04 09 2012 Crafterminds Transcript

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#CRAFTERMINDS HashTracking.com Reporthttp://crafterminds.comtoday's topic: affiliate marketing for bloggers4/9/2012821 tweets generated 1,802,843 impressions, reaching an audience of106,776followers within the past24 hours

Calculated from up to about 1500 tweets | Generated Mon Apr 09 2012 14:34:00 GMT-0700 (PacificDaylight Time)

Top 10 by number of impressions1. crafterminds: 396,2702. modpodgerocks: 314,2263. graphicsfairy: 158,3344. infarrantly: 121,3685. muralmaker1: 116,5206. jgoode: 95,3047. brassyapple: 83,916

8. southernrhoda: 58,8569. lionbrandyarn: 46,04410.debbieauma: 43,542

Top 10 by number of tweets1. crafterminds: 1262. muralmaker1: 603. modpodgerocks: 544. kariandmorgan: 465. debbieauma: 416. infarrantly: 397. jgoode: 388. craftmoore: 349. graphicsfairy: 3310.cyngagen: 32

Top 10 by number of followers1. lionbrandyarn: 15,3482. ilovetocreate: 6,4323. modpodgerocks: 5,8194. sweetlifeinthe: 5,2015. graphicsfairy: 4,7986. sewingdirectory: 4,380

7. southernrhoda: 4,2048. brassyapple: 3,9969. rhonnafarrer: 3,39310.crafterminds: 3,145

about 15 minutes ago Super sad I missed #crafterminds this afternoon and looking at myschedule not going to get an evening recap in either. :(


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about 17 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: When in doubt, DON'T take the shady route.#crafterminds

about 20 minutes ago@modpodgerocks@crafterminds frankly its hard to even think of

that. I like to blog because its fun not so I can make a buck. #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago Yup! : ( RT @whbsblog: What happens when I try to make the#crafterminds chat... #mykidsareinsanehttp://t.co/Qb6OSbXW#crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: What happens when I try to make the#crafterminds chat... #mykidsareinsanehttp://t.co/cYlGrw2C#crafterminds

about 26 minutes ago@whbsblog That looks like a familiar scenario. :) #crafterminds

about 27 minutes ago Hahaha! RT @whbsblog: What happens when I try to make the#crafterminds chat... #mykidsareinsanehttp://t.co/XSKRfgCx#crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago What happens when I try to make the #crafterminds chat...#mykidsareinsanehttp://t.co/ojTJu8rt

about 30 minutes ago@crafterminds Thank you for the chat, got loads of useful links to

go and look at now :-) #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago Great chat today - we really delved into a new (to us) topic!#crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago Thanks for the chat ladies! I learned a lot and I now have a lot ofresearch to do! :) #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago Before you go, take the #crafterminds DIY blogger survey! Just 10

minutes! http://t.co/dlBVEbPa#crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago TY for a great chat oce again...I don't do much affiliate, morereviews, but it was good info #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago kids are mad. bye all! Thanks for the chat! :) #crafterminds


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about 31 minutes ago@whbsblog@RebeccaEParsons@modpodgerocks I have a"sponsored post" banner I use at the top of sponsored posts #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: RT @craftmoore: Before you go, take the

#crafterminds DIY blogger survey! Just 10 minutes! http://t.co/PZV1MjBx#crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Visit @jgoode at 100 Directionshttp://t.co/Okt99oM6#crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Thanks a lot to @jgoode who wrote ourAffiliate Marketing for Bloggers article http://t.co/Fmd8lPvE#crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Before you go, take the #crafterminds DIYblogger survey! Just 10 minutes! http://t.co/Fq4F45LA#crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Disclose as you'd like to be disclosed! :) #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Visit @jgoode at 100 Directions http://t.co/PMnH0kZ6#crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago@modpodgerocks ahhh, gotcha. Thanks! #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Good call! I need one of those. RT @whbsblog: I have adisclosure image I created, so its just copy and paste into each post. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: @modpodgerocks I have a disclosure image Icreated, so it's just copy and paste into each post. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: nice RT @whbsblog: I have a disclosureimage I created, so its just copy and paste into each post. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Before you go, take the #crafterminds DIY blogger survey! Just 10minutes! http://t.co/l6VKU3sZ#crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Me too...RT @HomemadeFrontr: Thanks for a great chat. I didnthave much to add but I learned a lot. #crafterminds


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about 32 minutes ago@graphicsfairy I can't wait to go! Should be a lot of fun!#crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Agree. RT @modpodgerocks: B/c our hobby/blogs are so product

heavy, I think its only fair to disc in every post that is #aff#crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Thank YOU all for having me! RT @modpodgerocks: @jgoodeThanks Jen for being our guest!! #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago nice RT @whbsblog: I have a disclosure image I created, so itsjust copy and paste into each post. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Thanks a lot to @jgoode who wrote ourAffiliate Marketing for Bloggers article http://t.co/khyBkHnd#crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago@graphicsfairy I have same problem with my dog! #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago@jgoode Thanks Jen for being our guest!! #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @jgoode: No, do not try to disguise your links RT @inlinkz:You can disguise your affiliate links... So less SEO penalty #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago@jgoode How do u do a test purchase? #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Oh! I'm jealous! RT @CynGagen: thanks for a great chat!! Wontbe here next week because Ill be at @oprah live #lifeclass#crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @jgoode: No, do not try to disguise your links RT @inlinkz:You can disguise your affiliate links... So less SEO penalty #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago@modpodgerocks I have a disclosure image I created, so it's justcopy and paste into each post. #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Check your stats regularly. Do test purchases... RTmaking sure aff companies r tracking sales accurately? #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Thanks a lot to @jgoode who wrote our


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Affiliate Marketing for Bloggers article http://t.co/R2xBbtZj#Crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Because our hobby/blogs are so productheavy, I think its only fair to disclose in every post that is #aff. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago Thanks for a great chat. I didn't have much to add but I learned alot. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago Gotta go, my dog needs to go out & I need to keep an eye on him,since we have baby bunnies in the yard! Thanks for the chat! #crafterminds


about 34 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @whbsblog: good post on no-follow vsdo-follow links: http://t.co/qbRhdHOs#crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago Thx for the chat - good ideas as always #Crafterminds


about 34 minutes ago Thanks a lot to @jgoode who wrote our Affiliate Marketing forBloggers article http://t.co/Ciyw3e9t & was our guest today! #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago@CraftedBlog you're welcome! I need to go through all my postsand change em. #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago thanks for a great chat!! Won't be here next week because I'll be at@oprah live #lifeclass#crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago Because our hobby/blogs are so product heavy, I think it's onlyfair to disclose in every post that is #aff. Just my opinion. #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago@whbsblog thanks for the link. I've been wondering aboutdon't/do follow lately. :) #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: SEO benefit is more coupon codes (like


