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I frequently come across questions from beginners in online chats and forums regarding how to get started in affiliate marketing and the amount of money required to begin. As a result, I've decided to delve into this topic and provide a simplified breakdown of the different options available to beginners, along with a rough estimation of the budget needed for initiating their first affiliate marketing campaign.
For beginners, there are essentially three primary options to begin their journey: utilizing Facebook, leveraging ad networks (such as push, pops, and banners), or tapping into shareware traffic.
In summary, the minimum amount required to start a Facebook advertising campaign as an affiliate marketer, depending on the country/ geo and vertical, typically falls within the range of $450-900, based on conservative estimates.
For beginners unsure of where to begin, I highly recommend starting with networks like https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/mybid-we-convert-our-traffic-into-your-leads.1470091/#post-16043943. These networks operate in a fully-managed format, meaning a dedicated account manager handles campaign setup and optimization. As managers possess unparalleled knowledge of the network's traffic, they can effectively address the challenges of creating impactful ad creatives for specific verticals and geographical areas.
For instance, by working with push notifications within an advertising network, you can allocate $100 for testing and identifying profitable combinations. With the remaining $350, you can expect a positive return on investment, which platforms like Zuckerberg's brainchild gladly spend.
For beginners, there are essentially three primary options to begin their journey: utilizing Facebook, leveraging ad networks (such as push, pops, and banners), or tapping into shareware traffic.
Facebook
To launch your first Facebook advertising campaign as an affiliate marketer, you'll need a few key things:- Creatives and access to a spy service: It's important to have engaging creatives that resonate with your chosen niche and geographic location. If you're not creating them yourself, you can hire freelance designers, but keep in mind that image/ static creatives typically cost around $3-7 each, while video creatives can range from $10-15. Since you'll need multiple creatives for testing, multiply the cost by 3-5, which amounts to approximately $10-60. To gain insights into successful approaches used by others in your niche and geo, a good spy service like AdHeart is recommended, which costs around $53 for a month of usage.
- Proxies: Using mobile proxies is a reliable option to prolong the lifespan of your accounts and prevent frequent crashes. Renting such proxies for a week can cost between $10 and $30.
- Ad accounts: If you're following the current scheme of linking ad accounts to a trusted main account with a business manager, ad accounts typically cost around $0.80-1.2 each, while a high-quality main account can average $7-10. Starting with at least 10 ad accounts is advisable, totaling another ~$20.
- Software: Specialized software is crucial to avoid immediate bans on your advertising campaigns. You'll need an anti-detect browser, a tracker, and a cloaking service. While you can use the browser and tracker for free during the trial period, the cloaking service may cost anywhere from $30 to $100.
- Payment services: Renting virtual cards with trusted payment services is common, but keep in mind they charge fees for account replenishment, card transactions, withdrawals, and card issuance (usually $1-4). Allocate at least $100 for the initial setup if you plan to link one card to three accounts.
- Applications: Some affiliate programs provide access to their applications for free, but due to heavy traffic from multiple sources, they often get banned. If you decide to rent an application, be prepared to give up 10% of your traffic or pay $0.1 per install, which can amount to $100 per day.
- Advertising budget: Affiliates usually determine their testing budget based on the lead bid offered by the affiliate network or the advertiser. Multiply the lead payout by 5-7 to calculate the optimal testing budget. For example, if the lead payout is €13 for a nutra-offer in Romania, the budget should be around €65-91. If you're working with a gambling vertical with higher deposit payouts, be prepared to spend $400-600 on tests (assuming a bet of $80 per first deposit in Romania).
In summary, the minimum amount required to start a Facebook advertising campaign as an affiliate marketer, depending on the country/ geo and vertical, typically falls within the range of $450-900, based on conservative estimates.
Ad networks
Our team has consistently generated over 60% of our website traffic through advertising networks for several years. The entry requirements for utilizing this traffic source are relatively low, allowing individuals to get started with just $100-200. This amount is sufficient to fund your account on the network, create captivating ad materials, determine the preferred display time, set a bidding price in the auction, and launch your initial campaigns, even targeting high-value markets within Tier-1 regions.For beginners unsure of where to begin, I highly recommend starting with networks like https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/mybid-we-convert-our-traffic-into-your-leads.1470091/#post-16043943. These networks operate in a fully-managed format, meaning a dedicated account manager handles campaign setup and optimization. As managers possess unparalleled knowledge of the network's traffic, they can effectively address the challenges of creating impactful ad creatives for specific verticals and geographical areas.
For instance, by working with push notifications within an advertising network, you can allocate $100 for testing and identifying profitable combinations. With the remaining $350, you can expect a positive return on investment, which platforms like Zuckerberg's brainchild gladly spend.
