SEO or PPC-Which is Better?

SEO or PPC-Which is Better?

Both SEO and PPC have their advantages and disadvantages. I’m sure many people are rethinking their SEo strategies since the Panda update by Google.

Is SEO (Search Engine Optimization) still viable way of marketing your website? I definitely would not overlook it. And since the Panda update I would definitely be looking at my web pages if they have fallen because of the algorithm. Such as:

1. Too many of the same keywords repeated over and over again (keyword stuffing). This is a warning, and would lower your ranking and prevent your page from being indexed.

2. Are your keywords or keyword phases within 2% of the total words on your articles.

3. Most importantly, is your content up to par with the new Panda standards. If not, it’s time to do some reworking of your content.

4. If you are selling products, does your products have enough description to go along with your ad? You should have at least 150 words of description for each product.

If you have quality content and you know you are in compliance with Google, and you are not seeing the results you want, you may want to look at PPC.

Why PPC

There are several advantages with PPC, especially if you have a new website. Paid search ads gives you the following advantages:

1. You do not have to worry about the ups and downs of Google’s algorithm.
2. If your Adwords ads are targeted, you will know that your target market is going to be reaching your site, which possibly means more sales.
3. Great for time sensitvie promotions
4. If you have a limited sales seasons, you can saturate the market while the demand is high
5. You can regulate traffic volume
6. If you have a new site, the paid search ads will get buying traffic to your site faster.

Okay, here is the down side for PPC, if you are a new site, and unfamiliar with paid per click advertising you can lose money that you may not have to spend. This, I am afraid the “learning curve element” is true for anyone, who have never used PPC advertising, whether your site is new or not.

SEO though many may not want to take the time to learn it, is a great avenue for small businesses to be noticed. If you take your time, and do it right, you can see people coming to your site. And, if you do it yourself, you save money.

PPC offers a learning curve with an outlay of money. If you want to get into the PPC marketing arena I would advise searching for a reliable book on the subject.

Is SEO or PPC better? It depends where you are at in the game, and the money, if you have any, that you want to put into your PPC campaign.  Both offer targeted results, but each require some learning. I personally would begin with learning SEO. Why, it will help you with your PPC campaign. Each, by the way, utilizes keywords.

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Affiliate Programs-What Affiliates Need to Remember

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Affiliate Programs-What Affiliates Need To Remember

As we all know affiliate programs are a good way to supplement your income or make good money. But sometimes we a blindsided when an affiliate program decides to either move from what I call “the affiliate brokerage” firm to another, or decides to eliminate their affiliate program altogether. So what do you need to remember?

Though we may be recovering from the recession, we are still seeing websites close and affiliate programs suddenly go idle. And sometimes, you’ll be surprised by some of the affiliate programs that decide to close.

And yes, sometimes they give you little to no warning at all. If, the brokerage firm says  “X” affiliate program is closed and to immediately remove your links, you’ll find that you will not be paid if anyone clicks on your links and decides to buy. Bummer, but that’s the name of the game. So what are some of the possible warning signs to look for an affiliate program closure?

1. The website is not being updated.
2. No new banners or links being offered
3. No messages from the affiliate manager regarding coupon offers or monthly discounts on different products
4. Commissions go down instead of up

And if it is a stand-alone, you may find that you are not being paid or payments are late.

With a brokerage firm, you have a better chance of being paid, however, expect them to put a hold on the links. Which means, the links on your site may say that the “links are not available”.

Again, always be vigilant about your affiliate business. And as the gambler says, “know when to hold them and know when to fold them”.

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Writing Your Article

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Writing Your Article

All may know, you can write an article for content on your site, or as a means to advertise your site or products. I will be discussing the later.

Article marketing can be a long term solution to getting targeted traffic to your site. The results of article marketing can be seen over time. Thus, if you want an immediate solution, there is PPC advertising. But if you’re on a tight budget, you may not be willing to outlay some money, especially if you’re not comfortable with the PPC process.

So what are the benefits of writing an article for advertising sake?

1. Long term solution to getting targeted traffic-if the article is relevant to the times.
2. A free way to advertise
3. Search engines likes relevant content.

What are the drawbacks to writing an article for advertising

1. Not a quick solution-may see return in a week or two, or maybe a month.
2. The relevancy of the article will determine it’s life. It could say in the serps for a month, a year, or maybe even 5 or more years. It is possible.
3. It takes work. If you decide you don’t want to write or feel you cannot write, than it may cost you to have someone write an article for you.

If you’re not intimidated by the drawbacks of writing an article, here is an article that I written that can give you an idea how to write an article for online use. The structure of the article is the same for a thesis or an online article.  However,  the content of your article should include additional elements that would never be necessary in a thesis.

Here is a quick read on article writing considerations: Writing an Article

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Joining Affiliate Programs

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When joining affiliate programs it’s important to determine who the visitors to your site are. Affiliate programs are targeted towards a certain market, and if you choose programs that aren’t rightly aligned for your audience, you’ll never make the commissions you intended. When choosing affiliate programs you’ll need to invest in plenty of research. Considering your target audience’s needs is the primary focus for ensuring that they will find the program appealing and be enticed to click through and make a purchase.

Before joining an affiliate program, review the site. It’s important to remember that since you are referring your customer to the merchant’s site that you are recommending that merchant as an honest and reputable business partner. Your customer’s trust that you are referring them to legitimate businesses. Take the time to review the merchant’s website. Preview the design of the site, the layout, their ordering policies, and check their history to make sure they are an upstanding businesses. Choose affiliate programs that you would buy products from yourself.

Determine how the affiliate program interacts with their associates. Do they have a person that you may contact should you have any affiliate marketing questions? Reputable companies provide a marketing professional with whom you can interact, send Emails to, and discuss marketing strategies with. It is important to associate yourself with companies that understand the importance of the merchant/affiliate relationship and take that relationship seriously.

Preview the types of marketing materials they make readily available when making your decision. Do they use banner ads, text links, HTML code for newsletters, and do they have a wide variety of graphic ads? Also, make sure that they frequently update their ads as well. If they are still running Christmas ads in July, they might have difficulty managing their affiliate marketing department.

Always read through and understand the terms of payment to ensure that you choose marketing programs that are best suited for your needs. Every associate program offers its own payment structure and terms. Determine how you will be paid, as some programs pay on a weekly basis, while others pay on a monthly basis after you reach a set threshold. By taking these factors into consideration, you can make certain that you select the best affiliate programs for your needs.

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