Comments on: When to Close Up Shop http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/ Technology - I Just Eat This Stuff Up! Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:05:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Opal Tribble http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1595 Opal Tribble Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:34:04 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1595 Yes tech related affiliates can pay a whole lot more. There are a whole lot companies that have affiliate programs. It's another way for them to market their product or service to a larger audience. For example I wrote about Stamps.com and Endicia about three weeks ago. Guess what? They both have an affiliate program. Why did I write about them? I tried both services. I did a little investigating and sure enough they both offer affiliate programs. I would be willing to bet some of the companies that you have already purchased equipment from also have affiliate programs and there is always Amazon. They don't pay as high as many I use but if I mention a product that I've used and cannot find a program I will use Amazon. Yes tech related affiliates can pay a whole lot more. There are a whole lot companies that have affiliate programs. It’s another way for them to market their product or service to a larger audience.

For example I wrote about Stamps.com and Endicia about three weeks ago. Guess what? They both have an affiliate program. Why did I write about them? I tried both services. I did a little investigating and sure enough they both offer affiliate programs. I would be willing to bet some of the companies that you have already purchased equipment from also have affiliate programs and there is always Amazon. They don’t pay as high as many I use but if I mention a product that I’ve used and cannot find a program I will use Amazon.

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 Bush Mackel Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:44:31 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1583 @Opal T - Very interesting. For the niche I'm looking to get into, I expect the sales #'s would be more (because shocker it's tech related), but it's still going to take some work to get to any point where I'd be making good money from it. Man. I keep saying I'm going to go ahead and get started, but I just haven't been able to find the time! ARRRRRRGGGGH! @Opal T – Very interesting. For the niche I’m looking to get into, I expect the sales #’s would be more (because shocker it’s tech related), but it’s still going to take some work to get to any point where I’d be making good money from it. Man. I keep saying I’m going to go ahead and get started, but I just haven’t been able to find the time! ARRRRRRGGGGH!

]]> By: Opal Tribble http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1596 Opal Tribble Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:22:35 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1596 I used to think that relying on one source was a quick way to dry up sales until I thought Duh Opal what is your business based on? A very small niche and it does well. I also thought about a good friend that works soley on 100% commission. He's doing something right. He makes over 6 figures yearly. He stands out from the most by effectively branding himself. People request him. I know I can do that online it's not going to happen overnight but i can see signs of where I can end up. When people trust you they will ask for your advice on products. I put up a lot of free stuff because I enjoy sharing. I think people, at times, shoot themselves in the foot when they put a price tag on all their "information" or "advice" they give. I've seen that on a few websites and it really turned me off. That is not smart. Of course once people trust you that means even more online time since your emails will increase. When I checked my email this morning I had a person asking me for advice about a variety of products. They use my recipes and want the proper tools. I'm starting to see that with my Healing Yourself Naturally website. With affiliate marketing I'm only recommending things I have tried. eventually I'll move onto other items but only after I've done extensive research. I'm not going to recommend crap. I'm branding myself and I want people to look to me as a trusted source for recommendations. The most I've made from a sale was $95 in my niche I've seen it as high as $150 per sale, The highest lead I've seen thus far for a products I would market is $25. Not bad, $25 just for having someone sign up for a free trial service of course if they stay after the trial you make even more. However I have not personally tried the product so that is on my "research" pile. I used to think that relying on one source was a quick way to dry up sales until I thought Duh Opal what is your business based on? A very small niche and it does well. I also thought about a good friend that works soley on 100% commission. He’s doing something right. He makes over 6 figures yearly. He stands out from the most by effectively branding himself. People request him.

I know I can do that online it’s not going to happen overnight but i can see signs of where I can end up. When people trust you they will ask for your advice on products. I put up a lot of free stuff because I enjoy sharing. I think people, at times, shoot themselves in the foot when they put a price tag on all their “information” or “advice” they give. I’ve seen that on a few websites and it really turned me off. That is not smart.

Of course once people trust you that means even more online time since your emails will increase. When I checked my email this morning I had a person asking me for advice about a variety of products. They use my recipes and want the proper tools. I’m starting to see that with my Healing Yourself Naturally website.

With affiliate marketing I’m only recommending things I have tried. eventually I’ll move onto other items but only after I’ve done extensive research. I’m not going to recommend crap. I’m branding myself and I want people to look to me as a trusted source for recommendations.

The most I’ve made from a sale was $95 in my niche I’ve seen it as high as $150 per sale, The highest lead I’ve seen thus far for a products I would market is $25. Not bad, $25 just for having someone sign up for a free trial service of course if they stay after the trial you make even more. However I have not personally tried the product so that is on my “research” pile.

