Am I flashing my SiteSell affiliate check in your face to brag?
No, not at all.
When it comes to telling other people how to make money online, it’s all about credibility.
And if you can’t prove you’re actually profiting, then you sort of get lumped in with all the other “how-to-make-money” sites that leave people wondering if that Webmaster has the profits to back-up their advice.
So I thought about it and realized I could turn my success into a blog post to help inspire others.
That check meant a lot to me. Not just because it’s the largest check I’ve received from SiteSell, but because it caused me to reflect on what so many people do wrong in affiliate marketing.
So I thought I’d tell you what has worked for me…
I Use Most Products I Promote
I’ll be the first to admit, when I first started telling people to buy Site Build It!, I didn’t own it.
I was extremely wowed by the fact I could earn $75 per sale (and yearly residuals) that I immediately begin blasting banner ads and text links for SBI! all over my site.
Not a single person bought it for months.
And why would they?
I was just another cold, impersonal website asking them to shell out $299 for the possibility of making money with a website. But of course, I couldn’t really prove it worked because I didn’t own it.
As the years went on, I kept reading all the successful case studies about SBI!. It seemed that every month SiteSell was adding a new success story to the batch. My curiosity got the best of me.
So I bought SBI! in 2005 and created flat-stomach-exercises.com. Not only did I make my investment back in 3-4 months with Google ads, but the site rose to the top of the search engines faster than any site I’d ever created.
Of course this made for a great story on 2CreateAWebSite.com – a site that teaches people how to build websites.
Case studies and real-world examples sell like crazy. So if you are trying to get your audience to buy something, why not build a case study that outlines your experiences with the product?
Saying “The product’s great!” is one thing, but being able to show how it’s worked for you takes PREselling to a whole other level.
I Try to Be Brutally Honest
It seems when I started emphasizing that not everyone succeeds with Site Build It!, my affiliate sales went up. Sounds kinda strange at first, but if you think about it, it makes sense.
When you are reviewing a product and only talk about the benefits, people get suspicious – especially when there’s an affiliate link tied to the recommendation.
However, when I started creating videos and explaining that Site Build It! is not a get-rich-quick program, it’s a lot of work and does not promise instant success, that increased my credibility and helped my sales.
People are so used to websites aggressively pushing products, they find it refreshing when someone doesn’t sugarcoat everything – especially when it comes to a product that supposedly helps you make money.
People Often Ask Me For My Affiliate Link
When you PREsell effectively, you’ll find some people want to make sure you get that commission. I get emails all the time from people who want to make sure they are purchasing from the right link.
Long gone are the days when I used to hide the fact I was an affiliate.
I decided that if I’m giving people my honest opinion of something and showing that I use the product, why should I hide the fact I’m getting a commission?
Sure, the affiliate link probably turns a few people off, but for the most part, people don’t mind it if they believe you are being upfront and honest.
So What’s the Point?
I didn’t write this post to tell you to join SiteSell’s affiliate program, because if I may be honest, most people are not going to generate 4-figure checks every month. (Unless your site is geared toward Webmasters.)
SiteSell’s products perform well on my site because I have the traffic and the right audience. And you can do the same with a product or service that fits with your visitors.
The point is, if you are not seeing the type of commissions and sales you’d like to receive from your affiliate programs, think about your model and approach.
- Are the products you market relevant to your audience?
- Are your recommendations filled with all fluff and no facts?
- Do you even use the products you promote?
- Do you make it easy for people to ask questions?
And if you’re spending so much time trying to hide the fact you are affiliated with the company then ask yourself “Why?”
The way I look at it is, if you really do like and use the product, what reason would you have to hide your affiliation?
Years ago I would never admit I was an affiliate because I thought it would turn people off.
And while that is still true to some extent, the majority of the people won’t care as much when they feel you are being honest and giving them valuable information.
Yes, developing case studies can be a lot of work, and that also means you’ll have to invest in some products along the way.
But wouldn’t you agree the credibility and rewards you’ll gain in the long-run are well worth the effort? 
Hi, my name is 
that’s awesome Lisa. Congrats! and great post, by the way!
So… will you finally buy me an e-drink then?
Sherif
Sherif,
What do you do online for business?
Sure, Sherif. As long as I can use e-money. LOL
u really inspire me to get my site up and going. congratulations…
You inspired all people
I’m barely new in the system!!!
