The Official E-Commerce/Website Business Advice Thread

[satam55]

So,

I started a site for my hobby about a year ago and didn't really put much effort into the site yet was still getting a little bit of revenue and some traffic when I expected none.
I did a redesign of my site theme and now I am averaging about 1000 view per day and growing.
I already have Google ads on my site but what are other ads and affiliate programs that are good ways to monetize?

Person I bought a Fivver gig gave me this info:

If you do not have Google Adsense, you can always apply to the following affiliate networks.

www.cj.com
www.shareasale.com
www.clickbank.com
www.cpagrip.com

The above affiliate networks are all free to join. Once accepted shop around for merchants that will approve you to promote their products.

Other Reputable Advertising Networks (Stick with mobile advertising as much as possible)

Mobile Networks:
Facebook Business
Google AdMob - Mobile App Monetization & In App Advertising – Google AdMob
Yahoo App Marketing - Yahoo Developer Network
Mobile Advertising and App Monetization Platform
Mobile Ad Network | Android App Monetization - Airpush


Desktop Ad Networks:
Digital Marketing Company - Adknowledge
Propel Media | Advertisers
Lead Impact, LLC
Media Traffic - CPV PPV Contextual Advertising
Pay Per View PPV Cost Per View CPV Contextual Online Advertising Network
http://adonnetwork.com/

 

[Skooby]

Im not sure if this is any way translatable but how I generated traffic kind of ties into my hobby. So, I am a basketball scout in my spare time. I go to games, record them, edit them by player and upload them to my site and youtube as well as writing articles and scouting reports.

The benefit of this is that the kids I scout come across the content and share it with their friends and families on Twitter/FB. These athletes usually have 1000s of followers so you can see how that basically creates my traffic.

If I were you, find big social media accounts for POC/Black folks that center on art + clothing and get them to share your product. But don't have them just do it once, continue to show love and always be updating them on your products so they will be prone to share your site on a semi-routine basis. Connections.

What's your site/youtube/twitter?

 

[Poitier]

What's your site/youtube/twitter?

I dont know that I should attach my site to this account

 

[Skooby]

I dont know that I should attach my site to this account

It could increase your viewership. But the brehs can act a fool sometimes so I see your point lol.

 

[Poitier]

@satam55 just what I was looking for, thanks!

 

[LinusCaldwell]

Just did a site redesign and still adding finishing touches to it. Keep grinding everyone check out the site www.fteswl.com feedback appreciated

 

[LinusCaldwell]

Im not sure if this is any way translatable but how I generated traffic kind of ties into my hobby. So, I am a basketball scout in my spare time. I go to games, record them, edit them by player and upload them to my site and youtube as well as writing articles and scouting reports.

The benefit of this is that the kids I scout come across the content and share it with their friends and families on Twitter/FB. These athletes usually have 1000s of followers so you can see how that basically creates my traffic.

If I were you, find big social media accounts for POC/Black folks that center on art + clothing and get them to share your product. But don't have them just do it once, continue to show love and always be updating them on your products so they will be prone to share your site on a semi-routine basis. Connections.

What level? Is it college by any chance?

 

[Poitier]

What level? Is it college by any chance?

high school and aau

 

[Poitier]

Theoretically, the more pages you have, the more ad revenue you should bring in, correct?

 

[LinusCaldwell]

 

[satam55]

Theoretically, the more pages you have, the more ad revenue you should bring in, correct?

Yeah the way it was explained to me was the more pages your website has, the more your website will show up in Google (& other search engines) search results.

 

[Poitier]

Yeah the way it was explained to me was the more pages your website has, the more your website will show up in Google (& other search engines) search results.

I need my developer to hurry up with my database

 

[Poitier]

Also, is worth using fiverr to hire people to do my SEO or any of the other online marketing they offer? Does that stuff really work. I'm kind of skeptical because fiverr sucks for graphic design.

 

[satam55]

Also, is worth using fiverr to hire people to do my SEO or any of the other online marketing they offer? Does that stuff really work. I'm kind of skeptical because fiverr sucks for graphic design.

When you buy a Fiverr gig, you're paying someone to do freelance work for you. So the quality of the work depends on the person you buy the Fiverr gig from. So you should definitely ask for samples whenever possible from someone you considering buying a Fiverr gig from.


@Jay Darko You gotta anymore tips/info for folks who are interested in Fiverr gigs?

 

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