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multimastery



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah I'd say both text & image -- with a concentration on text linking options to various landing pages, not just the homepage. But if you haven't done so already i'd suggest testing & tracking the results for both text and image links to find out which ones work best for your particular niche. This would be very helpful data for you as well as your affiliate. In addition to doing your own testing you could also have a tracking feature embedded in your affiliate program that your affiliates can use on their own. Marketing without tracking is like marketing in the dark.
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mattie



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I do like having banner links as well though, even though they might not convert as well. it can break up a boring template design. but the greatest response i've had is when i place a banner link in the content, directly in the view of the reader.
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ShawnLim



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a blog post regrading this topic.

Banner Ads Versus Text Link Ads:
http://www.themillionairesecrets.net/banner-ads-versus-text-link-ads/

I hope this helps.

In fact, study has shown that text link ads
perform better than banner ads. This is because
text link ads are less intrusive and when people
click on them, it somehow resonate to the idea that
it is the people's decision to click it, hence, higher
conversion.
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Lan Zeird



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:14 am    Post subject: Hi Reply with quote

A lot of people recognize or appreciate image rather than text.... For me you rather used image links to attract more customers and maximize their commission.. My advice is please have an image that can attracts or focus to customers



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pete



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've always believed in "Give me the straight affiliate link code and I'll take it from there."

But I have recently tried some images, too soon to tell what the results will be.

Also, I'm now using some "Google Adsense looking" ads that I do myself, again with just the straight link included.

You can click my top signature line for examples. I've found these work quite well.
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klwalker



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would have to say text for now. I have just started doing this and I haven't tried images yet. From what I've heard from elsewhere, they both work pretty well.

Text is easy for me so I would just stick with text.

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Divya



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I prefer image links as people gets more attracted to images. and i had a good experience with it. Text links are sometimes over viewed and people does not see them. I get easy traffic through fancy banners and good product.
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Happy guy



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Both are important for different reasons. If I had to choose though, banners(image links) would take priority.
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lanzeird



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for posting affiliating links.. it greatly helps me
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