Blown away by the video! thank you so much for creating high-quality videos like this. One of the best step-by-step overview of how to start with an affiliate site. Thanks again!
I made mistakes when I first started blogging. Like I have this solar powered battery bank in a waterproof ammo can I made from scratch, so I wrote a super long article on how to make one. It had wiring diagrams, pics, step by step and all that. But in order for people to replicate my set up, I also linked every product I used to make it, so the article had dozens of affiliate links. Google doesn't like that at all. It thinks it's too spammy. It's indexed but Google won't serve it. I'll eventually write another article on it without the links and I'll do better; I'll just use Matt's advice on researching everything on page one - h2's, h3's, article length etc. This advice served me well when I developed my own set of hiking calorie calculators from scratch and had to compete against the 'calories burned' website. Same deal with a local hike in campsite near me in a state park. No one had written a definitive article on camping there so I tried writing one. But I added several links for beginner backpacking gear so new campers would know what works for that area of world. Again Google indexed it and won't serve it. I even rewrote it several times, and removed all the links to the gear. Google still doesn't like it. The reason I know is because I wrote a similar article, using a lot of material from it, that's purely informational, and that one gets served on search. These spammy articles aren't in the sandbox, they're ghosted. So I've found the best way to get an affiliate product to actually get served, and also not be in the sandbox, is to write one review article on it. Then anytime I need to reference it in an informational article, instead of putting in an affiliate link, I link to the review article. This means you have to write tons of review articles on every little piece of camping gear or whatever. And you better actually own that product you're reviewing or have some insider/expert info on it, or Google will get you. Say you want to make a kitchen renovation site. If you have an article on how to build kitchen cabinets, you can't just list the tools to use with affiliate links or Google thinks that is spam. You have to review each tool, then use that how to article as a cornerstone article linking all the tools on your list to your various individual reviews. Basically there's no free lunch. It's a lot of work.
@@Mr7AMED no problem. I should have mentioned that you also have to write like 8-10 articles on one specific subject for Google to take you seriously too. Like if you're writing about making kitchen cabinets, one article will be about picking out door hinges, one article will be about door styles, one article will be about melamine versus plywood, etc. Google wants to see that you're actually an expert on the topic.
Hey Matt, great video. This is very helpful! Could you tell how to identify if we're focusing on the right niche (low competition, high volume)? I have a broad niche and a microniche in mind but I'm not sure if the microniche I have in mind is the right one to focus first. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts :)
Hey Matt, thanks for such videos. They are very helpful. Could you tell us how to identify if we're focusing on the right niche (low competition, high volume)?
Hello Matt! I have to say you Make very Good stuff about SEO, in fact you are the only TH-camr about SEO who I Watch.. 💪🏻🔝 I’ve an Question, were can I see the Real Traffic to my Website from the different keywords??? (I use Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads for the SEM, Ahrefs and sometimes SEMrush.. but at every place I see other Numbers of general Traffic and the singular Traffic from every keyword) 😩😩😩😩 Thank you men! 🙏🏻☺️
Thanks for the great video Matt. Quick question for EAT do you add an address for the website? Thinking about getting a virtual address with number, what do you recommend?
Dont misunderstand my comments. Matt knows his stuff. I just wish email list building was taught more on TH-cam with how to actually do it. Too many people on YT pretending to be experts and pawning off bad ideas. Many of these people make money showing people how to do things they have never done. lol. Stick with Matt. Ive been in SEO and affiliate for almost 20 years. He knows what he is doing.
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hey mate whats up? Please dont make the camera move throughout the video!!!!
This video just uploaded but you pined 17 hr ago
Blown away by the video! thank you so much for creating high-quality videos like this. One of the best step-by-step overview of how to start with an affiliate site. Thanks again!
The Link doesnt work on my PC...
Another excellent run down, broken down into bite sized chunks that are easy to follow and actionable. Thanks Matt!
Glad you liked it!
I haven't watched the video..but omg im so so excited I neeeeeed a plan!!!!
You talk like a king
What is thename of the free plugin that is suggested at 9:52?
What was plugin?
I'll be starting my first niche site by the end of this month, thank you so much Matt, this is god send🔥
Why a month? Start today!
@@CornishTigerTV I'm waiting for the Black Friday sale to get a discount on domain and hosting
Hey...can you suggest some good maybe affront domain hosting ...
What are your results after half a year ?
@vivekmahto2612
Just perfectly planned and explained
I made mistakes when I first started blogging. Like I have this solar powered battery bank in a waterproof ammo can I made from scratch, so I wrote a super long article on how to make one. It had wiring diagrams, pics, step by step and all that. But in order for people to replicate my set up, I also linked every product I used to make it, so the article had dozens of affiliate links. Google doesn't like that at all. It thinks it's too spammy. It's indexed but Google won't serve it.
I'll eventually write another article on it without the links and I'll do better; I'll just use Matt's advice on researching everything on page one - h2's, h3's, article length etc. This advice served me well when I developed my own set of hiking calorie calculators from scratch and had to compete against the 'calories burned' website.
