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Gloria Chou is an award-winning PR strategist and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Known for her untraditional yet proven approach to PR which makes visibility and access to media accessible for anyone, Gloria helps BIPOC and female founders get featured organically in top-tier media without needing PR connections or a large following. experience through her CPR Pitching Method™. Her strategies have earned small businesses in nearly every industry niche over a billion organic views and features in outlets like the New York Times, Oprah's Favorite Things, Vogue, and Forbes, without any pay-to-play. A former U.S. Diplomat turned small business advocate, Gloria has been on 100 podcasts and was named "Pitch Writing Expert of the Year" in 2021 as part of the Influential Businesswomen Awards, and a Forbes Next 1000 honoree. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:43] Intro[01:15] A career pivot from diplomacy to PR[02:40] Empowering product makers to master PR[03:48] Aligning PR strategies with ecommerce goals[04:20] Highlighting challenges with paid ads and ROI[05:19] Demystifying DIY PR for entrepreneurs[06:20] Building confidence through PR wins[08:07] Identifying the right journalists for your niche[09:51] Using grassroots opportunities for media coverage[10:52] Using the CPR method for media opportunities[11:41] Reframing outreach as mutually beneficial[12:35] Working smarter with PR-driven content[13:12] Concise subject lines for journalist pitches[14:15] Writing pitches with long-term relevance in mind[16:16] Deciding when to send samples to influencers[16:48] Promoting product visuals through email[17:17] Identifying legitimate journalists for pitches[18:29] Affiliate link opportunities with shopping guides[20:25] Finding creative angles for product pitches[22:20] Clarifying price points, availability, & shipping[23:24] Applying the CPR framework for podcast pitches[24:32] Expanding your authority beyond your product[25:21] Connecting your product to trending topics[26:34] Utilizing AI to brainstorm creative pitch ideas[27:34] Using DMs to boost email pitch response rates[28:39] Embracing consistency in pitching for success[30:14] Transforming a simple product into a media story[31:18] Recycling your best pitch for different seasons[32:23] Advocating yourself in a competitive PR landscape[33:14] Learn powerful pitching strategies from GloriaResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeFollow Gloria Chou linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou/Award-winning PR coach to 10,000 small businesses learn.gloriachoupr.com/masterclassbygloria  If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Curious about the journey from journalism to content creation in the world of beauty and fashion? Amber Katz, an expert, writer, and content creator, shares her fascinating story from her Boston University days to becoming a leading voice in the industry. Amber's career trajectory is nothing short of inspiring, from studying journalism and French literature to pioneering one of the first beauty blogs under the moniker Rouge 18. Through her work with major publications and brand copywriting, she offers unique insights into the synergy between fashion, writing, and content creation.Ever wonder how social media has transformed the fashion industry's networking and branding dynamics? Amber discusses the shift from traditional in-person networking to virtual connections through platforms like TikTok and Substack. She highlights Substack's power as a modern blogging tool, enabling creators to forge direct and authentic relationships with their audiences. As the digital landscape evolves, Amber provides valuable advice on how brands can leverage these platforms to establish a strong and genuine brand identity.Amber offers a treasure trove of e-commerce strategies to independent handbag designers aiming to stand out in a crowded market. She explores alternative affiliate networks such as Skimlinks and Flagship, emphasizing the importance of adaptable marketing strategies in the digital age. This episode reveals the secrets behind successful editorial pitches and selecting coverage topics, providing listeners with actionable strategies to navigate the ever-competitive market landscape. Dive into these insights and more as we explore the intricate world of fashion and e-commerce with Amber Katz.Follow Amber: https://www.instagram.com/rouge_18/Shop Handbag Designer 101 Merch: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/category/all-products Register for the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/challenge-page/Masterclass Book a handbag session with Emily: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/ Hire Emily to be a guest speaker at your event: https://www.emilyblumenthal.com/speaking Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HandbagDesigner101-IHDA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handbagdesigner/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handbagdesigner Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/handbagdesigner

Lydia Bagarozza and Bridget Sicsko, co-founders of Visibility on Purpose join me to explore the synergy between PR and SEO, sharing actionable tips for small business owners to enhance visibility and credibility. From pitching to publications to leveraging backlinks, learn how these strategies can drive traffic, build authority, and create lasting impact. Perfect for entrepreneurs ready to step into the spotlight!Key Takeaways:PR & SEO Synergy: PR features not only enhance credibility but also boost SEO through high-quality backlinks from reputable publications.Pitching Best Practices: Craft tailored, mindful pitches to grab the attention of writers and editors. Trending topics and unique angles can increase your chances of being featured.Affiliate Marketing Insights: Many online gift guides and articles are affiliate-driven. Understand how to leverage this model to get featured.The Long Game of Visibility: Both PR and SEO are long-term strategies that compound over time, building authority and trust for your brand.PR Tools & Ecosystem: Writers need sources for their articles—position yourself as a go-to expert or brand to support their work.Memorable Quotes:“Your work is the answer to someone's prayer.” – Briget Sicsko“PR is about borrowing someone else's audience.” – Lydia Bagarozza“Helpful content builds trust and drives decisions.” – Crystal WaddellListener Action Items:Dedicate 1-2 hours a week to work on your PR strategy, such as pitching to publications or podcasts.Research affiliate models and consider platforms like ShareASale or Skimlinks to support your product visibility.Use tools like Ahrefs to track backlinks and understand the impact of your media features.Identify your business goals and align your PR and SEO strategies to support them.Join PR-focused communities or challenges to refine your pitching skills and gain accountability.Send me a text! Hey, football fans! Score big this fall with Senior Night Gifts from LoveYourSenior.com. These treasures are just what you need to make your memories last a lifetime. But hurry, these limited edition pieces are as fleeting as those Friday night lights Visit loveyoursenior.com and grab yours before the final whistle blows.That's loveyoursenior.com.Support the showWant to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!Join the SEO SquadApply to be my podcast guest!

We're joined by none other than Bill Esparza, the legendary award-winning writer, author, TV fixer and saxophonist. Maybe you've read his reporting at Eater, maybe you've eaten at one of his many finds, or maybe you've seen him on shows like Somebody Feed Phil. Regardless of where you know him from, Bill's one of the most essential voices in LA food, and he's with us today to talk about his journey in food, from starting a food blog in the aughts to winning a James Beard Award for his legendary taco guides. I also ask him about some of his more fiery opinions, including where his disdain for David Chang comes from, why he hates eating with “taco bros,” and what gets his goat about some of those influencers you see out there on social media, present company excluded of course.  But first, an LA restaurant gets the attention of the World's 50 Best, 5 new So Cal restaurants are added to the Michelin Guide, Sweetgreen adds beef to the menu, and restaurants navigate uncertainty as California's junk fee ban looms on the horizon. Helpful Links: Bill on IG https://www.instagram.com/streetgourmetla/?hl=en Bill's Eater page https://www.eater.com/authors/bill-esparza Kato wins World's 50 Best recognition https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2024-05-08/worlds-50-best-restaurants-kato-one-to-watch-resy Michelin's new additions https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/dining-out/michelin-guide-california-new-additions-restaurants?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&cjevent=3377c48b0cd911ef80b602d50a1eba23&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Skimlinks&utm_content=100037205&utm_term=15671072 Sweetgreen adds beef https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/dining/sweetgreen-steak.html Lauren Saria on junk fees https://sf.eater.com/2024/5/3/24148146/california-junk-fee-ban-restaurants-bars?_gl=1*1geowr6* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

Lauren Newman, EVP of Revenue at Red Ventures, discusses her background in media and publishing and her experience in direct ad sales and commerce. She emphasizes the importance of innovation and relationship management in both areas. Newman shares her success in taking back influence in the beauty industry by showcasing editors as the original influencers. She also highlights the need for publishers to find unique experiences that can only be offered through direct sales, such as CNET's coverage of the iPhone release. Newman then discusses her transition to Skimlinks and the value it provides to publishers in terms of marketplace intelligence and efficiency. She explains how Skimlinks can be a gateway drug to affiliate for new publishers and offers insights into the selling points and ROI of the platform. Lauren Newman discusses the challenges publishers face in making a million dollars and the investment required to succeed. She highlights the importance of publishers being prepared to invest in hiring, content production, and refreshes. Lauren also talks about her move to CNET and the opportunity to bring media expertise to Red Ventures. She explains the partnership between CNET and Best Buy, where CNET's expert opinions and reviews are integrated into Best Buy's store and online experience. This partnership allows for a seamless consumer journey and the ability to measure the entire funnel.

