Affiliate
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Affiliate Marketing Intro
Being in the affiliate marketing business
is not that hard now with the Internet at your disposable. It is much easier
now compared to the days when people have to make use of the telephones and
other mediums of information just to get the latest updates on the way their
program is coming along.
So with technology at hand, and assuming
that the affiliate is working from home, a day in his or her life would sound
something like this…
Upon waking up and after having breakfast,
the computer is turned on to check out new developments in the network. As far
as the marketer is concerned there might be new things to update and statistics
to keep track on.
The site design has to be revised. The
marketer knows that a well-designed site can increase sign ups from visitors.
It can also help in the affiliate’s conversion rates.
That done, it is time to submit the
affiliate program to directories that lists affiliate programs. These
directories are means to attract people in joining your affiliate program. A
sure way of promoting the affiliate program!
Time to track down the sales you are
getting from your affiliates fairly and accurately. There are phone orders and
mails to track down. See if they are new clients checking the products out.
Noting down the contact information that might be a viable source in the
future.
There are lots of resources to sort out.
Ads, banners, button ads and sample recommendations to give out because the
marketer knows that this is one way of ensuring more sales. Best to stay
visible and accessible too.
The affiliate marketer remembered that
there are questions to answer from the visitors. This has to be done quickly.
Nothing can turn off a customer than an unanswered email.
To prove that the affiliate is working
effectively and efficiently, inquiries would have to be paid more attention on.
Nobody wants to be ignored and customers are not always the most patient of all
people. Quick answer that should appear professional yet friendly too.
In the process of doing all the
necessities, the marketer is logged on to a chat room where he or she interacts
with other affiliates and those under that same program. This is where they can
discuss things on how to best promote their products.
There are things to be learned and it is a
continuous process. Sharing tips and advices is a good way of showing support.
There may be others out there wanting to join and may be enticed by the
discussion that is going on. There is no harm in assuming what opportunities
ahead.
The newsletters and E-zines were updated
days ago, so it is time for the affiliate marketer to see if there are some new
things happening in the market. This will be written about in the marketer’s
publication to be distributed to the old and new customers.
These same publications are also an
important tool in keeping up to date with the newly introduced products. The
marketer has put up a sale and promotion that customers may want to know about.
Besides, they have to keep up with the deadline of these sales written in the
publications.
It is that time to show some appreciation
to those who have helped the marketer in the promotions and sale increase.
Nothing like mentioning the persons, their sites and the process they have done
that made everything worked.
Of course, this will be published in the
newsletters. Among the more important information that have been written
already.
The marketer still has time to write out
recommendations to those who want credible sources for the products being
promoted. There is also time to post some comments on how to be a successful
affiliate marketer on a site where there are lots of wannabes.
Two objectives done at the same time. The
marketer gets to promote the product as well as the program they are in. Who
knows, someone may be inclined to join.
Time flies. Missed lunch but is quite
contented with the tasks done. Bed time….
Ok, so this may not be all done in a day.
But then, this gives you an idea of how an affiliate marketer, a dedicated one
that is, spends the marketing day.
Affiliate Marketers
Survival Tips
Now every affiliate marketer is always
looking for the successful market that gives the biggest paycheck. Sometimes
they think it is a magic formula that is readily available for them. Actually,
it is more complicated than that. It is just good marketing practices that have
been proven over years of hard work and dedication.
There are tactics that have worked before
with online marketing and is continuing to work in the online affiliate
marketing world of today. With these top three marketing tips, you will be able
to able to increase your sales and survive in the affiliate marketing online.
What are these three tactics?
1.
Using unique web pages to
promote each separate product you are marketing.
Do not lump all of it together just to
save some money on web hosting. It is best to have a site focusing on each and
every product and nothing more.
Always include product reviews on the
website so visitors will have an initial understanding on what the product can
do to those who buys them. Also include testimonials from users who have
already tried the product. Be sure that these customers are more than willing
to allow you to use their names and photos on the site of the specific product
you are marketing.
You can also write articles highlighting
the uses of the product and include them on the website as an additional page.
Make the pages attractive compelling and include calls to act on the
information. Each headline should attract the readers to try and read more,
even contact you. Highlight your special points. This will help your readers to
learn what the page is about and will want to find out more.
2.
Offer free reports to your
readers.
