How To Maximize Your Profit Promoting Affiliate ProgramsPromoting affiliate programs can provide you with a good extra income or even a full time income online.
To help you maximize your profit promoting affiliate programs, I've provided the following tips to help you successfully market your affiliate programs more effectively to your site's visitors.
1. Publish an e-zine.
Running an e-zine will allow you to run prime position ads for your affiliate programs in every issue you publish, and is the #1 way for you to follow up with your site's visitors.
You can also easily increase your commissions by sending out special announcements to your subscriber base whenever one of the affiliate programs you promote is offering a special bonus or a special limited time offer.
Once you build up your circulation you can further increase your profits by charging for ad space in your publication.
2. Use a pop up on your site that promotes your e-zine.
Using a pop up as a well as a subscription e-mail or form on your site can substantially increase the number of your visitors that subscribe to your publication.
Your pop up will draw your visitors' attention right to your e-zine, and if you offer your visitors free bonuses for subscribing to your e-zine such as free ebooks or free ads you can further increase the number of visitors who subscribe to your publication.
3. Offer free e-mail workshops (e-mail courses) to your visitors.
Making e-mail workshops will enable you to effectively promote one or several affiliate programs that offer products that relate to the subject of your workshop.
Many affiliate programs provide their affiliates with articles to post on their sites or run in their e-zines which you can use to successfully form the different parts of your workshop.
If you already write articles, you can easily use your own articles to form the different parts of your workshop and transform your articles into yet another powerful marketing tool.
To get the most out of your e-mail workshops, offer your workshops both on your site and by using a pop up, and use your workshops to increase subscriptions to your e-zine as well as repeat visitors your website.
4. Publish your articles on your site.
Posting your articles on your site is a great way to continually add content to your site and draw more repeat visitors.
To successfully use your articles to promote affiliate programs offer a free e-mail workshop in your resource box or use your resource box to promote your e-zine.
This will provide you with an effective way to successfully follow up with your prospects when your articles get published as well as when your visitors read your articles.
5. Offer free ebooks on your site.
Many affiliate programs provide their affiliates with ebooks they can rebrand with their unique affiliate URL and these can be used as an effective marketing tool.
The best way to promote your affiliate programs with ebooks, however, is to make your own ebooks.
If you write your own articles, you can create a unique promotional item by making an ebook compilation of your articles with links to affiliate programs you promote.
You can also create a best of compilation of your e-zine's top issues to drive more subscriptions to your publication or if you make e-mail workshops you can transform these into your ebooks content.
To further increase your profits, offer your ebooks as a free bonus or part of a free bonus for subscribing to your e-zine, and/or allow your visitors to rebrand your ebook with a link to their own business, affiliate program or opportunity.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Are Affiliate Programs Sensible?
Are Affiliate Programs Sensible?:Have you ever wondered how "the big guys" earn so much
money on the internet? Sure, some of them have huge
advertising budgets, which puts small business owners at a
disadvantage.
But some of the biggest names today started out just like
you and me. They had low advertising budgets and fumbled
their way around the internet trying to get visitors to
their websites and sell their products.
Even though they had terrific products, they couldn't sell
them if no one knew about them. They put on their thinking
caps to find the easiest and least expensive way to get
visitors and make sales.
They finally came up with a plan that would benefit not
only them, but others as well. If they could get other
people to promote their products and websites, they could
earn more money.
And so, Affiliate Programs were born! What a concept! A
better way to get visitors to a website and sell more
products!
They offer their visitors the opportunity to "partner" with
them, often for free, to help sell their products. And many
of them offer two-tier affiliate programs.
So if I sign up as an affiliate I can get others to sign up
under me as my sub-affiliates. I earn a commission for
sales I make directly to my customers. But I also earn a
smaller commission for sales that my sub-affiliates make.
It's a winning situation for everyone! The "big guy" made
money because he sold his product. However, he might not
have made that sale if it wasn't for my advertisement. And I
made money because I advertised his products.
The concept of affiliate programs is really not so new. It's
similar to selling cosmetics or other products for many
well-known companies.
For instance, I have no idea how to invent a new cologne,
but I know how to sell it. Therefore, I could sign up as a
representative for a cosmetics company. They, in turn,
would pay me a commission for selling their products.
Why would they do that? Because they can't possibly reach
all the potential customers by themselves.
By becoming an affiliate for someone who knows much more
about computers and digital products than I do, I have the
advantage of selling quality products that I can't create
myself.
And they have the advantage of their affiliates doing some
of the "leg work" for them because they can't possibly reach
all the potential customers in this vast internet world.
A few of the large companies on the internet today that
offer free two-tier affiliate programs can be located at
the following links:
http://www.moneyhome.com/cgi-bin/i.pl?c=a&i=69
http://www.marketingtips.com/sr .x/775957
http://www.mywizardads.com/cgi-bin/ra.cgi?adminid=253&id=559
http://www.rtdwebsolutions.com/i/clickthru.cgi?id=dmh0226
http://QuickPayPro.com/x/qpp.cgi?adminid=1946&id=40550
http://www.ListFire.com/5159
(For this last one you sign up for ListFire and get your
free copy of Web Army Knife. Then you can sign up to become
an affiliate for free.)
The next time you visit a website offering products you
like, check to see if they offer an affiliate program. Even
if you don't wish to place an order for a product at that
time, you can sign up as an affiliate.