Join us in this enlightening episode of "Building Digital Products" as we engage in an insightful conversation with Alicia Navarro, a top tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Skimlinks. Alicia is not only a pioneer in content platform monetization but also a passionate advocate for women in tech and mental health in the industry. Currently, she is leading her innovative project, Flown, which is aimed at enhancing focus and inspiration for knowledge workers. In this episode, we delve into various aspects of new product development, including the process of new product development and how to develop new products effectively. We discussed the critical principles of hiring for project teams, managing remote team collaborations, and strategies to hire remote teams or hire remote employees. Alicia shares her experiences and lessons from founding Skimlinks, navigating its acquisition during challenging times, and the product ideation process behind her current venture, FLOWN. Additionally, we explore the challenges women face in the tech industry and how to bridge the gender gap. Tune in at these timestamps for specific topics: How to Hire Teams for Your Startup Working with a Remote Team Where to Find Talents When to Stop? Skimlinks Story Separating Personal and Project Failures Company's Acquisition in Difficult Times How to Evolve Product Ideas Into a Digital Product: Flown Case Study Women in Tech The Great Role Model for Female Leaders You may also the episode on ⁠⁠Youtube! Are you curious about enhancing your product development or eager to learn more about women's empowerment in tech? Share your thoughts in the comments, and we'll provide insights and advice! If this conversation sparked your interest, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with your network! Stay tuned for more episodes where we unravel the secrets of building successful digital products and technologies, including how to set up your business. See you in the next video! Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Linkupst/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/linkupst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkup-studio/mycompany/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linkupst/ Visit us: Website: https://linkupst.com/ Contact us: info@linkupst.com

This week on the Affiliate Marketing Podcast, we're giving you another opportunity to listen in to one of our engaging Affiverse Elevate Summit panels, from back in July.This time, we wanted to give you a look into our Publisher Perspectives. On this panel, we welcomed Sri Sharma, from Increasingly, George Greaves from Cheddar, Frances Mac Aonghus from SkimLinks, and Ben Helyar from NetRev to come along and discuss their perspectives on where the future of affiliate marketing is heading.Listen to find out more about: • The issue of discounting  • Key takeaways from the panellists Key segments of this podcast and where you can tune in to go direct:[11:00] - The role of the affiliate marketer[18:00] - Innovations that have yielded results in the publisher space[27:00] - Takeaways and advice from our panellists  Are You Ready for AMLeaders? • Access our essential AMLeaders training event designed for Affiliate Managers aiming to elevate their skills –  access profound industry insights, and cultivate vital connections that pave the way for success.  • Taking place in London on October 23 from 1pm–6pm. Registration is now open. Tickets are  limited. • Seize the opportunity to revolutionise your affiliate program. PI LIVE Europe delegates can save £50 on their booking – grab your ticket here.Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “I love Affiverse's Affiliate Marketing Podcast.”

Skimlinks, LTK, Rakuten -- what is affiliate marketing and how can it help your business? Talahi House founder Ashley Williams is here to answer all of our questions and covers everything from joining basic affiliate marketing platforms to comprehensive strategies to help your brand scale quickly.

Kommt alle zum SWR Podcast-Festival! Von 12.-14.01.2023 in Mannheim. Tickets gibts hier: https://www.swr.de/home/podcastfestival-100.html Diese Woche mit Julia Nestlen und Christoph König. Ihre Themen sind: - Klimaneutrale Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft? Haha! Na, dann schauen wir mal … (00:20) - Eine Hörerin hat uns gefragt, wie man Zucker in Latte-Macchiato bestmöglich verrührt, ohne den Schaum kaputt zu machen. Wir haben recherchiert! (08:47) - In Frankreich wurde ein 30-Kilo- Goldfisch (DREISSIG KILO!!!) gefangen. Wir sprechen über übergroße Fische und was sie wohl alles ziehen könnten (15:04) - In welchem Winkel muss der Strahl auf die Wand des Urinals treffen, damit es möglichst wenig spritzt? Das hat eine aktuelle Studie untersucht! (22:54) Weitere Infos und Studien gibt's hier: https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/klimaeutrale-wm-100.html https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Poor-tackling_-Yellow-card-for-2022-FIFA.pdf https://www.duh.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/pressemitteilung/klimaneutral-was-bedeutet-das-eigentlich/ https://www.wwf.de/themen-projekte/klima-energie/wwf-klimarechner https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/publikationen/freiwillige-co2-kompensation-durch https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/fakt-ab-eine-woche-wissenschaft/fuer-bessere-stimmung-im-all-magic-mushrooms-im-space-shuttle/swr2/10835857/ https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reynolds-Zahl https://www.diamant-zucker.de/rezepte/getr%c3%a4nke-sirupe/alkoholfreie-heissgetraenke/latte-macchiato https://www.iflscience.com/giant-goldfish-hybrid-as-heavy-as-a-10-year-old-is-a-reminder-not-to-dump-your-pets-66317 https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/mainz/bad-kreuznach-angler-zieht-riesen-wels-aus-dem-rhein-100.html https://www.deutschlandfunknova.de/nachrichten/30-grad-winkel-das-ideale-urinal https://www.newscientist.com/article/2348244-physicists-have-designed-a-urinal-that-drastically-reduces-splashback/?utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2116208:Skimlinks.com&utm_content=10&ranMID=47192&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-4hrYylA__OLodVumYpCkmw https://uwaterloo.ca/interdisciplinary-fluid-physics-lab/ https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_(Duchamp) Habt ihr auch Nerd-Facts und schlechte Witze für uns? Schreibt uns bei WhatsApp oder schickt eine Sprachnachricht: 0174/4321508 Oder per E-Mail: faktab@swr2.de Oder direkt auf http://swr.li/faktab Instagram: @julianistin @sinologin @aeneasrooch Redaktion: Christoph König und Chris Eckardt

It's practically impossible to ignore the air fryer. Much like the InstantPot a few years back, these countertop appliances promise us a faster and healthier way to cook: crunchy chicken, golden french fries, crispy vegetables with none of the downsides of deep frying. But how much can an air fryer really change the way you cook and eat? And, like, can you actually fry something with air? This week, Amanda is joined by BA senior staff writer and air fryer enthusiast Alex Beggs to talk about this latest must-have kitchen gadget, whether they can deliver on their promises, and how to decide if it's worth the price...and the counter space. Along the way, associate food editor Rachel Gurjar stops in to talk about her sesame coconut chicken tenders and brussels sprouts with honey butter recipes (both made for the air fryer, of course).  Stuff we talk about in this episode: - Gaby Melian's Instant Pot Pork Carnitas recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/instant-pot-pork-carnitas - Bon Appétit's Air Fryer Guide: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-air-fryer - Beggs' Air Fryer-Centric Trader Joe's Reviews: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/trader-joes-spring-2021-reviews - Breville Oven Air (Pro): https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BOV900BSS-Convection-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01N5UPTZS?&linkCode=sl1&tag=bapodcasts-20&linkId=5fdea3b0cf6c0b1978e59b6e4a32ed7e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl - Breville Mini Smart Oven: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/breville-reg-mini-smart-oven-reg-with-element-iq-trade/1041174425?skuId=41174425&enginename=google&mcid=AF_CJ___5370367&product_id=41174425&adtype=pla_with_promotion&product_channel=online&adpos=&creative=499413965194&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4eaJBhDMARIsANhrQAAYzDB3LH9V2jUi88w9UUtziCmzmy3F86UEws8OXC4wJjS7S56wrMYaAqksEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&AID=11469020&PID=100023470&SID=100105X1555765X6244e659cde639720abde1811039b21c&source=Commission+Junction&utm_source=Skimlinks&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Bed+Bath+%26+Beyond+Deep+Link&utm_content=5370367&cjevent=d2c8479d25f311ec81c4ea710a82b824 - COSORI Air Fryer Max XL: https://www.amazon.com/COSORI-Electric-Reminder-Touchscreen-Certified/dp/B07GJBBGHG?&linkCode=sl1&tag=bapodcasts-20&linkId=70a19e409e6238e97106bc2ce0757d28&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl - Hetty McKinnon's Sesame Broccoli and Tofu recipe : https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sesame-tofu-with-broccoli Some of Andy's Toast Recipes:  - Tomato Toast with Chives and Sesame Seeds: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tomato-toast-with-chives-and-sesame-seeds - Kimchi Toast: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/kimchi-toast - Sarah Jampel's Coconut Tofu Stir-Fry recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/coconut-tofu-stir-fry - Rachel Gurjar's Air Fryer Sesame-Coconut Chicken Tenders recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/air-fryer-sesame-coconut-chicken-tenders - Rachel Gurjar's Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Honey Butter recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-brussels-sprouts-with-honey-butter - Rachel Gurjar's Spiced Potato Wedge Fries with Yogurt Tahini Sauce recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/spiced-potato-wedge-fries-with-yogurt-tahini-sauce *(When you buy something through our links, we earn an affiliate commission.) For a transcript of this episode, please follow this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For so many women, their hair is linked to the way they feel about themselves, their beauty, their femininity, and their vitality. According to a 2015 study in the https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(15)01878-2/fulltext (Journal of American Academy of Dermatology), hair loss affects approximately 40% of women by age 50, and Camille Barreto is part of that statistic. She started experiencing hair loss in her early 20s and the treatment options available at the time didn't provide the coverage she was looking for. After experimenting with different medications, artificial hair pieces, sprays, dyes, and eyeshadows, Camille launched ME Cosmetics, a cosmetic solution to different kinds of hair loss, hair thinning, and small balding spots.    Camille describes her journey with androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern hair loss, and the way the condition has affected her mental health. She came up with her signature Can't Stop Me Know Scalp Foundation to provide an elegant, personalized product for people experiencing hair loss. As she puts it, the proof is in the pudding. In the seven months that she's been in business, ME Cosmetics has maintained a 1% return rate and has been nominated for Best Breakthrough Beauty Startup Award at the 2022 Glossy Beauty Awards. Join us as we discuss what went into launching her brand and her vision for the future of hair loss cosmetic solutions.  In this episode, Camille and I dive into: The different types of hair loss and how they present themselves in men and women  Camille's experience with medications like Minoxidil (aka Rogaine) and Spironolactone (aka Aldactone) How Camillie came up with the idea for scalp foundation  Effective marketing strategies for a product in an innovative or young category ME Cosmetics brand ambassadorships and wholesale partnerships in the works  Camille's number one piece of advice for women experiencing hair loss RESOURCES & PRODUCTS MENTIONED https://www.vogue.com/article/shedding-light-on-shedding-how-i-navigated-female-hair-loss (Shedding Light on Shedding: How I Navigated Female Hair Loss by Kristin Auble for Vogue Magazine)  https://skimlinks.com/ (Skimlinks)  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natch-beaut/id1223715132?l=en (Natch Beaut podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gloss-angeles/id1472211163?l=en (Gloss Angeles podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fat-mascara/id1087614779?l=en (Fat Mascara podcast) https://www.instagram.com/carolinehirons/?hl=en (@carolinehirons)     https://mecosmetics.com/products/cant-stop-me-now-ultimate-coverage-scalp-foundation (Me Cosmetics Scalp Foundation)  https://iliabeauty.com/products/after-midnight (ILIA mascara) https://supergoop.com/products/everyday-sunscreen (Supergoop PLAY sunscreen) https://milkmakeup.com/collections/face/products/lip-cheek (Milk cream blush) https://iliabeauty.com/products/balos-st3 (ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint) https://www.itcosmetics.com/makeup/face-makeup/under-eye-concealer/bye-bye-under-eye-anti-aging-concealer/ITC_0005.html (IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye concealer)      https://www.makeupbymario.com/products/ultra-suede-%E2%84%A2-lipstick?variant=39448382701633 (Makeup by Mario lipstick) https://iliabeauty.com/products/wanderlust (ILIA lip tint)   FOLLOW CAMILLE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mecosmeticsusa/?hl=en (@mecosmeticsusa)  Website: http://mecosmetics.com (https://mecosmetics.com)   FOLLOW IZZY Instagram: https://instagram.com/izzysapien?utm_medium=copy_link (@izzysapien) Website: https://thingofbeautypodcast.com (thingofbeautypodcast.com)