Way to go Lisa…you have reason to be proud!
Thanks – great post, it’s nice to see affiliates who make a good effort get rewarded.
I hope it continues!
Great post and congrats on your success. Is that a monthly check or for last year?
What a great post! Very well said. I agree with you 110%, if people are affiliates of products you should have it yourself and use it to know the real benefits of the product. It’s all about credibility as you said, if people trust you and respect you and your reviews and opinions, you’ll make more sales.
Also I know I personally don’t like cloning your affiliate links as it looks like people are being sneaky and hiding something. Sure it probably helps get you a few more sales but I much rather prefer the whole honesty approach. I think if people learned of a product from someone they should reward them by making sure they use their affiliate links so they get commission. The least people can do is thank you for your help and information. I know myself I want people to make the commission as it’s my way of personally thanking them.
By the way that’s a great looking affiliate check Lisa. Good job and the only way that check will go is up from here on end. Love your blog, great work!
Sincerely,
Jamie Boyle
Thanks Jamie!
ViralKing,
That check is for one month. (February 2008) Pretty cool, eh?
Nice job again, I don’t get to read all of the articles as I have to work but I’m getting a hold of it slowly.
Thanx,
Basma.
Excellent Job! Post that Check!
Hi Lisa.
I joined the Sitesell 5 Pillar club about 5 or 6 years ago, tried to sell, and nothing.
Like you, I developed a trust in the product and shelled out for the package ready to ‘Aim’ and ‘Fire’.
For whatever reason, it wouldn’t let me past the researching my keywords stage. Just kept locking me out of the system. So I gave up and let my purchase lapse.
I DO still however promote Sitesell on a couple of my sites because I really do know that it was ME rather than Sitesell that was at fault, and that all of you people there that make up the forums are an extremely helpful bunch. Had I put my application to it, I know you’d have all seen me through. Instead, I took the (what seemed like) easy option of signing up to Yahoo.
I guess I’m just a little too impatient.
Good luck to you all over at Sitesell, a wonderful family.
Pete.
Excellent !!!
Congrats! Thats a great accomplishment
¡Enhorabuena!, excelente post. Acabo de suscribirme a tu blog, contiene mucha información interesante. Excellent post. I’ve just subscribed to your blog, a lot of useful info. Regards.
Lisa that’s AWESOME!! I’ve been “plugging away” on my site and always come back to 2createawebsite from time to time just to refresh myself, and remind myself I can have the same success you are having. Aside from that whopping check, hope all is well with you!!!
Liz in Atlanta
I am soooo jealous. You make it look so easy, but I know that you have really put in your time. Great Job!
Nice job there Lisa!
=D
MoiN
What a informative post! Thanks Lisa. this really made me think. I’ll sure come back for your tips and strategies.
Congrats to your success.
Rita
Nice work Lisa,
Next month I wanna see that five figure SBI check!
I’d love to do an interview with you if you have some time available. My visitors would enjoy hearing about your success story and you can get some nice free exposure…
Let me know.
Keep up the good work,
Max
I am so thankful, I found this website. Lisa you are awesome, much success to you.
Ok, I just want to get a few things straight
1. If I join Site build it does that mean i don’t need dreamweaver to update my site and webpalace to registr my domain name
2. Do I have to register through webpalace to get the free information on e-books
3.Dose site build IT provide a shopping cart and help with thAT, I also have a hard-good I intend to sell.
So this is approx 700-1000 investment?
Thanks
Hi Prettyflower,
1. No, if you buy SBI! you don’t need websitepalace at all. SBI! provides the domain, hosting, website building and everything you need.
2. Yes.
3. They do but that’s an additional monthly fee for that. You can always use PayPal.com for free though.
Hi Lisa
I sent you a message about site sell but
i wanted to know how many websites i can have on site sell i have like 4 domain names i want to use can i make 4 different site?
Hi Brent, I believe I responded to your comment on the blog but here goes again. It’s $299 per site so you would need 4 different subscriptions.
Hi Lisa,
Great post. I can vouch for creating trust because I am one of those people who made sure to come back to your website (2create) when I purchased SBI so you would get credit. I figured you gave so much free information, you deserved to get paid. My subscription comes up soon and I’ll definitely be renewing so more money coming your way. I’ll also be doing a second website (just because I like you:). SBI was perfect for a newbie like me and I love it. Congrats on all your success – you deserve it.
