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Archives for May 2018

How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – Ask the Experts at Affiliate Summit West 2017

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This was a conference session titled How to Become a Millionaire Blogger – Ask the Experts at Affiliate Summit West 2017, which took place January 15-17, 2017 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

John Chow, John Rampton, Syed Balkhi, and Zac Johnson at Affiliate Summit West 2017

Session speakers:

  • John Chow, Titles Are For Wimps, John Chow dot Com
  • John Rampton, CEO, Due.com
  • Syed Balkhi, Founder, WPBeginner
  • Zac Johnson, CEO, MoneyReign Inc

Session description:
Four of the industry’s most well-known and successful bloggers and online marketers come together to share their expertise, insight, & knowledge on how to build a successful business through blogging.

Experience Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Affiliate/Publisher
Niche/Vertical: Monetization

If you liked this video, be sure to register for the next Affiliate Summit.

Note: the companies and positions listed above were current as of the time of the conference. Some of this information may have changed since then.

Meet Market is Sold Out for Affiliate Summit East 2018

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The Meet Market for Affiliate Summit East 2018 has sold out. Affiliate Summit East 2018 is taking place July 29-31, 2018, at the New York Marriott Marquis in NYC.

There are still a limited number of booths in the exhibit hall and other sponsorships available for Affiliate Summit East 2018.

If you’re not familiar with the Meet Market, it is an extended session of structured, face to face networking on the Sunday of Affiliate Summit. Affiliate programs and networks have tables set to meet with affiliates to discuss their offers and cut deals. Vendors that cater to affiliates and merchants will also have tables to share information about their products and services. Each table is a meeting spot for teaching, learning, closing deals, creating partnerships, and finding new opportunities.

Get on the Affiliate Summit East 2018 Meet Market Waitlist.

DIY Tips for Building Big Things with WordPress at Affiliate Summit West 2017

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This was a conference session titled DIY Tips for Building Big Things with WordPress at Affiliate Summit West 2017, which took place January 15-17, 2017 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

David Vogelpohl at Affiliate Summit West 2017

Session speakers:

  • Brian Messenlehner, Co-Founder, WebDevStudios.com
  • David Vogelpohl, Vice President of Web Strategy, WP Engine

Session description:
WordPress is more than a blogging platform, it’s an application framework. Learn the plugins, themes, tools, and techniques used to create WordPress experiences that are so much more than blogging.

Experience Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Affiliate/Publisher
Niche/Vertical: WordPress

Slides: DIY Tips for Building Big Things with WordPress

If you liked this video, be sure to register for the next Affiliate Summit.

Note: the companies and positions listed above were current as of the time of the conference. Some of this information may have changed since then.

Vix Leyton on Tattoos, Working at Tesco, and Ice Hockey

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Vix Leyton, PR Princess at Decision Tech, joined me to chat on my podcast, This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins.

I wanted to learn more about the real Vix, so I asked her a variety of questions I figured she had not been asked in previous interviews.

Topics included…

  • Her first job
  • Public urinals in England
  • Ice hockey in Wales
  • Morrissey ruining his music with opinions
  • Quality beers in the UK
  • Getting tattoos

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This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins is focused on the people behind the affiliate management/OPM companies, advertisers/merchants, affiliates/publishers, and affiliate networks.

On each episode, Shawn interviews a new guest related to the industry, so you can learn more about the people of affiliate marketing.

After all, affiliate marketing is about the people; not the companies.

Turbo Charge Your Landing Pages with Best Practices at Affiliate Summit East 2016

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This was a conference session titled Turbo Charge Your Landing Pages with Best Practices at Affiliate Summit East 2016, which took place July 31st through August 2nd, 2016 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Beth Kirsch, Jason Owen, and Claire Vo at Affiliate Summit East 2018

Session speakers:

  • Beth Kirsch, VP of Marketing, Freedom Financial Network
  • Claire Vo, CEO & Co-Founder, Experiment Engine
  • Jason Owen, VP of Marketing, Progrexion

Session description:
Landing page optimization can fuel your marketing ROI and ramp you bottom. Four experts in the field discuss approaches, available technologies, myths and best practices.

Experience Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Affiliate/Publisher, Merchant/Advertiser
Niche/Vertical: Landing Page Optimization

Slides: Turbo Charge Your Landing Pages with Best Practices

If you liked this video, be sure to register for the next Affiliate Summit.

Note: the companies and positions listed above were current as of the time of the conference. Some of this information may have changed since then.

