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Skimlinks for Dummies
So you’ve been approved as a Skimlinks publisher (hooray!) and don’t know what to do next? No worries! We’ve asked one our fabulous publishers, Sian Meades, of DomesticSluttery.com to create a quick Skimlinks guide for you based on her experience.
How do I use Skimlinks on my site?
* Install the code on your site as instructed on your interface. I was able to do it at 4am in an airport with no sleep. It’s that easy!
* Include links to the products and websites you’re talking about. If the link belongs to one of their 8500+ merchants, and a user clicks on it, Skimlinks will automatically turn it into an affiliate link on the fly and you will get a commission if the user makes a purchase
* Throw in a widget featuring a link to a great deal or something you really love to increase your conversion opportunities
How does Skimlinks work with Twitter?
* Create a Twitter account if you don’t have one already
* Tweet out links to your blog so your audience will come to your blog and click on your links
* Use the URL shortener (within SkimKit) for product links and tweet those out with a brief description of what you’re promoting (see what I do with @SlutteryPicks)
* Check out more Twitter tips on the Skimlinks blog
Why should I use SkimKit?
* SkimKit will make your like easier, providing you with a searchable database of products that are guaranteed to have affiliate links
What secret tips about Skimlinks do you have?
* The best thing to do with Skimlinks is ignore it! Just let it do its thing with the content you’re doing. You’ll get more of an insight a month in, when you can look at everything, rather than being sad that only five people clicked on your Amazon link!
* You only get a commission when someone makes a purchase after clicking on your affiliate links. Just a click won’t get you paid, but by being under this model, you have a higher selection of merchants and will get a higher commission rate.
What do I do if I have a problem with Skimlinks?
* If you are having trouble with Skimlinks, the support is there for you. You can email support@skimlinks.com or give them a call and someone will help you happily and quickly.
I’m a complete HTML idiot and must admit that Skimlinks is the least complicated part of our website and revenue. To have something that’s earning me money while I just ignore is a delight and knowing that the support is there should I need it is even more reassuring.
Sian Meades is the founder and editor of the popular blog Domestic Sluttery and you can follow their tweets here: @DomesticSluts
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