Dianne from http://www.scuba-diving-smiles.com
Lisa,
I’ve said it before and I will dare to say it again…”You are a wonderfully inspiring woman!”. Congrats on your success, you most certainly deserve any financial compensation you receive as an affiliate because YOU WORK HARD! I know this as I am a fellow SBI user and as you said in your post, this is not a “get-rich overnight” scheme. Running a site can be a full time job, but for those creating a site for th right reasons, it doesn’t feel like work!
You deserve all the success in the world! I hope that one day we can do lunch
Hugs,
Kerry
You are so inspiring. I hope to get there with my site someday also. Keep up the good work!
yes, that is very, very inspiring…
I am very impressed…
Lisa
I loved your video. You did an excellent job of spelling out what it really takes to make money online. I surfed to your other sites and found them to be just as interesting and informative. I beleve you can tell alot about a person in the first few minutes they talk to you. You sold me! I am signing up for your sitesell. Please look for me and let me know that you have seen my signup if you get a chance.
Nate
Excellent post
Thanks!
That’s awesome.. you have been offering true information and great contents…
nicely done..
I will say that credibility most definitely goes a long way. In fact, your credibility led my husband to your flat-stomach-exercises site, and he’s actually going to purchase membership with one of your affiliate links. We never do that, especially with workout programs, but he looked into it, and he said “it all makes sense.”
So I told him – “when you buy the membership, make sure you visit her site and click the link so she gets the commission!”
I’ve already decided that when I’m ready to go ahead and buy sitebuildit, I will go through your site to get it.
Congratulations on that fantastic commission check! Rock on!
Wow, Jennifer, thank you. A definite example of the importance of credibility.
Hi Lisa!!!
I am going to sign up today…wish me luck!!!
Love,
Josie
Awesome! This is the first time I read about a marketer NOT hiding his affiliate interest.
I’ve seen enough blogs and websites promoting Adware Alert – an antispyware product. They claim it reveals and removes every single bit of all types of malware. This is insane to claim – NO software can do that. But what’s worse, those affiliate marketers (are they marketers? Look rather like greedy for big & quick dollars) evidently NEVER tried the product themselves. I can honestly tell that tried it – and got nothing but worst experience possible. It couldn’t update itself. It couldn’t complete the scan. It couldn’t even start scanning – because immediately autoclosed with no warning displayed. It is shame to promote such a crappy product. And today, after reading your post, it struck me that I’ve onto a brilliant theme for my new hubpage – 10 Worst Antispyware Products! Why not? I guess few IM’ers ever wrote something like this because clearly no affiliate links can be put into. But I hope readers will spread the word and will help building my web credibility.
lol, nice one. I really dig this article because it’s not often I see other marketers talking about their vested intrest in promoting a product.
I’m with you on this one, I don’t hide the fact that I love doing what I do because of the income it generates and the money I make.
I do it for self-expression and of course because I understand and KNOW that there is money to be made by giving people what they want.
So why disguise it?
– Josef Benjamin –
Hey Lisa, I love your stuff, your knowledge, and your success. Please mentor me. I am training myself to become a webmaster. I can learn a lot from you and would like too.
I am an SBIer as well with my site being up since Feb. 7, 2009. My alexa ranking started at 19M with it now being 3.4M. How can I improve this?
Love you much for all you do…
Checkout my poetry page at http://how-love-begets-money.com/poetry-love.html
Kelvin
Twitter Me:smiceo
can i have that check plz :L:L
I like to see u dont have donate option here.. I hate this people what have sites for bloggers blogspot what have big traffic and i see donate to help me… not the small site the big sites what give help for bloggers or tricks or templates … do u belive some1 what is in 20 to 50.000 ranking on alexa need donate … let me tell u this some1 what is 600.000 on alexa win 200$ per month(1 friend what i have) , but them much more… i speack about adsense… and alote from the help u can take from them will be a error on template html when u try to add let say yahoo sitemaps to give only 1 example. But u know what i like u site. i know this site before to have my blog… find him on youtube. And now i have 2 months from when i have a blog. So i will keep 1 eye on this sites what u have.
That is so cool!! Congratulations!
.-= claire´s last blog … How to Boost Self-Confidence =-.
So, I see you study other sites and borrow from them, too. Is this a tidbit of your success strategy?