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Silhouette) where Google doesnt know its affiliate. #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago Good ideaRT @crafterminds: @madiganmade a lot of ppl putaffiliate programs on their disclosure page/statement #Crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago RT @crafterminds:RT @jgoode: http://t.co/Ny5wS4pfforum is agreat place to learn more and network - also http://t.co/MBN3ob3t#crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago Check your stats regularly. Do test purchases... RT @crafterminds:... making sure aff companies r tracking sales accurately? #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Also, check out the http://t.co/J98RbnLj meetupgroups, there might be one in your area (monthly) #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Also, check out the http://t.co/WHkff9Mq meetupgroups, there might be one in your area (monthly) #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago@madincrafts They have one through pepperjam. :)http://t.co/YRptb3oG#crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @inlinkz: You can disguise your affiliate links through bit.ly(or the LinkManager :) So less SEO penalty #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @madiganmade a lot of ppl put affiliateprograms on their disclosure page/statement #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @jgoode: http://t.co/MbwoIFk9 forum is a great place to learnmore and network - also http://t.co/UmivfNLt#crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @jgoode: http://t.co/J98RbnLj forum is a great place to learnmore and network - also http://t.co/Jo8JOG6H#crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: good post on no-follow vs do-follow links:http://t.co/qbRhdHOs#crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago Also, check out the http://t.co/cJ8FAJR8 meetup groups, theremight be one in your area (monthly) - No, I'm not an employee :D #crafterminds


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about 36 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: good post on no-follow vs do-follow links:http://t.co/DAlNbusw#crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago@madiganmade a lot of ppl put affiliate programs on their

disclosure page/statement #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago@whbsblog The SEO benefit I was talking about is more couponcodes (like Silhouette) where Google doesn't know it's affiliate. #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Keep tabs on your affiliate stuff. change orremove what isnt working. (esp. banner ads on main pg) #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: good post on no-follow vs do-follow links:http://t.co/9PenRvd2#crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago@jgoode do you have advice on making sure affiliate companies

network - also http://t.co/Oh5PORPR#crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago@crafterminds@CynGagen#crafterminds You can disguise youraffiliate links through bit.ly (or the LinkManager :) So less SEO penalty

about 37 minutes ago Does anyone list on their site (about or pr page) what affiliatesthey work with? #Crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Keep tabs on your affiliate stuff. change or remove what isn't

working. (esp. banner ads on main pg) #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Thanks to this chat, I'm definitely going to try to use affiliate linksmore consistently. Seems to work well for many of you. #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago good post on no-follow vs do-follow links: http://t.co/XA0wLWzE#crafterminds


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about 38 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @jgoode: Sure RT @whbsblog:@modpodgerocks can you do affiliate links no-follow? #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT@crafterminds:affiliate stuff is a slow build. BUT, the

dashboard on Escalate -tell you EXACTLY what's working in real-time. #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago thank you! RT @jgoode: Sure RT @whbsblog: @modpodgerockscan you do affiliate links no-follow? #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Sure RT @whbsblog: @modpodgerocks can you do

: If you do affiliate-only posts (ex. JewelMint orCraftsy), dont bombard your reader with too many #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you do affiliate-only posts (ex. JewelMint orCraftsy), dont bombard your reader with too many #Crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: affiliate stuff is a slow build. BUT, love thedashboard on Escalate - tells you whats working in real-time. #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you do affiliate-only posts (ex. JewelMint orCraftsy), dont bombard your reader with too many #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you do affiliate-only posts (ex. JewelMint orCraftsy), dont bombard your reader with too many #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: affiliate stuff is slow build. BUT, I lovedashboard on Escalate -tell u EXACTLY whats working in real-time. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago Sure RT @whbsblog: @modpodgerocks can you do affiliate linksno-follow? #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago If you do affiliate-only posts (ex. JewelMint or Craftsy), don'tbombard your reader with too many #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: affiliate stuff is a slow build. BUT I love the


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dashboard on Escalate. they tell you EXACTLY what is working #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago@modpodgerocks can you do affiliate links no-follow?#crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Affiliate link SEO: most aff links are not goodseo. search engines know the difference #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago affiliate stuff is a slow build. BUT, I love the dashboard on

seo because theyre aff links. search engines know difference #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Affiliate link SEO: most aff links are not goodseo because they are aff links. search engines know the diff#crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago Affiliate link SEO: most aff links are not good seo because they

that sidebar statement hasreally increased my amazon affiliate $, too. #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy: RT @modpodgerocks: Manufacturers alsolike affiliate b/c of branding and text links to their sites. (SEO) #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@crafterminds really? I worry it could turn off others. (I reallylike it regardless) #Crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @jgoode: All depends on your focus. My experience, yes! RT@muralmaker1: affiliate links? worth the time/effort? #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@madiganmade@madincrafts - http://t.co/TWjnR3XD does havean affiliate program thru Pepperjam @dollartree#crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago interesting way to put it.....RT @madincrafts: Alls I know is Dollar


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Tree needs an affiliate program... #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@madiganmade Stealing that idea! :D #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @jgoode: All depends on your focus. My experience, yes! RT

branding and text links to their sites. (SEO) #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago nice. :) RT @crafterminds: @madiganmade that sidebar statementhas really increased my amazon affiliate $, too. #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Manufacturers also like affiliate b/c ofbranding and text links to their sites. (SEO) #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago Yes!! RT @madincrafts: Alls I know is Dollar Tree needs anaffiliate program... #Crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons Thank you SO much, I'm really excited too!I'll never run out of blog material now. #Crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Manufacturers also like affiliate b/c ofbranding and text links to their sites. (SEO) #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@momwithahookYeah! it goes by quickly - don't worry, just rollwith the chat! :) #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago All depends on your focus. My experience, yes! RT@muralmaker1: ... you recommend affiliate links? worth the time/effort? #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@madiganmade that sidebar statement has really increased myamazon affiliate $, too. #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago All's I know is Dollar Tree needs an affiliate program...#crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago Manufacturers also like affiliate b/c of branding and text links to


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their sites. (SEO) #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@SouthernRhoda I am so happy for you!!! It will be amazingwhen UR thru!!! #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago@muralmaker1 They obviously work for some bloggers though.#Crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago RT @whitney_holley:Thanks for all the good advice- will put it to

quick chat #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago sorry - gotta get some painting done. Fun chat, Ladies!#crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago Awesome! :) RT @whitney_holley: The pic advice from last weekmade a huge diff! #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago Why companies do affiliate programs: it's a cheap promotionalprogram for them to engage in (little upfront $ to place ads) #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago No for me. RT @muralmaker1: ok, bottom line then - yes or no,you recommend affiliate links? worth the time/effort? #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago ok, bottom line then - yes or no, you recommend affiliate links?worth the time/effort? #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago@madincrafts I like how @dollarcraft has a statement in her

: affiliate sales are a small percentage oftotal sales - hence, not a focus, just a bonus. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago I envy you! RT @BrassyApple: Its been fun ladies! have to run!need to sneak a piece of pie.. #crafterminds


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about 45 minutes ago@crafterminds Yeah, just have to find some and keep track ofthem! #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: For most companies, affiliate sales are a

small percentage of total sales - not a focus, just a bonus. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: For most companies, affiliate sales are asmall percentage of total sales - not a focus, just a bonus. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago Yes, and they don't make the bulk of their cash that way. RT@craftmoore: RT @muralmaker1#crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago Got it. Thx.RT @crafterminds: @muralmaker1 Colleen, most

run! need to sneak a piece of pie before... #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@infarrantly Bye, friend, see you soon! #Crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @graphicsfairy: Affliate pays you apercentage of products that you sell. If no products sell, no $. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago For most companies, affiliate sales are a small percentage of totalsales - hence, not a focus, just a bonus. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago Agreed. RT @SouthernRhoda: I think affiliates only work if youare crazy about that product & naturally talk it up. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@madiganmade I don't, but I figure if it's an ad, people know I'mmaking $ off it. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@graphicsfairy - Thanks! I'll pay a little more attention, or search


