Another way to make money through your blog is to integrate affiliate marketing links. You can do this within individuals posts, or you can make them more permanent by adding them to your side bar. When readers click on the links and purchase the products, you will earn a small commission from the company.
Affiliate links work best if you are reviewing a product or a book and recommending it to your readers. Once you have offered your opinion on the features and benefits of a product, or explained how you have used the concepts in a book to build your own business or become more productive, your readers will likely be interested in checking it out for themselves. Providing the link to the product or book is convenient for your readers, and marketers appreciate the referral, so they are willing to pay a commission for any purchases made through your link.
With most affiliate links, you have complete control over which products you advertise. This is important because, as stated in our last blog, the items that you advertise on your site can reflect your values, priorities, and ethics. Once again, it's important to think ahead and understand how your readers will interpret your marketing techniques and view your business. That's why we recommend choosing items that you are familiar with and have actually used to develop your business.
Companys operate their affiliate programs differently, so you'll have to read the fine print to find out if there are restrictions on how to use the links. If you're interested in affiliate programs but not sure where to look, investigate your vendors. Where do you purchase the supplies you need to run your business? They may have programs that match your needs. Here are a few for consideration:
Amazon.com
Audible.com (audio books)
RingCentral.com (phone service)
GoDaddy.com
Office Depot
Alerts Made Easy (our very our broadcast messaging service)
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