1st PPC Attempt And Made $300 I Explain All

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1st PPC campaign attempt £20.27 spent (from a £30 coupon so not my money) and a payout of $200 (they double on your 1st $100 so will get $300)... time to scale up and rinse and repeat... I think I can get to at least $100 profit a day pretty quickly..

What I did..

Search for an affiliate program or CPA offer that has a unique name and is searched over 1000 times a month (Google keyword tool)

use compete.com to see if the site is active over 3k visitors a month.

Make sure the offer allows PPC bidding on exact company/product name

sign up to promote.

Then promote on Bing Ads for keywords like:
product
product.com
product review
product coupon etc

to figure out my max CPC bid i just divided my pay out by 100 so if I was to get $30 pay out my max bid would be $0.30 my thinking is that after 100 clicks at least 1 will convert and I at least break even.

Hope this helps someone I'm still learning but think I will be killing it in a few months with PPC its a lot less headache than marketing my own info products lol

UPDATE: spend so far is $181.74 and my ROI is $700 so profit $518.26.... $618.26 if I include the bonus they owe me. I haven't touched this since I set it up just added more money...
#$300 #1st #attempt #explain #made #ppc
  • Profile picture of the author Christian Little
    You could summarize this all up as follows: branded keywords.

    Works in some cases, fails horribly in others (i.e. trademarked terms).
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by Christian Little View Post

      You could summarize this all up as follows: branded keywords.

      Works in some cases, fails horribly in others (i.e. trademarked terms).
      Like I said I am very new to the whole PPC thing and I was trying to add value to newbies to this space like myself... If I focused on failing horribly like you put I would never have taken action and would not have even had a chance to be profitable like I am today.
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    • Profile picture of the author alistair
      Originally Posted by Christian Little View Post

      You could summarize this all up as follows: branded keywords.

      Works in some cases, fails horribly in others (i.e. trademarked terms).
      If he just said that I wouldn't have a clue what he was talking about, actually I probably would have thought he was on about domain names, so much better how he put things.
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      • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
        Originally Posted by Christian Little View Post

        Torrent keywords related to your campaigns should only ever be an issue if you are promoting some kind of digital product like a clickbank product. But if you are doing CPA I doubt you'll ever have that one come up.

        Scam is a definite yes for negative keywords. Fake, Complaint, Rip Off, and other keywords like those are a yes too
        Yeah just using that as an example but I'm looking at promoting downloadable products, memberships, CPA and Physical products as long as it fits my criteria... wish me luck

        Originally Posted by Mark Kent View Post

        I also want to try PPC. I've heard right now
        MSN adcenter is good for it, less competition and more clicks.
        Seems like you're onto right path on PPC campaigns.
        Best of luck mate.
        May check out MSN adcenter when I completely get my head around Bing Ads, thanks for the heads up

        Originally Posted by alistair View Post

        If he just said that I wouldn't have a clue what he was talking about, actually I probably would have thought he was on about domain names, so much better how he put things.
        Thanks Alistair made me feel like an idiot and everyone knows what I stated above lol.. glad it has been of some value to you
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    • Profile picture of the author Cash37
      Originally Posted by Christian Little View Post

      You could summarize this all up as follows: branded keywords.

      Works in some cases, fails horribly in others (i.e. trademarked terms).
      Yeah if you get caught, you can get booted off the offer...
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    • Profile picture of the author john8954
      Originally Posted by Christian Little View Post

      You could summarize this all up as follows: branded keywords.

