How to Make Money in the Office Product and Mailing Niche



Quick: What are some of the items sitting around your desk? These products (staplers, mailers, tape, and more) had to come from somewhere and there’s no shortage to the amount that these products are being purchased considering that they’ve become required for businesses to operate. Now, what if you could become that middle-man (affiliate) between the companies providing these items and the businesses that have a constant request for them? Sounds profitable, right? Assessing the Office Product and Mailing Niche There are many big questions you should try to understand before tackling this market, including: When’s the proper time to...

Ski and Snowboarding Niche: Big Air, Bigger Commissions!



The ski and snowboarding niche is a growing market dominated by amateurs and enthusiasts alike. In this overview, we’ll be giving you a glimpse into the industry. And, what you can expect if you find yourself promoting ski and snowboarding items, packages, and education. The Ski and Snowboarding Niche: Making the Most of the Snow Season The market for ski and snowboards greatly varies depending on location and season so it’s always a great idea to have an understanding of the industry prior your entry. Here are some of the common questions you may have – answered: When’s the best...

How to Boost Your Email Conversion Rate



You wouldn’t want to put all of your time and resources into filling out a great email autoresponder and building a list lead magnet for nothing, would you? The other part of the equation you may be neglecting is creating the conversions which builds the list; the entry point for your subscribers and, eventually, the gateway to a new revenue stream. The following is a collection of tips for cultivating a sound strategy for email list conversions: Email Formats that Work Build off what works, that’s what I always say. It’s better to use proven delivery methods that are profitable...

Your 1st Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Campaign: Step-by-Step Guide



Pay-Per-Click (PPC) is an online advertising format that gives you control over your online marketing. Yet, it doesn’t come with the heavy price tag of running full media campaigns. You get to determine the price for each advertisement based on a cost-per-click basis. In this article, you will learn the basics of PPC: how to get started and a few additional tips to hit the ground running. Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising: Getting Started In this section, you will learn how to begin your first PPC campaign. For clarification, we will be using Google Adwords as the base example. Step One: The...

The Newsletter Anatomy: Designing Emails People Read



The email newsletter hasn’t changed much over the years but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sure we have social media and a zillion new websites to choose from but good ol’ email still remains an extremely valuable asset to all affiliate marketers. The format has generally remained the same. Yet, marketers have found new strategies to take the old and breathe new life into this platform. Let’s grab a scalpel and dissect the inner workings and anatomy of an email newsletter. The Inner “Guts” of a Newsletter A newsletter truly boils down to four elements: The Content The content...

Email Marketing 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Profitable Lists



Email marketing is one of the most valuable assets you can add to your marketing. It allows you direct access to your subscribers and interested parties through their email without the hurdles of finding content and participation on your website. In this article, we will be exploring the complete process of building your first email mailing list. You’ll be taken from the conceptual stage and end with a hodge-podge of marketing tips to increase your subscriber count on your list. Ready to get started? The BIG Question: Why Build a List? Before we dig into the juicy details of building...

Understanding Content Marketing: The What, Why, and How



Understanding content marketing is easy once you understand how we use this incredible tool called the Internet. Content: it’s what you read, it’s what you hear, it’s what you watch, and it’s what you share. Content is the foundation of the Web -- it’s the core reason people use the Internet. Web users are in a constant quest for education and entertainment. Knowing this, your content becomes the link to these people; it gives you a voice, an opportunity to build a brand, and even launch an online business. In this article, you will learn the bigger picture behind content...

What Content Management System (CMS) Is Best For You?



Product? Check. Website copy? Check. Design? Check. Launch, go! Wait a minute, hold your horses. Are you forgetting one of the biggest issues with websites from the very beginning? What happens if your business takes off and you suddenly need to add hundreds of pages to your website or make dozens of changes to all of the existing ones? Believe me, going back to your website to make changes, manually, can be mind numbly dull and anti-productive. Your time is best focused on the future; not on the technical slog of keeping a website up-to-date. Enter: Content Management Systems Content...