I’m always studying other people who are more successful than me to learn about successful marketing strategies. Always keep your eyes open. There’s always something new to learn.
With SiteSell, I am learning so much and I am teaching myself. I once believed that I had to go to school to gain webmaster skill but with this program anyone can become a money making webmaster. If you want it passionately enough, you will make it happen. Now with this New Media (click on my name for more info) your postings and everyone else postings can become your online, moneymaking cash register. Watch the informative video and get started today. A Free trial is offered but it cost so little to maximize your Social Media Marketing Website.
Thank you LL (Lovely Lisa) for such informative and useful websites and information.
If I have but one task to do
let it be of me assisting you
with the luxury of earning so much more…
— Kelvin Shaw
Live Abundantly…
Shaw Web-Marketing International, LLC.
Oops, that’s webmaster skills.
Sorry for the error.
i would like to know more information about to your programme i could not understod what does on site and how we getup the money on online wesite. so please explain easily. my English is not very good.
excellent post, I’m working hard to get a check like that. Your site and info are a valuable help , thanks a lot.
.-= Bubblewraped Blogger´s last blog … Let me ‘splain No, there’s too much. Let me sum up =-.
HI Lisa,
Am reading your blog and website a while, and i really enjoy and learn a lot. Thank you for that and congrats with the big check!!
Its too bad, or maybe am wrong, that SBI is not in europe or holland , where am from, seems like a great tool.
Thanks a lot, and keep up the good work you are doing!!
Hi Lisa
You have created a fantastic and informative website.
The fact that you earn great affiliate cheques is down to providing great, honest and reliable content for your readers.
This is a lesson that I also learned from SBI!
“Great place to learn if you are a novice.”
Keep up the great work.
Well Done!!!
Millie from http://humoraddict.blogspot.com
.-= Millie´s last blog … Tech Tip 44: Removing unwanted Startup Programs =-.
Ok, this is getting strange. I just watched your youtube video on your failures and found it very interesting that you started out anonymously. I made the comment that it was like so many people online, including myself a few years back.
Then I found my way to your Site Sell page here and you’ll never guess. I’ve been trying to refer Site Sell to people as well for a few months now to no avail. I totally believe in the product because I believe in the process, but Guess what? I don’t own it.
Next I’ll be doing flat stomach exercises.
Once again, excellent stuff!
.-= Lowell Christensen´s last blog … Successful Internet Based Home Business =-.
Hi Lisa
That is a great check. good job
.-= Best Wedding Dances´s last blog … Thriller Wedding Dance – Happy Halloween =-.
Thank you. Your website, posts and honesty are ah-mazing! Congratulations on your check. Well earned and deserved.
why i am not able to qualify for adsense programme
and are the steps taken by me to get into adsense
please help me
I must admit Lisa I’m really inspired by you! I’m new to the whole ordeal and I am know that this is achievable! I’m Valentine Special because you have really showed me that if you can do so can I. I really look forward to continuing reading and following your achievements because they really have helped me to make this decision
Hi Lisa.
My concern is about how to audit your incomes. Let me explain myself.
There are many ways to collect your sales in internet but, other than money on hand or direct bank deposits, how can you be sure that all the money people is paying thru sistems like Paypal or Clickbank (i am not accusing these companys to be cheating) is getting in your pocket?.
Sometimes i think that these systems are so “automatized” that you loose control over them.
In your case you earn commissions from the site for whom you are selling hosting service. Althoug your are receiving “pretty” checks from that company according to what you just said in your article, can you be sure that you are receiving what you really earn? Is there a way to audit your sales or you are confident ( or naive?) that the figure that is being payed to you is the rigt one? Some kind of counter?
Regards
Peter
Of course there are always ways for companies to cheat, but what you have to understand is that most affiliate programs use automated, real time tracking systems so you can always login and see how much you’ve earned that day (even down to the minute with many). That’s not to say someone can’t manually go in and cancel a sale but that is probably unlikely.
That’s another reason I only affiliate myself with companies that have good reputations and use real time tracking systems. You are never going to be 100% sure there aren’t any errors, but you can minimize risk by going with reputable companies and make sure they use good tracking systems.
You definitely have to exercise an element of trust if you want to be an affiliate.
Lisa,
Your post is the most effective marketing method ever! It speaks volumes for itself! Have you been able to sustain this over the past couple years, and if so, how many hours would you say you had to put in each month for that amount?
