hey so i just found this affiliate stuff and tbh its a lot but also seems cool. been looking at lead gen for insurance, solar, home repair all that. but where do i even start theres like a million networks and i dont wanna get totally lost before starting. i see ppl talk about CPA CPS rev share but idk whats good for a beginner. should i just pick one niche like insurance or try a bunch? also commissions are confusing some pay per lead some per sale some mix. anyone got a simple breakdown for a total noob? payments are all over too weekly monthly or only after you hit a minimum. how do i know which network is legit and actually pays on time ive heard bad stories about sketchy terms and hidden fees. would love to hear from anyone who's done lead gen in these niches what you learned. like whats a good starter network? or should i make my own landing pages first? just feeling kinda lost but wondering if this is even possible for someone new

Start simple and focus on one niche, like insurance, so you don't get overwhelmed. Find a network that's well-reviewed for beginners and pays reliably. Don't stress about perfect landing pages right away, just test a few simple ones to see what converts. And always do a quick check on networks' reputation before jumping in.

yep exactly, reputation is everything. I remember jumping into some networks without checking and got burned with delayed payments or sketchy terms. do you usually use forums or review sites to check their legit?

ngl 3 outta 4 new lead gen folks I know started with a single niche like insurance and focused on building small, simple landing pages. I'd actually recommend using a tool like Unbounce or Leadpages to get quick, legit pages up without all the coding hassle. afaik, sticking to

make sure your landing pages are super targeted and clear, smh a confused visitor won't convert

38% of visitors bounce if your LP isn't crystal clear within 3 seconds, so yeah, make sure your CTA is obvious and your messaging tight or you're just flushing money down the drain

Different angle: focus on your offer's uniqueness, what makes it stand out? A killer USP can boost conversions even if your LP isn't perfect. Are you testing different angles to see what resonates most?

Test different ad creatives and headlines often, what works for one niche or audience might tank for another. Constant tweaking and split testing is key to finding what actually pulls in quality leads

different angle: also look at your follow-up sequence, fam. even with good leads, if ur nurture game sucks, u lose em quick. gotta keep the convo going to seal the deal.

just my 2 cents: rn it's all about testing, testing, testing. I found that customizing your landing pages for each niche helps a lot, and don't forget to keep an eye on your cost per lead. Also, try different traffic sources, sometimes a small tweak in the audience targeting can boost quality leads big time.

Thanks for the tips, guys, really appreciate it. Yeah, clear landing pages and strong USPs are so basic but often overlooked. Anyone testing different offers or angles that really got results? Would love to hear what worked best for y'all.