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Most of the year I go about my business posting helpful tips and not asking anything in return. As we approach my “big season,” I’m going to ask my friends for a little help.
Although a lot of what I do involves blogging, legal tips, and industry advice, my primary revenue comes from Sunshine Rewards. It’s what keeps me in this business and gives me the time to do all of the “free” stuff I do like the blog posts, podcasts, speaking engagements, etc.
They say if you want something, you have to ask for it. So I am asking.
If you shop online, will you give Sunshine Rewards a chance this holiday season? You get $5 just for signing up. If you only use coupons, that’s great! We have coupons you can use to save yourself money (and help me make some). If you like getting cash back on your purchases, even better! I split all of my commissions with you.
If you are a blogger, will you consider promoting Sunshine Rewards? We don’t have an affiliate program, but we DO have a referral program. You get $5 when your referral hits $10 (and we start them with $5!). It’s an easy way for you to rack up money with just a post or a couple of social media mentions. Especially if you encourage them to get to that $10 mark with a couple of suggestions. If you are an affiliate marketer/blogger who already uses a lot of affiliate links and doesn’t want to cannibalize your own traffic, consider partnering with me on a white label site. It takes us about an hour to set it up. Our best example is PYD Rewards. Instead of having your shoppers go through other coupon/reward sites after reading your great content (and you lose the revenue), you can direct them through your own reward site where you and I split the revenue.
If you are a merchant or OPM, reach out to Ashleigh to see how we can work more closely together over the next 6 months to promote YOUR programs more. We have some easy ways to get you more exposure on our site and do not ask for placement fees.
If you are already a Sunshine Rewards member, bless you! We hope to bring you great deals and contests in the next 6 weeks. You can help us by sharing your referral link, interacting with us on social media and in the forum, and letting us know how we can better serve you.
If you are none of the above but just like me, tell a friend about Sunshine Rewards out of the goodness of your heart. A lot of people don’t even realize that they can get cash back by shopping online and they will lose out on a LOT of money this holiday season. Plus we have fun contests where they can win prizes. Even something simple like commenting on our Facebook Page is a big help!
Thanks for listening and even more for helping. As a small business owner, I rely on my reputation, customer service, and word of mouth to stay in business (10 years strong!!). That includes asking my friends for a little help sometimes.
Raven says
Hi Tricia, It’s been a pleasure reading your blog posts. I’m also trying to get into posting but I’m not really sure how to monetize the blog. Affiliate links seems a great way to go. Thank you. I’ll make sure to spread the word about your blog. Keep on doing what you do? 🙂
Alan says
Tricia
Does the disclaimer you have at the top of this page satisfy the FTC rules as they apply today for affiliate marketing pages? Rather than tagging every single link or ad?
Tricia Meyer says
Hi Alan,
In my opinion it does because people will see it no matter what page they land on. The only possible exception would be if I had a realllllly long post where people might be scrolling and scrolling. In those cases, the FTC does recommend that you insert another disclaimer closer to the links.
Hope that helps!
Ernest says
I am a recently retired Chef, I have 45 years in the food and beverage industry, I been working as a blogger using word press, I love my day on my computer and enjoy the progress I made by myself, I am now need to monetize my blog but need tools,direction,and more training to begin producing a income,I am presently using a few E-books one especially affiliate marketing school a very respected author by Burk design, a 450 page book, that’s where I got your link, so anything about dealing with click bank and other providers will sure help me and how to further monetize also the sunshine rewards can be a nice addition as well as content to my blog,Thank You for your time and expertise.
Ernest
Ernest says
I been very interested in blogging for some time and have built my own WP blogs, I like your reward suggestions and feel I need and can use these money making ideas as well as help me in my efforts to gain more readership, I recently retired and am now able to put all my efforts and time to going forward in my affiliate business.
Please send me more to get started. Thank You
Ernest
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Carly Wood says
I’m seriously interested in the white label idea. I think it’d be a really fun project. I’m an affiliate already, I have lots of experience with WordPress and I used to be an SEO in a former life. If it’s something I can do, I’d love to have a go. When you have a sec, would you mind emailing me about it? Thanks!