Alicia Navarro has wanted to be an entrepreneur even before she knew the name for it. Taking a more traditional path only worked for Alicia for so long before she had to find her place in the startup world. Falling in love with building an idea from the ground up, Alicia would make several attempts before her first successful company, Skimlinks. Spending 11 years at the company, Alicia stepped aside to let someone else bring it to an exit. She shares the full story here. Building From The Ground Up At the young age of 8, Alicia can vividly remember watching a commercial profiling a business owner. She remembers the individual creating great things, and she decided right then that's what she wanted to do. Alicia went on to study computer science because there were so many things you could do with it. After college, she went into product management, working for large companies. She can recall trying and failing to start some companies throughout her 20s. She felt like a product manager was like being a founder, as they're often the hub that connects everyone else. She was determined to have that experience and joined her first startup. Alicia fell in love with building something from the ground up. Inspiration From Unlikely Places Vowing to never work for a large company again, Alicia almost broke that rule when she decided to interview for a Google product management position. She made it a long way into the interview process when she was asked to suggest a product and explain how she would monetize it. Scrambling for something to say, she remembered a thought she had been toying with. It was a tool that helped to make group decisions, like where to eat. Alicia got excited as she began to explain the concept. She didn't end up getting the job, but she had inspired herself to actually build that very tool. Setting Aside Ego For The Win With the industry changing, Alicia felt she was no longer the best person for the company's growth. She decided the best chance to succeed was to have someone better at operational discipline take over. Alicia chose her successor and handed off the reins. She says too many people get sucked into an ego game and convince themselves they should be good at something, or obsess over what happens when someone sees they're not good at something. Alicia says to take the ego out of the picture and focus more on what you love doing. For Alicia, she loved being the builder. With a new CEO in place, the company grew and eventually was acquired. Knowing What You Know Now, What Would You Tell Yourself Ten Years Ago? While Alicia wasn't the architect of the final acquisition, she knows she helped in a big way. Selling a company isn't just a numbers game, a lot of value is from the brand halo of a company. She recognizes now that the storytelling aspect gets you a really high exit. She would tell herself to stick to your guns on the value you can bring. What Alicia Is Working On Now Alicia's newest endeavor is Flown, a platform that helps develop deep focus as you work. If you'd like to learn more about what Alicia is up to, visit her blog at www.navarland.com. All of her social media accounts are linked there as well. -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Emily Jackson may now the SVP of eCommerce at Forbes, but her childhood dream was to ride horses in the Olympics, which makes her path to the affiliate marketing world even more unlikely. We chat about how a trip across the pond led her to a role at the tech company Skimlinks, which led to Conde Nast and eventually to Forbes. Emily shares stories of an awkward interaction with Anna Wintour and explaining to her grandma that she doesn’t actually sell boots on the internet.

Mary Lynne and Sarah serve up a plate of hot takes on white people's claims of Native American ancestry and the cultural appropriation found in songs like Tim McGraw's “Indian Outlaw.” Hear the cautionary tales of Elizabeth Warren and Johnny Cash. PLUS, the LTC gals chew on some food songs from Lyle Lovett, Dale Watson, and The Carolina Chocolate Drops. Voices in the intro mashup were: Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, Elizabeth Cook, Tyler Mahan Coe, Drew Morgan, and  Trae Crowder. This is our companion playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0j8Nje4gGuKnHdeieVVDWy This is Mary Lynne's Food Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1uMWwDhMOqhnpC4OAc5mzv To visit the Buncombe County Register of Deeds website created in partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, visit https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e9913eb717dc4e68aebe7a7c7d3f42c3 Articles discussing why white people often claim to have Cherokee ancestors, https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2015/10/cherokee-blood-why-do-so-many-americans-believe-they-have-cherokee-ancestry.html https://timeline.com/part-cherokee-elizabeth-warren-cf6be035967e https://www.huffpost.com/entry/opinion-warren-cherokee-dna_n_5bc63a69e4b0a8f17ee6ba9a For a quick Twitter-torial on DNA tests and their specific role in determining tribal citizenship, https://wakelet.com/wake/57e215e9-3566-4d4e-9fc7-a9d844bb504c This is a more extended interview with Kim Tallbear, https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129554-400-there-is-no-dna-test-to-prove-youre-native-american/?utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2116208:Skimlinks.com&utm_content=10&ranMID=47192&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-N_FzHSETg33._cx0N7Yg4A Plus she also wrote a book, https://bookshop.org/books/native-american-dna-tribal-belonging-and-the-false-promise-of-genetic-science/9780816665860 To read Richard Lei's 1994 Washington Post article, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/04/08/catchy-tune-catches-controversy/2ca0a30e-bd4b-4f6f-8122-5fbb57db7698/ Another article from 1994 about Indian Outlaw, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-03-24-ca-38102-story.html Antigravity's Erin Hall interviewing Rhiannon Giddens, https://antigravitymagazine.com/feature/country-girl-an-interview-with-the-carolina-chocolate-drops-rhiannon-giddens/ The Vice.com article on “100 Ways to Support - Not Appropriate From - Native People” https://www.vice.com/en/article/pa5a3m/how-to-be-an-ally-to-native-americans-indigenous-people

This will be a bite sized episode with the goal of setting a growth minded intention and focus, for the upcoming week. Each MINIsode will offer a quote that encapsulates the theme of the week. After the quote we will dive into a weekly focus. Something small that we can concentrate on for the following 7 days. As well as a physical activity tip and nutritional tip, that will assist us in working toward a more healthy and optimal way of living our own dream life. And each MINIsode will end with a recommendation for the week. This recommendation could be anything from a podcast episode to listen to, or a book to read, or even an article or paper, that I feel will help us better educate ourselves towards the overall focus of the week. If this is your first time listening to a MINIsode. The goal is to listen on Friday/Saturday or Sunday to be ready to start the challenges of the week on Monday. Listen to one MINIsode every week, and as that week finishes, move on to next weeks MINsode. You can start all the way over back at MINIsode #1 or join in with the team right now.Quote:“Your mind is like a factory. The ingredients you are putting into it will be used to make the final product – your life.” Weekly Focus:Taking control of what your mind consumes.Physical Activity Tip:Get real with ourselves and harness that deeper WHY.Nutrition Tip:Foods and drinks that boost your brain's function.Recommendation:Dopamine Nation Book by Dr. Anna LembkeReferences:Netflix: Social Dilema DocumentaryYouTube Video, News Director video:https://youtu.be/ewPaA9M5Q3whttps://youtu.be/icTFUhQxvCgThrivemarket.com Thrivemarket Dark Chocolate: https://thrivemarket.com/p/endangered-species-fair-trade-dark-chocolate-88-cocoa?utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliatemarketing&utm_campaign=Skimlinks&pid=100086433&aid=13259174&sid=74968X1576256X88473de3bb679ff7d7e61939feba489b&cjevent=a14ce087171011ec839c0dd60a1c0e12 Matcha Tea Matcha.comLinks:IG:  @coachdamien_sd @damienrayevansYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB: https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/

