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Re: Before We Grew Up

lisariolo — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:48:46 -0000

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I promise to try to write more often soon!

Re: Unfair or Earned Advantages for Affiliates?

lisariolo — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:51:04 -0000

Approve.

Lisa

Re: Unfair or Earned Advantages for Affiliates?

lisariolo — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:35:30 -0000

Hearing that you're more inspired really makes my day! I appreciate you stopping by here!

Re: The Woman Who Paid Me $1 Million In Affiliate Revenue Teaches You About Affiliate Programs. - With Lisa Riolo

momob — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:48:51 -0000

Thank you Lisa for your answer. I like the example of the diamond ring sale. I think it may have to do with the risk level. Buying an e-book let say $20 is not the same thing as buying a $1000's ring. Still I saw a very compelling landing page selling "how to be first class copywriter" and the DVD's were a $1000...

In any event, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I appreciate it very much.

Mo.

Re: The Woman Who Paid Me $1 Million In Affiliate Revenue Teaches You About Affiliate Programs. - With Lisa Riolo

lisariolo — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:34:00 -0000

It's been WAY too long. Great to find you here on Mixergy!

Re: The Woman Who Paid Me $1 Million In Affiliate Revenue Teaches You About Affiliate Programs. - With Lisa Riolo

lisariolo — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:24:44 -0000

I came up with the same explanation about why the less polished pages performed better than the more professional version. I think the product itself, the copy, and the presentation all factor into what is deemed credible/genuine.

I think if you're about to purchase an item like, say, a diamond ring--the crappy page wouldn't fly. I think conversions would go down. That said: I have learned to trust the test results over my belief every time. :)

Re: The Woman Who Paid Me $1 Million In Affiliate Revenue Teaches You About Affiliate Programs. - With Lisa Riolo

lisariolo — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:08:39 -0000

The business owners that approach affiliate marketing with long term objectives do (typically) build solid, sustainable profits. I think the reason for the "quick buck" perception is that there are plenty of Internet Marketers hyping their own "Business in a Box" get-rich-quick-through-affiliate-marketing products.

I know of many business owners with 5-10 year old businesses where the revenue being generated comes primarily from performance-based advertising.

Re: Minnesota Affiliates Where Are You?

lisariolo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:45:40 -0000

If you are in MN and want yourvoice heard and your story told, start with a comment here. We can help you rally if you let us know you are willing to help

Re: Patience

lisariolo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:34:41 -0000

Ha! You guessed right that I do get impatient, consistently, when in certain situations. But it is a type of stupid. Stupidity based on laziness or disrespect. I do okay when someone is not capable. I don't have patience for either deliberate neglect or not trying. That drives me nuts! I struggle to reset by expectations even when I know no amount of persuading will trigger a positive response. But I still try to get my patience on. ;)

Re: Priority You

lisariolo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:18:04 -0000

I think about those simple instructions a lot. Step One is always a "get ready." It makes a big difference in my effectiveness

Re: Pay yourself first

lisariolo — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:52:54 -0000

Yes, this was certainly a challenging topic. You revealed wonderful insight, Jen. Great authenticity. Makes me stop and think some more.

Re: More possible Kindle 2 pics and details

lisariolo — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:54:23 -0000

I am really curious about version 2. I wasn't convinced I could give up real books especially for the small screen. I am more interested now that I am adapting to the iPhone. It sounds like a hefty price if you are an average consumer of reading materials. But if you wear the label "avid resder" then the possibility of an ROI seems greater.

I have high hopes that we'll see brawn with the beauty

Re: Clean Data - Why it’s important to honor coupon policies.

JEBCommerce — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:26:31 -0000

You make some very good points, ones I hope that more merchants get to see and more affiliates understand what they should be pushing towards - stronger relationships with more give an take. Thanks for commenting!

Merchants, many of them, don't look at affiliates as partners. Mainly because of these type of problems. They should though, the affiliates that are doing this well are getting that information. I've also found that it is a function of time. An overworked AM at the merchant can't respond or be proactive with everything.

