Off-topic monetization for low commission topics

[Sethnic]

Hi,

Let me explain the question better. A site I have focuses on a specific genre of music. It can be monetized with iTunes and the like, but the commissions are pennies.
I'm wondering what else I can put on each page. There are general pages, and pages that focus on individual songs. The average user is just a normal music consumer.

How can I better monetize this page? Anyone have experience with putting completely non-related by high-commission links on a page? Ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Graybeard]

Something not directly related to the music itself but something the visitors would use or could use.
Smartphone accessories --as an example.
Facemasks --current life.
Even household goods or clothing and accessories (like hats as an example).

 

[Sethnic]

Something not directly related to the music itself but something the visitors would use or could use.
Smartphone accessories --as an example.
Facemasks --current life.
Even household goods or clothing and accessories (like hats as an example).

So basically, non-related products for the average person. Wondering if there is some formula for semi-related products that you can use. I'm thinking audio equipment?

 

[T J Tutor]

Let's not forget any software & hardware related to music. Tons of this stuff out there. Maybe Amazon associate? Tons of streaming services with affiliate programs. SiriusXM Affiliate Program may work too.

 

[Graybeard]

You would need to know your potential customer demographic. Otherwise it is hit and miss. Are they more likely to buy headphones as opposed to more expensive *audio equipment* I don't think real audiophiles are buying iTunes. What is an add-on sale to a iTune? We are talking small ticket purchases --they are not coming to spend a lot of money.

 

[Sethnic]

Great, I think you've given me an idea. Some kind of software or service where the average user can make their own music. A Twitch or Karaoke kind of thing. I'll look into that.

 

[PayV]

You can also try to promote trending products/devices/games - not really connected with music. Just make sure you know your audience demography, and then you'll be able to find out what they may like.

 

[Sethnic]

Let's not forget any software & hardware related to music. Tons of this stuff out there. Maybe Amazon associate? Tons of streaming services with affiliate programs. SiriusXM Affiliate Program may work too.

I must be missing something. I just signed up for Sirius, and on the program terms, all of the commission rates are 0. Every possible event is "Event: $0.00 USD." ???

 

[T J Tutor]

I must be missing something. I just signed up for Sirius, and on the program terms, all of the commission rates are 0. Every possible event is "Event: $0.00 USD." ???

I never looked into it beyond seeing if they had an affiliate program. That is pretty strange. Have you contacted them to see if that is in error?

 

[Sethnic]

When they approve me I'll check again and see. I've seen merchants go temporarily to 0 because of Corona shutdowns. I think they do it when they don't want to close the program, but have a cash prob.

 

[Graybeard]

were do you buy ads for -$0.10 CPC
If that's not a typo/form error https://app.impact.com/campaign-mediapartner-signup/SiriusXM.brand?execution=e1s1

 

[Honeybadger]

Hi,

Let me explain the question better. A site I have focuses on a specific genre of music. It can be monetized with iTunes and the like, but the commissions are pennies.
I'm wondering what else I can put on each page. There are general pages, and pages that focus on individual songs. The average user is just a normal music consumer.

How can I better monetize this page? Anyone have experience with putting completely non-related by high-commission links on a page? Ideas?

Thanks!

The 21 Best Music Affiliate Programs of 2021

 

[Sethnic]

The 21 Best Music Affiliate Programs of 2021

Thanks. I'm already in some of these, but you helped me think in that direction too. I will rotate them on the pages and see how it goes.