Best way to use affiliate links
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What is the best practice to use amazon affliate links in blog posts? I have read different opinions on this, and want to be sure I'm using best practices.
I sometimes link to amazon with an affiliate link on some of my posts, and am working on a top ten Christmas gift ideas for Children born with Down syndrome with lots of affiliate links on it.
I'm want to be sure I'm using best practices when adding links like this.
Tanks!
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"lots of affiliate links"
This is what I meant....
http://noahsdad.com/gift-ideas-down-syndrome/
Nothing bad there....I had just read it's better to 'mask" those links (maybe with a url shortener) so google does penalize you for having them....
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What is the best practice to use amazon affliate links in blog posts?
Place them within or next to relevant, rich, substantive content that inspires the visitor to start a craft project, read a book, buy a tool, look for a gift, cook something.
Your choice of links and their placement are critical... Links below a large and very enticing image in the right column or floated within content - right at the inspiration point of the content are most effective.
...with lots of affiliate links on it...
I don't like the sound of this... Do you mean loads of links on every page... or loads of pages with one or two links each?
I'm want to be sure I'm using best practices when adding links like this.
There is a huge difference between "adding links"... and making a presentation that motivates action. Which are you doing?
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