If possible position them at the very top
side of your page so it they simply cannot be missed. Try to create
autoresponder messages that will be mailed to those who input their personal
information into your sign up box. According to research, a sale is closed
usually on the seventh contact with a prospect.
Only two things can possibly happen with
the web page alone: closed sale or the prospect leaving the page and never
return again. By placing useful information into their inboxes at certain
specified period, you will remind them of the product they thought they want
later and will find out that the sale is closed. Be sure that the content is
directed toward specific reasons to buy the product. Do not make it sound like
a sales pitch.
Focus on important points like how your
product can make life and things easier and more enjoyable. Include compelling
subject lines in the email. As much as possible, avoid using the word “free”
because there are still older spam filters that dumps those kind of contents
into the junk before even anyone reading them first. Convince those who signed
up for your free reports that they will be missing something big if they do not
avail of your products and services.
3.
Get the kind of traffic that is
targeted to your product.
Just think, if the person who visited your
website has no interest whatsoever in what you are offering, they will be among
those who move on and never come back. Write articles for publication in
e-zines and e-reports. This way you can locate publications that is focusing on
your target customers and what you have put up might just grab their interest.
Try to write a minimum of 2 articles per
week, with at least 300-600 words in length. By continuously writing and
maintaining these articles you can generate as many as 100 targeted readers to
your site in a day.
Always remember that only 1 out of 100
people are likely to buy your product or get your services. If you can generate
as much as 1,000 targeted hits for your website in a day, that means you can
made 10 sales based on the average statistic.
The tactics given above does not really
sound very difficult to do, if you think about it. It just requires a little
time and an action plan on your part.
Try to use these tips for several
affiliate marketing programs. You can end maintaining a good source of income
and surviving in this business that not all marketers can do.
How to Become a Super
Affiliate
Over the past years, web hosting has grown
bigger than it used to be. With more companies getting into this business and
finding the many benefits it can give them, the demand for web hosting has
never been higher. These seem to be the trend of today.
38 million people have put up their very
first websites online this year 2005 alone. It is estimated that by 2008, the
Internet sales industry will top the dollar bank. And to think, majority of
those sites will be offering different affiliate programs for people to choose
and participate into.
This only means one thing. It is easier
now to find the right web host for your application. The possibility of quality
web hosting companies separating themselves from the rest of the industry is
anticipated. If this is done, the unprofessional and incompetent ones will
suffer.
Support will be the number one
consideration for people when choosing a web host. It will be obvious that
traditional advertising will become less and less effective. Most people would
rather opt for the web host based on things that they see and hear. Also based
on the recommendations by those who have tried them and have proved to be a
successful.
This is a great opportunity for web
hosting affiliates and resellers alike. There would hundreds of web hosting and
programs to choose from that the difficulty in finding the right one for them
is not a problem anymore.
How does one become a successful affiliate
in the niche markets using web hosting?
If you think about it, everyone who needs
a website needs a web hosting company to host it for them. As of now, there is
really no leading hosting industry so most people choose hosts based from
recommendations. Usually, they get it from the ones that have already availed
of a web hosting services.
With the many hosts offering affiliate
programs, there is the tendency to find the one which you think will work best
for you. Think of the product you will be promoting. Pattern them to the site
and see if they are catering to the same things as you are.
When you have been with one host for quite
some time and seem not to be making much despite all your effort, leave that
one and look for another. There is no use in trying to stick to one when you
would be before off in another one. Things will only have to get better from
there because you already have been in worst situations.
Try this out. If you are quite happy and
satisfied with your web host, try to see if they are offering an affiliate
program you can participate on. Instead of you paying them, why not make it the
other way around; them paying you. The process can be as easy as putting a
small “powered by” or “hosted by” link at the bottom of your page and you are
already in an affiliate business.
Why choose paying for your for your web
hosting when you do not have to? Try to get paid by letting people know you
like your web host.
Always remember that when choosing a web
host, choose the one that is known for its fantastic customer support. There
are also many hosting affiliate programs. Residual affiliate program is also
being hosted. This is the program wherein you get paid a percentage every month
for a client that you refer. This can allow you to have a steady source of
income. With perseverance, you can even be quite successful in this field.
There are a lot of niche markets out there
just waiting for the right affiliate to penetrate to them and make that dollars
dream come true. Knowing which one to get into is being confident enough of
your potentials and the good results you will be getting.