What’s your hourly wage so-to-speak? Have you achieved the 4 hour workweek income on autopilot? 10 hours a week? 20? Hopefully not more than that!
.-= Michael Erik´s last blog … Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21 =-.
Hi Lisa,
I really feel that you are one of the honest marketers out there, however, I’m sensing that the only real money being made online is by promoting how to make money online products even though you and other “how to make money online” gurus are telling you not to go that route because of the competiiion and choose a different product. I don’t have a website yet, I’ve been involved with Storesonline for the last year and still have access to their marketing tool so I don’t feel I need SBI. What are your thoughts? Thanks.
Lisa, I’ve got a question…I am at the research stage. How do I find a topic or subject that I can turn into a blog/website. I don’t have a hobby/expertise. I would like to search what is hot, what people want to know about. How can I find this? Also, I understand that the bigger money is in a site geared around webmasters, what kind of sites/topics would that be?
Thanks so much for a great post, and a great site, and mostly for having a heart to help people!
Karen, download this free book http://website.sitesell.com/mycps It shows you how to find a topic to write about and gives you ideas. I hear what you’re saying about the lack of hobby/expertise but I am just not a fan of looking for what’s hot. Yes, some people have had success doing this but I still think it’s better to dig deep and build a site on something you are personally connected with.
I’ve seen so many people try to webmaster sites similar to mine only to get bored because they didn’t have the passion or knowledge to bring anything new to the table. So their site got lost in the sea of competition. I’m not saying you can’t LEARN more about a topic and become an expert but I would much rather see you build a site on something you are personally connected to.
It doesn’t have to be a hobby. Maybe it’s a topic you like talking about with your friends or family. What can you talk about for hours and hours on end? Do you have a strong opinion about a certain issue? It can even be controversial. What topic pushes your buttons? Surely there is something. Keep digging.
Hi Lisa, great job! I myself would like to join, but I don’t have a website. Do I need to have one? Please help. Thanks.
hi lisa…. this is goPAL..I AM VERY MUCH IMPRESSED BY THE GOOGLE ADSENSE PROGRAM AND I HAVE ALSO SET MY MIND TO EARN FROM IT BUT YET I HAVEN’T BUILT A WEBSITE …BUT THATS NOT A PROBLEM I’M LITTLE CONFUSED TO CHOOSE THE TOPIC FOR MY WEBPAGE LOTS OF IDEAS ARE RUNNING OUT IN MY MIND…PLEASE HELP ME TO CHOOSE ONE PROPERLY
Hi Lisa
Congrats on sharing your success. How many years did it take you to get to where you are?
I bought a site sell site 2009, and have been slowly working away at it. You’re right it’s a slow hard business, but I have come faster and further than I have previously and I owe it all to the tools and the awesome advice they have at Site Sell.
I love reading about success stories. Thanks for sharing yours.
.-= Tracey´s last blog … About Site Sell =-.
It took 2CreateAWebSite.com about 4 years to generate a comfortable, full-time income. But it took me 6 years if you go back to when I first started dabbling in affiliate marketing. I made a lot of mistakes in the first 2 years.
Hi Lisa
4 years. Well congrats I’m glad you stuck to it. I’ve been following Tomaz’s advice, and I think he was able to generate full-time comfortable income in a little over 2 years. I know it’s a great business concept, I just have to remember that it’s slow and steady.
Glad to see you succeed. I always like to see people share their success stories.
Hey Lisa,
I am just like you. I show everyone my weekly earning and every check that I receive from clickbank.
People believe by seeing and that is why you have to prove it!
Thanks for sharing – you are a true inspiration.
Dennis’s last blog ..Internet Marketing – Week 16
Good work Lisa.
Thank for share.
With sitebuildit, income ranges from 2,000-20,000 a month.
Nice check by the way!
Hello, i am the admin of pastisold.com.Thank’s for sharing this post.This is very helpful and informative material.Good post and keep it up dude.
Your site has been extremely useful to me.
Many thanks Lisa. If you’re ever in London look me up i owe you a drink.
brokermandaniel on wordpress .
Daniel
Lisa this is a great site!
Thank you for the great information.
No fluff! And yes I am glad to purchase SiteBuildIt! through your affiliate link because you truly care about people and our success.
