Clickbank Making Money: Free Marketing Methods

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12/17/2012

Clickbank Redirect Rules

One way to protect your ClickBank affiliate marketing links from fraudulent “link jacking” by hackers is to set up a redirect from the Web page that contains the link. ClickBank not only allows redirects, it recommends using this technique and provides information about how to implement the redirects on your website.

About ClickBank Affiliate Links
- Each affiliate product marketed through ClickBank includes an affiliate URL link, called a “hoplink,” that you can add to your Web page. The link includes your unique ClickBank affiliate ID so that you get credited with the commission when a visitor to your website clicks the link and buys the product. You can add the link to your Web page in the same way that you’d add any clickable link or cloak the link by using a redirect.
About Affiliate Link Jacking
- Hackers can manipulate affiliate links on a website to transfer clicks to their own ClickBank accounts. In this situation, visitors to your website who click your affiliate link get transferred to the hacker’s ClickBank account. If the visitor buys the product, the hacker receives the commission even though the sale was your own. Using a redirect to hide your affiliate link can prevent hackers from stealing your commission.
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ClickBank Redirect Policy
- ClickBank encourages its affiliate marketers to use redirects. You can implement the redirect by creating a dedicated website page that contains JavaScript or PHP code to redirect the visitor to the affiliate link. Instead of using the ClickBank hoplink code on the product or sales page, link to the redirect Web page instead. When the visitor clicks the link, the redirect page loads and transfers the visitor to the ClickBank product.
Considerations
- Although using a redirect can protect your affiliate link from fraud, the technique might affect your site’s search engine rankings. Google and other search engines generally disapprove of websites that use cloaked links, because some unscrupulous webmasters use redirects to trick visitors into opening pages that they may not want to visit. If you use redirects for ClickBank, clearly and accurately describe the link so that visitors and search engines know that you’re not attempting to hide the content and trick your visitors. Don't use redirects if you're concerned about the possible impact on your website's search engine ranking.

Free Marketing Methods for ClickBank Products

There are many free marketing methods for ClickBank products. The best marketing methods are those that target only those customers who are most likely to be interested in your product and that promote your ClickBank product in a way that does not offend or annoy potential customers. In promoting your ClickBank products through these free marketing methods, be sure to follow the terms and conditions of websites you market on. The best marketing strategy you can follow is to be helpful and trustworthy. The more people respect you, the more willing they are to look at your product and make a purchase.

Learn the Laws Governing Marketing and Advertising
- In the United States, marketing, advertising and privacy are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission. Not only are some marketing methods ineffective, they may also be against the law. The federal Affiliate Marketing Rule governs the activities of affiliate marketers. It is important to learn what you can and can't do and what you can and can't say in your marketing efforts. Federal trade laws govern many facets of marketing, including health claims, the use of the word "free," the use of testimonials, deceptive offers, endorsements, product guarantees and international sales. There are especially stringent laws regulating children's privacy and marketing products to children.
Educate Yourself About Effective Marketing Methods
- One of the best ways to learn about marketing is to find successful marketers online. Many online marketers use blogs to promote their products by teaching others how to do free, legal and effective marketing. Organizations such as the American Marketing Association also offer free resources and information on marketing methods. If you are trying to actively promote ClickBank products, be certain to study the guides and resources provided by ClickBank.
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Provide Product Reviews
- The best marketing method for ClickBank products is to start by finding products you can stand behind. You should be familiar enough with your product and impressed enough by it to recommend it to your family and friends. Look for products that you have used and can recommend personally, and that you understand and can write or talk about with authority. Providing thorough, honest and helpful reviews and information on all the various aspects of your ClickBank product can help attract buyers. Written reviews, instructions, tips, photographs and even videos of the product in use are the kinds of helpful information buyers need to make informed decisions.
Be Helpful In Forums and Blogs
- The best way to find potential customers on forums or blogs is to simply be yourself and join in the conversation. Try to help others by contributing your thoughts and suggestions. Don't simply show up and post a link to your site. This is considered spam and may likely get you banned from those sites. Just posting your link is also unlikely to attract buyers to your site. Instead, spam links can most likely offend or annoy buyers who may then avoid your ClickBank product page. Instead, focus on contributing useful comments and feedback and simply include your link with your user profile or signature.
Social Media Marketing
- Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook are a great way to network and build your online reputation. Again, simply posting a link to your product page is not likely to attract many buyers. Begin instead by looking for leaders in your market. Watch how they interact with people. If people find your comments and tweets interesting and helpful, they may be far more likely to visit your ClickBank product page to find out more about you. Facebook Pages can help you create a community around your product and also give you a forum for addressing questions and concerns from potential buyers.
Be Careful Using Email Marketing
- Do not email and promote or advertise a product if you do not know the person or do not have his permission to email. If you use email marketing, you must provide your address in the email. Your subject line must accurately reflect what is contained in the email. Your email must offer recipients a way to "opt out" of receiving future emails from you and you must honor these "opt outs" promptly. Get familiar with the federal CAN-SPAM Act which governs email marketing.
Start a Blog
- If you have carefully selected a ClickBank product or products that are in a field you know a lot about, consider starting a blog. By providing information, reviews and content related to your field and your product(s), you may attract potential buyers. A blog can help set you apart from other marketers. Your expertise in your field can lend authority to the products that you endorse and promote. Be sure to comply with endorsement regulations including disclaimers of your affiliate status with products that you promote on your blog.

12/17/2012

Clickbank Redirect Rules

About ClickBank Affiliate Links

About Affiliate Link Jacking

ClickBank Redirect Policy

Considerations

Free Marketing Methods for ClickBank Products

Learn the Laws Governing Marketing and Advertising

Educate Yourself About Effective Marketing Methods

Provide Product Reviews

Be Helpful In Forums and Blogs

Social Media Marketing

Be Careful Using Email Marketing

Start a Blog