Online Music Critic

[King Conga]

I just had what I think could be a GREAT blogging niche, and it may sound silly, but I'm not sure which merchant's I should approach to be an affiliate. I would love to be a positive music critic for the Christian music market since I have 40 yrs. experience as a musician being a very educated and experienced drummer, I also sing, and I've been brought up on the roots of Soul, Funk, R&B, Rock n' Roll, Jazz (all styles). Any suggestions on how I should get going with that would be EXTREMELY welcome.

Tanx,
KC

 

[Linda Buquet]

Hi KC,

Sounds like a PERFECT niche for you. zZounds would of course be a perfect fit.
www.zzounds.com

ShareResults has Real Network that may be a good fit too.
http://www.shareresults.com/local_affiliate_desc.php?mid=2083

 

[King Conga]

MUCHO APPRECIADO! for the affirmation Linda. However, I'm curious why you recommended zZounds since they sell exclusively Pro Audio equip. I mean, other than they share a sub-demographic that would buy tunes. I was thinking if I went to some of the band's websites and told them what I was up to that they might be willing to link to my site for favorable reviews. That would also allow me to link to my 1st blog site as well. What ya think?

Tanx Again,
KC

 

[Linda Buquet]

Zzounds doesn't just sell pro audio. I'm assuming some people that would be interested in reading music reviews COULD also be interested in playing music and could be hobbyists or wannabe musicians.

zZounds has personal keyboards starting at 49.95
http://www.zzounds.com/prodsearch?q=&cat2=&cat=2698&ob=p19&button=search/filter&form=search

And things like this stater guitar package for under 100:
"Ibanez IJV50 Jumpstart Acoustic Guitar Package
Includes: guitar, tuner, strap, gig bag, and pouch."
http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBAIJV50

You know your propsed audience better than I but it does not seem like a stretch to me to say = if you love listening to Christian Music like I do, you may also be a musician like I am or want to learn to play. Here are some ideas for you...

BTW did you see this blog for Christian Affiliates?
You may be able to tie in somehow or may at least enjoy reading it. http://affiliate-marketing-forums.5staraffiliateprograms.com/showthread.php?p=11663#post11663

 

[Teli]

Now, don't hold this against me if it doesn't pan out for whatever reason, but have you considered Time Life? I know they sell a ton of Christian/Inspirational CDs (cue the late night infomercials) and I'm sure they have an affiliate program.

Yep. They do.

Hope that helps,
~ Teli

 

[Teli]

Just did another quick Google search - Christian Book looks like a great website and they have an affiliate program. Why not consider checking them out to see if they will make a good merchant?

~ Teli

 

[King Conga]

You Gal's Are GREAT!

I'll get right on it!

Tanx Again,
KC