Clickbank Hops (or Hoplinks) In Plain English

If you’re dabbling in ClickBank (the online marketplace and affiliate network), you’ve probably heard about “hops” and “HopLinks”. But what the heck are they, and why aren’t they turning into money?

Let’s break it down…

HopLinks: Your Secret Affiliate Weapons

Think of HopLinks as your unique tracking code. It’s how ClickBank knows you sent a potential customer their way.

Here’s the basic format:

hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=YOURUSERID&vendor=THEIRACCOUNTID

Recently, CB also introduced this format:

YOURUSERID.THEIRACCOUNTID.hop.clickbank.net

ClickBank also lets you mask your HopLinks so they’re less obvious. It doesn’t change how they work, just how they look.

Hops: Clicks (Not Cash (Yet))

A “hop” on ClickBank basically means someone clicked your HopLink. But remember, more hops don’t always equal more sales. It could be the same person clicking over and over.

Your goal: Get as many targeted people clicking your HopLinks as possible. That’s the path to commissions.

Why Hops Aren’t Turning Into $$$

The hard truth: Your traffic isn’t buying.

Here’s where to look:

• Wrong Crowd: Don’t expect a killer conversion rate if you’re pitching luxury goods to folks without two cents to rub together. Focus on countries where people have spending power.
• Aimless Traffic: Tons of random eyeballs won’t help. Target people already interested in what you’re selling. A review of the product is a simple, effective way to do this.
• Bad Products: Some ClickBank products just don’t sell well. If all the above is good, it might be time to ditch that product and test a new one.
• Dishonesty: Clickbait might get clicks, but not sales. Be upfront in your promos.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How many hops to get paid? There’s no magic number. Quality traffic and testing matter more.
• What’s a good hops per day target? At least 50 targeted hops is a solid goal for serious ClickBank income.
• Hops per sale average? Expect a sale every 10-20 hops with good traffic/product combos.

The Key Takeaway

Making real ClickBank money is about sending the RIGHT people to your offers.

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