiliate link in it.

Thanks, Kathy you're probably right. I didn't use my website.

I always use my website. I don't place affiliate links inside social sites. I think that is probably the problem.

Thanks. I think you're right .

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Since I live in Canada I became an affiliate with the canadian site but do I also need to sign up with the US Amazon. I have not made a single penny with the canadian site.

Well, I spoke too soon. Just got dumped by amazon.ca too. Spent the last hour deleting all amazon links from my site.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I did sign up for Amazon.com as well but then got dumped after a month with no notice. I guess because I never had any sales, but I've been with Amazon.ca since October and no sales there either but they haven't dumped me.

Good luck to you, I haven't made any money from them yet.

Thanks. Glad I'm not the only one.

Amazon has worked absolutely fine for me, remember that blog is just one person's experience. I have signed up for both the UK and US, UK for one site, US for the other. You can sign up for any of the Amazon sites.
Remember you need to make a sale within 3 mths so make sure you're getting traffic to your site first. :)

I haven't made any sales since I signed up in October I think. Do they dump you if you don't make any sales?

You usually get an email giving you notice you haven't made any sales. then you have a little time.
I got a US friend to go through my site for a small sale, save me getting dumped. I've just started making "real" sales on it now.
If you do this make sure it's from a different IP address. :)

Thanks for the information Kathy. Not sure why I'm not getting any sales.

Not sure if you read my post
With some sites it just takes more time.

Are you getting traffic to your site? Check in Google Analytics what's happening there. If you're getting traffic but they're not staying on your site then you need to look at ways to keep them there and make a purchase (lots of training here for that).

If you're not getting traffic you need to look at your SEO and social media strategy, ways to drive traffic to your site.

Hope this helps. :)

Thanks Kathy, I will check out your post. I think I've had maybe 1500 visitors to my site since I started it in September

Hi.

If you want to earn commission from Amazon, then you need to sign up to each of their country/regional programmes.

eg. Amazon.CA is different to Amazon.COM - register for each, and use a plugin such as EasyAzon, to change your links to the regional ones for you users.

All the best, Mark

Okay, thanks Mark.


I think you should read this about amazon as a precaution. Also, I believe that you can sign up for more than one area if you plan on dealing with a wide range of consumers. It would definitely be a good idea to sign up with the US. Not completely sure if this is allowed though. I'm sure others will have some valuable input on this. Good luck :D

Thanks for your comment. Hopefully someone else will have an idea. I guess I should also check with amazon.

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Amazon dot ca or amazon dot com or both?

Amazon dot ca or amazon dot com or both?

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Since I live in Canada I became an affiliate with the canadian site but do I also need to sign up with the US Amazon. I have not made a single penny with the canadian site.

Well, I spoke too soon. Just got dumped by amazon.ca too. Spent the last hour deleting all amazon links from my site.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I did sign up for Amazon.com as well but then got dumped after a month with no notice. I guess because I never had any sales, but I've been with Amazon.ca since October and no sales there either but they haven't dumped me.

Good luck to you, I haven't made any money from them yet.

Thanks. Glad I'm not the only one.

Amazon has worked absolutely fine for me, remember that blog is just one person's experience. I have signed up for both the UK and US, UK for one site, US for the other. You can sign up for any of the Amazon sites.
Remember you need to make a sale within 3 mths so make sure you're getting traffic to your site first. :)

I haven't made any sales since I signed up in October I think. Do they dump you if you don't make any sales?

You usually get an email giving you notice you haven't made any sales. then you have a little time.
I got a US friend to go through my site for a small sale, save me getting dumped. I've just started making "real" sales on it now.
If you do this make sure it's from a different IP address. :)

Thanks for the information Kathy. Not sure why I'm not getting any sales.

Not sure if you read my post
With some sites it just takes more time.

Are you getting traffic to your site? Check in Google Analytics what's happening there. If you're getting traffic but they're not staying on your site then you need to look at ways to keep them there and make a purchase (lots of training here for that).

If you're not getting traffic you need to look at your SEO and social media strategy, ways to drive traffic to your site.

Hope this helps. :)

Thanks Kathy, I will check out your post. I think I've had maybe 1500 visitors to my site since I started it in September

Hi.

If you want to earn commission from Amazon, then you need to sign up to each of their country/regional programmes.

eg. Amazon.CA is different to Amazon.COM - register for each, and use a plugin such as EasyAzon, to change your links to the regional ones for you users.

All the best, Mark

Okay, thanks Mark.


I think you should read this about amazon as a precaution. Also, I believe that you can sign up for more than one area if you plan on dealing with a wide range of consumers. It would definitely be a good idea to sign up with the US. Not completely sure if this is allowed though. I'm sure others will have some valuable input on this. Good luck :D

Thanks for your comment. Hopefully someone else will have an idea. I guess I should also check with amazon.

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I'm looking for exercise videos that I can use on my website about diet and weight management.

amazon, youtube, google.

YouTube

Thank you very much Tommy

Thank you I will check it out.

Happy to that you are covered:)

Yes, thanks

Have you looked on youtube.com there are loads there? I depends on what kind of diet you also have in mind.
Lis

Do they allow anyone to use their videos?

Yes

Check under the video you are interested in

You should see a share link

Click on this will reveal an embed code for you to use on your own website. Intended for just this purpose.

Dave

There is a very short tutorial which will talk you through this process:


One thing that has not been mentioned in this tutorial is centering the video on your page/post.

Before you paste the code type

PUT THE CODE IN THEN TYPE


This can also be used for centering pictures and anything you want on a page/post.

Lis.

Thanks for the information. I put one on a draft post to see what it would look like but forgot about centering. I'll have to go back and do that.

Thanks for your help. It works.

You are welcome.
Lis.

use google and click on videos instead of web

Thanks I'll check it out.

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Does anyone know where I can find exercise videos?

Does anyone know where I can find exercise videos?

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I'm looking for exercise videos that I can use on my website about diet and weight management.

amazon, youtube, google.

YouTube

Thank you very much Tommy

Thank you I will check it out.

Happy to that you are covered:)

Yes, thanks

Have you looked on youtube.com there are loads there? I depends on what kind of diet you also have in mind.
Lis

Do they allow anyone to use their videos?

Yes

Check under the video you are interested in

You should see a share link

Click on this will reveal an embed code for you to use on your own website. Intended for just this purpose.

Dave

There is a very short tutorial which will talk you through this process:


One thing that has not been mentioned in this tutorial is centering the video on your page/post.

Before you paste the code type

PUT THE CODE IN THEN TYPE


This can also be used for centering pictures and anything you want on a page/post.

Lis.

Thanks for the information. I put one on a draft post to see what it would look like but forgot about centering. I'll have to go back and do that.

Thanks for your help. It works.

You are welcome.
Lis.

use google and click on videos instead of web

Thanks I'll check it out.

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