      Works in some cases, fails horribly in others (i.e. trademarked terms).
      Good said.
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      • Profile picture of the author borg246
        How can you link directly if Bing Ads do not allow it? That's what I can't understand.
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        • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
          Originally Posted by borg246 View Post

          How can you link directly if Bing Ads do not allow it? That's what I can't understand.
          Bing adds do allow it read there terms and conditions.
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          • Profile picture of the author raul lucian
            Originally Posted by Jouvan Johnson View Post

            Bing adds do allow it read there terms and conditions.
            Can you direct link your CPA offers to the paid Bing adds?
            ( knowing Google AdWords policy does not allow it, i assumed that Bing terms are the same)
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      • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
        Originally Posted by john8954 View Post

        Good said.
        Personally I don't care what the nay sayers think... the results speak for themselves in my case

        spend so far is $181.74 and my ROI is $700 so profit $518.26
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    sound great. Need to test it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
    Addition I also added negative keywords like:

    scam
    free download
    torrent
    complaint etc

    To increase my chance of getting buyers searching to purchase and it seems to be working well
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    • Profile picture of the author wizbiz
      Originally Posted by Jouvan Johnson View Post

      Addition I also added negative keywords like:

      scam
      free download
      torrent
      complaint etc

      To increase my chance of getting buyers searching to purchase and it seems to be working well
      It's nice to know that you follow on TV product PPC system

      http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...lse-doing.html

      What is the reason to repeat everything over and over again and more over saying it's you own "Creative Idea" This been allover the www (black/white) hat you name it.. You spend 20$ and get 300? Well try to repeat this couple of month and then report back, cause you going to find out pretty quickly that few days/week of data means nothing.. And I know you are talking about that exact method even "Negative" keywords are the same.. What is your point man??? Nick should sue you, for highjacking his idea/wso..

      P.S.

      Better keep "Focused" on getting those Free vouchers of Fiverr, that's the real source of your enjoyment
      pretty much, is in it?
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  • Profile picture of the author Christian Little
    Torrent keywords related to your campaigns should only ever be an issue if you are promoting some kind of digital product like a clickbank product. But if you are doing CPA I doubt you'll ever have that one come up.

    Scam is a definite yes for negative keywords. Fake, Complaint, Rip Off, and other keywords like those are a yes too
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Kent
    I also want to try PPC. I've heard right now
    MSN adcenter is good for it, less competition and more clicks.
    Seems like you're onto right path on PPC campaigns.
    Best of luck mate.
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  • Profile picture of the author Greedy
    Congrats, PPC is great when you are starting out.

    It teaches a lot of fundamentals.
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  • Profile picture of the author PPC-Coach
    How's that campaign going now? Still profiting?

    That's quite the payout you got for one sale?
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  • Profile picture of the author watsonovedades
    Are you still profitable with this?
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  • Profile picture of the author cloudstrife
    Congrats on your success man! I've been so focused on other sources that I've never actually used Bing. Idea noted! *rubs hands in glee*
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    • Profile picture of the author ibarigroup
      Congrats! That is awesome.. and even more so your response on not focusing on failing horribly. Keep it up and be on your way
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      • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
        Originally Posted by royalgalaxy View Post

        which CPA program ?
        Wouldn't that be PPC suicide and creating more competition for myself if I share the program I am using? Sorry

        Originally Posted by PPC-Coach View Post

        How's that campaign going now? Still profiting?

        That's quite the payout you got for one sale?
        Yeah its still profitable I just want to hurry up and get my checks so I can quicker re-invest and rinse and repeat. They pay out $100 for each new customer you bring that spends $19

        Originally Posted by Cash37 View Post

        Yeah if you get caught, you can get booted off the offer...
        The company allows bidding on branded keywords so there is no chance of me getting booted that is one thing I will always check and make sure stay within each companies TOS

        Originally Posted by yesacpow View Post

        Very good job. I encourage you to continue and do that across several other products. Ofcourse not all will be so profitable but the more you do the more success you'll have.
        Yeah I will keep going and keep growing

        Originally Posted by ibarigroup View Post

        Congrats! That is awesome.. and even more so your response on not focusing on failing horribly. Keep it up and be on your way
        Thanks I will keep it up.. I aim to have multiple sources of income and I will keep going until I hit all my targets
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        • Profile picture of the author wizbiz
          Originally Posted by Jouvan Johnson View Post