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out some affs whose products I use :) #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago Popshops does have a WP widget + others RT@HilemanHoldings: Does PopShops have a widget or add-on? #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago RT @SouthernRhoda: I think affiliates only work if you are crazyabout that product & naturally talk it up. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago I think aff links are more transactional, not relationship-based. RT@muralmaker1: why wouldnt merchants love affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings yes, there is a WP plugin for Popshops that iseasy to use. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago It's been fun ladies! have to run! need to sneak a piece of piebefore i pick up my kiddos from school! LOL #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy: Affliate pays you a percentage of productsthat you sell. If no products sell, no $. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago They don't have it open though RT @crafterminds: Silhouette isone of the FEW manufacturers who have an affiliate program. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Silhouette is one of the FEW manufacturerswho have an affiliate program. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: RT @crafterminds:Popshops is a great way tointegrate all your aff programs together & easily insert on blog #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@muralmaker1 Colleen, most manufacturers are NOT trying tosell directly to consumers #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Merchants do love aff links RT @muralmaker1: why wouldntmerchants love affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Does PopShops have a widget or add-on? #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings Affliate pays you a percentage of products


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that you sell. If no products sell, no $. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago But Silhouette is a big ticket item - and they sell one thing. Mostcompanies aren't like that #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago I think affiliates only work if you are crazy about that product &

: know rules of specific programs (whether they allowtrademark promotion, types of links, etc) #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Awesome what about in sidebar? Can u use there? RT@madincrafts: @madiganmade I use cmp.ly @Modpodgerocks told me about it. #Crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Ad network: ads show on your blog, you getpaid by how many times the ad is shown or clicked #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Popshops is a great way to integrate all youraff programs together & easily insert on your blog #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Silhouette is one of the FEW manufacturers who have an affiliateprogram. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: @madiganmade I use cmp.ly@Modpodgerocks told me about it back in the day. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago why wouldn't merchants love affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @crafterminds:Popshops is a great way to integrate all your aff

involved answer than that LOL) #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Affiliates are typically NOT the right way2 build a relationship with a company (there are exceptions). #Crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Ad network: ads show on your blog, you get paid by how many


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times the ad is shown or clicked #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago why? RT @modpodgerocks: Affiliate programs are typically NOTthe right way to build a long-term relationship with a company. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago time to get back to work for me-thanks for the great chat ladies.Hopefully I'll be able to stay longer next week! #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Affiliate program: you give free placement tomerchant hoping your readers will buy (& you get commission) #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago And most important: build relationships w/ aff managers - They rur go2 person 4 product info, commission rate, top info, etc. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@madiganmade I use cmp.ly @Modpodgerocks told me about itback in the day. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@muralmaker1 The easiest way is just add a supply list to ur tuts,then link the supplies. Helps ur readers to find them too. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Affiliate program: you give free placement to merchant hopingyour readers will buy (& you get commission) #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @crafterminds:Popshops is a great way to integrate all your affprograms together & easily insert on your blog #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Affiliate programs are typically NOT the

aff programs together & easily insert on your blog #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @HilemanHoldings Popshops is great way tointegrate all yr aff programs together & easily insert on yr blog #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@SouthernRhoda If my head doesn't explode before then.... :P#crafterminds


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about 49 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons I am doing great! About to get in a fixerupper house, which will keep me major busy. #Crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Affiliate programs R NOT the right way to

build a long-term relationship w/a company (there are exceptions) #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @jgoode: be aware of FTC regulations - whats required when

that #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings I have never heard of one, but it would beuseful! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago That means, there are rules, read them (its a more involved answerthan that LOL) #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @madincrafts: Shes not lying. RT @thezenofmaking: Id liketo take this moment to mention that I own strippercrafts[dot]com #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @jgoode: be aware of FTC regulations - whats required whnposting affiliate links, state laws, other legalities (inc taxes) #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago RT @jgoode: FTC regulations - whats required when postingaffiliate links, state laws & any other legalities (including taxes) #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago hey @SouthernRhoda how are you? #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago OK, what's the difference between an ad and an affiliate?

#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago I have mine bookmarked into a "affiliates" folder RT@HilemanHoldings: way to keep track of all the programs?! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings Popshops is a great way to integrate all youraff programs together & easily insert on your blog #crafterminds


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about 50 minutes ago LOL! RT @thezenofmaking: @craftmoore@crafterminds@madincrafts I own strippercrafts[dot]com. ;P #crafterminds#pasties#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Really? That surprises me.RT @SouthernRhoda: I have never had

good luck with affiliates, so I dont even try them. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@madincrafts You are, congrats!! We can happy dance together.#Crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Affiliate programs are typically NOT the right way to build a long-term relationship with a company (there are exceptions). #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago What's the best way(s) to disclose affiliate links? (I'm late. Sorry ifthis was discussed) #Crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago She's not lying. RT @thezenofmaking: Id like to take this momentto mention that I own strippercrafts[dot]com. ;P #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago LOVE RT @thezenofmakingId like to take this moment tomention that I own strippercrafts[dot]com. ;P #crafterminds#pasties#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago be aware of FTC regulations - whats required when postingaffiliate links, state laws & any other legalities (including taxes) #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago I have never had good luck with affiliates, so I don't even trythem. #Crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@craftmoore I more meant some kind of site that you can putthem all in. Like an affiliate tracker.. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago So true! RT @infarrantly: Sept - march is the time for high statsonce the weather is nice we dont see spikes again til Sept. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago RT @HilemanHoldings: way to keep track of all the programs wesign up for other than making a list on a post-it note?! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@crafterminds btw, I'm not 'auditioning'. Just really curious.


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hahaha #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago I'm going to throw this out there... anyone familiar withSkimLinks? #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago RT @jgoode: be aware of TOS - with aff networks and programs -

know the rules and limits and whats allowed or not #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Excel spreadsheet. : ) RT @HilemanHoldings:way to keep track of all the programs other than a post-it note?! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Happy dance!!! RT @SouthernRhoda: @muralmaker1 Just gotword that closing is Thursday! YIKES! This is real now. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago How often do you do affiliate posts, on average? #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@craftmoore@crafterminds@madincrafts I'd like to take thismoment to mention that I own strippercrafts[dot]com. ;P #crafterminds#pasties

about 51 minutes ago@SouthernRhoda We are closing on Thursday too! Samers!#crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Yes but missed you! RT @SouthernRhoda: @infarrantly Hey, girl!Did you enjoy GA while I was at the beach? #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@condoblues Good to remember! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago be aware of TOS - with aff networks and programs - know the

rules and limits and whats allowed or not #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Same here! RT @TheSewingLoft: @jgoode I have a list of dreamcompanies in mind.. any tips on how to approach? #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago Excel spreadsheet. : ) RT @HilemanHoldings: way to keep trackof all the programs other than making a list on a post-it note?! #crafterminds