In the future when you do order you may be able to use your
own affiliate URL and give yourself the commission. Most
companies allow this procedure.
In the meantime you can let your customers know that you
have new products available, as well as affiliate programs
for them to join. It's a great way to get backend sales.
So there you have it! The reasons for affiliate programs and
why it makes sense for people to sign up. By offering
well-known products on your website or in your ezine you
are in a win-win situation and can potentially earn big
money like the "internet gurus."
money on the internet? Sure, some of them have huge
advertising budgets, which puts small business owners at a
disadvantage.
But some of the biggest names today started out just like
you and me. They had low advertising budgets and fumbled
their way around the internet trying to get visitors to
their websites and sell their products.
Even though they had terrific products, they couldn't sell
them if no one knew about them. They put on their thinking
caps to find the easiest and least expensive way to get
visitors and make sales.
They finally came up with a plan that would benefit not
only them, but others as well. If they could get other
people to promote their products and websites, they could
earn more money.
And so, Affiliate Programs were born! What a concept! A
better way to get visitors to a website and sell more
products!
They offer their visitors the opportunity to "partner" with
them, often for free, to help sell their products. And many
of them offer two-tier affiliate programs.
So if I sign up as an affiliate I can get others to sign up
under me as my sub-affiliates. I earn a commission for
sales I make directly to my customers. But I also earn a
smaller commission for sales that my sub-affiliates make.
It's a winning situation for everyone! The "big guy" made
money because he sold his product. However, he might not
have made that sale if it wasn't for my advertisement. And I
made money because I advertised his products.
The concept of affiliate programs is really not so new. It's
similar to selling cosmetics or other products for many
well-known companies.
For instance, I have no idea how to invent a new cologne,
but I know how to sell it. Therefore, I could sign up as a
representative for a cosmetics company. They, in turn,
would pay me a commission for selling their products.
Why would they do that? Because they can't possibly reach
all the potential customers by themselves.
By becoming an affiliate for someone who knows much more
about computers and digital products than I do, I have the
advantage of selling quality products that I can't create
myself.
And they have the advantage of their affiliates doing some
of the "leg work" for them because they can't possibly reach
all the potential customers in this vast internet world.
A few of the large companies on the internet today that
offer free two-tier affiliate programs can be located at
the following links:
http://www.moneyhome.com/cgi-bin/i.pl?c=a&i=69
http://www.marketingtips.com/sr .x/775957
http://www.mywizardads.com/cgi-bin/ra.cgi?adminid=253&id=559
http://www.rtdwebsolutions.com/i/clickthru.cgi?id=dmh0226
http://QuickPayPro.com/x/qpp.cgi?adminid=1946&id=40550
http://www.ListFire.com/5159
(For this last one you sign up for ListFire and get your
free copy of Web Army Knife. Then you can sign up to become
an affiliate for free.)
The next time you visit a website offering products you
like, check to see if they offer an affiliate program. Even
if you don't wish to place an order for a product at that
time, you can sign up as an affiliate.
In the future when you do order you may be able to use your
own affiliate URL and give yourself the commission. Most
companies allow this procedure.
In the meantime you can let your customers know that you
have new products available, as well as affiliate programs
for them to join. It's a great way to get backend sales.
So there you have it! The reasons for affiliate programs and
why it makes sense for people to sign up. By offering
well-known products on your website or in your ezine you
are in a win-win situation and can potentially earn big
money like the "internet gurus."
Affiliate Program Scams To Watch Out For
Affiliate Program Scams To Watch Out ForAffiliate programs are a great way to earn extra money or even a good living if you do things right. But unfortunately, there are alot of people out there that know this and will do everything they can to swindle you into selling their products while not having to pay you a dime. There are some merchants that view affiliates as a source of free traffic and free marketing.
Here are a few things that should draw up a red flag when you come accross an affiliate program:
No Contact Information
If they don't post their contact information on their site then you should not bother with them. To me this tells me they are trying to hide something.
Commission To High
Yes, it is great when we find affiliate programs that pay high commissions. But you also have to be careful that they are not just trying to draw you into their affiliate program by using big numbers. It wouldn't be good to earn alot of money just to get scammed. If it is to good to be true then most likely it is. A merchant will never pay more on a commission then they would get for the sale. It is just not business smart.
No Replies To Your Emails
If they do have their email address on their site and you send them an email but they never reply then you should drop them like a hot rock. If you can't trust them to take one minute to give you a reply then you shouldn't trust them to spend a few more minutes cutting and mailing you a check.
Returned Affiliate Payment Checks
If they do send you a check and your bank returns it then this would be another reason to draw up the red flag of being scammed. Of course you should always contact the merchant to try to resolve the issue, it could be an honest mistake. But if it happens in conjuction with no email replies and lousy affiliate support then I wouldn't waste anymore of my time with them.
The bottom line is that you should always use your gut feeling when dealing with affiliate programs. If you are not sure about an affiliate program then search the search engines for the merchants name. If they are known for scamming affiliates you are sure to find it in the search engines and affiliate forums.
Here are a few things that should draw up a red flag when you come accross an affiliate program:
No Contact Information
If they don't post their contact information on their site then you should not bother with them. To me this tells me they are trying to hide something.