Web hosting is just one affiliate market
you could try out and make some good and continuous income. Just remember that
to be successful on your endeavor also means that time, effort and patience is
needed.
Affiliate Programs - Which one do I
Choose?
Ask questions first before you join an
affiliate program. Do a little research about the choices of program that you
intend to join into. Get some answers because they will be the deciding point
of what you will be achieving later on.
Will it cost you anything to join? Most
affiliate programs being offered today are absolutely free of charge. So why
settle for those that charge you some dollars before joining.
When do they issue the commission checks?
Every program is different. Some issue their checks once a month, every
quarter, etc. Select the one that is suited to your payment time choice. Many
affiliate programs are setting a minimum earned commission amount that an
affiliate must meet or exceed in order for their checks to be issued.
What is the hit per sale ratio? This is
the average number of hits to a banner or text link it takes to generate a sale
based on all affiliate statistics. This factor is extremely important because
this will tell you how much traffic you must generate before you can earn a
commission from the sale.
How are referrals from an affiliate’s site
tracked and for how long do they remain in the system? You need to be confident
on the program enough to track those people you refer from your site. This is
the only way that you can credit for a sale. The period of time that those
people stay in the system is also important. This is because some visitors do
not buy initially but may want to return later to make the purchase. Know if
you will still get credit for the sale if it is done some months from a certain
day.
What are the kinds of affiliate stats
available? Your choice of affiliate program should be capable of offering
detailed stats. They should be available online anytime you decide to check
them out. Constantly checking your individual stats is important to know how
many impressions, hits and sales are already generated from your site.
Impressions are the number of times the banner or text link was viewed by a
visitor of your site. A hit is the one clicking on the banner or text links.
Does the affiliate program also pay for
the hits and impressions besides the commissions on sales? It is important that
impressions and hits are also paid, as this will add to the earnings you get
from the sales commission. This is especially important if the program you are
in offers low sales to be able to hit ratio.
Who is the online retailer? Find out whom
you are doing business with to know if it is really a solid company. Know the
products they are selling and the average amount they are achieving. The more
you know about the retailer offering you the affiliate program, the easier it
will be for you to know if that program is really for you and your site.
Is the affiliate a one tier or two tier
program? A single tier program pays you only for the business you yourself have
generated. A two tier program pays you for the business, plus it also pays you
a commission on the on the sales generated by any affiliate you sponsor in your
program. Some two-tier programs are even paying small fees on each new
affiliate you sponsor. More like a recruitment fee.
Lastly, what is the amount of commission
paid?20% - 80% (and some cases, 100%!) is the commission paid by most programs.
.01% - .05% is the amount paid for each hit. If you find a program that also
pays for impressions, the amount paid is not much at all. As you can see from
the figures, you will now understand why the average sales amount and hit to
sale ratio is important.
Which Networks to Choose
There are many horror stories about
affiliate programs and networks. People have heard them over and over again,
that some are even wary of joining one. The stories they may have heard are
those related to illegal programs or pyramid schemes. Basically, this kind of
market does not have real, worthy product.
You do not want to be associated with
these schemes. It is obvious you want to be with a program that offers high
quality product that you will readily endorse. The growing number of those who
have joined already and are succeeding immensely is proof enough that there are
reliable and quality affiliate programs out there.
Why participate in an affiliate program?
It allows you to work part-time. It gives
you the opportunity to build a generous residual income. And it makes you an
owner of a small business. Affiliate programs have already created lots of
millionaires. They are the living testimony of how hard work; continuous
prospecting, motivating and training others pay off.
If ever you are deciding to join one, you
must take note that you are getting into something that is patterned to what
you are capable of. This will be an assurance that you are capable of doing
anything to come out successful.
How do you choose a good affiliate program
to promote? Here are some tips you may want to look over before choosing one:
1.
A program that you like and
have interest in.
One of the best ways of knowing if that is
the kind of program you wish to promote is if you are interested in purchasing
the product yourself. If that is the case, chances are, there are many others
who are also interested in the same program and products.
2.
Look for a program that is of
high quality.
For instance, look for one that is
associated with many experts in that particular industry. This way, you are
assured that of the standard of the program you will be joining into.
3.
Join in the ones that offer
real and viable products.
How do you know this? Do some initial
research. If possible, track down some of the members and customers to give you
testimonial on the credibility of the program.