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about 51 minutes ago RT @HilemanHoldings: Is there a way to keep track of all theprograms we sign up for other than making a list ! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings I have bookmarks on my toolbar for all blog-

related things including affiliate sites #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Yes, a lot of manus don't know who their affiliates are or care(there r exceptions) @crafterminds: @muralmaker1#crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago@muralmaker1 Just got word that closing is Thursday! YIKES!This is real now. #Crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy: RT @crafterminds: Be aware of eachMerchants Terms of Service when using affiliate links #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @HilemanHoldings: way to keep track of all the programs wesign up for other than making a list on a post-it note?! #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Things to make sure to note when promoting affiliate links.... (alittle list)... #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Which stinks because it is going to be yard sale season and we are

#crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago@infarrantly I totally find that, you can tell it's been a sunny dayas hits plummet! #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago@jgoode I have a list of dream companies in mind.. any tips onhow to approach? #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago@infarrantly Hey, girl! Did you enjoy GA while I was at thebeach? #Crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Do craft retailers have affiliate links?! #crafterminds


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about 52 minutes ago@SouthernRhoda Hi Rhoda! How's the new digs comin'?#crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago It starts with you. : ) RT @muralmaker1: someone (Idunno who ;)

needs to educate companies about what bloggers can do for them #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Hi! RT @SouthernRhoda: Hi, @Crafterminds girls!#Crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Is there a way to keep track of all the programs we sign up forother than making a list on a post-it note?! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@loving5kids Not sure. Might have been the size of the widget orplacement. Text links work better than widgets #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Hey sweet thang! RT @SouthernRhoda: Hi, @Crafterminds girls!#crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Be aware of each Merchants Terms of Service

rather than specific manu's #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@sweetlifeinthe I just started w/them in March,so far I'm pleased.Not alot of $ yet but easy, & I haven't put any effort yet. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@muralmaker1 Hmmmm hahahaha #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago Be aware of each Merchant's Terms of Service when usingaffiliate links #crafterminds


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about 53 minutes ago Hi, @Crafterminds girls! #Crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @jgoode:Instead of looking to work w/ specificmanufacturers, look for retailers that sell the products you want to promote #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: September - march is the time for high stats oncethe weather is nice we don't see spikes until September #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Instead of looking to work w/specificmanufacturers, look for retailers that sell the products uwant to promote #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago I guess people do more than read blogs in the Spring and Summer.Boo! ;-) #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago I wrote this post last year on stats: http://t.co/udX2KI9b

#craftminds Hi everyone - joining in real quick. What's today'stopic? #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Instead of looking to work with specific

manufacturers, look 4 retailers that sell the products you want 2 promote #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Crafterminds article falling blog stats:http://t.co/9Or86fuj RT @kariandmorgan: Random: Google analytics off#Crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: Crafterminds article on falling blog stats:http://t.co/E46ThkjS RT @kariandmorgan: Google analytics off#crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Instead of looking to work w/specific

manufacturers, look for retailers that sell the products you want to promote #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago then I think someone (I dunno who ;) needs to educate companiesabout bloggers and what we do/can do for them. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @jgoode: Instead of looking to work with specific manuf.,look for retailers that sell the products you want to promote #crafterminds


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about 54 minutes ago Shouldn't it be pasties, PIES, and affiliate links? :) RT@madincrafts: @madiganmade Pasties and affiliate links #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago September - march is the time for high stats once the weather is

nice we don't see spikes again until September. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@condoblues No. Having an aff. link at the bottom. I think it wasAmazon. Had to remove it. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: Your stats are generally low this time of year RT@kariandmorgan: @infarrantly really? #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Yes, you can expect low traffic til school isin again. RT @kariandmorgan: @infarrantly really? #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Instead of looking to work with specific manufacturers, look forretailers that sell the products you want to promote #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@infarrantly good to know! I was beginning to worry a little bit#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Crafterminds article on falling blog stats: http://t.co/BnPvu1i0 RT@kariandmorgan: Random: Google analytics have been off#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Thanks for connecting RT @DIYOntheCheap: Kiddos are makingthis difficult today. Im going to have to go! Ill catch up later. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Hahaha I love this group RT @madincrafts: @madiganmadePasties and affiliate links #Crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Yes, you can expect low traffic til school is in again. RT@kariandmorgan: @infarrantly really? #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@lindseywolffstart with Commission Junction, share a sale,pepperjam, google affiliate network#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@infarrantly haha - no, that wasn't me. I've only shopped HL once


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#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Your stats are generally low this time of year RT@kariandmorgan: @infarrantly really? #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Great point! RT @infarrantly: My goal is to continue to add to myincome and keep my content king. #Crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Yes, and a lot of manufacturers dont wantto price compete with retailers who buy their product. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Surprised you aren't selling hammocks yet. . . . RT @madincrafts:@madiganmade Pasties and affiliate links #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago But as a blogger, I consider myself a "B" not a "C" consumer#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Kiddos are making this difficult today. I'm going to have to go! I'llcatch up later. Thanks ladies! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@crafterminds does anyone have any great resources for initiatingaffiliations? Escalante was a great suggestions! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@infarrantly really? Does is always act funny during this time ofyear? #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Does it rhyme with Flobby Dobby? RT @muralmaker1 I can thinkof one store that still manually enters in each price! Ugh! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@crafterminds Yes, and a lot of manufacturers don't want to pricecompete with retailers who buy their product. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: A lot of manuf. are mostly B2B, so affiliateprograms dont make as much sense #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Right on! RT @infarrantly: My goal is to continue to add to myincome while always making my content king. #crafterminds


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about 57 minutes ago amen! RT @infarrantly: goal: add to my income while alwaysmaking my content king. never give up great content #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Tis the time of year! RT @kariandmorgan: Random question-my

Google analytics have been way off lately #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@loving5kids Clicking the link slowed your site? I don'tunderstand. #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: My goal is...always making my content king. Iwill never give up great content for money #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@madiganmade Pasties and affiliate links #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@muralmaker1 I can think of one store that still manually entersin each price! Ugh! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Random question-my Google analytics have been way off lately-anyone else having that problem? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago A lot of manuf. are mostly B2B, so affiliate programs don't make

as much sense #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago No not at all! #kidding RT @muralmaker1: Is it just me, or are alot of craft manufacturers a little behind-the-times? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @infarrantly: My goal is to add to my income while alwaysmaking my content king.never give up great content for money #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago If you're linking to a product anyway, you may as well post an

affiliate link and support your own site. #mytwocents#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago Here in Ontario, Canada too! RT @madincrafts Of course, here inMichigan, "pasties" are also something you eat. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@graphicsfairy what do you think of it so far? #crafterminds


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about 58 minutes ago Here in Ontario, Canada too! RT @madincrafts Of course, here inMichigan, "pasties" are also something you eat. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@graphicsfairy what do you think of it so far? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: I was surprised that many products I love, evensmall companies offer them. Look at at the bottom of their site. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @whbsblog: I was surprised that many products I love, evensmall companies offer them. Look at at the bottom of their site. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago And pie RT @crafterminds: @madincrafts@craftmoore I thinkwe can agree affiliate links to pasties are always fine. #kidding#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you want to just get started, I would sign upwith Amazon & Escalate http://t.co/yFrj9Kyx (#aff link) #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @jgoode: If they r buying it & u trulyrecommend it, its not pimping. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@condoblues@HilemanHoldings I found it slowed my site -

tremendously. Any suggestions on that? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago Popping into the #crafterminds chat... Hey crafty friends! What'sthe topic today?

