The 7 Steps to Writing SEO Friendly Content



SEO-friendly content gets more traffic... and this means more actions (like sales). You want that, right? Let's get into it. Step 1: Choose the Topic’s Difficulty Difficulty depends on: Keyword Competition You could attempt to capture single-keyword topics but you’re up against big brands with huge budgets. Instead, I’d recommend you choose a topic based on long-tail keywords. These are keywords with fewer searches but tighter search queries and intent. Example: Easy: DIY Stencil Guide Hard: Stencils The topic’s difficulty will shape the content’s scope, keeping the content ‘tight’. Step 2: Measure the Keyword You’ll want at least some search...

Bluehost vs HostGator: I’ve Used Both, Here’s My Review



For the past few years, I’ve been using Bluehost for my online projects. I wanted to get a real feel for their services to provide you with a better comparison. Prior, HostGator was my preferred hosting service. I used both for niche affiliate sites for my personal portfolio and blog. There are hundreds of Bluehost vs HostGator reviews – they do a great job, but I think they cover a bit too much information for beginners, appealing to word count. Instead, I wanted to give you my thoughts from an affiliate marketer perspective. What I’d like to cover: Pricing Features...

Google’s Webmaster Tools (Search Console): The Best Parts



This isn’t a complete guide to Google Webmaster Tools (aka Search Console). It’s an overview sharing its best bits. Plus, how you can use it to improve your website and marketing efforts. Submitting Your Site to Google for Faster Indexing Launched a site? Get it submitted to Google. Google will find your site as you’re building links. Or, sharing content and getting mentioned on social. You can claim your site and submit it to Google through the Webmaster Tools interface. This includes submitting a sitemap! Doing so tends to index your site faster. Open Search Console -> Select Property ->...

Who Doesn’t Want to Get More Clicks? Here’s How.



You have all these tactics to improve your site traffic and reach. You can obsess about them trying to squeeze every bit of performance. Let’s bring this back to basics… Effective affiliate marketing is simply getting more people to click your links. That’s it? The idea is to let the landing/sales page do its thing. A company will spend tons of money refining its website, UX, and sales funnel. They’re working tirelessly to improve conversion rate optimization. A good landing page is one of the factors you look for when choosing affiliate programs and their offers after all. What this means:...

How to Use a Social Media Name Checker to Lockdown Your Profiles



You’ve got a business idea and you’ve got a name for the brand. You register the domain and business aaaaand…. Oh phooey! Someone already has your name on social media sites. Looks like that Facebook page is no good. Gah! Someone also has it on Twitter, too! Surely Instagram? Nope, not there either. If someone tried searching they’d get mixed messages about you. That could hurt the business. Not good. Checking if your name is available with a social media username search tool is commonly overlooked. Suppose your business got popular but the social was an afterthought – you: Won’t...

How to Track Your Brand’s Mentions with Google Alerts



Google Alerts is a handy tool to watch your name online, so you don’t miss opportunities to build or manage your brand’s reputation. It’s also handy for spying on the competition. The tool provides mentions as they come through or a daily/weekly roundup. The use case we’re talking about is how you can set this keyword to your name, brand, and website. Sounds beneficial for your online activities? This article explains how to set up Google Alerts and use it for a variety of beneficial media monitoring capabilities, for free. How to Set Up Google Alerts: The Free Social Media...

How Free Coupon Blogs Make Money: A Look into the Best Coupon Websites



How can you create a profitable coupon blog when there are so many competitors? Does the couponing niche have space for another player like yourself? What are existing coupon blogs doing that’s making them so much money? So many questions! We’ve kept our eyes on coupon blogs because they’re a smart way to make money online. People find something they want and search for coupons before checkout. Sites like RetailMeNot, KrazyCouponLady, and CamelCamelCamel, bring in tons of money for sharing cool finds and deals. What are they doing so well? We’ll get into that topic and then some in this...

How to Start a Coupon Blog and Make Money: Step-by-Step



Coupon blogs have been killin’ it in the affiliate marketing space, so it’s no wonder why you’ve taken an interest. We all search Google for coupons before confirming our purchases. Some savvy shoppers have toolbars, browser extensions, and apps to automate their coupon clipping. Why not be a coupon provider and earn a bit of money from your referrals? You see sites like RetailMeNot and KrazyCouponLady, wondering how they add hundreds of coupons every day. That’s got to be a hassle, right? Not really when you join coupon affiliate programs. Starting a coupon blog is easier than you think thanks to...