4.
The program that is catering to
a growing target market.
This will ensure you that there will be
more and continuous demands for your referrals. Make inquiries. There are
forums and discussions you can participate in to get good and reliable
feedbacks.
5.
A program with a compensation
plan that pays out a residual income and a payout of 40% or more would be a
great choice.
There are some programs offering this kind
of compensation. Look closely for one. Do not waste your time with programs
that do not reward substantially for your efforts.
6.
Be aware of the minimum quotas
that you must fulfill or sales target that is too hard to achieve.
Some affiliate programs imposes
pre-requisites before you get your commissions. Just be sure that you are
capable of attaining their requirements.
7.
Select one that has plenty of
tools and resources that can help you grow the business in the shortest
possible time.
Not all affiliate programs have these
capacities. Make use you decide on one with lots of helpful tools you can use.
8.
Check out if the program has a
proven system that can allow you to check your networks and compensation.
Also check if they have it available
online for you to check anytime and anywhere.
9.
The program that is offering
strong incentives for members to renew their membership each time.
The affiliate program that provides
continuous help and upgrades for its products have the tendency to retain its
members. These things can assure the growth of your networks.
10.
Be aware of the things that
members are not happy about in a program.
Like with the ones mentioned above, you
can do your checking at discussion forums. If you know someone in that same
program, there is ho harm asking if there are many downsides involved.
Have a thorough and intensive knowledge
about the affiliate program and network you will be promoting on.
Knowing the kind of program you are
getting yourself into will make you anticipate and prevent any future problems
you may encounter.
Easy Profits Using PPC in
Your Biz
PPC or Pay-Per-Click in full is one of the
four basic types of Search Engines. PPC is also one of the most cost-effective
ways of targeted Internet advertising. According to Forbes magazine, PPC or Pay
Per Click, accounts to 2 billion dollars a year and is expected to increase to
around 8 billion dollars by the year 2008.
Let us take a quick look at how PPC Search
Engines work.
These engines create listings and rate
them based on a bid amount the website owner is willing to pay for each click
from that search engine. Advertisers bid against each other to receive higher
ranking for a specific keyword or phrase.
The highest bidder for a certain keyword
or phrase will then have the site ranked as number 1 in the PPC Search Engines
followed by the second and third highest bidder, up to the last number that
have placed a bid on the same keyword or phrase. Your ads then will appear
prominently on the results pages based on the dollar amount bid you will agree
to pay per click.
How do you make money by using PPC into
your affiliate marketing business?
Most affiliate programs only pay when a
sale is made or a lead delivered after a visitor has clickthrough your site.
Your earnings will not always be the same as they will be dependent on the web
site content and the traffic market.
The reason why you should incorporate PPC
into your affiliate marketing program is that earnings are easier to make than
in any other kind of affiliate program not using PPC. This way, you will be
making profit based from the clickthroughs that your visitor will make on the
advertiser’s site. Unlike some programs, you are not paid per sale or action.
PPC can be very resourceful of your
website. With PPC Search Engines incorporated into your affiliate program, you
will be able to profit from the visitor’s who are not interested in your products
or services. The same ones who leave your site and never comes back.
You will not only get commissions not only
from those who are just searching the web and finding the products and services
that they wanted but you will be able to build your site’s recognition as a
valuable resource. The visitors who have found what they needed from you site
are likely to come back and review what you are offering more closely. Then
they will eventually come back to search the web for other products.
This kind of affiliate program is also an
easy way for you to generate some more additional revenues. For example, when a
visitor on your site does a search in the PPC Search Engine and clicks on the
advertiser bided listings, the advertisers’ account will then be deducted
because of that click. With this, you will be compensated 30% to 80% of the
advertisers’ bid amount.
PPC is not only a source of generating
easy profits; it can also help you promote your own site. Most of the programs
allow the commissions received to be spent for advertising with them instantly
and with no minimum earning requirement. This is one of the more effective ways
to exchange your raw visitors for targeted surfers who has more tendencies to
purchase your products and services.
What will happen if you when you integrate
PPC into your affiliate program?
PPC usually have ready-to-use affiliate
tools that can be easily integrated into your website. The most common tools
are search boxes, banners, text links and some 404-error pages. Most search
engines utilize custom solutions and can provide you with a white-label
affiliate program. This enables you, using only a few lines of code, to
integrate remotely-hosted cobranded search engine into your website.