Commission To High
Yes, it is great when we find affiliate programs that pay high commissions. But you also have to be careful that they are not just trying to draw you into their affiliate program by using big numbers. It wouldn't be good to earn alot of money just to get scammed. If it is to good to be true then most likely it is. A merchant will never pay more on a commission then they would get for the sale. It is just not business smart.
No Replies To Your Emails
If they do have their email address on their site and you send them an email but they never reply then you should drop them like a hot rock. If you can't trust them to take one minute to give you a reply then you shouldn't trust them to spend a few more minutes cutting and mailing you a check.
Returned Affiliate Payment Checks
If they do send you a check and your bank returns it then this would be another reason to draw up the red flag of being scammed. Of course you should always contact the merchant to try to resolve the issue, it could be an honest mistake. But if it happens in conjuction with no email replies and lousy affiliate support then I wouldn't waste anymore of my time with them.
The bottom line is that you should always use your gut feeling when dealing with affiliate programs. If you are not sure about an affiliate program then search the search engines for the merchants name. If they are known for scamming affiliates you are sure to find it in the search engines and affiliate forums.
3 Tips To Succeed With Affiliate Programs
3 Tips To Succeed With Affiliate ProgramsDear friends, when it comes to promoting affiliate programs
we all follow a certain defined process. We first go to
google.com ,type affiliate programs in the search field. When
the results get displayed we look for "high paying" affiliate
programs. By "high paying" I mean those who pay 25% commissions.
Then we visit each and every website listed and join the
programs becuse they are free! to join. We put all sorts of
banners and text ads on our links page and expect to see a
check in our mail box the next morning.
Well, I am here going to reveal a very different way of
promoting affiliate programs. Let us revise the process
one-by-one.
Step 1> Search for affiliate programs with your favorite
search engine. Look for only those affiliate programs whcich
have products which interests you. For example if you are
interested in "radio controlled airplanes" then look for such
products first. Don't start with promoting "herbal shampoos"
or "yoga cd's" just because they pay 40% commissions.
Since you already know a little about rc planes it wiil be
much easier for you to promote various aspects of the
product.
So when selecting the affiliate prgram keep in mind the
following sequence
a)Product which you know about or are interested in.
b)Qulaity of the product. To know the quality of the
product it is advisavle to buy the product yourself
first.
c)The organisation associated with the product. Look for
the promotional material they are giving to affiliates.
This shows the confidence of the manufacturer in their own
product.
d)Commission structure. Some webmasters provide 2 tier
commission structure. Some have a threshhold amout before
the affiliates get paid. Here is a nice place to sart with.
This is a list which contains 50 affiliate Programs That Pay
AT LEAST 50% commissions.
Visit http://www.myfriendlyebooks.com/Aff/a1.htm)
Step 2> Design a simple landing page to "presell" the product
before sending the visitors to actual sales page. Now this step
is extremely imporant. Why do you to presell the product ?. This
is because this is internet. No one knows you here or has seen
you personally.
Normally when someone buys from the internet he is going to look
for similar 4-5 products before he gets to the final decision.
Here if he comes to your affiliate landing page it becomes
much easier for him to compare the product you want to promote
with similar 4-5 products in the category.
The landing page you have designed can have testimonials, which
you can borrow from the sales page. It can also contain your
own experience about the product. You can use before/after
situations for describing the benefits of the product. You can use
photographs of yourself using the product successfully. This
adds instant credibility to the product you want to promote.
Step 3>When the visitors reach your landing page you must have
a system to capture their names and email addresses. Because
as I said earlier there are many people who look for similar
4-5 products before buying. By capturing email addresse you can
"follow up" your subscribers later on using newsletters or
product features using email autoresponders.
The best way to capture email addresses is to provide a
free gift related to the product. This free gift can be
an eBook written by you or many webmasters already have an
ebook written for the affiliates. SO again this is a very
importan tpoint, join only those programs where you will find
a decent promitional material already prepared for the
affiliates.
That's it friends. I hope these words were helpful. I wish
you good lick in your affiliate promotional journey
we all follow a certain defined process. We first go to
google.com ,type affiliate programs in the search field. When
the results get displayed we look for "high paying" affiliate
programs. By "high paying" I mean those who pay 25% commissions.
Then we visit each and every website listed and join the
programs becuse they are free! to join. We put all sorts of
banners and text ads on our links page and expect to see a
check in our mail box the next morning.
Well, I am here going to reveal a very different way of
promoting affiliate programs. Let us revise the process
one-by-one.
Step 1> Search for affiliate programs with your favorite
search engine. Look for only those affiliate programs whcich
have products which interests you. For example if you are
interested in "radio controlled airplanes" then look for such
products first. Don't start with promoting "herbal shampoos"
or "yoga cd's" just because they pay 40% commissions.
Since you already know a little about rc planes it wiil be
much easier for you to promote various aspects of the
product.
So when selecting the affiliate prgram keep in mind the
following sequence
a)Product which you know about or are interested in.
b)Qulaity of the product. To know the quality of the
product it is advisavle to buy the product yourself
first.
c)The organisation associated with the product. Look for
the promotional material they are giving to affiliates.
This shows the confidence of the manufacturer in their own
product.
d)Commission structure. Some webmasters provide 2 tier
commission structure. Some have a threshhold amout before
the affiliates get paid. Here is a nice place to sart with.
This is a list which contains 50 affiliate Programs That Pay
AT LEAST 50% commissions.