You are not just pushing another product to make a buck!
You go girl and may you be blessed always!
I will be purchasing the monthly subscription, so I hope that is included in the affiliate program.
Not in the budget yet for the yearly purchase, but with your guidance and their tools I know I am well on the way!
Once again thank you for all of your great videos and help.
Your site is one of the main reasons I decided to come back and look at SiteBuildIt!
Will keep you posted on my progress and thanks again.
Anyone thinking about purchasing SiteBuildIt! I hope you purchase through Lisa’s affiliate link and no she did not ask me to say this because I don’t even know her except for this great site!
Respectfully
Trisha B.
Nice work Lisa.
To Create a Site
Lisa,
I took a look at your flat stomach site and have to tell you that is the BEST SITE build it site i have EVERY send.
i always turned off by the tale tale sbi design…… but if you can help me make my design look good as yours, you have just turned me into a sbi fan.
i purchased thesis through you some time ago and when Im ready to make that leap to SBI later this year. will also be purchasing through your link.
Lady you ROCK, seriously.
Hi Lisa what a journey in making money online. Congrats. Your story is inspiring and motivation for so many bloggers wanting to make money online. I like your site a lot.
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN WHAT YOU DO… AND I KNOW ALREADY THAT YOU HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE I NEED ….SO IM JUST TOUCHING BASES WITH YOU NOW WITH HOPES OF DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU REAL SOON…….PLEASE REMEMBER MY NAME I HAVE MANY QUESTIONS AND I WANT HONEST ANSWERS….
Bookmarking now cheers, a good fast read.
I’ve been building a SBI site myself with limited success. Just has no idea how hard it really was. But hanging in there…at least for now. Going to start up an e commerce site now, any tips?
Thanks Eric
Hi Lisa, This is very helpful and informative material. Good post and keep it up thanks.
hello Lisa, very nice you earned that amount.
Hi Lisa – I’m another SBI newbie and seriously impressed with your success. I started off 5 months ago nearly believing some of the “get rich quick” hype I read on the internet. But soon realised that the old maxim of “if it looks too good to be true … it is!”
Your story will keep me focussed on my slow and steady path although I must really look at how I can do better as an SBI affiliate.
Your cheque will be my inspiration!!
Thanks again
Patrick
I wish one day I should be to make that kind of money. Good for you.
Lisa. You are amazing. Really. I do not know how you really do this. But now i am ready to learn from you.
I will follow you all along.
You anyhow deserve to win an award. Really. Look at you. You work so hard and the best part you reply to who ever gives you comments.
I remember the first email i sent to you. I never thought that you would reply but you did. Really Lisa. Keep up the good work and i pretty sure you will get more rewards than what you are getting now in the future.
Thanks Lisa ….
What a seriously awesome site and article! Its so refreshing to see an affiliate marketer so honest. It made me reconsider my own tactics. Also Im happy for you Lisa that you’ve done so well. Makes us women proud!
My girl Lisa. You make me smile everytime, with your positive , entrepreneurial spirit =)
I was actually thinking of making a product to sell and this article has motivated me to make one. I think i am just selling cheap stuff.
Hi Lisa
I just happen upon your site and what you have to say is very interesting, I just had a devastating life changing event take in the past week. My wife and I had our third child together a beautiful little boy and I lost my job all in the same week, so I at my wits end searching out options and I am inspired by what you have done. I’m not looking for a get rich over night investment, but a venture I can put hard work into and take good care of my family with. To be frank I’m new at this internet marketing thing, but I catch on fast. If you have any tips that might help me get started in the right direction I won’t let you down.
This is great one which motivates me, I would make money like you.
Are you married Lisa? lol
Hi Lisa, This is very helpful and informative material. Good post and keep it up thanks.
Thanks for sharing this post.This is very helpful and informative material.Good post and keep it up .
Like that smile Lisa. I would love for you to see mine too sometime online! :-*
Awesome information. Thank you for posting and keep up the good work. I’ll be following your blog closely from now on
Keep the posts coming Lisa! =)
I know that this is a very old post but inspiring all the same. As a SBI website owner I applaud you sharing your success story. I have used your websites through the years as references and resources when I have gotten stuck.
You’ve “Unstuck” me more that you will probably ever know. Thanks so much for providing such a forthright and honest view of creating an ebusiness.
It’s now working for me too!