about 59 minutes ago We are going to get awesome spam now... RT @crafterminds:@madincrafts@craftmoore affiliate links to pasties #kidding#crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago YES! ! ! RT @muralmaker1: Is it just me, or are a lot of craft

manufacturers a little behind-the-times? #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I need Liquitex to have an affiliate program. I live and breathe thestuff. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago My goal is to continue to add to my income while always makingmy content king. I will never give up great content for money #crafterminds


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about 59 minutes ago I was surprised that many products I love, even small companiesoffer them. Look at at the bottom of their site. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: I WANT my fave blogs to earn! RT

@crafterminds: Affiliate clicks are a painless way to support ur fav blog. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you want to just get started, I would sign upwith Amazon & Escalate http://t.co/YRZXYhJ2 (#aff link) #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you want to just get started, I would sign upwith Amazon & Escalate http://t.co/UFme6MC6 (#aff link) #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago Of course, here in Michigan, "pasties" are also something you eat.#crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I did the same thing! :) Rt @madincrafts@craftmoore At first Iread that as "pasties." #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@crafterminds I found @creaturecomfort's guide onadvertising/affiliates helpful http://t.co/xTWf6WSv#crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago Is it just me, or are a lot of craft manufacturers a little behind-the-times? #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago Duh haha RT @crafterminds: @madincrafts@craftmoore I thinkwe can all agree affiliate links to pasties are always fine. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago If you want to just get started, I would sign up with Amazon &Escalate http://t.co/ooqPBNKB (#aff link) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: I WANT my fave blogs to earn! RT@crafterminds: Affiliate clicks are a painless way to support ur fav blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Plaid should, imho. (hahaha) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago That would be a fun typo! ;) Rt @madincrafts@craftmoore At first Iread that as "pasties." #crafterminds#crafterminds


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where to start! I only use what I believe in though. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@infarrantly Plus, Grandmas (My Mom) lovesupporting their kids' habits. ;) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: I always go looking for my bloggy friends whohave affiliate links before I buy (esp. from amazon) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Exactly! RT @madincrafts: Just have to balance the money-makingwith great content, I guess! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore At first I read that as "pasties." #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago ok, my connection is driving me insane so I'm signing out for today#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Do companies like Plaid or E-6000 have affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: I wrote a blog post explaining my moneymaking and readers really appreciated it. I want to be transparent. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I WANT my friends and fave blogs to earn! RT @crafterminds:

Affiliate clicks are a painless way to support your favorite blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: I wrote a blog post explaining my moneymaking and my readers really appreciated it. I want 2b transparent. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 Sure thing! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly Totally agree! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Absolutely! RT @crafterminds: RT @infarrantly: But we r offeringthem FREE content and we have the right to earn #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: RT @crafterminds: I always go looking for bloggyfriends who hv affiliate links before I buy (esp. from amazon) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: As a reader, affiliate links that make sense dont bug


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me. Dont link to pastries on a bathroom remodel post! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Just have to balance the money-making with greatcontent, I guess! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I try 2b so selective & say no to 10 times more than I take.I do makemoney on my blog and I am okay 2 admit that to readers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @infarrantly: Some readers are over any advertising. But we roffering them FREE content and we have right to earn #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: If they r buying it & u truly recommend it, its notpimping. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @infarrantly: Some readers are over any form of advertising. Butwe r offering them FREE content; we have the right to earn #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Just have to balance the money-making with greatcontent, I guess! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm thinking new reality show "Pimp My Blog" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I wrote a blog post explaining my money making and my readers reallyappreciated it. I want to be transparent. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Perfect! RT @CynGagen: I figure that I recommend favourite productsto my readers anyway so why not use affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago As a reader, affiliate links that make sense don't bug me. Don't link topastries on a bathroom remodel post! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @infarrantly: But we r offering them FREE content and we havethe right to earn #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: I always go looking for my bloggy friends whohave affiliate links before I buy (esp. from amazon) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Some bloggers write a dedicated post about


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how/why they monetize. It helps interested readers understand. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Sounds good to me! :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks I like that logic! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago True! RT @crafterminds: Craft/food bloggers can use affiliate linksnaturally whenever they list out project supplies #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Affiliate clicks are a painless way to support your favorite blog.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Thanks! RT @graphicsfairy: @modpodgerocks Yup! I think this is ithttp://t.co/pxWvabW2#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago AMEN!!!RT @madincrafts: Just have to balance the money-makingwith great content, I guess! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT@crafterminds:If you act confident & up front about affiliatelinks,your readers will take their cue & feel fine with it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If they r buying it & u truly recommend it, it's not pimping. RT

@madincrafts: ... my readers r going to think I am pimping... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I always go looking for my bloggy friends who have affiliate linksbefore I buy (esp. from amazon) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I figure that I recommend favourite products to my readers anyway sowhy not use affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whitney_holley I know, still makes me nervous. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: When in doubt, DONT take the shady route.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple No, it's okay! That is what we are here for :D#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Some readers are over any form of advertising on our blogs. But we roffering them FREE content and we have the right to earn #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I think using affiliated links is a smart move as a

blogger, as long as you are transparent about it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @graphicsfairy: @modpodgerocks Yup! I think this is ithttp://t.co/pxWvabW2#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whitney_holley: @HomemadeFrontr why? As a reader I dontmind them if full disclosure. No ones forcing me to click! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Love that it even rhymes :) RT @crafterminds: When in doubt, DON'Ttake the shady route. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly Yes, hahahah! ;p #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: When in doubt, DONT take the shady route.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Just have to balance the money-making with great content, I guess!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Yup! I think this is it http://t.co/7qMX3cXj#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Some bloggers write a dedicated post about how/why they monetize. Ithelps interested readers understand. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HomemadeFrontr why? As a reader I don't mind them if full

disclosure. No one's forcing me to click! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: If you act confident & up front about affiliate links,your readers will take their cue from you #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Does more affiliate success reduce the reluctance topost links? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: If you act confident & up front abt aff links, yourreaders will take their cue from you & feel fine with it #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Craft/food bloggers can use affiliate links naturally

whenever they list out project supplies. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Dang I am a bad influence today ;-) RT @modpodgerocks: I think thepie conversation influenced me! hahah! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Why?If they are going to buy, why not get a cut?@crafterminds: Q. Do you sheepish about using affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When in doubt, DON'T take the shady route. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I wish more of the products I used had affiliate programs, instead ofgoing through those big affiliate sites. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I think it needs to be done subtely, I hate reading poststhat are just full of affiliate links. Off-putting. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Oooooh! ok - sorry - was confused.......

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple you're disclosing that you're receiving compensation(or could receive it) for using the affiliate links #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks Not if I genuinely like the product!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Why? If they are going to buy, why not get a cut?@crafterminds: Q.