Visit http://www.myfriendlyebooks.com/Aff/a1.htm)
Step 2> Design a simple landing page to "presell" the product
before sending the visitors to actual sales page. Now this step
is extremely imporant. Why do you to presell the product ?. This
is because this is internet. No one knows you here or has seen
you personally.
Normally when someone buys from the internet he is going to look
for similar 4-5 products before he gets to the final decision.
Here if he comes to your affiliate landing page it becomes
much easier for him to compare the product you want to promote
with similar 4-5 products in the category.
The landing page you have designed can have testimonials, which
you can borrow from the sales page. It can also contain your
own experience about the product. You can use before/after
situations for describing the benefits of the product. You can use
photographs of yourself using the product successfully. This
adds instant credibility to the product you want to promote.
Step 3>When the visitors reach your landing page you must have
a system to capture their names and email addresses. Because
as I said earlier there are many people who look for similar
4-5 products before buying. By capturing email addresse you can
"follow up" your subscribers later on using newsletters or
product features using email autoresponders.
The best way to capture email addresses is to provide a
free gift related to the product. This free gift can be
an eBook written by you or many webmasters already have an
ebook written for the affiliates. SO again this is a very
importan tpoint, join only those programs where you will find
a decent promitional material already prepared for the
affiliates.
That's it friends. I hope these words were helpful. I wish
you good lick in your affiliate promotional journey
Ultimate Affiliate Program - Cash In By Driving Traffic To eBay
Ultimate Affiliate Program - Cash In By Driving Traffic To eBayAffiliate marketing keeps booming! For those of you who've never heard of the term, it simply means, you promote and market someone else's product or service. When a sale is made, you earn a commission. If you're looking to make money online, this is probably the easiest way to get started. The knowledge you will pick up doing this type of business will benefit you for any future endeavors with internet marketing.
An affiliate program holding great appeal is eBay. Why is that? You just answered your own question. You already knew what I meant when I wrote, "eBay". The most important factor in marketing, online or offline is the brand loyalty. The more people who know of your company, the more successful you'll be. It makes perfect business sense that anyone looking to make money online would be attracted to this company. All you have to do is go to their site and sign up as an affiliate. Everything is totally explained to help you become a success.
What's In It For You As An eBay Affiliate?
1. 50%--75% on revenue from visitor's purchases you send to their site.
2. $25--$35 per new user referral who is sent from your website of blog
3. Website or blog optimized to the hilt
Benefits Of Being An Associate
1. eBay has global presence in 38 markets worldwide
2. $2,000.00 change hands EVERY SECOND
3. Worldwide brand awareness
4. Hundreds of millions of visitors everyday
Astonishing, isn't it? And this company just keeps growing. Affiliating with eBay ensures you a part of the massive sales of goods and services that passionate buyers are after. Where else can you locate buyers who already have their credit cards or PayPal accounts warmed up? How can you beat that?
More and more of our day-to-day activities are conducted online. And that includes our shopping needs. And yes, our desires. Like the most expensive item ever sold to date on eBay. A private business jet. Selling price? Just $4.9 million! This dynamite company provides the platform for immense global commerce. And they are inviting you to ride along with them!
An affiliate program holding great appeal is eBay. Why is that? You just answered your own question. You already knew what I meant when I wrote, "eBay". The most important factor in marketing, online or offline is the brand loyalty. The more people who know of your company, the more successful you'll be. It makes perfect business sense that anyone looking to make money online would be attracted to this company. All you have to do is go to their site and sign up as an affiliate. Everything is totally explained to help you become a success.
What's In It For You As An eBay Affiliate?
1. 50%--75% on revenue from visitor's purchases you send to their site.
2. $25--$35 per new user referral who is sent from your website of blog
3. Website or blog optimized to the hilt
Benefits Of Being An Associate
1. eBay has global presence in 38 markets worldwide
2. $2,000.00 change hands EVERY SECOND
3. Worldwide brand awareness
4. Hundreds of millions of visitors everyday
Astonishing, isn't it? And this company just keeps growing. Affiliating with eBay ensures you a part of the massive sales of goods and services that passionate buyers are after. Where else can you locate buyers who already have their credit cards or PayPal accounts warmed up? How can you beat that?
More and more of our day-to-day activities are conducted online. And that includes our shopping needs. And yes, our desires. Like the most expensive item ever sold to date on eBay. A private business jet. Selling price? Just $4.9 million! This dynamite company provides the platform for immense global commerce. And they are inviting you to ride along with them!
Make WISH Your Affiliate Program Guidelines
Make WISH Your Affiliate Program GuidelinesMany people enter the affiliate marketing business with little more than a wish and a prayer. Now you can use that "wish" to your advantage. With some forethought and strategic planning, choosing the right affiliate program can be easy as pie.
The WISH Fundamentals
W - What Affiliate Program to Join?
While many believe this is the hardest part of the equation, this couldn't be farther from the truth. There are almost too many affiliate programs out there! But, it can be tricky sorting the winners from the losers. You need to set your own personal criteria that will define what sort of affiliate programs you are interested in, and which ones do not appeal to you.
Consider these factors:
o What's the program's guarantee?
o Do you have a personal affinity for a certain product or service?
o Are there other related products that may tie into this one?
Make making up your mind your top priority as you research affiliate program opportunities.