          The company allows bidding on branded keywords so there is no chance of me getting booted
          Yeah, right, instead 80% of them doesn't allow PPC at all and rest of 20%

          don't allow TTM betting, and you not only going to get booted, but booted hard

          without "pension and salary" . That's pretty much 100% guaranteed!
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          • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
            Why are certain people on the warrior forum complete douche bags lol... have I deceived anyone? just sharing my experience and my results. And yeah things could go tits up but that is life I am just sharing my results (why does that offend you)... I never said I made up this technique I said I learnt it like everything I do online and added my own twists because I haven't followed the TV money method exactly but that is what I learnt the concept from.
            Originally Posted by wizbiz View Post

            It's nice to know that you follow on TV product PPC system

            http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...lse-doing.html

            What is the reason to repeat everything over and over again and more over saying it's you own "Creative Idea" This been allover the www (black/white) hat you name it.. You spend 20$ and get 300? Well try to repeat this couple of month and then report back, cause you going to find out pretty quickly that few days/week of data means nothing.. And I know you are talking about that exact method even "Negative" keywords are the same.. What is your point man??? Nick should sue you, for highjacking his idea/wso..

            P.S.

            Better keep "Focused" on getting those Free vouchers of Fiverr, that's the real source of your enjoyment
            pretty much, is in it?
            Free voucher was from Bing ads when you google them it was in the sponsored link not on fiverr

            Originally Posted by wizbiz View Post

            Yeah, right, instead 80% of them doesn't allow PPC at all and rest of 20%

            don't allow TTM betting, and you not only going to get booted, but booted hard

            without "pension and salary" . That's pretty much 100% guaranteed!
            Like I said the campaign I am running this on allows me to bid on the trade marked names I asked and yeah there is not many companies that allow it but there are companies that do and I think I have proven that..

            What is your problem... you come into a threat that was created to show people that taking action can get results and inspire to bring the mood down and slate me for no apparent reason. I hope you feel big and business is going great for you lol..

            People this is a perfect example of a hater don't let them get to you or get you down just keep going be positive and build your business
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    • Profile picture of the author ibarigroup
      so is this your first paid traffic source you're using?
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      • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
        Originally Posted by ibarigroup View Post

        so is this your first paid traffic source you're using?
        Yep this is my 1st paid traffic source will experiment with more in the future and may even dabble with free methods
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  • Profile picture of the author tylerjaysen
    yeah that is a pretty cool strategy....

    ...however...depends on the cpa offer...there are many companies that will not let you do this...and if they find out...they will ban u.

    So check the offer terms first to see if they allow this.
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  • Profile picture of the author Hadrian Phan
    I'm doing this for a CB product, still no sale though, probably because of bad product choice
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  • Profile picture of the author shifat
    It really weird that everyone having such a good time with bing when i am not .I am promoting one of my new service selling site in bing for last one weeks,created multiple ads targeting different keywords set,got few decent clicks(60 clicks so far) but not a single sale yet.Johnson could you please tell me how the hell are you making that much when i am yet to make a single penny with bing ads.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by tylerjaysen View Post

      yeah that is a pretty cool strategy....

      ...however...depends on the cpa offer...there are many companies that will not let you do this...and if they find out...they will ban u.

      So check the offer terms first to see if they allow this.
      Yeah I always check offer terms and only go ahead if it is allowed.

      Originally Posted by huyphan47 View Post

      I'm doing this for a CB product, still no sale though, probably because of bad product choice
      it could be. I am trying to stay away from the clickbank space we just have to test and test and see how we get on.

