Casino Affiliate the beginner strategy

[Chatmaster]

I am planning on writing a tutorial at some stage to assist casino affiliates that are only starting out to have a proper strategy or plan that they can use. I think we are all fully aware how easy it is to have an affiliate site that makes no money for years.

What would you suggest should be part of such a tutorial?

[Webzcas]

Simmo! has written something about this area on here actually, which funnily enough I was reading this morning to get some tips LOL.

Actually some really good pointers here: http://www.casinomeister.com/casino-...iates-help.php

[Chatmaster]

It is a good read, agreed. It touches the core of the role an affiliate should play. I was thinking of a tutorial that are a bit more comprehensive, something in the line with the following:

1. Getting started
2. Hosting issues
3. Web design platforms
4. Getting templates
5. Getting content
6. On-line marketing
7. Choosing affiliate programs
8. Topics to avoid
9. Updating your site
10. etc...

Something you can print and then follow for a successful site. Although it can not guarantee success it can at least help you to take some "learn the hard way" schooling steps out of the process.

[Casinomeister]

Sounds like a great project!

Perhaps a section on off-line marketing...viral marketing as well.

Getting traffic might need its own section as well.

[Chatmaster]

In terms of point 7 above, I would also like to ask if it is possible to have a list of the Affiliate programs here so we can discuss any issues related to them as well?

[lots0]

I think this is great idea.

In terms of point 7 above, I would also like to ask if it is possible to have a list of the Affiliate programs here so we can discuss any issues related to them as well?

MY suggestion would be to stay away from discussing specific programs for the beginners. You might overwhelm them with info about the specific programs.

Maybe the discussion about specific programs should be saved for the advanced...
Just a suggestion.

[Alexandre]

1/ Domain name
Choosing the right domain name: how to balance between SEO and brand issues.
Expired domains, domain auctions, etc...

3/ Design
Differentiate yourself creating a brand through a proper domain name and stunning design. Learn something about tipography, it's VERY important:
http://www.markboulton.co.uk/journal...er_typography/

2/ Online marketing: SEO, SEO, SEO (skills are required, no money, it's quiet important when you start a new business), PPC, video promotion, Stumble Upon and the social bookmarking stuff.

3/ FREE GAMES: I'm conviced that affiliates should include much more free flash games in their websites as it's a fantastic promotion material specific to "our industry".

4/ Less banners (or even 0 banner !), more text links, at least we should have learned that from Adsenses/Adwords a long time ago: people are getting blind to banners and it's more obvious when you vist a casino guide.

I could give you a perfect example I you'd ask for


PS

So many more things are coming to my mind like interface design, landing pages, persuasive design, etc...
I wrote an article in french about this but 90% of the sources are in english, maybe you could get benefit from reading them:
http://www.pink-seo.com/blog/les-landing-pages-37

[Chatmaster]

The next step for me would be to define the structure of the tutorial.
The idea is to publish an article here that consist out of a step for step tutorial on how to get started as an affiliate in the best possible manner.

I have 2 options in constructing the tutorial.

1. Planning your online business
2. Designing your website
3. Acquisitions
4. Conversions
5. Retention

The other way to go about it is to construct it in a points manner instead of the above mentioned main headers.

1. Getting started
2. Hosting issues
3. Domain names and branding
4. Web design platforms
5. Design issues
6. Getting templates
7. Getting content
8. On-line marketing
9. Choosing affiliate programs
10. Topics to avoid
11. Updating your site
12. Use of advertising material

Which of these 2 methods would be most functional in your opinions? Also should I write all of it and publish it one shot?

[lots0]

both ways look like they have their advantages and disadvantages. But I think #1 would be my choice.

[Alexandre]

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Your 2nd option looks like subcategories of the 1st option main categories more than a real different onthology.
I see were you're going but it's still an "ébauche".