Shirin Dehghan is a hugely successful entrepreneur, having built Arieso and sold it to JDSU. In part 2 of her podcast, we hear how she decided to take a year out before getting bored and subsequently gravitating back to the start-up ecosystem. She has made a number of angel investments, including a lesson inletting her guard down as she invested in a team she knew well. Shirin is now a senior partner at Frog Capital, where she sits on four start-up boards. A tip to entrepreneurs, “Don't turn up to a board meeting with a laundry list of problems without thinking of possible solutions. Your board will lose faith quickly”.  To read the podcast transcription please CLICK HERE - Powered by Speechmatics Shirin founded, expanded and subsequently sold mobile communications business Arieso. A University of Southampton Engineering alumna, she has over 20 years' experience in the software and mobile communications industry. She is a senior partner at Frog Capital where she sits on the board of Skimlinks. She is also the Non-exec Chairwoman of Opensignal, a UK based company that sets the gold standard for mobile experience globally.She is a passionate advisor and board member to companies wishing to transform their business. As CEO, Chairwoman and Investor leading start-up, medium size as well as blue chip companies to create new markets and build winning teams to bring disruptive products to the mobile industry. Taking a partnership approach with key stakeholders at board level, cultivating many close relationships to help deliver real value to customers. Shirin is the winner of numerous awards including Blackberry Woman in Technology, Best Woman in Mobile, Business Woman of the year 2013, and European Entrepreneur of the year 2013. Produced by Mark Cotton, Twitter. Podcast links: Shirin Dehghan Arieso - UK-based startup that makes location-aware networking software to improve mobile carriers' network performance. OpenSignal - is the global standard for mobile experience trusted by consumers, and industry stakeholders. They offer a modern and proven way to measure mobile network performance. Frog Capital - invests in software enabled scale-up stage tech companies in Europe. SceneSkope - personalise Brand and Visitor Engagement across every digital experience. Making interactions unique and personal. Rovco - Use 3D to gain complete Ocean Insight. Our high-res MBES, 4K video and live 3D vision systems provide you with unmatched levels of measurable information, accuracy and clarity. 19 SEPTEMBER 2018COMMENT About Peter Cowley Peter Cowley, a Cambridge university technology graduate, founded and ran over a dozen businesses in technology and property over the last 40 years. He has built up a portfolio of 75 angel investments with nine good exits (including one that is 107X his investment and returned all the cash he has invested) and thirteen failures. He is a board member of the Global Business Angel Network (GBAN), President Emeritus of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN), former chair of the Cambridge Business Angels and was UK Angel of the Year 2014. He has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and is on the board of nine startups. Linkedin Peter's webpage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/entrepreneurship-and-leadership

Shirin Dehghan is a hugely successful entrepreneur, having built Arieso and sold it to JDSU. In part 2 of her podcast, we hear how she decided to take a year out before getting bored and subsequently gravitating back to the start-up ecosystem. She has made a number of angel investments, including a lesson inletting her guard down as she invested in a team she knew well. Shirin is now a senior partner at Frog Capital, where she sits on four start-up boards. A tip to entrepreneurs, “Don't turn up to a board meeting with a laundry list of problems without thinking of possible solutions. Your board will lose faith quickly”.  To read the podcast transcription please CLICK HERE - Powered by Speechmatics Shirin founded, expanded and subsequently sold mobile communications business Arieso. A University of Southampton Engineering alumna, she has over 20 years' experience in the software and mobile communications industry. She is a senior partner at Frog Capital where she sits on the board of Skimlinks. She is also the Non-exec Chairwoman of Opensignal, a UK based company that sets the gold standard for mobile experience globally.She is a passionate advisor and board member to companies wishing to transform their business. As CEO, Chairwoman and Investor leading start-up, medium size as well as blue chip companies to create new markets and build winning teams to bring disruptive products to the mobile industry. Taking a partnership approach with key stakeholders at board level, cultivating many close relationships to help deliver real value to customers. Shirin is the winner of numerous awards including Blackberry Woman in Technology, Best Woman in Mobile, Business Woman of the year 2013, and European Entrepreneur of the year 2013. Produced by Mark Cotton, Twitter. Podcast links: Shirin Dehghan Arieso - UK-based startup that makes location-aware networking software to improve mobile carriers' network performance. OpenSignal - is the global standard for mobile experience trusted by consumers, and industry stakeholders. They offer a modern and proven way to measure mobile network performance. Frog Capital - invests in software enabled scale-up stage tech companies in Europe. SceneSkope - personalise Brand and Visitor Engagement across every digital experience. Making interactions unique and personal. Rovco - Use 3D to gain complete Ocean Insight. Our high-res MBES, 4K video and live 3D vision systems provide you with unmatched levels of measurable information, accuracy and clarity. 19 SEPTEMBER 2018COMMENT About Peter Cowley Peter Cowley, a Cambridge university technology graduate, founded and ran over a dozen businesses in technology and property over the last 40 years. He has built up a portfolio of 75 angel investments with nine good exits (including one that is 107X his investment and returned all the cash he has invested) and thirteen failures. He is a board member of the Global Business Angel Network (GBAN), President Emeritus of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN), former chair of the Cambridge Business Angels and was UK Angel of the Year 2014. He has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and is on the board of nine startups. Linkedin Peter's webpage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shirin Dehghan is a hugely successful entrepreneur, having built Arieso and sold it to JDSU. In part 2 of her podcast, we hear how she decided to take a year out before getting bored and subsequently gravitating back to the start-up ecosystem. She has made a number of angel investments, including a lesson inletting her guard down as she invested in a team she knew well. Shirin is now a senior partner at Frog Capital, where she sits on four start-up boards. A tip to entrepreneurs, “Don't turn up to a board meeting with a laundry list of problems without thinking of possible solutions. Your board will lose faith quickly”.  To read the podcast transcription please CLICK HERE - Powered by Speechmatics Shirin founded, expanded and subsequently sold mobile communications business Arieso. A University of Southampton Engineering alumna, she has over 20 years' experience in the software and mobile communications industry. She is a senior partner at Frog Capital where she sits on the board of Skimlinks. She is also the Non-exec Chairwoman of Opensignal, a UK based company that sets the gold standard for mobile experience globally.She is a passionate advisor and board member to companies wishing to transform their business. As CEO, Chairwoman and Investor leading start-up, medium size as well as blue chip companies to create new markets and build winning teams to bring disruptive products to the mobile industry. Taking a partnership approach with key stakeholders at board level, cultivating many close relationships to help deliver real value to customers. Shirin is the winner of numerous awards including Blackberry Woman in Technology, Best Woman in Mobile, Business Woman of the year 2013, and European Entrepreneur of the year 2013. Produced by Mark Cotton, Twitter. Podcast links: Shirin Dehghan Arieso - UK-based startup that makes location-aware networking software to improve mobile carriers' network performance. OpenSignal - is the global standard for mobile experience trusted by consumers, and industry stakeholders. They offer a modern and proven way to measure mobile network performance. Frog Capital - invests in software enabled scale-up stage tech companies in Europe. SceneSkope - personalise Brand and Visitor Engagement across every digital experience. Making interactions unique and personal. Rovco - Use 3D to gain complete Ocean Insight. Our high-res MBES, 4K video and live 3D vision systems provide you with unmatched levels of measurable information, accuracy and clarity. 19 SEPTEMBER 2018COMMENT About Peter Cowley Peter Cowley, a Cambridge university technology graduate, founded and ran over a dozen businesses in technology and property over the last 40 years. He has built up a portfolio of 75 angel investments with nine good exits (including one that is 107X his investment and returned all the cash he has invested) and thirteen failures. He is a board member of the Global Business Angel Network (GBAN), President Emeritus of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN), former chair of the Cambridge Business Angels and was UK Angel of the Year 2014. He has mentored hundreds of entrepreneurs and is on the board of nine startups. Linkedin Peter's webpage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How important is place when we think about deep work? Why is inspired rest so important, and how can we find it? In this episode, we welcome Alicia Navarro, a serial tech entrepreneur with a passion for product, brand, design and culture. In 2007, Alicia founded Skimlinks, which she grew to a $50 million a year global business and which in 2020 was acquired by Connexity. In 2018 she stood down from her role as Skimlinks CEO and went on a journey to find her next venture. On that journey she became frustrated by the lack of creative spaces for deep work. And so her latest company, Flown, was born. Flown is creating deep workplaces and spaces for knowledge workers today. In this episode we discuss: how to put Cal Newport's theory of Deep Work in to practice how to change corporate culture to embrace inspired rest why saying no as an entrepreneur, maybe the best thing you can do. More on Flown: https://flown.com Mission & Story: https://flown.com/story-and-mission Host and Producer: Georgie Powell Music: Toccare