I - Income: How Much, How Little
Making "Easy money" through any online business, including affiliate promotions, should not be your top-most thought or basis for choosing an affiliate program. Again, referring back to "W" above, will your choice be one you will have the wherewithal to at least try marketing, advertising, and tell your friends about it? While high payouts are nice (and definitely recommended), it's always easier to sell a product that you are at least interested in.
S - Support: Does Your Affiliate Program Really Provide It?
Not all affiliate programs are created equal, that's just a fact of business. Some programs offer tools and support for their new affiliates, but many offer very little. It's strange, but true. Before joining any program, you may want to contact the product owner and see how responsive they are. See if you actually get a reply. This is a good way of determining whether this program is going to be worth investing time in.
H - How Hard Are You Willing to Work?
While it is incredibly easy to want to believe that you will not have to "do anything," common sense should tell you that you will have to work any affiliate program you chose. Even when an affiliate program makes the statements "no selling" or "Can't lose," you've got to sell SOMETHING if you want to get paid? At a minimum, you will need money to cover the cost of advertising and marketing your chosen affiliate program. This, too, is just common sense. The reality is you will have to "do something" to tell the world, "Hey, here it is, here I am!"
Common sense and a deep desire to succeed online are critical components to making your endeavors successful. Use the WISH list above as you scour the net for an affiliate program to your liking. By using WISH, you will help ensure your own personal level of success.
The WISH Fundamentals
W - What Affiliate Program to Join?
While many believe this is the hardest part of the equation, this couldn't be farther from the truth. There are almost too many affiliate programs out there! But, it can be tricky sorting the winners from the losers. You need to set your own personal criteria that will define what sort of affiliate programs you are interested in, and which ones do not appeal to you.
Consider these factors:
o What's the program's guarantee?
o Do you have a personal affinity for a certain product or service?
o Are there other related products that may tie into this one?
Make making up your mind your top priority as you research affiliate program opportunities.
I - Income: How Much, How Little
Making "Easy money" through any online business, including affiliate promotions, should not be your top-most thought or basis for choosing an affiliate program. Again, referring back to "W" above, will your choice be one you will have the wherewithal to at least try marketing, advertising, and tell your friends about it? While high payouts are nice (and definitely recommended), it's always easier to sell a product that you are at least interested in.
S - Support: Does Your Affiliate Program Really Provide It?
Not all affiliate programs are created equal, that's just a fact of business. Some programs offer tools and support for their new affiliates, but many offer very little. It's strange, but true. Before joining any program, you may want to contact the product owner and see how responsive they are. See if you actually get a reply. This is a good way of determining whether this program is going to be worth investing time in.
H - How Hard Are You Willing to Work?
While it is incredibly easy to want to believe that you will not have to "do anything," common sense should tell you that you will have to work any affiliate program you chose. Even when an affiliate program makes the statements "no selling" or "Can't lose," you've got to sell SOMETHING if you want to get paid? At a minimum, you will need money to cover the cost of advertising and marketing your chosen affiliate program. This, too, is just common sense. The reality is you will have to "do something" to tell the world, "Hey, here it is, here I am!"
Common sense and a deep desire to succeed online are critical components to making your endeavors successful. Use the WISH list above as you scour the net for an affiliate program to your liking. By using WISH, you will help ensure your own personal level of success.
7 Reasons Why You Should Start with Affiliate Program
7 Reasons Why You Should Start with Affiliate ProgramThere are thousands of business opportunities online. Most of
them require some capital to start with. Not affiliate programs!
Here are 7 reasons why you should consider joining an affiliate
program as your home based business.
1. Joining an affiliate program requires no outlay of capital.
That's right, none! You can join an affiliate program for free
and start promoting the product immediately.
2. The internet marketing tools are already provided for you.
A 'top' affiliate program will supply you with lots of
affiliate marketing tools that are 'ready to go'. You just
copy and paste and put your affiliate code in. Then you start
selling.
3. You do not need a product. It takes a LOT of time to develop
your own product to sell online. With affiliate programs, the
product is already there. Someone else spent all the time
developing it so you do not have to.
4. Affiliate statistics are already provided as part of joining
an affiliate program. You do not have to go out and buy
expensive software to track your sales because the product
owner is doing that for you. You don't even have to pay for it,
it's free!
5. You do not have any 'time lag'. With most businesses it
takes a certain amount of time in the 'start up' phase. With
affiliate programs there is no such thing. Once you join you
can start selling.
6. You do not have to worry about sales administration and
technical support. The product owner takes care of the sales
process and all the after sales service. All you have to worry
about is receiving your affiliate check!
7. You do not have to worry about direct contact with the
customer. In an affiliate program you are a re-seller so if the
customer has a complaint they contact the product owner,
not you.
Affiliate programs are simple to join, easy to start promoting
and best of all they have no downside. If one affiliate program
does not work out, you can leave and join a different one.
them require some capital to start with. Not affiliate programs!
Here are 7 reasons why you should consider joining an affiliate
program as your home based business.
1. Joining an affiliate program requires no outlay of capital.
That's right, none! You can join an affiliate program for free
and start promoting the product immediately.
2. The internet marketing tools are already provided for you.
A 'top' affiliate program will supply you with lots of
affiliate marketing tools that are 'ready to go'. You just
copy and paste and put your affiliate code in. Then you start
selling.