      Originally Posted by shifat View Post

      It really weird that everyone having such a good time with bing when i am not .I am promoting one of my new service selling site in bing for last one weeks,created multiple ads targeting different keywords set,got few decent clicks(60 clicks so far) but not a single sale yet.Johnson could you please tell me how the hell are you making that much when i am yet to make a single penny with bing ads.
      I just find an in demand product and put it in front of the buyers... People are searching for it every month so I am working on being the in between man and take a little cut
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  • Profile picture of the author Jetmir
    That's pretty good. Actually those are some great results considering lots of beginners lose lots of money before seeing profits.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by Jetmir View Post

      That's pretty good. Actually those are some great results considering lots of beginners lose lots of money before seeing profits.
      I went through a few courses and made my own twist and I pray it works long term. Also the offer in your sig is no longer live
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  • Profile picture of the author Jerome Y
    Good job Jouvan ! Time to scale it up and see more profits
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    Congratulation for your achievement,
    But try to do more.
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  • Profile picture of the author cooler1
    Jouvan,

    That's a great achievement.

    After you paused all the keywords which weren't converting for your offer, how many keywords did you have left?

    Did you make a landing page to link the Ad to or did you just directly link to the offer URL?
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by cooler1 View Post

      Jouvan,

      That's a great achievement.

      After you paused all the keywords which weren't converting for your offer, how many keywords did you have left?

      Did you make a landing page to link the Ad to or did you just directly link to the offer URL?
      Thanks Cooler,

      The company doesn't have SID codes so cannot track properly I need to figure out a way to do that though but cannot think of any if you have any idea's let me know

      I linked directly to one of the pages on their site..
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      • Profile picture of the author Christian Little
        Originally Posted by Jouvan Johnson View Post

        Thanks Cooler,

        The company doesn't have SID codes so cannot track properly I need to figure out a way to do that though but cannot think of any if you have any idea's let me know

        I linked directly to one of the pages on their site..
        Do they allow you to give a callback url or add some conversion tracking code? If so, Prosper202 can give you some code to send to them that will work.
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        • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
          Originally Posted by Christian Little View Post

          Do they allow you to give a callback url or add some conversion tracking code? If so, Prosper202 can give you some code to send to them that will work.
          I have no idea could you give some more info on this please and I will give it a go and report back
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    wow that's really great! thanks for your sharing mate
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Montgomery
    Hey Jouvan,

    Great results you got there and it inspired me to try the Bing ads so thanks for that already have quite a few clicks less than 24hrs honestly I would never have thought of using Bing ads but it seems like a really good option for PPC traffic.

    Looking forward to get some conversions from this, hope you continue to have much more success with this.

    Cheers
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    Its totally Rocking for me. At first you have done a good job so next you will rock the industry
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  • Profile picture of the author bli
    why do not moncoba ppc advertiser mojiva, smaato, InMobi, buzcity or the other, I'm not so familiar with cpa
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  • Profile picture of the author BrandOh
    You basically just posted the entire outline of another WSO on WF that is still currently selling. Nice work making it seem like you figured "it" out!
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    • Profile picture of the author williamstraus
      Originally Posted by BrandOh View Post

      You basically just posted the entire outline of another WSO on WF that is still currently selling. Nice work making it seem like you figured "it" out!
      This is not an original technique. I'm sure there are 5 WSO's running at any given moment explaining this technique.

      As a matter of fact - there are probably 5 WSO's running explaining how to get a YouTube video ranked right now.

      And BTW - all this info was freely given away on this forum weeks and months ago for ranking youtube videos and making money with PPC.

      I used to do this on Google AdWords with ClickBank products. Then it got saturated and then AdWords dropped the hammer.

      Heck - I used to do this by SEO'ing a page for the product name - and then that fell apart too and I decided to build a real business online (that's worked out much better).

      The idea that this is a WSO "exclusive" is just retarded.

      Bidding on brand names and product names has been around for years. Some products allow it and other's don't.

      Hilarious.

      BTW - to the original poster. This isn't enough to make a living on. It's enough to get some spare change going but if you really want to do well in PPC you will be bidding on keywords, building lists, building out authority sites or expanding heavily into CPA.