Re: Clean Data - Why it’s important to honor coupon policies.

lisariolo — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:52:26 -0000

Jamie: This is a topic of growing importance, especially given our current economic conditions.

There are a lot of issues around the pros and cons of "coupons"--for both Merchants and Affiliates. What you illustrate so well is that coupons are not always intended as a basic consumer discount. Which is why the conversation between Merchant and Affiliate is so important. Both partners need to share and understand the other's objectives and objections. If Merchants and Affiliates would cooperate, the "black hats" in the crowd would stand out more than they do today.

Another tip for merchants is that they should spend more time showing affiliates what they are doing to improve the conversions of the visitors that are being sent over by their performance partners. One reason affiliates tend to grab and promote a coupon code is because it might help improve conversion rates. If the merchant has other programs designed to help convert new visitors--the coupon code would seem less important.

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

lisariolo — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:27:00 -0000

Thanks, Tony, for stopping by to comment. I'm a big fan of your work and looking forward to your next book.

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

lisariolo — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:48:23 -0000

I think you make a good point about clutter and how I might find something distracting vs. you finding the same thing inspirational. I agree. We just need to know what works.

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

AndrewWee — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:52:14 -0000

Sounds like a coaching prog or info product in the making.

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

AndrewWee — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:51:23 -0000

This is a great piece to get started with: http://pobronson.com/Tao.htm

On the biz front, I liked "The First $20m is always the hardest".

on the non-fiction front, I liked "What should I do with my life?"

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

jgoode — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:15:10 -0000

how do i renew? I hadn't really thought of it until now... but I think I renew by tackling something new and different - From the outside perspective I'm sure I look like I am moving in 10 directions... really I'm constantly re-engaging the creative outlets from various angles so I don't become stale or moldy - maybe i'm really just a loaf of bread. Seriously, I need to keep drawing in new things to think about or I end up going kind of limb and thats when the energy drains.

When I was working on client projects, I'd often create a hypothetical project to work on as well - with different criteria and boundries so I wouldn't find myself in the usual overly redundant rut many of us get stuck in. Now, I just start projects - So i often have a design project, a coding project, and a craft project I'm working on along with whatever else. I have to have tactile and logic working at the same time the creative daydreaming is or something falls off the track. So renewing usually involves new subject matter or medium.

reading below, clutter for me has an absolute purpose and to some degree is necessary in my sanity - the average "clutter" is often times inspiration for me. I need the obscurities and out of place distractions to keep me moving and thinking beyond the typical view... it's an ongoing word association game. I spy a scrap of paper -> need to make a card -> oh valentine's day is coming -> penguins... with hearts -> candy heart-> hey sexy -> oh funny joke -> pink doily-> dollies-> where's Lauryn-> lunch time-> pb& j -> oh, look, theres that peanut butter loves jelly doodle... and then I start all over.. completing one path of thoughts, renew and begin again.

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

lisariolo — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:01:41 -0000

Hi Andrew,

"Decluttering" is definitely a key concept in energy management. Clutter = distractions. Since focusing is our objective, we must avoid distractions.

I think Po Bronson's books have been on my To Read list for way too long without getting to one of them. You've prompted me to move one of them up on the priority list!

Lisa

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

lisariolo — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:00:10 -0000

Appreciate the comment!

So, how do YOU renew? How about the penguin?

Re: How To Renew Your Energy.

lisariolo — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:55:48 -0000

Focus... Prioritization... All part of the process

Re: I’m Quitting Marketing at CostPerNews

lisariolo — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:24:01 -0000

Even though you are leaving the party, I will take comfort knowing your car is still parked in the neighborhood.

Best wishes with your next endeavors. I think it is great you are gaining clarity about what is important and prioritizing accordingly. That is great to see

Re: Time to Replace your Passwords

lisariolo — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:34:12 -0000

Geno,

I agree about it being a good creative exercise! It is always a balancing
act to establish passwords that are hard to guess and easy to remember!

Lisa

Re: Will Affiliates Survive this Economy?

lisariolo — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:58:12 -0000

Approved