Con #Affilimate tendrás todos tus datos de afiliados en un solo panel. Integraciones con la mayoría de plataformas de afiliados: #Amazon, #Awin, Share a Sale, SkimLinks... La herramienta que podría estar usando Ryan :-) https://automatizalo.es/blogs/automatizaciones-marketing-productividad/como-ganar-35-218-31-dolares-al-mes-con-tu-blog

It's time to dive into the ol' listener mailbag and answer a few questions in this week's edition of The Side Hustle Show. I've had quite a few interesting questions come in since the last Q&A episode, and picked 20 to talk through in today's show. Click here to join Side Hustle Nation for free! The questions: How I can use my knowledge for a blog or a podcast or affiliate marketing? How have your attitudes about side hustling changed over the last 8 years in the space? How do bundle sales work? Why would these product creators give their work away for so little? What's the table of contents plugin you're using on your site? How is the "You Might Also Like" box in your newsletter working for you in terms of boosting clicks, pageviews, etc.? I noticed that you are using Teachable -- any particular reason? Which WordPress theme should I use? How much do podcasters get paid by sponsors? What made you “jump” [from your day job]? How did failure not become an option for you? Should you build a review site around a single product or service, or broaden it a bit to the whole family of products of services? What are some good potential side hustles for retirees? How can you protect yourself from legal liability related to online content? What's your take on services like Skimlinks? Do you still recommend putting your books in Kindle Unlimited / KDP Select? When registering a business, can I be my own registered agent? I have 11 separate websites for the local towns where we operate. Should I consolidate domains? I'm just getting started. Should I write and publish a book or start a service business? How much is enough to retire at 35? What side hustles or gigs grew the most in the last year? How would you speed up the process of growing a community? Full show notes

Affiliate promotion is everywhere. From talk shows to influencers and big-name publications, PR agencies cannot escape the phenomenon any longer. But how exactly should you pitch a product to an e-commerce editor? What’s the best affiliate strategy? In this episode, Megan Foster tells it all, from the editors’ side In this episode of the Social PR Secrets Podcast, host Lisa Buyer delved into the basics and specifics of e-commerce content with Megan Foster. Megan served as a commerce editor for well-known media like The Today Show and Business Insider. She understands the e-commerce world from all perspectives: PR agencies, editors, and shopping content writers. Make sure to listen to set up your own e-commerce affiliation strategy in 2021! E-commerce Media 101 When thinking about getting your product featured through an affiliate program, Megan says you have to first and foremost look at who your audience is. We all know that’s central to any content creation but it’s especially important when it comes to commerce. Not only should you take your audience’s age, gender, interests into account, you also need to focus on their socio-economic status, their buying habits, and what their budget is. From a PR perspective, you need to do your research and pitch things you are used to seeing on that publisher’s website. Make sure your product is in their usual price range and fits their habits. Indeed, publications don’t want to lose the audience they already have because they’re focusing too much on the sales. But What Are Affiliates Exactly? Affiliates are the middlemen between the brand and the publisher. They help create the commission rate so that publishers earn a portion of the sales generated by their feature. If you’re getting started, Megan recommends platforms like Shop Your Likes and LikeToKnowIt. If you’re a bit more experienced, Skimlinks, Rakuten, ShareASale and Commission Junction are all great. However, while they all have the same goal, they all work differently. Do your research, she says, and reach out to their cust

Affiliate promotion is everywhere. From talk shows to influencers and big-name publications, PR agencies cannot escape the phenomenon any longer. But how exactly should you pitch a product to an e-commerce editor? What’s the best affiliate strategy? In this episode, Megan Foster tells it all, from the editors’ side In this episode of the Social PR Secrets Podcast, host Lisa Buyer delved into the basics and specifics of e-commerce content with Megan Foster. Megan served as a commerce editor for well-known media like The Today Show and Business Insider. She understands the e-commerce world from all perspectives: PR agencies, editors, and shopping content writers. Make sure to listen to set up your own e-commerce affiliation strategy in 2021! E-commerce Media 101 When thinking about getting your product featured through an affiliate program, Megan says you have to first and foremost look at who your audience is. We all know that’s central to any content creation but it’s especially important when it comes to commerce. Not only should you take your audience’s age, gender, interests into account, you also need to focus on their socio-economic status, their buying habits, and what their budget is. From a PR perspective, you need to do your research and pitch things you are used to seeing on that publisher’s website. Make sure your product is in their usual price range and fits their habits. Indeed, publications don’t want to lose the audience they already have because they’re focusing too much on the sales. But What Are Affiliates Exactly? Affiliates are the middlemen between the brand and the publisher. They help create the commission rate so that publishers earn a portion of the sales generated by their feature. If you’re getting started, Megan recommends platforms like Shop Your Likes and LikeToKnowIt. If you’re a bit more experienced, Skimlinks, Rakuten, ShareASale and Commission Junction are all great. However, while they all have the same goal, they all work differently. Do your research, she says, and reach out to their cust

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The cast has hit 10000 downloads and Iain M is throwing a party! He does seem to have forgotten about having to record the cast though. The show must go on and the team wrangle karaoking interns out of the studio and get down to the business of recording cast 58. This time round they cover Origins Awards, Magic meets the Walking Dead, Covid impact on Scottish stores, new crowdfunding sites and much more. Iain M has been hard at work in the basement on his latest news gathering invention, the Rumor Mill. What nuggets has he managed to sift from the detritus of the internet? Listen on to find out.  Headlines Origins Awards announce winners https://www.originsawards.net/ Magic the Gathering/ Walking Dead crossover https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wizards-of-the-coast-responds-to-concerns-over-walking-dead-crossover/1100-6482915/ Scottish stores hit by Covid 19 http://www.commongroundgames.co.uk/ https://www.westendgames.co.uk/   Rumour Mill Battlestar Galactica Returns https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2515543/unconfirmed-rumourleak-rethemererelease-bsg-arkham   News Update: Heroquest available in UK https://www.zavvi.com/toys-games/heroquest-board-game-by-haslab-hasbro/12706785.html?sv_campaign_id=78888&sv_tax1=affiliate&sv_tax2=17149&sv_tax3=Skimlinks&sv_tax4=tabletopgaming.co.uk&sv_affiliate_id=78888&awc=2549_1602183647_823d1e34621f2fd195fdad29dff1a4f0&utm_source=AWin-78888&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin&sv_campaign_id=78888&sv_tax1=affiliate&sv_tax2=17149&sv_tax3=Skimlinks&sv_tax4=0&sv_affiliate_id=78888 Folklore KS hit by Mold https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gbg/folklore-the-fall-of-the-spire/posts/2968464 Steam to host digital Tabletop Games festival in October https://steamcommunity.com/games/593110/announcements/detail/2769108226045128183 Scandal in Chess World https://kotaku.com/chess-tournament-winner-banned-says-opponent-was-doin-1845295980?rev=1602107874550&utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1602108128&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook   Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe https://luckysparrow.co.uk/ Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Outro Holidays are coming https://www.boardgamehalv.com/new-holiday-board-games-based-on-movies-funko/?fbclid=IwAR1UybjS-dKoVmKJRbQTZ8HN04MmFXAMboxaC7qOuY8syugybRh79u1XNck Our Links   Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain  Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Show Notes:Keyword ResearchKeyword research is almost always time well spent.No matter how good your list, there are always better opportunities.My strategy: find low competition keywords/topics and publish in volume.Why? Fly under the radar and get traffic easily.Improve Existing ContentMaybe you don’t feel like writing a new article but you have enough gas in you to update existing.Updating and improving content is almost always time well spent.Inject more keywords, add data, update information… improve it for readers and search.Conversion Rate OptimizationSuppose you have a few pages with affiliate links that get a lot of traffic.Improving click through rate and preselling can increase affiliate revenue considerably.It may be adding buttons, more clear call-to-action, better product info or all of the above.Add schema markup where applicableIf you have recipe, how-to, review, FAQ or other articles that qualify for a specific type of schema markup, adding it can be a very good thing to do.Schema markup improves you search listing appearance which can help rankings and click through rate from the SERPs.NOTE: Do NOT try to game schema.Create some charts and tables for your siteGathering data and creating charts is a very different activity than writing.This type of content can dramatically improve your content.It’s pretty easy to do and it’s fun making pretty charts.Improve average time-on-siteI consider average time-on-site one of the most important metrics. Folks who stick around like your site. That’s a good thing.Increasing your average time-on-site is a good thing.Seek out additional earning opportunitiesSome days it’s worth surfing the web looking for better earning opportunities including high-paying affiliate offers for your niche.If you don’t look, you’ll never find.Skimlinks list of merchants is a good resource, but so is Google.Experiment with different pin designsIf Pinterest is in your traffic bag of tricks, spend a day playing around with new pin design concepts.I’ve spent many days doing this.It’s worked out well for me having increased my Pinterest traffic to over 300K monthly visitors.Write a fun opinion piece for your siteLet’s face it, a lot of content we publish isn’t the most exciting stuff to write.But expressing our opinion and backing it up can be fun.You can opine about products, trends, styles, events, etc.Inject some personality into it.This could be just the activity to break up your “evergreen content writing” doldrums.Professional developmentMany professions and careers have professional development days. These usually involve attending a seminar, workshop or conference.It’s a nice break from the usual wear n’ tear.There is no shortage of learning opps in our industry. Take a day and see what’s new. Just don’t do this every day.Improve Site SpeedIf you don’t have the bucks to hire someone to tweak out your site, read up on the topic yourself and then apply.Site speed is becoming more and more important.Every second you shave is worth every minute, hour or dollar you put into it.Guest posting outreachIf building a few high-powered “blow your site to the top of the SERPs” is something you want to do, take a day and contact the biggest, baddest, most authoritative sites in your niche and pitch them.Take time to cater your pitch for them.I don’t guest post but if I did, I’d focus on a few of the biggies and put my best foot forward with an irresistible offer.