      Sooner or later, the competition will come a chomping and the person who bids the most will win. This method will get saturated and I bet even Bing will get pissed off.

      Enjoy it while you can - and think of ways to diversify your income.
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      • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
        I have other forms of income online this is just for extra income will prob just scale it to look after my rent. I am making money with it and having fun with it so I cannot complain... I will carry on milking this cow while its profitable

        Originally Posted by williamstraus View Post

        This is not an original technique. I'm sure there are 5 WSO's running at any given moment explaining this technique.

        As a matter of fact - there are probably 5 WSO's running explaining how to get a YouTube video ranked right now.

        And BTW - all this info was freely given away on this forum weeks and months ago for ranking youtube videos and making money with PPC.

        I used to do this on Google AdWords with ClickBank products. Then it got saturated and then AdWords dropped the hammer.

        Heck - I used to do this by SEO'ing a page for the product name - and then that fell apart too and I decided to build a real business online (that's worked out much better).

        The idea that this is a WSO "exclusive" is just retarded.

        Bidding on brand names and product names has been around for years. Some products allow it and other's don't.

        Hilarious.

        BTW - to the original poster. This isn't enough to make a living on. It's enough to get some spare change going but if you really want to do well in PPC you will be bidding on keywords, building lists, building out authority sites or expanding heavily into CPA.

        Sooner or later, the competition will come a chomping and the person who bids the most will win. This method will get saturated and I bet even Bing will get pissed off.

        Enjoy it while you can - and think of ways to diversify your income.
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    Congrats on your success man!
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by coolshen View Post

      Congrats on your success man!
      Thank you man.. Time to rinse and repeat
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    You did a great job
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  • Profile picture of the author tronsmith
    Hi,

    Thanks for sharing.

    Do you direct link to the offer or use some kind of landing page. If you're using a lander, what are you using?

    Thanks!
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by tronsmith View Post

      Hi,

      Thanks for sharing.

      Do you direct link to the offer or use some kind of landing page. If you're using a lander, what are you using?

      Thanks!
      I link directly to the offer mate. Thats why I like this method I haven't had to play around with all that stuff it was a quick set up and go.

      It is still profitable today. Just made another $100 this morning

      Think I need to kick my arse into gear and find more offers to set up.

      Jouvan
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  • Profile picture of the author IrfanJamil
    What type of niche offer you promote ?
    Can u share that offer to me
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  • Profile picture of the author Teapen
    Why did you use two currencies in your OP? Just thought it was a bit weird
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    • Profile picture of the author itravel2004
      Do u try 7 search? I am using it and manage some sales but not as big like you

      Perhaps I try using Bing
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      • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
        Originally Posted by itravel2004 View Post

        Do u try 7 search? I am using it and manage some sales but not as big like you

        Perhaps I try using Bing
        Never used 7 search I heard it is good for CPA offers but haven't given it a go yet.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by Teapen View Post

      Why did you use two currencies in your OP? Just thought it was a bit weird
      Its because I am in the UK and on bing ads my cost is in £ but when I get my commission checks it is in $'s and was too lazy to convert lol..

      Right now my spend is £100 (well I did just add an extra £55 but that is not being used yet) and my return has been $700 this campaign seems to be in a sweet spot and is paying me o auto pilot since I set it up I have not touched it.

      I may try other traffic methods to it.

      Jouvan
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      • Profile picture of the author connorbringas
        This is impressive considering it is your first time, congrats. Hope you keep it up long term
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  • Profile picture of the author theBUSINESS
    Great to hear. Report to us if the affiliate program pays you.

    Cheers.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by theBUSINESS View Post

      Great to hear. Report to us if the affiliate program pays you.

