The Black Ink Project
Jeremy Palmer has launched a new project aimed at new affiliates who are struggling to become profitable.
Background
Jeremy got into affiliate marketing in late 2003. As a new affiliate he learned the ropes very quickly, and started making money shortly after putting a few affiliate links on one of his sites. Back then it was relatively easy to get a top search listing, click costs were low, and the competition wasn’t very savvy. Anybody with a decent looking site and a little traffic could have made money.
Fast forward 5 years to 2008 and the affiliate landscape is completely different. It can take months (sometimes years) to get a top 10 listing in Google, click costs have sky-rocketed, and the competition is a lot smarter. Creating a successful affiliate business in this climate is a lot harder than it was five years ago.
The Lie
Unfortunately, a lot of the people selling e-books and info products would have you believe that making money online is easy.
While it’s possible to make a substantial income as an affiliate, it’s unrealistic to think you can go from $0 to six-figure-success in minutes a day or from buying some automated money-making system.
The Truth
Based on Jeremy’s experience and observations, only a small percentage (less than 10%) of new affiliates ever go on to make any money. Even fewer go on to quit their jobs or become super affiliates.
There are a number of reasons affiliates don’t make it. Here are few of the most common:
- Unrealistic expectations
- Too much time learning and not enough time doing – Most are anxious to learn, but few actually create and execute a well thought out plan.
- Failure to research markets and understand customers
- Lack of technical skills – You don’t have to be a graphic designer or have a degree in computer science, but a basic understanding of how to build and manage websites goes a long way.
There’s no shortage of books, blogs, or forums to help you get started in this business. These learning materials serve as a great guide and reference, but without implementation they’re not very useful.
The Best Way to Learn
In order to become proficient in any skill you must first learn, then do, and repeat. This cycle of continuous improvement is what makes you successful.
What is the Black Ink Project?
In accounting, the term black ink (or operating in the black) is used to refer to a company that is profitable. On the flip side, when a company loses money they’re said to be operating in the red.
The goal of the Black Ink Project is to show affiliates how to bridge the gap between learning and becoming profitable.
The Black Ink Project will help you get over the hump by focusing on the areas where most affiliates fail. The project will help you:
- Set realistic goals, based on your time and budget.
- Develop and launch a campaign from start to finish. At the end of the course, you’ll have a complete action plan and checklist you can use for future sites.
- Research prospective opportunities. Learn out how to avoid potential pitfalls and find the right niche.
- Learn the software, scripts and tools that will help you create and manage your affiliate site.
What’s Next
The Black Ink Project will be delivered throughout the course of two months. Each lesson builds on the next, and it’s recommended that you follow the same timeline when possible.
Most of the sessions will be recorded, and made available on the site shortly after they’re delivered. Jeremy will also be doing some live streams with Q&A sessions throughout the course.
What’s the Price?
Free. Yes, you read that right; it’s not a smudge on your screen. Jeremy decided to kick off the new site by raising the free bar to new heights.
Who Is This Training For?
This training is aimed at new affiliates who have yet to earn a profit or are struggling to earn consistent profits.
Prerequisite: You must read Jeremy free e-book before joining this class. If you don’t have a grasp on the basics you won’t get the most out of this project.
Where Can I Sign Up?