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1582 Bush Mackel Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:59:58 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1582 @Opal T - Good points. I think I'm certainly going to go this way on one of my other websites (Aff marketing and the like)... But of course that would mean I'd have to tear myself away from this site first. (#):D @Forest - Yeah, I think the whole blogging/money making thing is surely an interesting one. You're like me (and a lot of other ppl I'm guessing) in that you really enjoy blogging! So much so that making money w/ your blog just doesn't dominate every inch of your brain! While I'm certainly (and obviously) trying to make some money, at this point it's more like a game to me! Ha ha. That probably explains a lot huh? @Opal T – Good points. I think I’m certainly going to go this way on one of my other websites (Aff marketing and the like)… But of course that would mean I’d have to tear myself away from this site first. (#):D

@Forest – Yeah, I think the whole blogging/money making thing is surely an interesting one. You’re like me (and a lot of other ppl I’m guessing) in that you really enjoy blogging! So much so that making money w/ your blog just doesn’t dominate every inch of your brain! While I’m certainly (and obviously) trying to make some money, at this point it’s more like a game to me! Ha ha. That probably explains a lot huh?

]]> By: Forest Parks http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Forest Parks Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:26:32 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1584 I started blogging to make money in the long run. I didn't make any quick money and am not making any money now but strangely the more I read the more I started to enjoy blogging and now my blog is improving because of this. But still making money is a long way off and I don;t mind that. I am however trying to work on some other money making ideas. I started blogging to make money in the long run.

I didn’t make any quick money and am not making any money now but strangely the more I read the more I started to enjoy blogging and now my blog is improving because of this.

But still making money is a long way off and I don;t mind that.

I am however trying to work on some other money making ideas.

]]> By: Opal Tribble http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 Opal Tribble Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:32:01 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1581 @Bush, I would say it depends if you have chosen your niche wisely I would disagree for example nutrition there will be people who are always looking at ways to improve their health. Effectively marketing your product or website is a good way to ensure that you do have steady sales. In affilate marketing I get paid from people signing up for programs, a lot of them are free, and for a sale. I make money two wways. In business I rely on one source for my income but I effectively market my products and myself. I am that brand and my customer service is excellent. I've shipped out thousands of packages over the past five (almost six) years and so far I have not had a "bad customer". I listen. I'm trying to brand myself in a similar way online. I've already received referrals on my website. If you're good people will talk about you and they will email you. I've received a lot of feedback that way as well. :-) @Bush,
I would say it depends if you have chosen your niche wisely I would disagree for example nutrition there will be people who are always looking at ways to improve their health. Effectively marketing your product or website is a good way to ensure that you do have steady sales. In affilate marketing I get paid from people signing up for programs, a lot of them are free, and for a sale. I make money two wways.

In business I rely on one source for my income but I effectively market my products and myself. I am that brand and my customer service is excellent. I’ve shipped out thousands of packages over the past five (almost six) years and so far I have not had a “bad customer”. I listen. I’m trying to brand myself in a similar way online.

I’ve already received referrals on my website. If you’re good people will talk about you and they will email you. I’ve received a lot of feedback that way as well. :-)

]]> By: Bush Mackel http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1579 Bush Mackel Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:04:04 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1579 @Tim - Well again, best of luck and I look fwd to seeing more of your stuff over at CI! @Opal T - The whole diversifying your income streams IS something that everyone should look at no matter what their business is or where it's housed. Relying on one income source is great way to go down to 0 revenue real' fast. @Pete - Just callin'em how I see'em! @Tim – Well again, best of luck and I look fwd to seeing more of your stuff over at CI!

@Opal T – The whole diversifying your income streams IS something that everyone should look at no matter what their business is or where it’s housed. Relying on one income source is great way to go down to 0 revenue real’ fast.

@Pete – Just callin’em how I see’em!

]]> By: Opal Tribble http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1580 Opal Tribble Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:58:51 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1580 ...Oh and thanks Brown Baron. ;-) I can rattle about business for hours just not on my website in person yeah and occasionally on other peoples websites. ;-) I love challenges so I'm always testing myself. …Oh and thanks Brown Baron. ;-) I can rattle about business for hours just not on my website in person yeah and occasionally on other peoples websites. ;-) I love challenges so I’m always testing myself.

]]> By: Pete http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1587 Pete Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:14:32 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1587 Thanks for the props buddy! You just made my lunchtime :) Thanks for the props buddy! You just made my lunchtime :)

]]> By: Opal Tribble http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-1586 Opal Tribble Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:43:01 +0000 http://www.bushmackel.com/2007/09/26/when-to-close-up-shop/#comment-1586 At the moment it does not have any adsense on it I might use it eventually but I just wanted to prove what I already know I don't need adsense to make money online. I also don't need a high traffic site if I market it correctly. The more I learned the more I realized that this was most likely true. I think it will do better without adsense but I might add it to test eventually. If I do it will only be in a small section. I don't want to be dependent on Google to do well. I'm not worried about the next update & what my rank will be because I know I'll make money regardless. That concerned me for the first month that I started monetizing my websites (May.) It didn't take me long to figure that out, and I'm glad I did! :-) At the moment it does not have any adsense on it I might use it eventually but I just wanted to prove what I already know I don’t need adsense to make money online. I also don’t need a high traffic site if I market it correctly. The more I learned the more I realized that this was most likely true. I think it will do better without adsense but I might add it to test eventually. If I do it will only be in a small section.

I don’t want to be dependent on Google to do well. I’m not worried about the next update & what my rank will be because I know I’ll make money regardless. That concerned me for the first month that I started monetizing my websites (May.) It didn’t take me long to figure that out, and I’m glad I did! :-)

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