Who is Hollywood's most important young star? We sort through the Timothees, Saoirses and Margots to pick the biggest movie star who hasn't turned 30 yet. Also, Trolls World Tour breaks digital box office records and new Netflix comedies to watch or skip. SKIP TO... WHAT WE'RE WATCHING The Other Lamb 01:48 Dear Zachary 03:47 Brews Brothers 05:44 Middleditch & Schwartz 08:56 YAY OR NAY NEWS Trolls World Tour takes digital victory lap 14:00 Scorsese secures the bag 20:31 Quibi Pivots to TV 23:48 TOPIC OF THE WEEK Best Movie Stars Under 30 27:10 Movie Stars 30 and Older 27:59 Honorable Mentions 28:55 What does Best Movie Star mean? 30:10 First Round 32:28 Second Round 01:08:19 Third Round 01:16:36 Final Four 01:19:10 The Finals 01:23:57 NEW TO SEE Picks for the Week 01:29:25 This week's Intercut references... Shailene Woodley almost quitting acting https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/porter/article-58d8a4ed5ee9d708?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-TnL5HPStwNw-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-aDWO4hEsyBRQ.wAiS5oiLQ&Skimlinks.com=Skimlinks.com If you like this podcast share it and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Facebook - Facebook.com/IntercutPod Instagram - Instagram.com/IntercutPod Twitter - Twitter.com/IntercutPod YouTube - YouTube.com/IntercutPod

Sponsored by EzoicShow Notes:1. Link Images to Merchants with an Affiliate LinkOne of my favorite methods because visitors click images.Add a caption with text to the effect “Click image to learn more” or Click image for pricing”I use AMZImage plugin (there’s a free version in WordPress plugins)Amazon: must embed images via API. Most Amazon affiliate plugins will do this.2. Poll LinksCan work well when used in “buyer intent content”Example: Do you prefer white or red sneakers?Each response when clicked sends visitor the either white or red sneakers at merchant.Kind of sneaky - some visitors won’t like it.Best reserved for content that is preselling very close to a purchase.I’m currently not doing this, but have.3. Quiz LinkThese can work amazingly well.Create a quiz that helps people narrow down their choice for a particular product within a product line.Example: Smartwatch purchaseQ1: Phone type: Apple, Samsung or PixelQ2: Your budget: $100 to $200 / $200 to $300 / $300 to $500 / etc.Drill down until you can make a reasonably good recommendation.3. Quiz Links (con’t)The quiz result makes one recommendation with an affiliate link.Best used in “buyer intent” content and for more complex purchases.IMO you should have used several products in the product line to create such a quiz. I currently run several quizzes doing this.4. Text LinksStandard stuff - Still works=> Arrows can help CTR.Be sure to underline it and use a different text colorCall to action: Click here Visit Learn More Check Pricing5. ButtonsButtons CAN work better than text.Image file or use a shortcode.If you use a page builder, use the button options.Deploy a hover effectText matters - test different button text.6. Native ads with affiliate linksAmazon’s native ads is the best exampleCan earn reasonably well due to Amazon’s ability to display relevant products (some of the time - depending on the content)You can certainly create your own image product grid with your own affiliate links.I use Amazon’s native ads.7. SkimlinksCarpet bomb your site with affiliate linksAutomatically turn every merchant link into an affiliate linkConvenient and fast.ORCreate individual product links with Skimlinks’ link building tool.I currently use the Skimlinks link creation tool.8. Email Sign-Up RedirectWorks best with software.Need free version with premium upgrade options.Offer free software for visitors’ email and redirect them to the free software.I’ve done this on and off. Currently, I’m not doing this.9. Menu Link(s)Create affiliate links in your navigation menus.Menus are prominent, site-wide links.Should be very relevant to your entire site.I used to do this with one sit10. Social media linksI haven’t done much of this.Why not? It’s best for influencer/personality social media channels.My sites aren’t influencer/personality sites. They are corporate brands.A Few More TipsDon’t misleadDeploy tests on high traffic / high affiliate earning pagesAffiliate links work best in “buyer intent” content

Sponsored by Ezoic.Show Notes:Types of Affiliate NetworksNetworks: ex. ShareASaleIn-House: AmazonCustom Arrangements: Set up custom landers or some other trackingLocal Lead Gen: Make a deal with any brick and mortar3 CriteriaChance of approvalChance of successEase-of-use6 Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners1. ShareasaleChance of approval: HighChance of success: Reasonably good – although it varies by merchant. The plus side is you have 1,000s of merchants to choose from. That said, you are approved on a merchant-by-merchant basis.Ease-of-use: Very easy to use. It’s by far my favorite affiliate network user interface.2. SkimlinksChance of approval: GoodChance of success: Very good – although again it varies by merchant. The plus side once approved with Skimlinks, you are approved with every merchant. That means you have a lot of promotional opportunities at your disposal.Ease-of-use: Very easy to use. It’s a very slick and easy-to-use interface.3. AmazonChance of approval: GoodChance of success: Very good. If you can send visitors to Amazon, you can generate commissions. Of course, the more aligned your content with the products, the better you’ll do, but even sending people there randomly will result in commissions.Ease-of-use: Very easy to use. In fact, there are many plugins that help promote Amazon. Amazon also offers many tools you can use as well. All-in-all, it’s a dead-simple program to use.4. SoftwareMany offer recurring commissions,Software converts well,If you choose the right niche, there are many with low competition. That said some have high competition such as email software and website hosting. I stear clear of those. I look for super niche software that most people have no idea exists.Relatively easy to get approved. If your site aligns with a particular software, they’ll approve you. I seldom get rejected. Most are very happy to get affiliates on board and are willing to work with you.5. Custom affiliate arrangements“No or little competition!”‘Nuff said6. ClickbankChance of approval: Very goodChance of success: Moderate. I say this because it’s mostly info-products and it must align very tightly with your audience. If you do successfully sell CB offers, you can make a lot of money because the commissions are high.Ease-of-use: Very easy to use. You can get affiliate links with a few clicks of the mouse. It’s a well designed affiliate portal.Difficult Affiliate Programs for BeginnersMost of the following are in this list because they are difficult to get approved for. They should not necessarily be avoided!!!CJ.comViglinkCredit CardsLead GenImpact RadiusWalmartFinance OffersDon’t forget about display adsAffiliate marketing rocks, but so do adsAds make it possible to monetize almost any content - not just “buyer intent” content.If you’re a newbie - try Ezoic.

On this episode of PepTalks, Pepperjam sits down with Lauren Newman, VP of Revenue at Skimlinks, and discusses the transition from traditional print-based media to digital and social audiences and how performance dollars have never been more important as budgets become more and more restricted while the demand for measurement, performance and guarantees continue to increase.

“I think the worst thing is every morning when you wake up as a founder and you pick up your phone, you think what will I discover that will ruin my day?”While your business might not care what your gender is, significant discrepancies still exist between the number of female and male entrepreneurs. As Baroness Martha Lane Fox quite rightly proclaimed, ‘you cannot be what you cannot see’. And so we’ve gone and put four female entrepreneur powerhouses together on the same live stage. We’ve put the same questions to them and their answers are as diverse as they are. This episode on female leadership and equality for International Women’s Day is a real smorgasbord of insights from some of the UK's leading female founders. Get the expert investor perspective from Reshma Sohoni, co-founder of Seedcamp. The non-VC route founder Renée Elliott, founder of Planet Organic. Alex Depledge offers the perspective from a consumer facing tech enabled marketplace, with her startup Hassle. And finally our technology software entrepreneur, Alicia Navarro, whose company Skimlinks has raised over $25 million helping publishers monetise advertising. “If being a woman is the hardest thing you have to deal with in your journey, sorry, you’re fucking lucky. Because that is the easiest challenge you're gonna have to deal with. If you can't handle that, if you can’t handle a couple of dickheads in the corner that belittle you, you're just not going to make it. I'm sorry, but that is the truth. It is hard and relentless. And if you can't handle people that make you feel like shit, that's like peanuts in the corner.”We chat about:Why not every business should take VC fundingThe toughest moments of their entrepreneurial journeys so farTheir different perspectives on funding and financing a businessHow to choose your role modelsLinks:https://www.secretleaders.com/reshma-sohonihttps://www.secretleaders.com/alicia-navarrohttps://www.secretleaders.com/alex-depledgehttps://www.secretleaders.com/renee-elliotWant to receive our podcast on a weekly basis? Subscribe to our newsletter!

