why not PPC? It's probably obvious......

[loxley]

Sorry to be unclear. I was thinking just what you said "the affililates landing page vs. a web page of your own".

I guess I was thinking of how I would think if I was going to purchase something on the web. I would do a search, then maybe click on an offer and go from there. I don't think I would like it if I was looking to purchase something and it sent me to a different website first.

I think it really may be two entirely different approaches. Apples vs. oranges. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the landing page approach is for someone who is already looking to make a purchase. A website is there to give information (on whatever topic it may be) and link their users to potential products that tie in to the website info.

Also, for someone just starting out like me, I suppose that a landing page is much less work than an entire website. Not that I'm apposed to doing either, and I'm sure a combination of both is the way to go.

thanks,
Liesha

[loxley]

Now that I understand things a bit more clearly...

I have been using Yahoo's Sitebuilder for a few years for my business website. I own a small business and the website is pretty basic, but I don't know anything about building websites using any other service.

I searched the forum for info on Sitebuilder, but the only info I found was from last year. Is Yahoo's Sitebuilder a decent place to start?

My thought was that I would try adding in some links to products/services which is something I've never had on the site before. But I thought it would be a good trial, even though I only get local traffic.

Liesha

[Rob_TID]

What does your site do at the moment?

The worst thing a merchant site can do is start plastering their site with affiliate links - very unprofessional.

If you want to be an affiliate, build a whole new site for it.

(And learn HTML - it should only take you a few hours)

[Linda Buquet]

Hi Rob,

She's an affiliate I think, not a merchant unless I missed something.

But you are absolutely right, merchants should not have affiliate links on their site.

[Linda Buquet]

If you are considering PPC or just want to learn about it
I just posted a great free resources here:

Free PPC Success Tips for Beginning Affiliates

A WHOLE MAGAZINE devoted to PPC for Affiliates
and it's FREE!

[loxley]

I don't sell anything. We own a karate school and trophy company. One of the supply companies we use has an affiliate program. That's what I was thinking of, not just adding a bunch of unrelated links.

I think I need to try a few things before I jump in too deep. I have a much better understanding of what's going on. But I learn better by doing something than just by reading it.

Liesha

[loxley]

Thanks for the link to the PPC magizine. I took a brief look at it and it seems pretty cool.

Really with all the great stuff you guys have, it can be a bit overwhelming. How do you guys read everything??!!!

Liesha

[Rob_TID]

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