dynamic shopping–content conversion analytics
DESCRIPTION
This session will discuss dynamic shopping features for affiliate websites: banners vs. dynamic content, duplicate content, SEO & conversion impact, and merchant relationship impact, and reporting.Kristopher B. Jones, President & CEO, Pepperjam Network (Twitter @pepperjamceo) (Moderator)Mike Allen, President, Shopping-Bargains.com, LLC (Twitter @mta1)Anthony Bajoras, President & Co-Founder, m o v e softwareSal Conca, Senior Media Manager, NETexponentJessie Jones, CEO & Founder, PopShops.comTRANSCRIPT
Dynamic Shopping – Content, Conversion, Analytics
Mike Allen, President, Shopping-Bargains.com, LLC
Vision – Long-Term, Equity-Building
Master your domain – don't just sell billboard space (be creative and original)
Provide solutions (scratch an itch)Build your own brand (if Mom can't brag
then go back to the drawing board)Nurture relationships (think marriage and
not just a quick date)
Implementation - Assemble the Best...
Use existing tools & services – why develop your own? (“tastes great, less filling”)
Deliver something uniquely you (compelling content that hits the spot)
Continually innovate – try new things (but don't neglect the bread and butter)
Expect to fail sometimes (“if at first you don't succeed, try, try again”)
Results - Always Measure & Improve
Invest in analytics & testing tools (don't overdrive your headlights)
Use them (no pain, no gain)It's a continual process (wash, rinse,
repeat)Think big (“aim high”)Enjoy your work (stop and smell the roses)
Dynamic Shopping – Content, Conversion, Analytics
Anthony Bajoras, CEO - AffiliateReporting.com from m o v e software
Why should I listen to this guy?
CEO & Co-Founder of AffiliateReporting.com (Multi-Channel, Multi-Network Analytics Solution…I help people analyze their data)
Founded and sold m o v e marketing (over $25M in commissions, 500 plus feed driven websites…been there, done that)
Why Analyze?
Knowledge is power. (You can’t improve what you don’t measure)
Your competitors are doing it. (Do you have the competitive advantage, or do they?)
It’s as easy as 1,2,3. (Track, Look, Act)
Track.
It’s easier that you think. (Find solutions to analyze faster, cheaper, and deeper)
‘Set it and Forget it’. (Quick to implement, little maintenance once set up)
Measure Everything. (Paid: PPC, Display. Unpaid: SEO, eMail, Social Media
Look.
Review Often. (3 minutes-a-day, at least. More often, if you’re big or serious about growing)
Use the right tools for the job. (Big or small, there’s tools to work smarter, not harder)
Listen. (The data will direct you…)
Act.
“Knowing is half the battle”. (Doing is the other half)
Inaction is costly. (Pay for ads? Your losing money
somewhere, find it and save it!) (Not paying for ads, your losing out!)
Use the right tools for the job. (Again, there’s tools to work smarter, not harder)
Act Two…
Rinse & Repeat. (Until desired results are achieved)
Dynamic Shopping – Content, Conversion, Analytics
Sal Conca, Senior Media Manager, NETexponent
Publishers Are Like a Box of ChocolatesTypes of Sites
Coupon, Loyalty, Blogs / Niches Sites, PPC, Reviews, Comparison Engines
Skill Sets
Markets, Writers, Developers, Hobbyists
Novice to Expert
Goals
Long & Short Term
Weekend Warriors vs Making a Living
You’ve Heard It Before, Content is King
Articles and blog posts
Product comparisons and reviews
People are talking: Facebook, Twitter, Podcasts, Blogs
Duplicate content isn’t the same as content syndication
Affiliate Managers are Teachers
Constant communication and education of your products & services
Provide OptionsCreative Assets, Content, 3rd Party Tools,
Custome Datafeeds, APIs, Video
Publishers will ask “What option is right for me?”
Reporting requires analysis
Quality of Orders – Key to long term successful relationships between publishers and advertisers
Publisher Group Analysis –Benchmarks and goals for different types of sites will vary greatly
Link Analysis –Tweaking messaging and landing pages is not just for banners and text links
Conversion Rates – Significant changes can be a good measure of success as well as point out issues
Dynamic ShoppingContent, Conversion, Analytics
Jessie Jones, CEO & Founder, PopShops.com
What are you going to do with your niche?•This site was optimized for the terms “budget bridesmaid” on mashup data feed content•Will you be a brand or SEO driven site•Example search to right is a mashup site #5 on Google
Invest in your business and your niche
Aim for the credit card in hand
Remember: You are pre-sellingIf you build a pure content site with lots of words, it may be less likely your readers will be ready to buy.
Shopping hidden here:Conversion???
Data feeds can be content
Keep it simpleWith the right mashup of products across networks and merchants, the product data feeds become quality content•Keep links to well, well, well under 100•Use no-follow for affiliate deep links•Build a “real site” with contact and privacy policy
Innovation – a big key
Innovation - Using a tool or a service needs creativity and a point of view to be successful or you'll get lot in the crowd of broad portal style shopping sites.
One word: analytics, ok 3 words: launch early
A/B/C test everything – not just your homepage – DO IT
Plan – build – launch – measure – plan - improveLAUNCH EARLY
Not rocket science – doesn’t have to be expensive – build it in at the beginning
Competition asleep:“Stealth mode”
Get out early – measure & improve (while others are just sleeping).