Its been a bit since the last post, we wanted to let you know we are trying to take Sybarite Elite to the next level by working with new advertisers.  We will be launching a sleep formula and possibly a anti-stress product as well.

Strive to find new niches to advertise in, we can help develop and bring new products to the table for you to market in that niche market.

Thats about it.

Though everyone is somewhat hesitant at trying something new, with the concern that whatever they want to try may not work and cost them money, it’s what possibly could make them the most money.

If you don’t take risk, you may not advance your business and ideas and become stagnant with whats working, the question is how long will what’s working work?

I had been in search of an organization to donate money to for the past few weeks and this was the perfect opportunity.  I felt as though actual gifts being given to kids would have a huge affect on them compared to a donation of money that pays the charities expenses, administration fees and any other fees you can think of.

After our friend came to us he approached a few other affiliates.  Those affiliates realized this was a great idea and also donated money to help buy gifts for these children.  While chatting with the affiliate that first had the idea to organize this event we had both realized that the amount of money raised would buy so many gifts that he would need help.  So, while I stayed in the office Brandon one of our affiliate managers flew down to Florida to help gather the gifts with Bill(the affiliate/friend) locate, purchase, and donate to the organizations in Florida.  The experience was great from the pictures that I have seen(and will be uploading shortly).

Overall the donations touched a good amount of people from what Brandon and Bill had said, and we plan on trying to organize an event like this yearly.

Happy Holidays

Bryan VanAlmkerk

Syb Elite

Edit:  Here is the link to the images:

http://blogs.sybariteelite.com/donations/

I plan on getting the images formatted for them to just be in this post, but wanted to get the images to everyone fast.

If you are attending Ad-Tech New York please let us  know so that we can meet up.  There is nothing more important that meeting with the people that you work with, not only does it help build a stronger business relationship, but it also allows for us to put a face with a name.

The link:

http://www.ftc.gov/os/2009/10/091005endorsementguidesfnnotice.pdf

Some of them fly, some just bomb out.

Most of the ones that crash instantly after take off, if I adjust a part of them just a bit. They fly a little farther.

If I really take my time to fold all the creases correct, they fly right the first time.

I started to see the relationship between how that paper airplane flies and affiliate marketing.

If you take the time to set up a quality campaign, researching the niche, keywords and competition – the chances of your efforts becoming a success are much higher.

Sometimes a campaign isn’t doing as well as you’d like. It’s amazing what a small change in wording, picture placement or ad creatives can do for conversions.

When money, ROI and other factors are involved, I understand that there are more components than folding a paper airplane. But it’s the same principles that make campaigns and that plane fly. Time, precision and the guts to launch.

“If you can dream it, you can do it!”

This is so powerful.

Now I just have to find my dream!

I’ve decided it all comes down to a matter of preference. Who do you like to work with? Networks that allow you to work with personalities that fit yours are more successful. And affiliate managers that realize they don’t own accounts, but need to find the right fit for the affiliates are as well. One affiliate manager might not be the correct match for an affiliate partnership – but their colleague is.

Work for the affiliate – not the account.

We are a team effort at Syb. If Brandon needs an offer, I’ll find it. If I need help – Cody helps me. It’s how we work.

In all the newer trending in the industry, my favorite one is where Sybarite Elite is going. Towards a boutique style network and not the walmart of the world.

We don’t have 500 offers, most of which don’t convert. We seek out the offers affiliates want. If something isn’t working, we are close enough to the advertiser to work with them or simply discontinue the offer.

Yes, the industry has changed so much. There are more networks than anyone ever thought possible. But it gives affiliates options and forces networks to work harder.

We’re a boutique – specialized, quality offers and what affiliates want. If we don’t have it, we’ll find it.

So what sets us a part – it’s us. Me, Brandon, Cody, Rob and Bryan. Our experience, who we are and our dedication to the industry, the network and our affiliates.

Just a reflective post!