This week we have Liv Wild speaking to us, the Director of Technology Platforms for Hotels.com (Expedia Group). Currently, Liv leads a multi-disciplinary team of engineers who focus on the operational excellence of the Hotels.com technology platform. She’s previously held senior leadership roles within the BBC, GDS, Skimlinks and as the European Head of People & Professional Services at international IT services and software consultancy ThoughtWorks. Liv is now focusing on the innovation of user-friendly travel platforms and shares her secrets in this podcast. Hotels.com is part of expedia group, and is a leading provider of hotel accommodation worldwide - keep listening to hear what’s in store for the industry!Podcast and music production: yoann.saunier.me See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One monetization strategy all bloggers should be implementing is affiliate marketing.  But, here's the thing: There is a right way and a wrong way to go about making money through affiliates.  Luckily, this short but powerful episode will show you the former, so you can increase your passive income by promoting brands you love and helping your community.  In this episode, you'll learn: Where to find and apply for affiliate programs The biggest mistakes bloggers make when trying to promote affiliates Three strategies for getting people to click your affiliate links  The best tactic for attracting readers who are ready to buy (credit card in hand!) A quick and simple hack for growing traffic to your affiliate posts How to increase your program earnings percentage  And more!  GROW YOUR PASSIVE INCOME WITH SKIMLINKS In this episode, I'll be sharing a powerful strategy for choosing affiliate partners and content topics.  On top of what you'll learn, I recommend joining Skimlinks. Skimlinks is a set-it-and-forget-it platform. Simply join and add their code to your website, and they'll turn your non-affiliate links into affiliate links automatically. Honestly, setting this up took me less than 10 minutes, and started earning me passive affiliate income almost instantly.  As they work with 20,000+ merchants, you'll likely be able to convert some links. Click my personal Skimlinks affiliate link here to sign up for free.  FREE BONUSES: Snag FREE access to my Travel Blog Resource Library (25+ resources!), including a "Creating Profitable Affiliate Posts Workbook": https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/ LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney https://www.pinterest.com/jessonajourney/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jessieonajourney/

Episode 2 - Richard Gale speaks to Aaron McKee, a CS graduate from Berkeley, and one of the first engineers to implement semantic web search using Lucene/SolR at Ask Jeeves in 2006. McKee then went on to run Engineering for Skimlinks and Quantast; a global leader of analysing Audiences using AI. Currently CTO of Blis, world leaders in Geo-location Ad Tech. Topics of discussion include ad tech, data science, and hiring great engineers. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 1:15 - Aaron's background as a software engineer and a Berkeley graduate 8:43 - Ask.com, and how to solve search problems before machine learning 12:17 - Moving to London 13:36 - Struq and Ad Tech 18:45 - Blis 22:49 - The future of Ad Tech, challenges, and regulation 29:02 - The data science industry 32:55 - Deep learning in industry 39:11 - Hiring great engineers 49:09 - Advice to your former self

Please review us over on Smashbomb! https://smashbomb.com/s/dorkside-news-network Spoiler full reviews of Umbrella Academy and Captain Marvel, be warned! Turok is coming to Switch… but how are the controls? Batman vs The Ninja Turtles, where the hell did this come from? Aladdin new trailer might mean the movie is watchable. ALADDIN Trailer 3 (2019) Doom movie is not partnered with Id software, what could that mean? National Treasure 3 could still be happening. Disney+ will feature the entire Motion Picture library, even the racist ones? Season 8 of Arrow is the final season. Emma Watson tagged for Black Widow? Charlie Says trailer with Matt Smith looks terrifyingly amazing. 100 percent certain Borderlands 3 will be announced at PAX East March 28th Halo: Master Chief collection is coming to Steam… one game at a time.   Weeb Central Adult Swim and Crunchyroll partnered up.   Meeple Corner Wizards of the Coasts upgrades their Wizards Play Network. Dice Forge Rebellion expansion announced by Libellud, makers of Mysterium https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/258003/dice-forge-rebellion Overwatch: Monopoly, Hasbro’s first of many Overwatch themed board games. Battle for points over objectives and collecting lootboxes https://techraptor.net/content/hasbro-announces-overwatch-board-game-overwatch-monopoly Preorder at gamestop: https://www.gamestop.com/toys/monopoly-gamer-overwatch-collectors-edition/172397?utm_source=rakutenls&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=Skimlinks.com&utm_campaign=10&utm_kxconfid=tebx5rmj3&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=TnL5HPStwNw-a4i3ZM530H7Zj0tFWojeoA Release date: this October   What urban legends interest us?    Slenderman! The Madden Curse Bruce Lee murdered? Fallout 3 Premonitions The Killswitch game that no one beat and doesn’t exists anymore The haunted Majora’s Mask game

Shirin Dehghan is a hugely successful entrepreneur, having built Arieso and sold it to JDSU. In part 2 of her podcast, we hear how she decided to take a year out before getting bored and subsequently gravitating back to the start-up ecosystem. She has made a number of angel investments, including a lesson in letting her guard down as she invested in a team she knew well. Shirin is now a senior partner at Frog Capital, where she sits on four start-up boards. A tip to entrepreneurs, “Don’t turn up to a board meeting with a laundry list of problems without thinking of possible solutions. Your board will lose faith quickly”. Shirin founded, expanded and subsequently sold mobile communications business Arieso. A University of Southampton Engineering alumna, she has over 20 years’ experience in the software and mobile communications industry. She is a senior partner at Frog Capital where she sits on the board of Skimlinks. She is also the Non-exec Chairwoman of Opensignal, a UK based company that sets the gold standard for mobile experience globally.She is a passionate advisor and board member to companies wishing to transform their business.    As CEO, Chairwoman and Investor leading start-up, medium size as well as blue chip companies to create new markets and build winning teams to bring disruptive products to the mobile industry. Taking a partnership approach with key stake holders at board level, cultivating many close relationships to help deliver real value to customers.  Shirin is the winner of numerous awards including Blackberry Woman in Technology, Best Woman in Mobile, Business Woman of the year 2013, and European Entrepreneur of the year 2013.

Shirin Dehghan has a fascinating story about resilience, understanding when to make tough decisions and planning for her company’s sale. Shirin is a successful entrepreneur, having founded and sold Arieso. She is a seasoned angel investor and is a Senior Partner at Frog Capital. In Part 1 of her podcast you will hear how she learnt so much from the pitfall of a lost contract, and how much time and effort she spent to ensure the company was ready for a potential buy-out. This is a truly exciting entrepreneurial story, that includes a tough decision to ask her husband to step down as her CTO in order for the company to succeed in the States. Shirin founded, expanded and subsequently sold mobile communications business Arieso. A University of Southampton Engineering alumna, she has over 20 years’ experience in the software and mobile communications industry. She is a senior partner at Frog Capital where she sits on the board of Skimlinks. She is also the Non-exec Chairwoman of Opensignal, a UK based company that sets the gold standard for mobile experience globally.She is a passionate advisor and board member to companies wishing to transform their business.    As CEO, Chairwoman and Investor leading start-up, medium size as well as blue chip companies to create new markets and build winning teams to bring disruptive products to the mobile industry. Taking a partnership approach with key stake holders at board level, cultivating many close relationships to help deliver real value to customers.  Shirin is the winner of numerous awards including Blackberry Woman in Technology, Best Woman in Mobile, Business Woman of the year 2013, and European Entrepreneur of the year 2013.

Brillen.de? Check. Gutscheine.de? Check. Blumen.de? Check. Entsorgung.de? Check. All diese Domains waren mal oder sind noch in Besitz des Berliner Unternehmers Marcus Seidel. Im OMR Podcast erzählt er, warum er Webseiten wie Kochen.de noch nicht mal mit einem Projekt versieht, große Unternehmen immer noch vor generischen Webseiten zurückschrecken und er mal während des Studiums Schrottfahrer war. Alle Themen des OMR Podcasts mit Domain-König Marcus Seidel in der Übersicht: Marcus Seidel war mal Schrottfahrer parallel zum Studium. So schaffte er den Sprung zum Online-Unternehmer? (ab 02:21) Tausende generische Domains: Was Seidel mit Kochen.de vorhat (ab 05:45) Sein Affiliate-Netzwerk Adcell: Warum ist er im Erotikbereich gestartet? (ab 08:23) Diese kleinen deutschen Shops sind unter dem Radar extrem erfolgreich – und spannend für Affiliate-Publisher (ab 11:36) Warum sind diese erfolgreichen Nischenshops in Seidels Affiliate-Netzwerk Adcell? (13:16) Welche Publishing-Kanäle funktionieren für solche Nischenshops am besten? (ab 16:15) Automatisch generierte Affiliate-Links in Texten großer Publisher: Seidels Blick auf Player wie Digidip oder Skimlinks (ab 17:45) Schrott.de: Die Geschichte rund um Seidels Entsorgungs-Unternehmungen (ab 19:15) Wie groß ist dann das Container-Business aktuell? (ab 21:23) Wie hat er Gutscheine.de aufgebaut und dann erfolgreich an RTL verkauft? (ab 27:17) Ist Search weiter der Hauptkanal für Gutscheine.de? Welche anderen Kanäle funktionieren? (ab 35:23) Welche Branche funktioniert im Gutscheinbereich derzeit am besten? Fashion? Technik? (ab 37:06) Sein nächstes Domain-Abenteuer: Brillen.de (ab 40:39) Wie sieht der Wettbewerb von Brillen.de heute aus? (ab 45:03) Welche Online-Projekte hat Marcus Seidel noch in der Pipeline? (ab 46:21) Aus Seidels Sicht ist vor allem die Technologie hinter Bitcoin spannend. Wie sieht er die Zukunft von Crypto-Währungen? (ab 50:11)

