Coffee and WA: A Natural Combination
I was accepted as an Amazon affiliate months ago, but have never put an Amazon affiliate link on any of my websites.
Lets face it. The commission rate is pretty poor and the cookie life is awfully short term.
But... a heck of a lot of people buy from Amazon. Their trust factor is huge.
WA and Coffee
Which brings me to WA and coffee.
A natural combination that has become my early morning ritual.
As I'm in Australia, I get most of my North America emails overnight.
So my morning ritual has become:
- Wake up. Get up.
- Boot the computer.
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/phil1944/blog/why-you-boot-your-computer-and-other-strange-terms - Make a mug of tea and drink it while the computer starts.
- Make a mug of coffee from my capsule machine and drink it while processing emails.
- Depending on the number of emails, repeat up to 5 more times.
So that's up to 6 morning coffees, though more often 3 or 4.
It's a Lot of Coffee
Still, it's a lot of coffee. I should really invest in a better machine.
So I do what a lot of other people do. Check out Amazon.
Hmm... not counting drip filter machines, a price range from $119 to $1,999 on the first page.
4.5% of $1,999 = $89.95
I guess even a low percentage on high ticket items could be worthwhile.
And I have an unused coffee oriented domain name.
What do others think? Anyone with experience of high ticket Amazon items? Should I give it a go?
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While unfortunately Amazon has a low commission rate, so many people automatically trust Amazon and already use it, they'll buy from them before any other retailer. Chances are, their payment information is already stored and ready to go for those purchases and they feel safe with Amazon. This is partly why I am an affiliate there, beside my niche sort of needs it. I know that even if I like a product from another retailer I often look it up on Amazon and buy from them. Or I used to. I might be less likely to do that now that I'm in affiliate marketing.
There are people out there who are hooked on the roasting process. They range from the novice to the professional. The equipment can get pretty expensive. You might want to look into that angle.
IF IT'S A HIGH TICKET ITEM, YES!!!
Then there's not only coffee, but the best coffee machines, the best filters, the best... well, you get my drift. You might be onto something there.
I would. :-)
Could be a winner, sometimes the simplest things are, and who doesn't like coffee?
But take your time and set it up well. Signature coffee mugs perhaps, crockery, breakfast goodies, liqueurs that go IN coffee (?), the sky's the limit. Good books to read WITH a coffee...
Trays/crap/expensive doo-dads... women LOVE stuff, go shopping in coffee specialty stores and have a wee look. I have a coffee grinder that I use for all sorts of things, including grinding coffee.
There is the history of coffee, some people might/will read it.
Yummy magazines (subscriptions perhaps?) to read WITH a good coffee etc., ...
Hope this helps.
:-)
Hi - when you say you joined months ago, be aware you have to make 3 sales in the first 180 days. Time may be running out, so get those coffee machines on there!
Don't forget all the Amazon rules, such as not showing the price on the page, only using the 1 image they supply you with, not using their product descriptions, reviews or star ratings. Lots of pitfalls!
Thanks, Diane. I knew there was a time restriction but had forgotten what it was, so thanks for this timely information.
Hi Phil,
I like your post. I wish I have more time to do this training the right way that I want to, I am trying still. Never the less my job takes priority for now.
I am 5 weeks old here so I am trying to get to the stage of links and the works. You encourage me to pursue.
You have inspired me. I will continue to follow you.
I'm privileged to have you follow me, Pauline. Having a full time job makes it difficult but just keep on doing something every day and you'll get there.
Hang in there Pauline, you'll get there, it's early days. 5wks old is nothing, you're still a newbie. Remember it's a journey not a sprint. Relax - breathe - enjoy. :-)
Indeed. The other great thing about Amazon is that when you send people there through one of your links they often end up buying something else anyway. I would say 90% of my Amazon sales are products that I'm not recommending or reviewing.
Hi Phil
The proof of the pudding is in its eating.
If you don't try, you don't know.
Thanks
Antonio
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Sounds like a good idea. Good luck.
Thanks, Clotelle.