I typically prefer to build somewhat larger sites, although these are still sites that I’m able to build within a couple of weeks max. The result is a site that is often able to generate daily commissions and conversion rates that are 3 – 5 times the rates that I’ve achieved with mini review sites.

Thanks a lot. I never looked at it that way. I am interested in doing the Amazon products, since I am new to this and not in the US, it’s very expensive to purchase domains. I want to use Blogger as my main website. Do you think that is okay? I also want to purchase the Info Product, it will cost me about $600.00 in my currency. Do you think it is worth it and can I use Blogger and not WordPress.

Why I ask is because I realize a lot of people who give courses, they have it designed for WordPress.

Thanks again Tracey.

Ann

Hi Ann, thanks for dropping by.

A static site is a plain html site, not a blog. Basically what websites used to be like before blogs came along. LOL

As for the articles I write it is usually based around the product, but not always the product itself. For example if I was promoting a mobile phone I might write articles about a review of the phone, different apps you could download for it, how to use the phone, how to text, comparisons with other phones etc. If you think about it, there is plenty that you could write about, or could be related. (for some of my summer products, I write articles on cool outdoor games for kids, top summer activities and so on, and then mention the product etc).

Hope that helps!

Tracey

I came across your site today. I am very curious about the Amazon niche sites. Sounds very interesting. You spoke about using WordPress or static sites. Is Blogger a static site? If not what is? Where do you get all the extra information to write and send to article directories about Amazon products without repeating yourself? How much can you say about a product? When I visit the manufacturer page it’s basically the same thing on Amazon.

Thanks for stopping by. Some companies don’t like their name in the url, but other’s don’t seem to mind. If you are unsure do a search and see how many other sites come up with the name in the url. If you don’t see many it’s probably because the company doesn’t allow it.

I make those big ‘buy now at Amazon’ pics myself. I use photoshop and create a big oval shaped image, add the text I want, an amazon logo and a picture of the product then link that image to the amazon page (using my affiliate link of course).

Yes hubpages allows two links. I usually use two or three on my self hosted sites. I usually use Hubpages to find good prospects and then develop my own sites on the winners.

I don’t split test on hubpages, I agree that it’s probably a good idea, I just don’t have much time online these days so never get around to it.

Hubpages is good for finding out which products will sell well before spending cash on a domain name and then later for sending backlinks to your own site.

Of all of the link love spread by Griz in his last post, your blog is the my new gem. I was focusing on an AdSense strategy until you showed me that Amazon was a viable alternative. But a couple of questions:

1. I notice your screenshot shows 3 affiliate links, but I seem to remember reading an earlier post where you said that Hubpages allows a maximum of 2. Is this why you’re using a self-hosted site for that promotion instead of Hubpages? How do you decide between whether to run a campaign on Hubpages or on your own?

2. Hubpages lets you install Google Analytics, but I can’t tell if they’ll let you install Google Website Optimizer to test different copy and layout strategies. Not being able to split test different ideas might tip the balance in self-hosting’s favor. Do you do any testing besides looking at changes?

Thanks for all of your great info!