Livestreaming Changes How Customers Shop Online at Affiliate Summit East 2016

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This was a conference session titled Livestreaming Changes How Customers Shop Online at Affiliate Summit East 2016, which took place July 31st through August 2nd, 2016 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Lisa Picarille, Ceata Lash, Stephanie Lichtenstein, and Patrick Allmond at Affiliate Summit East 2016

Session speakers:

  • Ceata Lash, PuffCuff, LLC
  • Lisa Picarille, Online Content Strategist, LisaPicarille.com
  • Patrick Allmond, Chief Problem Solver, Focus Marketing
  • Stephanie Lichtenstein, President, Micro Media Marketing

Session description:
Livestreaming services on Facebook and Periscope change the way we sell online. Learn how to utilize this new social media marketing platform to showcase products, gain sales, insight, and new customers.

Experience Level: Beginner
Target Audience: Affiliate/Publisher, Merchant/Advertiser
Niche/Vertical: Social Media

Slides: Livestreaming Changes How Customers Shop Online

If you liked this video, be sure to register for the next Affiliate Summit.

Note: the companies and positions listed above were current as of the time of the conference. Some of this information may have changed since then.

Influencer Campaigns That Don’t Suck: A How-To Guide at Affiliate Summit East 2016

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This was a conference session titled Influencer Campaigns That Don’t Suck: A How-To Guide at Affiliate Summit East 2016, which took place July 31st through August 2nd, 2016 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Kelby Carr, Anne Parris,, and Debbie Bookstaber at Affiliate Summit East 2016

Session speakers:

  • Anne Parris, Partner, MidlifeBoulevard.com
  • Debbie Bookstaber, President, ElementAssociates.com
  • Kelby Carr, CEO, Type-A-Parent

Session description:
Top bloggers will share case studies and outline a step-by-step game plan for implementing your influencer campaign. Attendees will receive a free tool kit outlining influencer marketing metrics.

Experience Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Merchant/Advertiser
Niche/Vertical: Social Media

Slides: Influencer Campaigns That Don’t Suck: A How-To Guide

If you liked this video, be sure to register for the next Affiliate Summit.

Note: the companies and positions listed above were current as of the time of the conference. Some of this information may have changed since then.

Brian LaFrance on BBQ, Sour Beers, and Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax

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Brian LaFrance, Lead SEO Analyst for CBS Interactive, joined me to chat on my podcast, This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins.

Brian LaFrance

I wanted to learn more about the real Brian, so I asked him a variety of questions I figured he had not been asked in previous interviews.

Topics included…

  • Circuit of the Americas in Austin
  • Angelo’s Burgers in Oceanside, CA
  • Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax
  • Cooking BBQ
  • His favorite beers
  • South Park

Links from this episode

If you enjoyed this episode of This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins, please share it.

This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins is focused on the people behind the affiliate management/OPM companies, advertisers/merchants, affiliates/publishers, and affiliate networks.

On each episode, Shawn interviews a new guest related to the industry, so you can learn more about the people of affiliate marketing.

After all, affiliate marketing is about the people; not the companies.

Africa – the Next Affiliate Marketing Frontier at Affiliate Summit East 2016

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This was a conference session titled Africa – the Next Affiliate Marketing Frontier at Affiliate Summit East 2016, which took place July 31st through August 2nd, 2016 at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Jonathan Miller at Affiliate Summit East 2018

Session speakers:

  • Jonathan Miller, Forge Media

Session description:
With 600 million connected consumers, Africa is fast becoming a hotbed for online and mobile engagement, innovation, and services. Learn how to dominate this new market though affiliate marketing.

Experience Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Affiliate/Publisher, Merchant/Advertiser, Network
Niche/Vertical: Africa

Slides: Africa – the Next Affiliate Marketing Frontier

If you liked this video, be sure to register for the next Affiliate Summit.

Note: the companies and positions listed above were current as of the time of the conference. Some of this information may have changed since then.

Anne Parris on The Disaster Artist, Introvert Breaks, and @ShotAtLife

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Anne Parris, Managing Partner at Midlife Boulevard, joined me to chat on my podcast, This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins.

I wanted to learn more about the real Anne, so I asked her a variety of questions I figured she had not been asked in previous interviews.

Topics included…

  • The Disaster Artist and The Room
  • Her ratings on Facebook
  • Taking introvert breaks at conferences
  • Shot at Life
  • Craft beer
  • The National Society of Newspaper Columnists

Links from this episode

If you enjoyed this episode of This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins, please share it.

This is Affiliate Marketing with Shawn Collins is focused on the people behind the affiliate management/OPM companies, advertisers/merchants, affiliates/publishers, and affiliate networks.

On each episode, Shawn interviews a new guest related to the industry, so you can learn more about the people of affiliate marketing.

After all, affiliate marketing is about the people; not the companies.