      Cheers.
      They have sent me $300 so far and full cashed so they are legit
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      • Profile picture of the author theBUSINESS
        Originally Posted by Jouvan Johnson View Post

        They have sent me $300 so far and full cashed so they are legit
        Awesome

        Keep us updated with your progress!
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  • Profile picture of the author CpayneGo
    Great stuff here man! I'm glad to hear that there are newbies making money with PPC. I'm getting reamed by bing ads, linkedin ads, AND 7 search right now haha. Will give this strategy a go at some point.
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  • Profile picture of the author SeanSmith9
    Great Job!!
    Thank you for your post... it's gave me alot of motivation!

    Thank you!
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    • Profile picture of the author Levitikon
      Just curious.

      1. It's been a few months. How is your investment to profits ratio looking?
      2. Do you have any ban problems using bing ads?
      3. The formula you mentioned. bid = sale / 100 to break even. Maybe I'm missing something, but if you're trying to break even how are you getting any ROI?
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    Congrats! Keep adding campaigns and you will hit $x,xxx/day +
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    • Profile picture of the author Levitikon
      Hey Jouvan,

      Looks like you conveniently missed my question How does this formula make you money. You say "to figure out my max CPC bid i just divided my pay out by 100 so if I was to get $30 pay out my max bid would be $0.30 my thinking is that after 100 clicks at least 1 will convert and I at least break even."

      As you said, you break even. How are you making profits?

      -Levi
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      • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
        It was not conveniently missed lol.. I am not a PPC mentor or trying to sell you anything.

        That is used to find your max bid but I have actually been paying less and the offer converts better than 1%

        I just set it up this way so that I limit the chance of losing money. I hope this helps.

        Originally Posted by Levitikon View Post

        Hey Jouvan,

        Looks like you conveniently missed my question How does this formula make you money. You say "to figure out my max CPC bid i just divided my pay out by 100 so if I was to get $30 pay out my max bid would be $0.30 my thinking is that after 100 clicks at least 1 will convert and I at least break even."

        As you said, you break even. How are you making profits?

        -Levi
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  • Profile picture of the author problog
    I don't believe Bing allows direct linking anymore, is that correct? Does anyone know? I've been meaning to try Bing ads for awhile now.
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  • Profile picture of the author zinter95
    Hey Jouvan, can u tell me what cpa company are you promoting its offers?
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      for this offer I went to the companies affiliate page directly but for future offers I will look every depending on the product

      Originally Posted by zinter95 View Post

      Hey Jouvan, can u tell me what cpa company are you promoting its offers?
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Great post, OP! Interesting.... Quite inspirational!
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  • Profile picture of the author williamstraus
    @Jouvan - glad you are diversifying and ignoring the haters :-)

    And for those that are asking about Bing - yeah, it does allow affiliate links (actually AdWords does too - just very stringent) but they are getting tighter on quality control.

    I talked to support today and one of my ads was under editorial review. Turns out the sales page had a video that auto-started and they didn't like that.

    So you can do direct link affiliate promotions but you still need to understand the verbiage in the quality guidelines.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Thanks my man haters gon hate I didn't know that about adwords will look into that to try and milk this offer more as its converting well. I do like bing ads support they are great.

      Originally Posted by williamstraus View Post

      @Jouvan - glad you are diversifying and ignoring the haters :-)

      And for those that are asking about Bing - yeah, it does allow affiliate links (actually AdWords does too - just very stringent) but they are getting tighter on quality control.

      I talked to support today and one of my ads was under editorial review. Turns out the sales page had a video that auto-started and they didn't like that.

      So you can do direct link affiliate promotions but you still need to understand the verbiage in the quality guidelines.
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  • Profile picture of the author sufeyh
    Most of the time I've checked CPA offers don't allow you to bid on their brand keywords
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    • Profile picture of the author Jouvan Johnson
      Originally Posted by sufeyh View Post

      Most of the time I've checked CPA offers don't allow you to bid on their brand keywords
      I have found that a lot too but then I have found there are also a lot of offers that allow you to do this and those are the ones I focus on. I make sure always ask.
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  • Profile picture of the author Anton543
    Are you allowed to link directly to the offer, or is it against terms & conditions of most merchants?

