Affiliate links EXPLAINED (QR Codes Are a Must See!)

This video is about explaining affiliate links and how they work in affiliate marketing, as well as showing viewers where they can sign up for affiliate links to start earning commissions.

This video by John Crestani was published on Nov 12, 2021.
Video length: 10:25.

This video is about affiliate links and how they work in affiliate marketing.

The speaker, John Cristana, explains how he has earned over $21 million in the last nine years by using affiliate links to earn commissions from products on the internet. He shows viewers how to sign up for affiliate networks and generate affiliate links. He also discusses the different types of affiliate links, including old style links that redirect to different websites and new style links that go directly to the product page.

He explains the advantages and disadvantages of each type of link and how they can be used on major websites like Facebook and Google.

• Affiliate links enable a business model called affiliate marketing.
• The speaker has earned over $21 million in the last nine years through affiliate marketing.
• Old style affiliate links redirect users to a different site.
• Using old style links may prevent users from getting through on major websites.
• New style affiliate links do not involve redirects.
• QR codes can be used as affiliate links and are a touchless communication method.
• There are four types of affiliate links: redirect links, new style links, anchor links, and QR codes.

Affiliate links EXPLAINED (QR Codes Are a Must See!) - YouTube

Section 1: Introduction to Affiliate Links

• Affiliate links enable a business model called affiliate marketing.
• Affiliate marketing allows individuals to earn commissions by linking to products on the internet.
• The speaker has earned over $21 million in the last nine years through affiliate marketing.
• The video will explain how affiliate links work and how viewers can use them to make money.
• The video will also provide information on where viewers can sign up for affiliate links.

Section 2: Old Style Affiliate Links

• Old style affiliate links, also known as redirects, are the first type of link discussed.
• ClickBank is an affiliate network that pays out over a quarter billion dollars a year to different affiliates.
• ClickBank's marketplace is used to search for top products to promote.
• By generating a hoplink, users can obtain an old style affiliate link.
• Old style affiliate links redirect users to a different site.

Section 3: Issues with Old Style Affiliate Links

• Facebook, Google, and other major websites do not like old style affiliate links.
• These links are prone to fraud and can result in ads or accounts being banned.
• Redirects have been used to carry out fraudulent activities, such as infecting computers with viruses.
• Using old style links may prevent users from getting through on major websites.
• Building landing pages is a workaround for using old style links.

Affiliate links EXPLAINED (QR Codes Are a Must See!) - YouTube

Section 4: New Style Affiliate Links

• New style affiliate links are commonly used in most affiliate programs.
• ClickFunnels' affiliate program is used as an example.
• New style affiliate links do not involve redirects.
• When the link is typed into the browser, it goes directly to the intended site.
• The link may contain additional characters at the end, which help track affiliate sales.

Types of Links

• Affiliate links can be promoted on platforms like Facebook, Google, and Taboola.
• These links don't require a landing page.
• However, the use of a question mark in the link can negatively impact SEO.
• Anchor links are SEO-friendly and can be used on platforms like Facebook and Google.
• These links don't require a landing page and use a hash instead of a question mark.

QR Codes as Affiliate Links

• QR codes are an exciting development in affiliate marketing.
• They can be used as affiliate links and are a touchless communication method.
• QR codes have become more popular due to the pandemic.
• Restaurants and other businesses have used QR codes for touchless communication.
• Affiliate programs can generate QR codes for affiliates to use in promotions.

Generating QR Codes

• To generate a QR code, go to the promotion section of the affiliate program.
• Then, go to the banners and links section.
• The affiliate program will generate a QR code for you to use.
• QR codes can be used in various advertising mediums, such as TV ads and magazine ads.
• When someone scans the QR code with their phone, they will be directed to your affiliate link.

Types of Affiliate Links

• There are four types of affiliate links: redirect links, new style links, anchor links, and QR codes.
• Redirect links require a landing page and are not SEO-friendly.
• New style links don't require a landing page but have SEO limitations due to the use of a question mark.
• Anchor links are SEO-friendly and don't require a landing page.
• QR codes are an exciting development in affiliate marketing and can be used as touchless communication.

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Affiliate links EXPLAINED (QR Codes Are a Must See!) - YouTube