The key benefits? Not only more money
generated but also some extra money on the side. Plus a lifetime commissions
once you have referred some webmaster friends to the engine.
Think about it. Where can you get all
these benefits while already generating some income for your site? Knowing some
of the more useful tools you can use for your affiliate program is not a waste
of time. They are rather a means of earning within an earning.
Best know more about how you can use PPC search engines into your affiliate program than miss out on a great opportunity to earn more profits.
Using Recommended Products
to Increase Bottom Line Profit
In affiliate marketing, there are many
ways in which you can increase your earnings and maintain the account that you
have worked so hard for already. Most of the techniques and tactics can be
learned easily. No need to go anywhere and any further. They are available
online, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
One of the more important ways of
increasing affiliate marketing bottom line and sale is through the use of
product recommendations. Many marketers know that this is one of the most
effective ways in promoting a certain product.
If the customers or visitors trust you
enough, then they will definitely trust your recommendations. Be very careful
in using this approach, though. If you start promoting everything by
recommendation, your credibility will actually wear thin. This is seen
especially when recommendations are seemingly exaggerated and without much
merit.
Do not be afraid to mention things that
you do not like about a given product or service. Rather than lose any points
for you, this will make your recommendation more realistic and will tend to
increase your credibility.
Furthermore, if your visitors are really
interested in what you are offering, they will be more than delighted to learn
what is good about the product, what is not so good, and how the product will
benefit them.
When you are recommending a certain
product, there are some things to remember on how to make it work effectively
and for your advantage.
Sound like the true and leading expert in
your field.
Remember this simple equation: Price
resistance diminishes in direct proportion to trust. If your visitors feel and
believe that you are an expert in your niche, they are more inclined to making
that purchase. On the other hand, if you are not exuding any confidence and
selfassurance in endorsing your products, they will probably feel that same way
and will go in search of another product or service which is more believable.
How do you establish this aura of
expertise? By offering unique and new solutions they would not get anywhere
else. Show proof that what you are promoting works as promised. Display
prominent testimonials and endorsements from respected and known personalities,
in related fields of course.
Avoid hype at all costs. It is better to
sound low key and confident, than to scream and seek attention. Besides, you
would not want to sound unprofessional and have that thinking stick to your
potential customers and clients, now would you? Best to appear cool and
selfassured at the same time.
And remember; prospects are not stupid.
They are actually turning to experts and may already know the things that you
know. If you back up your claims with hard facts and data, they would gladly
put down hundreds, or even thousands worth of money to your promotions. But if
you don’t, they are smart enough to try and look at your competitors and what
they are offering.
While recommending a product, it is also
important that you give out promotional freebies.
People are already familiar with the
concept of offering freebies to promoting your won products. But very few
people do this to promote affiliate products. Try to offer freebies that can
promote or even have some information about your products or services.
Before you add recommendations to you
product, it is given that you should try and test the product and support. Do
not run the risk of promoting junk products and services. Just think how long
it took you to build credibility and trust among your visitors. All that will
take to destroy it is one big mistake on your part.
If possible, have recommendations of
products that you have 100% confidence in. Test the product support before you
begin to ensure that the people you are referring it to would not be left high
and dry when a problem suddenly arouse.
Have a look at your affiliate market and
look at the strategies you are using. You may not be focusing on the
recommendations that your products need to have. You plan of action is
sometimes not the only thing that is making your program works.
Try product recommendation and be among those few who have proven its worth.
Using Camtasia Video to Generate
More Clicks
Since there are already lots of people
getting into affiliate marketing, it is no wonder that the competition is
getting stiff. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of
ways to be able to attain this.
There are also many tips and techniques
being taught to these affiliate in order to best plan their strategy for their
program to work effectively so that more earnings will be achieved.
What better way to wow your prospects and
customers than to record and publish top notch, full motion and streaming
screen-captured videos. Nothing like feeling your hard work getting paid by
having your customers jumping up excitedly in great anticipation to buy your
product right there and then.
This is Camtasia in action. It is a proven
fact; giving your customers something they can actually see can explode your
online sales instantly.
You do not need to have trainings and
education to be able to know how this system can work for your affiliate
program. Anyone can create stunning videos, from multimedia tutorials and
step-by-step presentations available online. The process is like having your
customers seated next to you and looking at your desktop, as you show them the
things they need to see and hear. All this done step by step.
