Associate Programs Newsletter #563 Nov. 21, 2013.
An unusual, new rewards affiliate network called Yub has been
launched with $12 million in funding.
Based in Mountain View, California, it's being promoted as the
"world's first offline affiliate network".
But Yub isn't offline - it's the stores that are offline. It aims
to drive website visitors to bricks and mortar stores to spend
money and earn rewards.
Here's how it works...
A store has a special offer it wants to promote, for example,
"Get $2 in your account when you spend $5 at Pete's Coffee".
(Other examples include loyalty points, gift cards, extra airline
miles, or donations to a charity.)
No coupon is required.
Affiliates choose from the offers available and place them on
their website.
The main idea is for the store to make the offer so enticing that
the website visitor is willing to hand over their email address
and credit card number to Yub.
The customer goes to Pete's Coffee store and uses their credit
card to buy a coffee. The sale is tracked and a $2 reward - or
whatever - is placed in the customer's account.
Naturally, the affiliate who recommended the purchase earns a
commission.
Yub, which is starting with 20 employees, promises affiliates
exclusive deals and world class brands. We'll see. They nearly
all affiliate networks say that.
When I read that Yub is collecting credit card numbers, I
wondered about security risks.
However, Yub CEO and co-founder Alex Rampell says Yub won't track
the expiration date, CVV code or billing zip code associated with
each credit card. ("Since Yub is not directly using them to make
any transactions, they're not necessary," the Wall Street Journal
explains.)
Yub is testing things with a small number of merchants and
expects to grow.
The program is suitable only for U.S. credit and debit cards.
For affiliates, Yub looks easy to join.
"Currently we work with loyalty and points websites, coupon
sites, cash back sites, game developers, and monetization
providers. Yub offers are also perfect for your blog, YouTube
channel, Facebook page, shopping site or any website at all!" the
website says.
Yub even goes as far as saying, "Anyone can be an affiliate."
However, the affiliate agreement says Yub won't pay you until
you've earned more than $100, so that should scare away affiliate
newcomers and anyone hoping to give it a small test.
Setting the minimum payout mark at $100 seems a bit high to me. I
guess they're aiming at experienced affiliates only.
More reading:
Yub Raises $12m In Funding
http://www.finsmes.com/2013/11/yub-raises-12m-funding.html
Yub Lures Online Customers into Brick-and-Mortar Stores
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/11/18/yub-lures-online-customers-into-brick-and-mortar-stores/
Yub's loyalty program aims to bring more convenience and
transparency to affiliate marketing
http://venturebeat.com/2013/11/18/yubs-loyalty-program-aims-to-bring-more-convenience-and-transparency-to-affiliate-marketing/
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"The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
Thursday, November 7, 2013
#562 APn: Google Helpouts a new revenue opportunity
Associate Programs Newsletter #562 Nov. 7, 2013.
The new Google Helpouts service gives you a chance to earn money
in a new way.
Don't dismiss this as being just for consultants or companies or
"other people". I think you'll be surprised when you see all the
opportunities here for affiliates - or for anyone who has
teachable skills and knowledge.
I'll tell you why I think affiliates should investigate this, but
first, here's a word from a new sponsor...
__________________________________________SPONSOR__________
Are You Making These Mistakes Online?
New special report reveals the
5 costly mistakes most people
make when starting an internet business
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___________________________________________________________
Google Helpouts, after months of quiet testing, has now gone
public.
It provides an easy way for you to offer consulting or help -
free or paid - via live video streaming.
You meet your customers via a Google Hangout video conferencing
link.
Your clients can connect instantly or book in advance. They pay
you using Google Wallet, so you'll need a Google Wallet account.
You also need a Google+ account. (You may need to write a more
enticing profile.)
Helpouts - https://helpouts.google.com/home - has started fairly
small with a few broad categories...
Art & Music
Computers & Electronics
Cooking
Education & Careers
Fashion & Beauty
Fitness & Nutrition
Health
Home & Garden
By the way, Helpouts doesn't have an affiliate program. I won't
earn anything by telling you about it.
I'm enthusiastic about it because I know some affiliates who
don't do online consulting but they could easily offer some now,
with Google's help. They have skills that would be perfect for
this.
I predict Helpouts will be HUGE - as long as Google manages to
maintain high quality and a good reputation. To help with that,
customers can rate Helpouts tutors and write reviews.
Mashable reports that Google has a handful of safeguards in
place. "For example, users can immediately exit a video call, and
report a vendor or user if there is any form of harassment or
inappropriate behavior."
