Pennames for blogs, articles, forums, etc.?

[affiliaterookie2009]

Hi, Im about to start out affiliate marketing without a website until i get the earn the cash to build one and pay for hosting, domain name, etc. I have done some research and I've decided to start out with free blogs, articles, web pages, message boards, etc. Can anyone give me an example of how I would structure different pen names for multiple niches? I want to be on the right path for the longterm growth of my internet marketing business. I don't want to start off making a big mistake by discrediting my name/business name. I understand the same name for multiple niches is bad for business because its not believable to customers to be an expert/guru for multiple niches and hobbies, and of course using the same name on forums (whereas I'm a beginner as opposed to an expert when marketing a product). I have also heard of using multiple pennames on one article, giving the appearance of a team. Is that helpful? Hope I didn't lose anyone. Also, Is it even worth it to start out without the website or should I just wait and save up the cash for a website?

Thanks for listening, I Hope other newbies find these questions beneficial!

 

[Bryan Zimmerman]

You can start without a website no problem. Just write a few articles and redirect them to the affiliate page. Use Ezine Articles and you'll get some decent traffic. It will only cost you $10.00 to use this method for the domain name.

As far as pen names go, I would use a different one for each niche. Unless you are trying to brand YOURSELF in a certain category, then use a new one for each one. Just make sure you remember which ones you use.

Sometimes "teams" can be good, but not enough to do it consistantly. I've tested this a few different ways and the return on investment has been about the same for the ones I use single authors VS the ones I use teams.

 

[Linda Buquet]

"Can anyone give me an example of how I would structure different pen names for multiple niches?"

My STRONG advice - 1st just focus on ONE niche. Then all your effort goes in one direction and you'll get further. One of the biggest reasons for failure early on is getting too spread out - it takes longer to see results if you are pursuing multiple niches and if you don't start seeing some early success many affiliates just give up.

That said - I'd at the very least get a domain with your keywords - hopefully something that sounds good and is brandable. Lets say the domain is 4LowRates.com Then all your free sites and blogs can be named like: 4LowRates.blogspot.com etc. so they all can help to brand your new site once you build it. You just have to grab a domain so you know you have it.

But really at under 10 a year for a domain and 5 a month for hosting you almost can't afford NOT to put up your own small site.

 

[Joseph Ratliff]

"Can anyone give me an example of how I would structure different pen names for multiple niches?"

My STRONG advice - 1st just focus on ONE niche. Then all your effort goes in one direction and you'll get further. One of the biggest reasons for failure early on is getting too spread out - it takes longer to see results if you are pursuing multiple niches and if you don't start seeing some early success many affiliates just give up.

That is sage advice indeed.

Follow that first. One niche.

Then, adjust your mindset...from "how can I make money with...?" to "how can I create a sustainable business around...?" ...

Forget all the little "ways to make money", you just end up chasing money all the time, and fizzle out...instead, focus on choosing one niche as Linda pointed out...then creating a branded business around that one niche.

Once you have your core business figured out and operating...then, and only then, do you expand on that core business with more.

A good model to start with happens to be described in a video (free) that John Reese put out on Opportunity.com...

Opportunity.com - Build the ultimate money making online business!

Yes, you do have to insert your email address...but it's worth it. A solid tutorial on an effective affiliate business model to start with.

Enjoy!

 

[affiliaterookie2009]

Free keyword trackers effective for domain name? Cheap hosting type suggestions?

Thanks a bunch everyone!

Great! I will master the one niche first then I will follow the multiple niche steps as stated after I master the one branding niche. That was a very informative video. I know choosing the domain name with keywords will be an important step. Can these keywords that the domain name will contain come from one of the free keyword trackers? Or is it best get a free trial of a paid one? Is it more effective if I direct the domain name link to the sales page or to a blog or something leading to the sales page if I take the no website route? 5 a month for hosting is definitely affordable if I start with a website route to begin with, is that only if you pay for about 3 years in advance? Also there are several different hosting packages, any suggestions on which package and hosting brand to begin with when I put my website up?

Thanks again for the timely response everyone! Hope that wasn't too many questions in one post.