For those who does not know it yet, how
does Camtasia works?
1.
It can record your desktop
activity in a single click. No need to have to save and compile all your files
because it is recorded right there and then.
2.
Can easily convert your videos
into web pages. Once converted you can have your customers visiting that
certain page. Videos are easier to understand and take in unlike reading texts
which oftentimes is a trying thing to do.
3.
Upload your pages. Publish them
through blogs, RSS feed and podcasts. You may want your Camtasis videos to get
around and reach out to other people that may be potential customers in the
future. Nothing like being visible in many sites and pages to advertise
yourself and get your message through.
There are other things you can do with
your affiliate program using Camtasia. You can…
Create stunning multimedia presentations
that are proven to increase sales because all the senses are engaged. This also
has the tendency to reduce skepticism among hard-to-please customers.
Reduce refunds and other customer issues
by demonstrating visually how to use your product and how to do it properly.
Complaints will also be minimized because all the facts and the presentation
are there for the customers to just see and hear about.
Promote affiliate products and services
using visual presentations. This is an effective way of redirecting your
viewers straight to your affiliate website after they are finished with the
video. Make the most of the presentation by putting your site location in the
end and make them go there directly if they want more information.
Multiple your online auction bids
exponentially when you give your readers a feel of what you have to offer.
Based from reports, auctions that includes pictures increases bidding
percentage by 400%. Imagine how much
higher it will be if it were videos.
Publish valuable infoproducts that you can
sell for a much higher price. It will be all worth the price because of the
full colored graphics menu and templates that you will be using.
Minimize miscommunication with your
customers. Instantly showing them what you want they wanted in the first place
is making them understand clearly the essence of your affiliate program. The
good thing about multimedia is, nothing much can go wrong. It is there already.
These are just some of the things you can
do with Camtasia that can be very helpful in your chosen affiliate program.
Note that the main purpose of using
Camtasia is to boost the income that is generated from your affiliate program.
Although it can be used for entertainment and enjoyment purposes, which is not
really a valid reason why you choose to get all through that trouble.
Try to focus on the goal that you have set upon yourself to and achieve that with the use of the things that may be quite a lot of help in increasing your earnings.
Boost Commissions
Overnight
The ideal world of affiliate marketing
does not require having your won website, dealing with customers, refunds,
product development and maintenance. This is one of the easiest ways of
launching into an online business and earning more profits.
Assuming you are already into an affiliate
program, what would be the next thing you would want to do? Double, or even
triple, your commissions, right? How do you do that?
Here are some powerful tips on how to
boost your affiliate program commissions overnight.
1. Know the best program and products to
promote.
Obviously, you would want to promote a
program that will enable you to achieve the greatest profits in the shortest
possible time.
There are several factors to consider in
selecting such a program. Choose the ones that have a generous commission
structure. Have products that fit in with your target audience. And that has a
solid track record of paying their affiliate easily and on time. If you cannot
seem to increase your investments, dump that program and keep looking for
better ones.
There are thousands of affiliate programs
online which gives you the reason to be picky. You may want to select the best
to avoid losing your advertising dollars.
Write free reports or short E-Books to
distribute from your site. There is a great possibility that you are competing
with other affiliates that are promoting the same program. If you start writing
short report related to the product you are promoting, you will be able to
distinguish yourself from the other affiliates.
In the reports, provide some valuable
information for free. If possible, add some recommendations about the products.
With E-Books, you get credibility. Customers will see that in you and they will
be enticed to try out what you are offering.
2. Collect and save the email addresses of
those who download your free E-Books.
It is a known fact that people do not make
a purchase on the first solicitation. You may want to send out your message
more than six times to make a sale.
This is the simple reason why you should
collect the contact information of those who downloaded your reports and
E-Books. You can make follow-ups on these contacts to remind them to make a
purchase from you.
Get the contact information of a prospect
before sending them to the vendor’s website. Keep in mind that you are
providing free advertisement for the product owners. You get paid only when you
make a sale. If you send prospects directly to the vendors, chances are they
would be lost to you forever.
But when you get their names, you can
always send other marketing messages to them to be able to earn an ongoing
commission instead of a one-time sale only.
