If you are a Foodie Mom editor, you are qualified to get an affiliate
banner advertisement that appears in your entire section on all
articles. There are a variety of options that are available, but here
are some instructions on getting the code for some of the popular ones.
For banner affiliate ads, the editor keeps 100 percent of the revenue.
Also, please be aware I reserve the right to refuse ads that look
scammy, spammy or unattractive. And, of course, some ads just won't
work within the system. If you aren't sure first, feel free to contact me.
You can have a maximum of one 160x600 ad or two 300x250 ads at one
time. If you get a direct ad sold in your section, the affiliate ad may
need to be paused until that ad run ends (but you would earn more that
way anyway).
|
Also, be sure that you alert any potential advertisers for your section of our direct advertising.
If an editor refers someone to their own section who advertises, they
get 75 percent of that revenue instead of the typical 50 percent of ad
revenue on their section.
|
How to Get an Amazon Associates Ad
One of the easiest banner ads you can add to your section is an Amazon
Associates ad. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up for an
account, and it's pretty simple to get an interesting widget
advertisment.
Here are the steps for getting your code. There are a variety of
options, but I will give step by step for the Amazon Carousel widget.
Some of the code-heavy widgets may not work, just FYI:
- Create an Amazon Associates account.
- When
you are logged in, click "Build Links/Widgets" (FYI, this is also where
you could build links for content items, such as a text link in a
review to the actual product at Amazon)
- Choose Carousel Widget from the options
- You
can choose to hand-select your favorite products (which would be a good
option as editors since you are the mom expert in a specific area, and
since you can use cookbooks or kitchen gadgets or whatever fits your
specific topic). You can also choose bestsellers, most wished for, etc.
for a specific category. Click Next.
- Unclick show border, and you might consider adding your own title, such as "recommended by the Foodie Mom xx editor."
- You MUST choose ferris wheel, and 160x600.
- Click Save, name it something, and then click "Add to Web Page."
- Choose to copy the code, and then
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
There are also some other widgets that work nicely, such as the
Recommended Product Links and Omakase. In all ads, you cannot choose a
size larger than 300 pixels wide. When you send me an ad, please note
the size in the email.
Individual Affiliate Program and Affiliate Sites
There are several individual products that have their own affiliate
programs. If there is a site you love that sells a product you think
your readers would enjoy, look on their web site closely and you might
discover an "Affiliate" link. Check before you sign up, but if it is a
quality and legitimate product, it should be approved. Then you simply
need to get a code for an advertisement (the size must be 300x250 or
160x600) and send it to me. If you recommend it, also send a short text
blurb about why and I will try to add that in. There are also numerous
affiliate sites that have several programs, and you can find a short list here.
Promote a Cause with your Banner
Many affiliate banners really don't earn an awful lot until you have a
lot of traffic. You certainly can use them, and I encourage you to do
so. The more it seems that you have put thought into your affiliate ad
and made personalized recommendations, the better I think it will
perform.
One other option is you can find a cause you care about or would
like to promote, and approach them to see if they have a banner ad code
or image. I am happy to use this space to support good causes,
particularly causes related to women, children and families. I don't
mind at all if the space earns no money between paid ads. Again, simply
be sure the ad is in the 300x250 size or 160x600.
Promote Yourself
Alternately, you can simply use this position to get another ad for
yourself. Provide an ad image and link of a size 160x600 or 300x250 and
send it in.
|