3. You do not need a product. It takes a LOT of time to develop
your own product to sell online. With affiliate programs, the
product is already there. Someone else spent all the time
developing it so you do not have to.
4. Affiliate statistics are already provided as part of joining
an affiliate program. You do not have to go out and buy
expensive software to track your sales because the product
owner is doing that for you. You don't even have to pay for it,
it's free!
5. You do not have any 'time lag'. With most businesses it
takes a certain amount of time in the 'start up' phase. With
affiliate programs there is no such thing. Once you join you
can start selling.
6. You do not have to worry about sales administration and
technical support. The product owner takes care of the sales
process and all the after sales service. All you have to worry
about is receiving your affiliate check!
7. You do not have to worry about direct contact with the
customer. In an affiliate program you are a re-seller so if the
customer has a complaint they contact the product owner,
not you.
Affiliate programs are simple to join, easy to start promoting
and best of all they have no downside. If one affiliate program
does not work out, you can leave and join a different one.
Affiliate Program Commissions - The Higher the Better
Affiliate Program Commissions - The Higher the BetterA good way to tell if the affiliate program you belong to is
serious about their affiliate program commissions is the
percentage they are paying you. If someone is offering you 10%
commission, and they are keeping the rest, then you need to ask
yourself "Should I really be in this affiliate program?".
An affiliate program I have recently joined called ‘E-Book
Marketing Explained’, pays out 45% commission to their
affiliates and another 10% to the 2nd tier. That’s 55%! They
only keep 45% and it’s from this that they take their costs.
Either they’ve gone completely mad or they are very smart!
I suspect they are very smart.
By paying such high affiliate program commissions they are
attracting many affiliates to their programs. This means they
can sell a higher volume. With a higher volume of sales they
can afford to give away such a high commission.
Because they are giving so much away to their affiliates with
high commissions it shows they are supremely confident in the
worth of their product or service and its ability to sell
itself. Their product or service is that good.
The affiliates are doing all the pre-selling, all the hard
work, getting the eyeballs at their web sites. You want to get
paid for it. Do not accept 10% commission rates. Set yourself a
standard of nothing less than 20% and make sure that the 20% is
more than just a couple of dollars.
It is with the big-percentage payers where you can make some
decent commissions. The 40%-plus hitters. These BIG affiliate
program commissions are the ones that will see your bank
balance explode each and every month.
serious about their affiliate program commissions is the
percentage they are paying you. If someone is offering you 10%
commission, and they are keeping the rest, then you need to ask
yourself "Should I really be in this affiliate program?".
An affiliate program I have recently joined called ‘E-Book
Marketing Explained’, pays out 45% commission to their
affiliates and another 10% to the 2nd tier. That’s 55%! They
only keep 45% and it’s from this that they take their costs.
Either they’ve gone completely mad or they are very smart!
I suspect they are very smart.
By paying such high affiliate program commissions they are
attracting many affiliates to their programs. This means they
can sell a higher volume. With a higher volume of sales they
can afford to give away such a high commission.
Because they are giving so much away to their affiliates with
high commissions it shows they are supremely confident in the
worth of their product or service and its ability to sell
itself. Their product or service is that good.
The affiliates are doing all the pre-selling, all the hard
work, getting the eyeballs at their web sites. You want to get
paid for it. Do not accept 10% commission rates. Set yourself a
standard of nothing less than 20% and make sure that the 20% is
more than just a couple of dollars.
It is with the big-percentage payers where you can make some
decent commissions. The 40%-plus hitters. These BIG affiliate
program commissions are the ones that will see your bank
balance explode each and every month.
Achieving Success With Affiliate Programs
Achieving Success With Affiliate ProgramsNo product... not even a product idea. What's a would-be
online entrepreneur to do?
For many beginners, affiliate programs seem like a dream
come true: earn a commission selling another company's
products or services. No need to create one of your own!
What's even better is that you only have to place a couple
of banners or links on your website, and this hot product
will sell itself! Right?
No. Just like with any other online business, earning money
from affiliate programs requires education and experience
with Internet marketing. Affiliate programs are a great
way to learn the basics of marketing online. Although it's
the rare person who makes a significant full-time income
from them, many people find that they provide an excellent
supplementary income stream.
Many newbies to the 'net are so eager to get started that
they sign up with every affiliate program that looks good
to them. They advertise like crazy, often spend hundreds
of dollars -- only to be disappointed at their complete
lack of sales.
So what does it take to make money with an affiliate
program? Here are a few key tips ...
__Make Smart Choices.
To get started, choose only one or two high-quality
programs that are a good fit with your website audience.
For example, if you're running a crafts website, don't
advertise technical software.
One or two programs will provide you with plenty of work
to begin with. More than that and you may find yourself
frantically trying to promote too many and having little
success. It's better to start earning money with a
couple of good programs first, then gradually add
additional income streams later on.
You may also find, over time, that your audience responds
to a certain type of product and not to others. Test
different offers to see which ones your audience like
best.
__Don't Rely on Your Downline.
2-tier affiliate programs offer additional commissions
everytime someone in your 'downline' makes a sale. Your
'downline' are those people you refer to the program who
also become affiliates.
Don't become obssessed about recruiting subaffiliates.
Remember that you can only control your own efforts;
you can't control what other people do. Concentrate
on making your own sales... and if your subaffiliates
make sales too, consider it a nice bonus!