Instead of using Helpouts, you COULD simply set up your own
consulting via Skype and avoid paying Google the 20% fee for each
transaction. However, I see big benefits in using Helpouts...
o Helpouts will be especially suitable for affiliates who are
following their passion and love to talk about their chosen
topic.
o You can offer free or paid chats.
o You get 24-7 publicity on the Helpouts website, so you can
attract a wider audience.
o You'll earn instant credibility and trust because you're on a
Google site and have been vetted by Google.
o You'll gain useful testimonials.
o Many people want to talk to a real person. This gives you an
opportunity to build strong relationships by offering genuinely
useful help, eventually leading to sales. It's especially
suitable for high ticket items, which are not impulse buys.
o When you talk to a client, you could mention your website and
your email list, giving you opportunities for repeat sales.
o While talking to a client, you can recommend they get your
free, helpful report which contains affiliate links to relevant
products.
o Because Google is organizing this, it should be step-by-step
easy to set up. Your biggest hurdle could be getting Google's
approval.
At https://helpouts.google.com/home click on "Browse Helpouts"
(top left of page), explore the categories and you'll see there's
already a wide diversity of topics, including many you may not
have thought of.
Examples include all sorts of fitness training, chemistry
tutoring and homework, yoga, gluten-free cooking, rock guitar
lessons, yoga instruction, Spanish language lessons, pet problems
solved, lawn care, fixing computer problems, Indian culture,
refrigerator repairs, and heaps more.
There's even wargame terrain making. Browse through the offers
and you'll see people offering advice on fashion, hair, makeup,
home organization, grammar and punctuation, proofreading, etc.,
etc.
If you have some sort of skill you can teach, Helpouts could be a
winner.
Anyone starting to see some opportunities yet?
Helpouts is brand new, so now would be an excellent time to jump
in while people are talking and writing about it.
So far, it's by invitation only. However, you can let Google know
you're interested in being invited...
https://helpouts.google.com/interested
If you're thinking of anything dodgy, Helpouts isn't the place
for you.
All professionals are vetted and checked, according to Helpouts'
director of product management, Osi Imeokparia.
More details here...
Google blog announcement:
http://googleblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/introducing-helpouts-help-when-you-need.html
Helpouts website (with video to watch):
https://helpouts.google.com/home
Google Wallet
https://wallet.google.com
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Are you chasing the money?
==========================
Here's a new article for affiliate newcomers...
How To Follow Your Passion And Succeed
(with examples of people who are enthusiastic about their
success)
http://www.AssociatePrograms.com/articles/how-to-follow-your-passion-and-succeed.html
Google Helpouts would be just right for these passionate affiliates.
===================================
Thought for today: Work in progress
===================================
"You are an unfinished work in progress. One of the good things
about life's challenges: You get to find out that you're capable
of being far more than you ever thought possible." - Karen
Salmansohn.
All the best
Allan Gardyne
P.S. Remember, you can Like us at Facebook...
http://www.Facebook.com/AssociatePrograms
Thanks!
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==========
This newsletter is an example of affiliate marketing in action.
We often earn commissions from products we review. This is just
one of many ways we earn commissions.
To unsubscribe from this newsletter, send a blank email to
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...and other niche sites.
Published by Allan Gardyne Pty Ltd
as trustee for Allan Gardyne Trust.
PO Box 1196, Burleigh Heads.
Queensland 4220, Australia.
The new Google Helpouts service gives you a chance to earn money
in a new way.
Don't dismiss this as being just for consultants or companies or
"other people". I think you'll be surprised when you see all the
opportunities here for affiliates - or for anyone who has
teachable skills and knowledge.
I'll tell you why I think affiliates should investigate this, but
first, here's a word from a new sponsor...
__________________________________________SPONSOR__________
Are You Making These Mistakes Online?
New special report reveals the
5 costly mistakes most people
make when starting an internet business
Click the link below for access:
http://myvienna.com.au/results/797-5g
___________________________________________________________
Google Helpouts, after months of quiet testing, has now gone
public.
It provides an easy way for you to offer consulting or help -
free or paid - via live video streaming.
You meet your customers via a Google Hangout video conferencing
link.
Your clients can connect instantly or book in advance. They pay
you using Google Wallet, so you'll need a Google Wallet account.
You also need a Google+ account. (You may need to write a more
enticing profile.)
Helpouts - https://helpouts.google.com/home - has started fairly
small with a few broad categories...
