On my post about using affiliate links on Facebook, a reader asked me if it’s OK to boost posts on Facebook that promote Amazon affiliate links. I know Amazon Associates do not allow any kind of paid search (they put a stop to this back in 2009) so I figured they might not approve of paid social media posts […]
Affiliate links
A few tips and tricks for bloggers who use affiliate links.
Can I post Amazon affiliate links to Pinterest?
I’m a member of several popular blogging groups on Facebook and I often see members ask the following question: Can I post Amazon affiliate links to Pinterest? The answer: Unclear if you use Amazon Associates USA. I probably wouldn’t risk it. Likely yes if you use Amazon Associates UK/EU. Keep reading below for more information & […]
How to monetize your WordPress.com blog
I’m a member of several different blogging groups on Facebook and I’ve noticed the same question pop up a number of times: Can you monetize a WordPress.com blog? The answer is YES! I’ve noticed some people don’t think WordPress allows monetization on their free platform, but this is untrue. In fact, here’s a statement from WordPress.com: We […]
17 successful affiliate linking strategies you need to know
Bloggers, do you want to improve your affiliate marketing efforts and increase earnings? Here are a couple strategies that’ll help you to do that! Below, I outline some of the methods I’ve used to monetize a wide range of blog posts over the last few years. These strategies will help you to squeeze extra affiliate links into […]
The blogger’s guide to affiliate marketing & Black Friday
If you’re a blogger who monetizes their content with affiliate marketing, Black Friday can be very lucrative. Note: in the following paragraph and throughout the rest of this post I’ve used referral links to affiliate networks that I’m a member of (and use every single day). See my full disclosure here. If you need any […]
Pinterest lift the ban on affiliate links
On Thursday 12th May, Pinterest announced they’re lifting their ban on affiliate links: We understand that businesses and bloggers need a sustainable way to keep making great content. That’s why we’ve decided to allow affiliate links on Pinterest. Read the full press release here. Up until a year ago, bloggers were able to use affiliate […]