__Hard Work, Determination, and a Willingness to Learn
Don't let anyone tell you different: Internet marketing
is hard work. It does *not* consist of slapping up a
few banners, blasting out a few ads, or - heaven forbid
- spamming millions of people.
You'll need the determination to keep you going through
the 'tough' periods. People tend to expect instant
results on the Internet. Unless you're a marketing
genius or already have a targeted, high-traffic site,
chances are you won't see immediate results. Keep in
mind that everyone's different - some people will see
profits in a few weeks, others in a few months.
__Experimentation and Adaptability
One day, after plenty of hard work, you may finally see
the coveted 'You've made a sale!' notification. That's
wonderful! Now HOW and WHY did you make that sale?
Don't be afraid to experiment with different marketing
methods. If one thing doesn't work, try another. If
something works, keep using it or even try to improve
upon it.
For all of this experimentation to be successful you must
track the results of each marketing campaign. This is the
only way to truly determine which methods are bringing in
profits, and which ones should be replaced with something
more effective.
While it's true that most people never make money from
affiliate programs, it doesn't have to be true for you.
Only you can determine the outcome!
online entrepreneur to do?
For many beginners, affiliate programs seem like a dream
come true: earn a commission selling another company's
products or services. No need to create one of your own!
What's even better is that you only have to place a couple
of banners or links on your website, and this hot product
will sell itself! Right?
No. Just like with any other online business, earning money
from affiliate programs requires education and experience
with Internet marketing. Affiliate programs are a great
way to learn the basics of marketing online. Although it's
the rare person who makes a significant full-time income
from them, many people find that they provide an excellent
supplementary income stream.
Many newbies to the 'net are so eager to get started that
they sign up with every affiliate program that looks good
to them. They advertise like crazy, often spend hundreds
of dollars -- only to be disappointed at their complete
lack of sales.
So what does it take to make money with an affiliate
program? Here are a few key tips ...
__Make Smart Choices.
To get started, choose only one or two high-quality
programs that are a good fit with your website audience.
For example, if you're running a crafts website, don't
advertise technical software.
One or two programs will provide you with plenty of work
to begin with. More than that and you may find yourself
frantically trying to promote too many and having little
success. It's better to start earning money with a
couple of good programs first, then gradually add
additional income streams later on.
You may also find, over time, that your audience responds
to a certain type of product and not to others. Test
different offers to see which ones your audience like
best.
__Don't Rely on Your Downline.
2-tier affiliate programs offer additional commissions
everytime someone in your 'downline' makes a sale. Your
'downline' are those people you refer to the program who
also become affiliates.
Don't become obssessed about recruiting subaffiliates.
Remember that you can only control your own efforts;
you can't control what other people do. Concentrate
on making your own sales... and if your subaffiliates
make sales too, consider it a nice bonus!
__Hard Work, Determination, and a Willingness to Learn
Don't let anyone tell you different: Internet marketing
is hard work. It does *not* consist of slapping up a
few banners, blasting out a few ads, or - heaven forbid
- spamming millions of people.
You'll need the determination to keep you going through
the 'tough' periods. People tend to expect instant
results on the Internet. Unless you're a marketing
genius or already have a targeted, high-traffic site,
chances are you won't see immediate results. Keep in
mind that everyone's different - some people will see
profits in a few weeks, others in a few months.
__Experimentation and Adaptability
One day, after plenty of hard work, you may finally see
the coveted 'You've made a sale!' notification. That's
wonderful! Now HOW and WHY did you make that sale?
Don't be afraid to experiment with different marketing
methods. If one thing doesn't work, try another. If
something works, keep using it or even try to improve
upon it.
For all of this experimentation to be successful you must
track the results of each marketing campaign. This is the
only way to truly determine which methods are bringing in
profits, and which ones should be replaced with something
more effective.
While it's true that most people never make money from
affiliate programs, it doesn't have to be true for you.
Only you can determine the outcome!
Make Money with Affiliate Programs
Make Money with Affiliate ProgramsThis information may be helpful for everyone, regardless of how long you have been in the affiliate business, or even if you are just getting started.
First, a good affiliate program can be hard to come by. It needs to offer decent commissions, accurately track sales, and most importantly, pay their affiliates in a timely manner.
Many webmasters and internet gurus are doing very well with only a handful of affiliate programs. Once you find a good one, you kind of seem to get stuck on it until you are positive you are making every penny possible.
Before spending a lot of time and money marketing an affiliate program, always check it out first. There are a number of ways to do this.
1. Search through the hundreds of affiliate directories online and look for comments about it.
2. Ask them how many affiliate they have, and what the top earners are making, as well as the average affiliate.
3. Give the program a trial run - just enough to make a few sales that will allow you to recieve a payment from them. This will ensure they pay as offered.
4. Keep records.
To see my affiliate program directory, please visit the Affiliate Program Directory .
First, a good affiliate program can be hard to come by. It needs to offer decent commissions, accurately track sales, and most importantly, pay their affiliates in a timely manner.
Many webmasters and internet gurus are doing very well with only a handful of affiliate programs. Once you find a good one, you kind of seem to get stuck on it until you are positive you are making every penny possible.
Before spending a lot of time and money marketing an affiliate program, always check it out first. There are a number of ways to do this.