This week on the Business Beyond Borders podcast, I interviewed Alicia Navarro - CEO and Co-Founder of London-based Skimlinks.Skimlinks is a content monetization platform, that helps online publishers make money and gain insights from their commerce-related content. Alicia launched her company in 2006 under a different guise - it began as a social decision-making tool, and evolved several times before it became Skimlinks.Tune in to my interview with Alicia to find out:• Her experience moving to London as a penniless entrepreneur to work on her startup idea• How she pivoted her business three times before arriving at the idea of Skimlinks• How her product management background helped her to pitch her business idea countless times and improve it everytime she was rejected• How she managed to raise a seed round in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis• How Skimlinks now facilitates more than $1 billion in sales for its publishing clients every year• How Skimlinks leveraged its existing client based to win new clients and expand into the US• The decision-making process that Alicia used to set up an office in San Francisco and then eventually move it to New York• How Skimlinks’ company culture began organically, and the steps Alicia took to codify and embed it more deeply into the business over timeI’d describe Alicia as a super-smart, super personable, “geek girl” and born serial entrepreneur. She won a university medal in computing, but instead of becoming a corporate gun, she started her own thing …. A number of times.She’s fast-paced, she’s flexible and she’s resilient. When things get tough Alicia takes a different direction, but she never gives up. And she doesn’t see being female as any kind of impediment to her success.I was inspired and humbled to hear Alicia talk about building her company - starting while she was living out of a suitcase in London,and where she has taken Skimlinks from there.There are so many relevant and pithy bits to this interview - it’s essential listening for anyone, male or female who’s on the entrepreneurial journey.If you’re a female entrepreneur thinking of taking the next step and launching your business on the international stage, check out our Girls Going Global campaign. We’re awarding one lucky winner a full scholarship to the International Business Accelerator. Applications close Friday 20 April - get yours in today!www.internationalbusinessaccelerator.com/girls-going-global

Our second Australian guest in a row for our 10th episode of Secret Lives of Leaders. This episode we have the pleasure of hosting Alicia Navarro - the co-founder and CEO of Skimlinks. Known for her energy and enthusiasm, Alicia has been in the heart of the tech scene in London for over a decade. Her company has gone through many highs and lows along the way as well as receiving over $20m in venture funding. Alicia gives us an insight into running starting and then running a high growth company as well as what she gets up to when she's not working.

The idea of a small, dynamic company with big ambitions and a mission that all employees believe in, seems to be something that everyone wants a slice of these days. Industrial heavyweights such as car-makers, BMW and Ford have been launching their own spin-off initiatives to try to capture that startup magic themselves. But what exactly is startup culture and how can a company hang on to it as it grows? Is it even possible for corporate giants to emulate it? At the London offices of Transferwise, presenter Ed Butler gets to grips with startup culture, through a game of Ping-Pong with CEO Taavet Hinrikus. It is all good fun, but how much do employees really benefit from working in environments like this one? And when does a culture, become a cult? To explore all that and more, Ed returns to the studio where he is joined by Alicia Navarro, CEO and co-founder of the London-based tech startup, Skimlinks, and from Boston in the US by Dan Lyons, author of a recent best-selling book, Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Startup Bubble, and Bill Aulet, managing director of the Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship and a senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management. (Photo: A man enter the doors of the WeWork co-operative co-working space in Washington, DC. Credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

In Episode #25 Eric and Neil talk about how to monetize your blog. If you're a passionate blogger with a good following, it's time to start elevating your blog to a potential revenue source. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – The best ways to monetize your blog 00:35 – Look into affiliate marketing or performance marketing 01:10 – Collect money from sales 01:17 – ClickBank, Commission Junction, Share A Sale, Skimlinks 01:29 – Avoid ads at all costs 01:50 – You'll make the least amount of money from ads 02:00 – Generate an email list 02:15 – You can sell your products through your email list 02:35 – Continually market to those people 02:45 – The concept of courses 03:00 – People making seven figures a year 03:20 – An example with eBooks and courses 03:57 – Don't be too aggressive at the beginning. Wait for a loyal audience. 04:25 – Collect leads 04:45 – Take your blog content and create lead pages 04:55 – How to drive traffic to your lead page 05:45 – Monetizing a blog takes time. Think about your value to others first. 06:20 – Don't push anything until you have a loyal following. 06:50 – Survey your audience to find out what problems they are facing. 07:10 – Work to solve those problems. 08:12 – Get people to commit before you launch your service. 09:00 – See you in tomorrow's episode! 3 Key Points: Avoid ads at all costs. Generate a following before you push sales. Develop eBooks, courses, and other services that you can promote to people on your email list. Resources Mentioned: ClickBank, Commission Junction, Share A Sale, and Skimlinks – Resources to help you get into affiliate marketing with your blog Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

In Episode #25 Eric and Neil talk about how to monetize your blog. If you’re a passionate blogger with a good following, it’s time to start elevating your blog to a potential revenue source. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:22 – The best ways to monetize your blog 00:35 – Look into affiliate marketing or performance marketing 01:10 – Collect money from sales 01:17 – ClickBank, Commission Junction, Share A Sale, Skimlinks 01:29 – Avoid ads at all costs 01:50 – You’ll make the least amount of money from ads 02:00 – Generate an email list 02:15 – You can sell your products through your email list 02:35 – Continually market to those people 02:45 – The concept of courses 03:00 – People making seven figures a year 03:20 – An example with eBooks and courses 03:57 – Don’t be too aggressive at the beginning. Wait for a loyal audience. 04:25 – Collect leads 04:45 – Take your blog content and create lead pages 04:55 – How to drive traffic to your lead page 05:45 – Monetizing a blog takes time. Think about your value to others first. 06:20 – Don’t push anything until you have a loyal following. 06:50 – Survey your audience to find out what problems they are facing. 07:10 – Work to solve those problems. 08:12 – Get people to commit before you launch your service. 09:00 – See you in tomorrow’s episode! 3 Key Points: Avoid ads at all costs. Generate a following before you push sales. Develop eBooks, courses, and other services that you can promote to people on your email list. Resources Mentioned: ClickBank, Commission Junction, Share A Sale, and Skimlinks – Resources to help you get into affiliate marketing with your blog Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu

Daniel Murray Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of GrabbleDaniel Murray Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Grabble which provides “instant, shoppable fashion content that can be bought on the go, by users, in just a couple of swipes.” also known as “Tinder for fashion”They host products from 1,500 brands such as Topshop, and Zara.Since launching the app in August, 80,000 users have signed up, grabbing more than 500,000 items, and generating £100,000 in tracked transactions.Currently the Number 1 ranking fashion app in the UK (during London Fashion Week They just raised £1.2m from a consortium of high-profile angel investors like Skimlinks chairman Alex Hoye and Marc Boyen which backed Pinterest and Jamal Edwards’ SBTVhttps://www.grabble.com/

Alicia Navarro, the CEO & Co-founder of Skimlinks which helps publishers earn revenues and gain insights from their commerce-related content. They automates the affiliate marketing process turning product links into revenue-generating affiliate links.Skimlinks works with 1.5M sites around the world, and drive annual e-commerce sales of $625M through our platform. They have 80+ people in London, San Francisco and NYC, and work with publishers such as the Independent, Hearst, and Gawker MediaShe are the child of Spanish migrants to Sydney, Australia, where she grew up and got her computer science degree.

Season 2. Episode 6 trailer: Alicia Navarro, Founder and CEO of Skimlinks by Pearlfisher Live

Tweet I love Skimlinks. I’m happy to say we work very well with Skimlinks in every one of our affiliate programs. We especially like the fact that Jenny Williams is readily accessible to discuss any issues that might come up with sales. I was at first a bit skeptical about the technology because I was […]

Alicia Navarro is CEO and Founder of Skimlinks, a unique affiliate marketing program that allows internet marketers to earn commissions through affiliate links that are strategically placed in their websites and blogs.

Alicia Navarro is CEO and Founder of Skimlinks, a unique affiliate marketing program that allows internet marketers to earn commissions through affiliate links that are strategically placed in their websites and blogs.

In this podcast we cover a variety of questions from our listeners and interviewed Alicia Navarro one of the founders of SkimLinks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.