Comments on: Promoting Products Outside the Affiliate Channel

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:32:20 +0000

Thanks for your replies Dan and Keith. It’s definitely a good question as I often come across things I’d like to promote that aren’t on any of the networks; some great suggestions.

By: Kier

Kier — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:55:49 +0000

Hi Dan,

What network is suitable for you will depend on several issues. At Webgains we have focused a lot of our attention on SME clients with a great deal of success and there are others who take a similar approach. The main issue is how much time and resource you can devote to the program and how much you can realistically make as a merchant to cover the fees involved. This will influence your decision significantly. If you’d like to know more about what we offer just let me know.

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:08:39 +0000

Fantastic question Paul!

I was going to say, contact them about getting an affiliate program created as they are losing out on sales and they could use an off the shelf solution, but Kieron’s suggestion sounds like a fantastic idea, Roll with it!

By: Dan Harrison

Dan Harrison — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:51:09 +0000

I’ve done something similar with one of my mini sites. The company was a wholesaler, but wanted to boost their brand in that niche, therefore they paid for monthly advertising.

I like Lammo’s suggestion on adsense and competition though.

Would be interested in an idea what affiliate networks are suitable for small businesses, as I get asked this quite a lot. (Networks are welcome to contact me via my website).

Dan