1. Search through the hundreds of affiliate directories online and look for comments about it.
2. Ask them how many affiliate they have, and what the top earners are making, as well as the average affiliate.
3. Give the program a trial run - just enough to make a few sales that will allow you to recieve a payment from them. This will ensure they pay as offered.
4. Keep records.
To see my affiliate program directory, please visit the Affiliate Program Directory .
5 Tips To Choosing The Right Affiliate Program
5 Tips To Choosing The Right Affiliate ProgramAffiliate programs can be a great way to make money online. You don't have to spend time developing your own product, worry about taking orders, or take care of customer service.
If you already have a high traffic website or run an e-zine you can stand to earn a steady flow of commissions every month without a lot of extra work on your part.
To help you get started promoting affiliate programs, I've provided the following 5 tips to help you choose the affiliate programs that are right for you.
1. Choose affiliate programs that match the content of your site. If your site targets a niche market than choose affiliate programs that offer products to that niche market.
2. Choose affiliate programs that pay a high commission. For example 30%-50% on your direct sales.
3. Join affiliate programs that pay two-tier commissions. This enables you to not only earn commissions on your own sales but also on the sales of people who you introduce to your affiliate
program.
4. Join affiliate programs that offer a line of products so that you can earn commissions when your referrals come back and purchase other services or products.
5. Join affiliate programs that offer their affiliates great marketing support. Many affiliate programs offer their affiliates pre-written ads to use or get ideas from, sales letters, marketing courses, and articles to use in promoting their services.
Remember, the best affiliate programs will see their affiliate program as a partnership with you and combine high commissions with excellent support so that you can start earning money
promoting their products as quickly as possible.
If you already have a high traffic website or run an e-zine you can stand to earn a steady flow of commissions every month without a lot of extra work on your part.
To help you get started promoting affiliate programs, I've provided the following 5 tips to help you choose the affiliate programs that are right for you.
1. Choose affiliate programs that match the content of your site. If your site targets a niche market than choose affiliate programs that offer products to that niche market.
2. Choose affiliate programs that pay a high commission. For example 30%-50% on your direct sales.
3. Join affiliate programs that pay two-tier commissions. This enables you to not only earn commissions on your own sales but also on the sales of people who you introduce to your affiliate
program.
4. Join affiliate programs that offer a line of products so that you can earn commissions when your referrals come back and purchase other services or products.
5. Join affiliate programs that offer their affiliates great marketing support. Many affiliate programs offer their affiliates pre-written ads to use or get ideas from, sales letters, marketing courses, and articles to use in promoting their services.
Remember, the best affiliate programs will see their affiliate program as a partnership with you and combine high commissions with excellent support so that you can start earning money
promoting their products as quickly as possible.
The Secret To Affiliate Profit Mastery
The Secret To Affiliate Profit MasteryHey guys, I'm guessing that you would like to know the secret to raking in the big bucks wouldn't you. Well, I am here to tell you exactly how you are suppose to go about doing that. Listen carefully because this is essential to any affiliate marketers success.
Here is the magic formula that is going to solve all your problems. Are you ready?
This is the formula: Having A System+Focus+Action+Rinse+Repeat= Massive Income
That is the formula that you should be following right now if you really want to achieve a massive amount of income and if you aren't following this formula you are doing something really wrong. If you don't already have a system, make sure you get one. There's a lot of them out there that work, it's just up to you as to which one you want to pick and focus on.
Once you have your system in mind focus on it and only that system, don't go around jumping from this thing to that thing looking for the next best thing because if you keep doing that you'll never see any results. Believe me, I know from experience. I went 10 months doing that, jumping around from system to system never finishing what I started; thus, never seeing any results. Don't fall into the same trap that I fell into.
Luckily, I was fortunate enough to learn from my mistake, and I am here to tell you not to make the same one that I did and that so many other internet marketers make on a daily basis.
This formula is easy enough to follow through with; however, it's also easy enough to not follow through with. The choice is up to you. Once you master this system, rinse it out and repeat it again, or better yet, outsource it for somebody else to do, and then work your way to a new one.
With that said you can take a look at a review of the system I use by clicking here:
http://thewealthyaffiliatereview.blogspot.com
Here is the magic formula that is going to solve all your problems. Are you ready?
This is the formula: Having A System+Focus+Action+Rinse+Repeat= Massive Income
That is the formula that you should be following right now if you really want to achieve a massive amount of income and if you aren't following this formula you are doing something really wrong. If you don't already have a system, make sure you get one. There's a lot of them out there that work, it's just up to you as to which one you want to pick and focus on.
Once you have your system in mind focus on it and only that system, don't go around jumping from this thing to that thing looking for the next best thing because if you keep doing that you'll never see any results. Believe me, I know from experience. I went 10 months doing that, jumping around from system to system never finishing what I started; thus, never seeing any results. Don't fall into the same trap that I fell into.
Luckily, I was fortunate enough to learn from my mistake, and I am here to tell you not to make the same one that I did and that so many other internet marketers make on a daily basis.
This formula is easy enough to follow through with; however, it's also easy enough to not follow through with. The choice is up to you. Once you master this system, rinse it out and repeat it again, or better yet, outsource it for somebody else to do, and then work your way to a new one.
With that said you can take a look at a review of the system I use by clicking here:
http://thewealthyaffiliatereview.blogspot.com
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