Sue
Thanks, Sue! Glad I could help.
Love it. Lisa got that beautiful big cheese smile. Girlfriend is getting that beautiful $ gUaPeY $ =)
Keep up the good work girlfriend! (smile)
Love it. Lisa got that beautiful big cheese smile. Girlfriend is getting that beautiful gUaPeY =)
Keep up the good work girlfriend! (smile)
=)
Hi Lisa,
I came across your site a few years ago, found it very interesting and bookmark it to follow your tips and advice.
Recently I also found you on Facebook and like your fan page.
Just wanted to say thanks for keeping it real and being such an inspiration to all those who strive to make it in the field of internet/affiliate marketing. You are living proof that anyone CAN earn a full time income online… IF, they are willing to put in 110% effort. keep up the good work.
Anthony
Congrats! Great to see people celebrating their increase!
This was a really good post!
I also think that U have to back up all your products that U promote. Im promoting only my own psoducts nowdays. Swedish seo products that I use and create myself.
Thanx for good advice!
You make us proud Lisa. Thank you for continually passing the torch of inspiration! =)
Congrats Lisa of all the achievements that you have done. Your videos really inspires blog beginner like me. Now, my sites has low traffic so I am looking to have more traffic soon.
Can I ask if the less attention of your blogs is the reason why I had a low traffic? What can I do if I have a real job, then I just spend my little time in blogging.
By the way, I would like to have a website that would sell an online herbs, coffees, energy drink and other healing materials. What is your advise to me to begin with?
Thank you for your great program.
Pacnam
Now let’s see you build a network marketing business and teach how you did it with SitSell that would be beneficial to the hundreds of thousands or millions that are in network marketing opportunities. Be a leader in that arena for us. I am sure you can did it.
Hi Lisa,
I just came across your blog through google and I loved it.
There are huge number of articles with lot of details which kept me engaging on your blog for quite sometime and after reading them, I really liked them.
Most of your posts are inspirational too. Thanks for the info
Hi Lisa, I’m a huge fan of your videos and website. Thank you for just being honest and real. I’ve been debating getting sitesell for my sites – but beta of BB2 is definitely looking real interesting.
When and *if they roll out the 2 for 1 deal you can bet I will be on your site looking for the aff. link.
p.s I also bought your templates – they are so easy to edit. Like I said, a raving fan of yours.
Cool! Thanks for the support.
Looking forward to seeing BB2 as well.
Hello Lisa,
Thank for the good works u are doing. Please can I use SBI to power a forum I want to start?
Thank you so much.
that’s probably the biggest amount of money smb made on the internet I’ve heard of… and that’s really inspiring!!thanks for sharing
WOW, just WOW !!!
I am trying to earn money online for the past 4 years with many disturbs of course, but now i am back, and to tell you the truth i haven’t earn any from it..
I should not give up, should i?
btw, visit my blog
http://buy-kindle-on.blogspot.com/
no, you should never give up. When things get harder, that’s when you should turn up the pressure. Create more content reach out to more people and build meaningful online relationships, so that everyone would know you exist
if you have any questions about how to make money on the Internet, please don’t hesitate to ask, as I too have struggled just like you to make money online for a very long time. It’s all about being of service to others and helping without expectation
you are definitely doing an awesome job Lisa with inspiring everyone to be their own boss on the World Wide Web, when it comes to getting that long $ gUaP $. keep the blog posts coming as well as the YouTube videos!
I had to comment real quick about the site build it website that you said rose to the top of the Google search really fast. You already had the popular websites first didn’t you, so all you had to do was put the new website link on your site. I think site build it is awesome as well although i’ve never tried it. The website stuff isn’t the hard part, or should i say the hardest part is getting your website where you need it to be in the search engines. Some really great info!
agree very much, Pam. Regardless of any site software you choose to use, it’s all about having great compelling content, in getting to page 1 of any search engine result. You are right when you said “the website stuff isn’t the hard part”, but yet, the content strategy at times can become quite challenging. However, if you commit yourself wholeheartedly to making the Internet work for you, the content strategy will come to you automatically, as your creativity will also increase in due time
I agree with the idea that we should not hide that we are an affiliate of the product we are promoting. We are happy with the product. The product has real value to buyers. Why shouldn’t we tell other buyers that we are happy with the product.
I myself use SBI!, for example. I’m really happy to promote it to others. It makes sense to rave about the quality product.