Art & Music
Computers & Electronics
Cooking
Education & Careers
Fashion & Beauty
Fitness & Nutrition
Health
Home & Garden
By the way, Helpouts doesn't have an affiliate program. I won't
earn anything by telling you about it.
I'm enthusiastic about it because I know some affiliates who
don't do online consulting but they could easily offer some now,
with Google's help. They have skills that would be perfect for
this.
I predict Helpouts will be HUGE - as long as Google manages to
maintain high quality and a good reputation. To help with that,
customers can rate Helpouts tutors and write reviews.
Mashable reports that Google has a handful of safeguards in
place. "For example, users can immediately exit a video call, and
report a vendor or user if there is any form of harassment or
inappropriate behavior."
Instead of using Helpouts, you COULD simply set up your own
consulting via Skype and avoid paying Google the 20% fee for each
transaction. However, I see big benefits in using Helpouts...
o Helpouts will be especially suitable for affiliates who are
following their passion and love to talk about their chosen
topic.
o You can offer free or paid chats.
o You get 24-7 publicity on the Helpouts website, so you can
attract a wider audience.
o You'll earn instant credibility and trust because you're on a
Google site and have been vetted by Google.
o You'll gain useful testimonials.
o Many people want to talk to a real person. This gives you an
opportunity to build strong relationships by offering genuinely
useful help, eventually leading to sales. It's especially
suitable for high ticket items, which are not impulse buys.
o When you talk to a client, you could mention your website and
your email list, giving you opportunities for repeat sales.
o While talking to a client, you can recommend they get your
free, helpful report which contains affiliate links to relevant
products.
o Because Google is organizing this, it should be step-by-step
easy to set up. Your biggest hurdle could be getting Google's
approval.
At https://helpouts.google.com/home click on "Browse Helpouts"
(top left of page), explore the categories and you'll see there's
already a wide diversity of topics, including many you may not
have thought of.
Examples include all sorts of fitness training, chemistry
tutoring and homework, yoga, gluten-free cooking, rock guitar
lessons, yoga instruction, Spanish language lessons, pet problems
solved, lawn care, fixing computer problems, Indian culture,
refrigerator repairs, and heaps more.
There's even wargame terrain making. Browse through the offers
and you'll see people offering advice on fashion, hair, makeup,
home organization, grammar and punctuation, proofreading, etc.,
etc.
If you have some sort of skill you can teach, Helpouts could be a
winner.
Anyone starting to see some opportunities yet?
Helpouts is brand new, so now would be an excellent time to jump
in while people are talking and writing about it.
So far, it's by invitation only. However, you can let Google know
you're interested in being invited...
https://helpouts.google.com/interested
If you're thinking of anything dodgy, Helpouts isn't the place
for you.
All professionals are vetted and checked, according to Helpouts'
director of product management, Osi Imeokparia.
More details here...
Google blog announcement:
http://googleblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/introducing-helpouts-help-when-you-need.html
Helpouts website (with video to watch):
https://helpouts.google.com/home
Google Wallet
https://wallet.google.com
==========================
Are you chasing the money?
==========================
Here's a new article for affiliate newcomers...
How To Follow Your Passion And Succeed
(with examples of people who are enthusiastic about their
success)
http://www.AssociatePrograms.com/articles/how-to-follow-your-passion-and-succeed.html
Google Helpouts would be just right for these passionate affiliates.
===================================
Thought for today: Work in progress
===================================
"You are an unfinished work in progress. One of the good things
about life's challenges: You get to find out that you're capable
of being far more than you ever thought possible." - Karen
Salmansohn.
All the best
Allan Gardyne
P.S. Remember, you can Like us at Facebook...
http://www.Facebook.com/AssociatePrograms
Thanks!
--------------------------------------------------------------
Check out the newsletter archives...
http://www.AssociatePrograms.com/categories/Newsletter-Archive
--------------------------------------------------------------
==========
Disclosure
==========
This newsletter is an example of affiliate marketing in action.
We often earn commissions from products we review. This is just
one of many ways we earn commissions.
To unsubscribe from this newsletter, send a blank email to
leave-44086152-168337233.8fcda178a2f17c2ae6b09c5e7ef7982c@lyris.dundee.net
http://www.AssociatePrograms.com
...and other niche sites.
Published by Allan Gardyne Pty Ltd
as trustee for Allan Gardyne Trust.
PO Box 1196, Burleigh Heads.
Queensland 4220, Australia.
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