Publish an online newsletter or E-zine. It
is always best to recommend a product to someone you know than to sell to a
stranger. This is the purpose behind publishing your own newsletter. This also
allows you to develop a relationship based on trust with your subscribers.
This strategy is a delicate balance
between providing useful information with a sales pitch. If you continue to write
informative editorials you will be able to build a sense of reciprocity in your
readers that may lead them to support you by buying your products.
3. Ask for higher than normal commission
from merchants.
If you are already successful with a
particular promotion, you should try and approach the merchant and negotiate a
percentage commission for your sales.
If the merchant is smart, he or she will
likely grant your request rather than lose a valuable asset in you. Keep in
mind that you are a zero-risk investment to your merchant; so do not be shy
about requesting for addition in your commissions. Just try to be reasonable
about it.
Write strong pay Per Click ads. PPC search
engine is the most effective means of advertising online. As an affiliate, you
can make a small income just by managing PPC campaigns such as Google AdWords
and Overture. Then you should try and monitor them to see which ads are more
effective and which ones to dispose of.
Try out these strategies and see the difference it can make to your commission checks in the shortest of time.
Avoiding Common Affiliate
Mistakes
As the handbook draws to a near end and
closing publication, here are some hazard signs and dangerous waters you
shouldn’t be treading on in the affiliate marketing scene!
So listen up…
Affiliate marketing is one of the most
effective and powerful ways of earning some money online. This program gives
everybody a chance to make a profit through the Internet. Since these affiliate
marketing programs are easy to join, implement and pays a commission on a
regular basis, more an more people are now willing in this business.
However, like all businesses, there are
lots of pitfalls in the affiliate marketing business. Committing some of the
most common mistakes will cost the marketers a large portion taken from the
profit they are making everyday. That is why it is better to avoid them than be
regretful in the end.
Mistake number 1: Choosing the wrong
affiliate.
Many people want to earn from affiliate
marketing as fast as possible. In their rush to be part of one, they tend to
choose a bandwagon product. This is the kind of products that the program
thinks is “hot”. They choose the product that is in demand without actually
considering if the product appeals to them. This is not a very wise move
obviously.
Instead of jumping on the bandwagon, try
top choose a product in which you are truly interested in. For any endeavor to
succeed, you should take some time to plan and figure out your actions.
Pick a product that appeals to you. Then
do some research about that product to see if they are in demand. Promoting a
product you are more passionate about is easier than promoting one for the sake
of the earnings only.
Mistake number 2: Joining too many
affiliate programs.
Since affiliate programs are very easy to
join, you might be tempted to join multiples of affiliate programs to try and
maximize the earnings you will be getting. Besides you may think that there is
nothing wrong and nothing to lose by being part of many affiliate programs.
True, that is a great way to have multiple
sources of income. However, joining multiple programs and attempting to promote
them all at the same time will prevent you from concentrating on each one of
them.
The result? The maximum potential of your
affiliate program is not realized and the income generated will not exactly be
as huge as you were thinking initially it would. The best way to get excellent
result is by joining just one program that pays a 40% commission at least. Then
give it your best effort by promoting your products enthusiastically. As soon
as you see that it is already making a reasonable profit, then maybe you can
now join another affiliate program.
The technique is to do it slowly but
surely. There is really no need to rush into things, especially with affiliate
marketing. With the way things are going, the future is looking real bright and
it seems affiliate marketing will be staying for a long time too.
Mistake number 3: Not buying the product
or using the service.
As an affiliate, you main purpose is to
effectively and convincingly promote a product or service and to find
customers. For you to achieve this purpose, you must be able to relay to the
customers that certain product and service. It is therefore difficult for you
to do this when you yourself have not tried these things out. Thus, you will
fail to promote and recommend them convincingly. You will also fail to create a
desire in your customers to avail any of what you are offering.
Try the product or service personally
first before you sign up as an affiliate to see if it is really delivering what
it promises. If you have done so, then you are one of the credible and living
testaments aware of its advantages and disadvantages. Your customers will then
feel the sincerity and truthfulness in you and this will trigger them to try
them out for themselves.
Many affiliate marketers make these
mistakes and are paying dearly for their actions. To not fall into the same
situation they have been in, try to do everything to avoid making the same
mistakes.
Time is the key. Take the time to analyze
your marketing strategy and check if you are in the right track. If done
properly, you will be able to maximize your affiliate marketing program and
earn higher profits.