Do you sheepish about using affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago That you are including aff links/earning money on your site. RT@BrassyApple: - help me understand what are you disclosing??? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Same here! RT @crafterminds: I have had to overcome reluctance touse affiliate links #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: I get nervous that my readers are going to think Iam pimping them out. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: many aff programs manually approve affiliates. make

sure you site is up and running and youre ready b4 applying #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple Oh! You disclose that when someone clicks on theaffiliate link, you make money (I use cmp.ly for that, it's easy #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think more people are becoming used to seeing affiliate links so Iwouldn't feel sheepish anymore #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: many aff programs manually approve affiliates. So makesure you site is up and running and youre ready b4 applying #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Need to learn pie making its on my low carb diet. RT@DIYOntheCheap: To do list: 1) Sign up for affiliate sites. 2) Buy pie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: I use a service called http://t.co/6l4i2dgS to build mylink lists to include on my site - great tool! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Hey everyone! I've been looking forward to this chatand hopping in! What is the topic today? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I get nervous that my readers are going to think I am pimping themout. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Craft/food bloggers can use affiliate links naturallywhenever they list out project supplies. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Not if I genuinely like the produce! RT @crafterminds: Q. Do you feelembarrassed or sheepish about using affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have had to overcome reluctance to use affiliate links #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: I use a service called http://t.co/6l4i2dgS to build mylink lists to include on my site - great tool! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Reminder - many aff programs manually approve affiliates. So makesure you site is up and running and you're ready b4 applying #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly@crafterminds@modpodgerocks - help me understand -

what are you disclosing??? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy Do you have an affiliate link I can use? hahahhaa#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Popshops RT @jgoode: I use a service called http://t.co/4aT8V7YJ tobuild my link lists to include on my site - great tool! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Still can't figure out the laws in Canada - I'd rather disclose just to besafe (and open) but heard not necessary here. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Fashion bloggers have a lot of success usingaffiliate links when they do their daily outfit posts. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes! RT @crafterminds: Q. Do you feel embarrassed or sheepish aboutusing affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Q. Do you feel embarrassed or sheepish aboutusing affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds A2-When I first started working with #affI did. Nownot so much #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If I post something with affiliate stuff, I do it at a different time thanmy regular posts. (2:00pm instead of 10:00am) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Craft/food bloggers can use affiliate links naturally whenever they listout project supplies #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: I use a service called http://t.co/GLX69GVN to build mylink lists to include on my site - great tool! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Not one bit! RT @crafterminds: Q. Do you feel embarrassed or


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sheepish about using affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds NEVER! I like seeing them. It tells me what someoneis talking about. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Q. Do you feel embarrassed or sheepish aboutusing affiliate links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks It's pretty cool, u are under their umbrella for allaffiliates, so no applying & you get highest % for Amazon. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago haha, we love pie! RT @DIYOntheCheap: To do list: 1) Sign up foraffiliate sites. 2) Buy pie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@loving5kids I would think#ad meant a sponsored tweet rather thanan affiliate link#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago :D RT @DIYOntheCheap: To do list: 1) Sign up for affiliate sites. 2)Buy pie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@DIYOntheCheap LOL!!! sounds good! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago don't forget the whip cream! RT @DIYOntheCheap: To do list: 1) Signup for affiliate sites. 2) Buy pie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @DIYOntheCheap: To do list: 1) Sign up for affiliate sites. 2) Buypie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I use a service called http://t.co/6l4i2dgS to build my link lists toinclude on my site - great tool! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago That's it I am going 2b a fashion blogger! ;-) RT @crafterminds:Fashion bloggers have a lot of success using affiliate links #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I love the idea of using #afflinks in your product listfor a tutorial-hadn't thought about that before! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ha! RT @DIYOntheCheap: To do list: 1) Sign up for affiliate sites. 2)


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Buy pie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @DIYOntheCheap: To do list: 1) Sign up for affiliate sites. 2) Buypie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Q. Do you feel embarrassed or sheepish about using affiliate links?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly well it's left over from Easter! :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago To do list: 1) Sign up for affiliate sites. 2) Buy pie. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Check for commission share on pre-set links. I'm not familiar with thatservice RT @graphicsfairy: Ive been trying VigLink#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@debbieauma@crafterminds I've been told to use #ad but never #aff-I like that better. :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Thanks! I'll ck it out #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago We r going 2 get kicked out 4 distracting everyone w/ pie. Shhh1{giggle} @loving5kids: @infarrantly@craftmoore@brassyapple#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen thx! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Fashion bloggers have a lot of success using affiliate links when theydo their daily outfit posts. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy Hmm - going to check that one out! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: BTW, if you tweet an affiliate link, it's good to use

hashtag #affto show it's an affiliate link#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: BTW, if you tweet an affiliate link, its good to usehashtag #affto show its an affiliate link#crafterminds



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about 1 hour ago Thanks! RT @crafterminds: BTW, if you tweet an affiliate link, itsgood to use hashtag #affto show its an affiliate link#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Why the heck didn't the alarm on my calendar go off! I'm here now!

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good to know! RT @crafterminds: BTW,if you tweet an affiliate link,its good to use hashtag #affto show its an affiliate link#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks thin sh-min! LOL give me the pie! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @graphicsfairy: Ive been trying out a service called VigLink, supereasy to use. changes ur links to affliate links 4 you. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly BECKIE - hush! I'm hungry...now I'm thinking about allmy key limes and can't concentrate! ;) lol! #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: BTW, if you tweet an affiliate link, its good to use

hashtag #affto show its an affiliate link#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago this! RT@thezenofmaking: I like to use Amazon links in materialslists for tutorials, so people want to click... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Disclosing is good. include a stmt on your site RT@kariandmorgan: RT @crafterminds: Better to disclose more often #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalzerDesigns: #crafterminds RT @inlinkz How to setup your

affiliates using the InLinkz Link Manager http://t.co/AUsrCt1f#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: I use Az links in materials lists 4 tutorials, sopeople want to click through and have incentive to buy. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago How are you so thin! ;p RT @BrassyApple: @infarrantly great! Ive gotberry and key lime in the fridge #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago I've been trying out a service called VigLink, super easy to use. Itchanges your links to affliate links for you. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: I use Az links in materials lists 4 tutorials, so

and @croqzine! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago BTW, if you tweet an affiliate link, it's good to use hashtag #afftoshow it's an affiliate link#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I use @escalatenetwork, they rock! http://t.co/W8bYLYfe (This isaffiliate link) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: I like to use Amazon links in materials lists fortutorials people want to click thru w/ incentive to buy. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago wait - what are you disclosing??? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago#crafterminds RT @inlinkz How to setup your affiliates using the

InLinkz Link Manager http://t.co/gHhurx6e

about 1 hour ago I have been very happy with Escalate, just joined Craftsy's Share a Saleaffiliate program but haven't really used it yet. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: I use Az links in materials lists 4 tutorials, sopeople want to click through and have incentive to buy. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: I like to use Amazon links in materials lists, so

people want to click through and have incentive to buy. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Key Lime?!?! You are killing me RT @BrassyApple: @infarrantlygreat! Ive got berry and key lime in the fridge #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @kariandmorgan: RT @crafterminds: affiliate prog: CommissionJunction, Share a Sale, Pepperjam, Google Affiilate Network#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Disclosing is good. include a statement on your site RT@kariandmorgan: RT @crafterminds: Better to disclose more often #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Other affiliate programs: Commission Junction,

Share a Sale, Pepperjam, Google Affiilate Network#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: affiliate networks (http://t.co/T5C1Bo8G,http://t.co/P1ebnicY, etc) RT @craftmoore: programs to join? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Escalate Network-very blogger-friendly interface& program http://t.co/8GgSfnLn#aff#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Jealous RT @BrassyApple: @infarrantly great! I've got berry and keylime in the fridge and now i am going to have eat a piece! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Muralmaker1 Colleen, here's an article on CA, not sure if this is stillthe case! http://t.co/3PLRWxE8#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Other affiliate programs: Commission Junction,Share a Sale, Pepperjam, Google Affiilate Network#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalzerDesigns: And @inlinkz has made being an affiliate supereasy and attractive! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I've been with Pepperjam a few months now andthey're a good company to work with #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I like to use Amazon links in materials lists for tutorials, so peoplewant to click through and have incentive to buy. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Escalate Network-very blogger-friendly interface & programhttp://t.co/ExdfKO2h#aff#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: affiliate networks (http://t.co/muYYnGcA,http://t.co/1W1lI9e1, etc) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago yum! RT @infarrantly: Pie! @craftmoore RT @HoneybearLane: What