    I think I might try to use MSN Adcenter and try to get some traffic to my review pages once they are up. Do you think this will convert?
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  • Profile picture of the author seobuzz
    The end story is - If you take action for certain time towards your goal; you will succeed.

    I will also try out my PPC experiment with Google adwords. I am looking forward to get more success than Bing PPC with it.
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  • Profile picture of the author im0001
    @Jouvan,

    Would you care to give an update?

    Hope you're still making money
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  • Profile picture of the author stubish
    Originally Posted by Jouvan Johnson View Post

    1st PPC campaign attempt £20.27 spent (from a £30 coupon so not my money) and a payout of $200 (they double on your 1st $100 so will get $300)... time to scale up and rinse and repeat... I think I can get to at least $100 profit a day pretty quickly..

    What I did..

    Search for an affiliate program or CPA offer that has a unique name and is searched over 1000 times a month (Google keyword tool)

    use compete.com to see if the site is active over 3k visitors a month.

    Make sure the offer allows PPC bidding on exact company/product name

    sign up to promote.

    Then promote on Bing Ads for keywords like:
    product
    product.com
    product review
    product coupon etc

    to figure out my max CPC bid i just divided my pay out by 100 so if I was to get $30 pay out my max bid would be $0.30 my thinking is that after 100 clicks at least 1 will convert and I at least break even.

    Hope this helps someone I'm still learning but think I will be killing it in a few months with PPC its a lot less headache than marketing my own info products lol

    UPDATE: spend so far is $181.74 and my ROI is $700 so profit $518.26.... $618.26 if I include the bonus they owe me. I haven't touched this since I set it up just added more money...
    I'm curious, was the offer you first used a cpa offer or a affiliate offer. I've been hunting, but not found a cpa offer that fits your criteria yet....
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  • Profile picture of the author Danny Shaw
    Are you direct linking to the affiliate offer? After may lastest project is scaled up and running smooth I am going to start testing PPC and CPA.
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  • Profile picture of the author believemarketing
    bing is where the action is.... great cs, easy to learn, just great!
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    • Profile picture of the author im0001
      Originally Posted by believemarketing View Post

      bing is where the action is.... great cs, easy to learn, just great!
      How much are you making from it atm and what campaigns are you using it for (without giving your secrets away)
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  • Profile picture of the author coloma21
    Exactly like the Easy Tv Money WSO in this forum... that's what they teach... i've done it in the past, and made around $3000/mo ... but it's very hard to do because companies are now catching on... but still a great strategy regardless, just have to dig for the gold
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  • Profile picture of the author gebyarandyono
    I am trying to sell clickbank product by bing ads. I was set a landing page and make traffic to it. Four days running, make 3 sales each $33s and spent $30. But thats it. Like the ads not running any more. Performance graphic decline after 3 days. Whats happen?
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  • Profile picture of the author James Ross
    Great read man, awesome contribution.
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  • Profile picture of the author PPC-Coach
    What I used to do on commission junction is take the list of restricted keywords for an offer and bid on those promoting their competitiors products. Works well.

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    • Profile picture of the author im0001
      Originally Posted by PPC-Coach View Post

      What I used to do on commission junction is take the list of restricted keywords for an offer and bid on those promoting their competitiors products. Works well.

      How come you don't do it any more if it works well? Bigger projects? How big?
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  • Profile picture of the author zeroaffiliate
    Thanks awesome! Most newbies lose money at the start, good to know you have some success in your first attempt. Try more campaigns and share your results, I think alot of newbies help too. Keep it up!
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  • Profile picture of the author Murphysmurfy
    Guys.. This is a 6 month old thread.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ranksword
    Splendid Job Jouvan
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  • Profile picture of the author himanuzo
    How much CPC did each keyword you bid? $0.1? $0.5?
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