So what will people buy from your affiliate links??  Not what you may think they will. And that’s one of the great things about Affiliate Marketing.

Looking at The Data

This may sound too geeky for some, but I love to look at my analytic’s for my affiliates. What people clicked, what they looked at and most important, what did they buy.  That last one may surprise you.

A great example of this is my Amazon account.  Not a big one for me, but it is pretty consistent month in and month out.  It also is one that brings me the most entertainment..

You would think that being Amazon, people are looking for books or movies.  But they aren’t. My biggest checks from Amazon have always come from things like diapers (seriously), tools and kitchenware.  Things I never advertised, never mentioned or even referred to.  But they bought them from a simple link on my blog.

Never Underestimate The Power of a Link

In a recent post, I was talking about a book like  “Making a Living Without a Job”, people were interested and they hit the link.  A couple of people bought the book.  Then added to their cart a movie they forgot they loved and … oh yea, the baby needs diapers (???) or those pots and pans looked cool…..  Next thing you know, what was supposed to be a $1 affiliate commission becomes a $10 commission.  Have that happen a few times a month and you have a nice check.

On a movie site I help keep up, we find that the average affiliate click is not what they end up with.  They may go for a movie we talk about, but opt for the poster, coffee mug and jersey instead.  You just never know what the customer really wants.

So never underestimate the power of a simple link. Even if you think your blog or website reader is not one to click it, put a link or two up and you will be amazed at what will happen.   When you talk about a book, a report or do product endorsement, link it to an affiliate program and make a little extra cash.  While making the cash, you also learn a little more about your average viewer to your blog.  It will amaze you .

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