$8,268.35 is really a great amount to earn. Congratulations on your big earning. I haven’t encounter site sell before. But I am glad that it worked out for you. Thanks for sharing your insights.
/Kristen B.
Onkyo tx-nr808
$8,268.35 !!! is really a great amount to earn) Congratulations ))
I had only been interested with WordPress but when I see that SBI is also a reliable product, I may use it next time.
Just need to get my blog up and ready first
The Site Sell sites I’ve dont appear visually appealing….but I’m guessing they convert OK because I see alot of praise. I’m curious about the template options or how easy they are to customize?
Hi Jeff
SBI! is currently beta testing Block Builder 2. In fact, I’m one of the testers. I must say, this is a huge step forward from the older templates and the customization options have improved dramatically. Looking forward to them rolling it out.
I totally agree with you Lisa. “Honesty is the best policy” I personally use this approach simply because I want the same treatment. We should know the products we promote simply because by knowing the products we can talk about them with confidence and honesty.
I agree with the idea that we should not hide that we are an affiliate of the product we are promoting. We are happy with the product. The product has real value to buyers. Why shouldn’t we tell other buyers that we are happy with the product.
Hi Lisa,
Your website has been such an inspiration to me and I watch your YouTube videos consistently to learn new things.
I am seeking to get a start in affiliate marketing and I’m learning a great deal on your site.
My site is directed toward web developers/programmers for now. I have a few questions for you if you don’t mind.
I just signed up for Google Adsense. Is there a limit on how many ads I can put on my site total? I believe they said I can do three per page.
Also I don’t want to seem like a spammer so that’s why I have my site setup to tutor students, new users, etc in computer programming. What is the best way to target ads that don’t appear distracting? The last thing I want people to think is I am a vicious saleperson because I’m not.
I see also that you use Clickbank. I’m starting to realize the success behind Clickbank is to purchase multiple problems (risk of course) and then review the ones that turned out to be worth the buy. So is that a good strategy and is that acceptable according to Clickbank terms?
Thanks for bearing with me on this, but once again your site is amazing. Also I have setup a link of your site in my YouTube channel.
Congratulations on your incredible success! I know that hard work pays off eventually.
Steve
haven’t used sitesell,will definitely give it a try
Wow! I’ve definitely got to check this out because I’ve never heard of it! That’s an impressive amount of money!
Lisa you are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this success with all of us. I currently use SBI! and I love it.
I’ve been a customer for almost three years now and I’m anxiously awaiting the release of BB2. But until then I just keep doing my thing, creating content, article submission, social media, etc.
As a matter of fact, I just finished your Niche Website Success ebook and am looking forward to implementing most, if not all of your recommendations.
That should keep me busy until the release. Thanks again Lisa for all your help.
wooooooow great cheque you got can you share tips this work
Great post and nice inspiration to aspiring internet marketers. Keep coming!
That’s incredible. This will really give me some inspiration to make something big.
Lisa, I’m a huge fan. Not cult-like or putting you on a pedestal. Just giving credit where credit is due. You’re providing loads and loads of helpful/valuable info. You’re (in essence) showing how it’s done! Thanks!
Also would like that follow on Twitter. Thanks.
Hello Lisa. I stumbled on your website recently and have really enjoyed reading the informative and honest content. I’m a practising hypnotherapist in Devon, UK and have been looking at internet marketing for about six months now. Trouble is that I feel like my head is going to explode! Sooo much information to take on board- that coupled with all the marketing and sales stuff. Your site does make things simple to understand, so thank you for that. I have a couple of questions. Does the annual cost of SBI include for one or multiple websites? Secondly, is there any way to see if Google Adsense has any ads in my niche area before going ahead and buying and registering the domain name? Looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Neville Mundy.
What the?! $8,268.35 in just a short period of time? You really amaze me Lisa. I just hope some day I’ll also be receiving that amount of check.
BTW, do you have any new ebooks or step by step working process?
I used to use xSite Pro and I used to tell people about it and send them to the site. I did that for months, and then realised they had an affiliate programme. So started to use that and it helped to buy my last car!!!
$8,268.35 ? OMG im feeling little bit Drizzy
Great, Excelent job…
Liza you really amazing…!!!
Good work Lisa! I really respect someone that is honest with what they are trying to accomplish!