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are we talking about? #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago@infarrantly great! I've got berry and key lime in the fridge and now iam going to have eat a piece! LOL #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ditto. RT @modpodgerocks: I do a disclosure in every affiliate post.Otherwise how can a reader tell the difference? #crafterminds


about 1 hour ago@infarrantly great! I've got berry and key lime in the fridge and now iam going to have eat a piece! LOL #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ditto. RT @modpodgerocks: I do a disclosure in every affiliate post.Otherwise how can a reader tell the difference? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago And being hungry :( ...RT @infarrantly: Pie! @craftmoore RT@HoneybearLane: What are we talking about? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalzerDesigns: And @inlinkz has made being an affiliate supereasy and attractive! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@RebeccaEParsons Back at ya Rebecca! :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have had huge success with a couple. The key is to hop on themquick. When it is old hat people have already bought. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Honesty is best RT @crafterminds: Better to disclose more often,rather than less often @loving5kids#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Other affiliate programs: Commission Junction, Share a Sale,Pepperjam, Google Affiilate Network#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Same here! RT @sewingdirectory: @madincrafts That cmp.ly site


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looks interesting, will be looking through it after the chat #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes. RT @crafterminds: The reason Amazon doesnt work in somestates has to do with laws about taxing affiliate stuff#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago affiliate networks (http://t.co/ahsYpjsD,http://t.co/oWty756r, etc) RT@craftmoore: where do you find the programs to join? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I do a disclosure in every affiliate post. Otherwise how can a reader tellthe difference? I think it's only fair to disclose. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Better to disclose more often, rather than less often@loving5kids#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Pie! @craftmoore RT @HoneybearLane: What are we talking about?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Nice! RT @infarrantly: I am glad I am in Indiana where no one gives acrap about anything ;-) and I can affiliae away. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: Escalate is a good one for affliates!http://t.co/7pUzsqcC#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Better to disclose more often, rather than less often@loving5kids#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago The reason Amazon doesn't work in some states has to do with lawsabout taxing affiliate stuff (right @jgoode?) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: Escalate is a good one for affliates!http://t.co/rS5343Au#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me either, a $5 gift card RT @HoneybearLane: Yeah I haven't hadsuccess with affiliate mkt so far... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago HI @graphicsfairy XOXOX #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@madincrafts That cmp.ly site looks interesting, will be looking


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through it after the chat #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I can't figure out commission junction to save my life. Much prefershare a sale. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago so you write the post based upon the Affiliate? And include text links?Like a sponsored post? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm more apt to click on a display than just text RT@BrassyApple:@muralmaker1 mine are more display that just text #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have one display ad, do occasional posts, and use the sidebar of myweekly newsletter for affiliates too. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago ME TOO! RT @craftmoore: @infarrantly and now I'm craving pie... :P#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago esp. in posts RT @modpodgerocks: @muralmaker1 I tried ads andthey didnt work - so just text links in a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Better to disclose more often, rather than less often @loving5kids#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago good call RT @modpodgerocks: @muralmaker1 I tried ads and theydidnt work - so just text links in a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: @muralmaker1 I tried ads and they didnt work- so just text links in a post. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago LOL keep your ear open, ya never know. RT @infarrantly: I am glad Iam in Indiana where no 1 gives a crap #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago where do you find the programs to join? RT @jgoode: other merchantsoffering great products for a higher %... research it! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Escalate is a good one for affliates! http://t.co/ON5L423g#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: @muralmaker1 Text links usually do much betterthan banners. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: OOPS!! I am dummie. It's cmp.ly NOT comp.ly.

Always get it wrong the first time. :P #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @loving5kids: Can you just do one big one disclosure and it coveryou on Twitter, FB and the blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Also - Amazon gives a very small commission - there areother merchants offering a higher %... research it! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yeah I haven't had success with affiliate mkt so far... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 I have one display ad, and the rest are links.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ha! RT @infarrantly: I am glad I am in Indiana where no one gives acrap about anything ;-) and I can affiliae away. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Naptime not going down as planned. Got drama in the hood. See you

all next week! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 I tried ads and they didn't work - so just text links in apost. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 Text links usually do much better than banners.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 mine are more display that just text #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Can you just do one big one disclosure and it cover youon Twitter, FB and the blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HoneybearLane oh, Hi Heidi :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Folks who are actually making money through


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affiliates: How frequently do integrate links in posts? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: Does anyone use display ads for affiliates? Or justtext links? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Also - Amazon gives a very small commission - there are othermerchants offering great products for a higher %... research it! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HoneybearLane affiliate mktg #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I am glad I am in Indiana where no one gives a crap about anything ;-)and I can affiliae away. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: @loving5kids Cmp.ly is a site that quicklygenerates disclosures for you. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Does anyone use display ads for affiliates? Or just text links?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yay! RT @jgoode: The CO law was just repealed last week :D RT@modpodgerocks: No Amazon affiliates in IL, CO, NC, RI, CT, AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago yay! RT @jgoode: The CO law was just repealed last week :D RT@modpodgerocks: No Amazon affiliates in IL, CO, NC, RI, CT, AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly and now I'm craving pie... :P #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks I'm assuming we must but it's sometimes harder tofigure out around here. LOL #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago What are we talking about? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago OOPS!! I am dummie. It's cmp.ly NOT comp.ly. Always get it wrongthe first time. :P #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago hello! I'm late! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly@craftmoore Cute. I see a printable coming on!


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#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Folks who are actually making money throughaffiliates: How frequently do integrate links in posts? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@thezenofmaking Maybe once or twice a month! I don't like to beoverbearing. (Plus it's hard to find relevant ones) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago affiliate marketing RT @thecraftaholic: Whats the chat topic?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@loving5kids Cmp.ly is a site that quickly generates disclosures foryou. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago wasn't there something about Amazon & Calif? Calif tabled their tax, Ibelieve. Anyone know? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago The CO law was just repealed last week :D RT @crafterminds: RT@modpodgerocks: No Amazon affiliates in IL, CO, NC, RI, CT, AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @modpodgerocks: No Amazon affiliates in IL,CO, NC, RI, CT, AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen Hmmm - our trade commission regulates here. Do youhave a similar body? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @thezenofmaking: Folks who are actually making money throughaffiliates: How frequently do integrate links in posts? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@thezenofmaking A few times a week. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago {giggle} that made me smile RT @craftmoore: 1/8 a pie is still ayummy slice! :) income. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @modpodgerocks: No Amazon affiliates in IL,CO, NC, RI, CT, AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Make sure to read TOS agreements and know your state laws - not all


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merchants allow affiliates in all states. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago lol! RT @craftmoore: 1/8 a pie is still a yummy slice! :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago What's the chat topic? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: 1/8 a pie is still a yummy slice! :) RT @infarrantly:Affiliate marketing is only about 1/8th of my income. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @whbsblog: RT @madincrafts: Comp.ly isgood for quick disclosures. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog@madincrafts Is Comp.ly a site? Never heard of it. I willgoogle. :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Folks who are actually making money through affiliates: Howfrequently do integrate links in posts? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @whbsblog: RT @madincrafts: Comp.ly isgood for quick disclosures. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: No Amazon affiliates in IL, CO, NC, RI, CT,

AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Just got lightbox from Amazon that @crafterminds recommended inlast week's chat :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Interesting about the states with no Amazonaffiliates. IS there a specific reason why? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Find merchants that ship internationally

@HomemadeFrontr: And very tricky for Canadian bloggers with US readers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago 1/8 a pie is still a yummy slice! :) RT @infarrantly: Affiliate marketingis only about 1/8th of my income. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good to know! RT @madincrafts: Comp.ly is good for quickdisclosures. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Find merchants that ship internationally@HomemadeFrontr: And very tricky for Canadian bloggers with US readers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I work mostly with paper so I became an affiliate with two peas

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago good percentage! RT @infarrantly: Affiliate marketing is only about1/8th of my income. But every little bit helps. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly So true! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: RT @madincrafts: Comp.ly is good for quickdisclosures. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago YAY!!! RT @LionBrandYarn: @infarrantly It's true! We'll be at SNAP.Look out for my coworkers Brandyce and Zontee. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Find merchants that ship internationally @HomemadeFrontr: And verytricky for Canadian bloggers with US readers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago TY @craftmoore 4 the RT abt @Pinterest#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Amazon is one "merchant" or "advertiser".. there r a tonof others- Walmart, Joann Fabrics, Create for less.. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago No Amazon affiliates in IL, CO, NC, RI, CT, AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @infarrantly: Affiliate marketing is only about 1/8th of my income.But every little bit helps. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago No Amazon affiliates in IL, CO, NC, RI, CT, AR! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @infarrantly: Affiliate marketing is only about 1/8th of my income.But every little bit helps. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Does anyone happen to know the disclosure laws for Canadianbloggers because I've heard they're different? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@jgoode Thank you. I'm interested in some crafty ones. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @madincrafts: Comp.ly is good for quick disclosures.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: Love Amazon cuz I shop there - makes it easy torecommend to readers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @muralmaker1: Love Amazon cuz I shop there - makes it easy torecommend to readers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@kariandmorgan thanks. I'll give it a shot :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BrassyApple Whohoo! I'm always either really LATE or REALLYearly. ;) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@junkernewbie Google & Rivit are "ad networks" - affiliate programsgive you $ for sales you refer, not ad impressions #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Affiliate marketing is only about 1/8th of my income. But every littlebit helps. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Amazon affiliate program: a good one becausemany ppl already shop & trust amazon #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Adding your affiliate links to content (blog posts, etc.) ismuch more effective than simple banner images #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @graphicsfairy: True! RT @jgoode: Adding your affiliate links tocontent is much more effective than simple banner images. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Love Amazon cuz I shop there - makes it easy to recommend toreaders #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalzerDesigns: I have a disclosure statement in my sidebar.#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@HomemadeFrontr: Amazon is one "merchant" or "advertiser".. therer a ton of others- Walmart, Joann Fabrics, Create for less.. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Comp.ly is good for quick disclosures. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 I used tweet grid and love it! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Amazon affiliate program: a good one becausemany ppl already shop & trust amazon #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@loving5kids We are chatting right now! Topic: affiliate marketing forbloggers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago nope! Just started. RT @loving5kids: Did I miss #Crafterminds?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago And very tricky for Canadian bloggers with US readers RT@crafterminds: Amazon affiliate program: not available in all states #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@loving5kids nope just started 13 mins ago :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago thx! RT @modpodgerocks: @craftmoore Here are the rules - must beprominent is the key message it seems. http://t.co/iXYOikOp#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BrassyApple: influx of affiliate options w/companies availablenow - been getting lots of requests/offers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I use Google and Rivit. But that's for ads on my page, guess that's notthe same as affiliate? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: @craftmoore Here are the rules - it must beprominent is the key message it seems. http://t.co/m9hNTucn#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds how to you write "raspberry" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago wah wah waaah. :-/ RT @crafterminds: Amazon affiliate program: notavailable in all states #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Adding your affiliate links to content is much moreeffective than simple banner images. Get creative! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have a disclosure statement in my sidebar. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Amazon affiliate program: a good one because many ppl already shop& trust amazon #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago True! RT @jgoode: Adding your affiliate links to content (blog posts,etc.) is much more effective than simple banner images. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Did I miss #Crafterminds?

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Amazon affiliate programs not available in allstates #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@infarrantly It's true! We'll be at SNAP. Look out for my coworkersBrandyce and Zontee. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: Adding your affiliate links to blog posts is much moreeffective than simple banner images. Get creative! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds RT @craftmoore Here is the "intro to affiliatemarketing" post: http://t.co/Vs6jazDq#crafterminds#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago seems to be an influx of affiliate options w/companies available now/orat least to me - been getting lots of requests/offers #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have a disclosure page and don't disclose every post. But mydisclosure page is right at the top of my header bar. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@muralmaker1 Just ride the wave, Colleen! ;) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Joining chat late, sorry! Erin from DIY On the Cheap here.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago PLS! RT @crafterminds: Before we talk about other affiliate programs,


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lets spend 1 min on Amazon. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: @craftmoore Here are the rules - it must beprominent is the key message it seems. http://t.co/k9YzifJh#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I disclose on every post and have a disclosure pagealso!!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago tee hee! RT @RebeccaEParsons: sorry I am late I lost my crafter mindon @Pinterest for a few minutes TEE HEE #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: @craftmoore Here are the rules - it must beprominent is the key message it seems. http://t.co/ni7FHZkx#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@RebeccaEParsons@crafterminds Thanks a bunch. :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Amazon affiliate program: not available in all states #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I heard your co is coming to SNAP? Rumor or true? @LionBrandYarn#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Adding your affiliate links to content (blog posts, etc.) is much more

effective than simple banner images. Get creative! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago .@craftmoore I'm not a lawyer, so I don't have a good answer ondisclosure page vs. disclosing for each link. Anyone know? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Man, this stinks. Tweetdeck won't update and Tweetchat throws 10comments out at once. Any other way to follow? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore Here are the rules - it must be prominent is the key

message it seems. http://t.co/91qvItXR#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks hi sweets! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Before we talk about other affiliate programs, let's spend 1 min onAmazon. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago hi. we're just getting started....RT @junkernewbie: Hi guys, sorry Imlate #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good question-I just have a page...RT @craftmoore: Do you have to

disclose on each post? Is a "disclosures" page ok? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HomemadeFrontr: Ive only used Amazon affiliate links,interested to know some other options. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I heart @LionBrandYarn#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Heres an example of an affiliate post I did(notice the disclosure at the bottom) http://t.co/bM3T3lB5#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@LionBrandYarn Thanks for joining us, Jess! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I've only used Amazon affiliate links, interested to know some other

@RebeccaEParsons that's ok, I was late too! :-) #crafterminds

RT @modpodgerocks: Heres an example of an affiliate post I did(notice the disclosure at the bottom) http://t.co/boTIc7lW#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Coupon codes are great. RT @crafterminds: RT @modpodgerocks:affiliate can also be via a coupon code #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @jgoode: You can use affiliate links on text, as graphics andbanners and even product specific images lots of choices #crafterminds

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