Same deal with a local hike in campsite near me in a state park. No one had written a definitive article on camping there so I tried writing one. But I added several links for beginner backpacking gear so new campers would know what works for that area of world. Again Google indexed it and won't serve it. I even rewrote it several times, and removed all the links to the gear. Google still doesn't like it. The reason I know is because I wrote a similar article, using a lot of material from it, that's purely informational, and that one gets served on search.
These spammy articles aren't in the sandbox, they're ghosted. So I've found the best way to get an affiliate product to actually get served, and also not be in the sandbox, is to write one review article on it. Then anytime I need to reference it in an informational article, instead of putting in an affiliate link, I link to the review article. This means you have to write tons of review articles on every little piece of camping gear or whatever. And you better actually own that product you're reviewing or have some insider/expert info on it, or Google will get you.
Say you want to make a kitchen renovation site. If you have an article on how to build kitchen cabinets, you can't just list the tools to use with affiliate links or Google thinks that is spam. You have to review each tool, then use that how to article as a cornerstone article linking all the tools on your list to your various individual reviews. Basically there's no free lunch. It's a lot of work.
Extremely helpful! Thanks a lot. :)
@@Mr7AMED no problem. I should have mentioned that you also have to write like 8-10 articles on one specific subject for Google to take you seriously too. Like if you're writing about making kitchen cabinets, one article will be about picking out door hinges, one article will be about door styles, one article will be about melamine versus plywood, etc. Google wants to see that you're actually an expert on the topic.
@@camphikelivecalifornia3864 Totally makes sense. I appreciate you for sharing this with us!
Hey Matt, great video. This is very helpful! Could you tell how to identify if we're focusing on the right niche (low competition, high volume)? I have a broad niche and a microniche in mind but I'm not sure if the microniche I have in mind is the right one to focus first. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts :)
Hey Matt, thanks for such videos. They are very helpful. Could you tell us how to identify if we're focusing on the right niche (low competition, high volume)?
The timing couldn't be better for me, gonna try it out and keep you updated on the results
Please do
Agree. I am on it! Will start my journey this tuesday! Thanks Matt!
Results?
Thanks for your effort on providing this quality content for us Matt!😍
More to come!
Nice, fake account comment on sellout video :D
Hello Matt! I have to say you Make very Good stuff about SEO, in fact you are the only TH-camr about SEO who I Watch.. 💪🏻🔝 I’ve an Question, were can I see the Real Traffic to my Website from the different keywords??? (I use Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads for the SEM, Ahrefs and sometimes SEMrush.. but at every place I see other Numbers of general Traffic and the singular Traffic from every keyword) 😩😩😩😩 Thank you men! 🙏🏻☺️
Accuranker gives you a share of voice estimation.
@@MattDiggity thank you!! 💪💪
Is a blog about how to enjoy the beach for kids, too specific? My thought was to do reviews and recommendations for parents.
Seems a bit slim.
@MattDiggity any suggestions on how to expand the website brand? I live by the beach so I can be seen as an authority for beach/travel related topics
@@MattDiggity thank you for your opinion on this!
What about Google adsense?
I have niche (informational only) which is low competition but there is no affiliate income.
Great video, very inspiring for the people stepping into eCommerce.
Glad you liked it!
great content, thanks Matt
What is the plugib he mentioned at 9:53?
Detailed
Thanks for the great video Matt. Quick question for EAT do you add an address for the website? Thinking about getting a virtual address with number, what do you recommend?
I do.
We give Google a run for their money. Thanks.
Solid video👍
Great video thanks man!
No problem!
I'm not a native English speaker. I'm wondering if I could do affiliate marketing by solely depending on Jasper/Sufer?
so you are saying it is ok if domain name is broad?
It's my preference.
Hi! Can you also please make a video about GrooveFunnel? Thanks!
And by writing a blog for the other websites, obviously, you insert links back to your website, yes?
That's the idea.
15:33 in ? No one gonna talk about the sweet bag of… 😂😂😂😂
Matt, Thanks a lot and is it ok to start building links from the first month ?
Of course.
Without traffic to an email list nothing works. No traffic = no money. People need to learn how to build traffic before purchasing anything.
Dont misunderstand my comments. Matt knows his stuff. I just wish email list building was taught more on TH-cam with how to actually do it. Too many people on YT pretending to be experts and pawning off bad ideas. Many of these people make money showing people how to do things they have never done. lol. Stick with Matt. Ive been in SEO and affiliate for almost 20 years. He knows what he is doing.
Buy a bag of sweet, sweet … cra …. Ha ha ha ha ha … now that’s entertainment!!!
Is it still worth to start in 2024?
How dare he! Manly men make killer blogs
Matt, doesn't it kill you when you have to say, "SEO-OPTIMIZATION" haha. I say, have to, because I assume you do that for beginners, surely?
The things I do.
So many people do that, lol loud
Matt speaks at 1.5x Normally
Matt wtf is that thumbnail why are you doing this to yourself