Millions are paying to get a ride on the Information Super Highway every
day. Now, it is widely known that the Internet is an accessible resource for
many income-generating activities. Whether you belong to a private sales
company or you are just interested in internet marketing, PPC affiliate
programs can be a powerful venue to make money from the Internet. A partnership
with an affiliate merchant is a win-win situation for the merchant and the
affiliate: sales are soaring because of exposure and traffic while the
affiliate is earning good cash.
To make things much simpler: the affiliate merchant provides a strip of
advertisement and pays you when someone clicks on the ad’s link. You can get a
commission of $0.10 to $0.30 for every click, but sometimes it can go higher
depending on your merchant affiliate. Sometimes, merchants require a quota
($1.4 for every 1000 clicks). Plus, you can get discounts from your merchant
affiliates if you happen to like their products too. You can just kick back and
relax while your website is generating cash. Sounds easy, doesn’t it?
What is PCC Affiliate Program?
PPC means pay-per-click, wherein you get in partnership with an
affiliate company that literally pays you for every click. There are actually
two types of PCC affiliate programs – those that pay a commission based on the
number of clicks and the other based on the sales. The pay-per-click scheme is
much more popular than pay-per-lead because the affiliate gets paid by just
clicking the ad, regardless of whether the visitor buys from the affiliate
merchant or not. Plus the chances of a visitor purchasing something from the
affiliate merchant are not really that high.
In choosing an affiliate program, read the fine print carefully – some
pay-per-click programs get the ratio of the number of people who went to your
site and the actual people who clicked on the ad. If you have a heavily
targeted website, this can hurt your earnings.
How do I start?
Of course, you need to have a website. Depending on your target
audience, choose the best affiliate merchant that is most related to your
topic. For example, your website is about Carpentry then you can search for
affiliate programs that sell tools used in carpentry.
However, if you don’t have a website, that’s not a problem. You can put
up a content site about absolutely anything under the sun like ‘Taking Care of
Dogs’ or ‘Decorating your own Home.’ But wait, it's not over yet. We are faced
with a dilemma – on how to increase traffic! You first need to get internet
surfers to see your website, then the ad.
How do I increase my traffic?
First, design your website in such a way that it will attract internet
users. A user-friendly site is always recommended so that the customers will
know which one to click. Take into consideration the look and feel of the
advertisement. If it doesn’t look professional, most likely, users will just
ignore it. Place the ad in a strategic location – one where users can see it
clearly. The visibility of the ad is always important.
Another way is to post a link to your website in forums, web
communities, ezine articles, or bulletin boards. However, this method requires
a lot of effort – that defeats your purpose of getting easy money in the first
place! The key is to do something once and forget about it. It’s like putting
your business on autopilot. To maintain your pay-per-click business, be sure to
track down site activity, so you are updated on how much money you are making.
Can I make more money?
If you think you can go to the next level, you can try a two-tier
affiliate program. This gives you the power to recruit affiliates. Other than
the money you get from your website’s clicks, you will also get a percentage of
what your affiliate generates. Some companies give 30% to a soaring 50%
commission on all referral sales.
Remember, you should be able to manage and monitor your affiliate program. If you can recruit more affiliates, then you can get paid more without even moving a finger! Choose affiliates that can most likely attract more internet users and bring more traffic. You just have to know the right people.