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Affiliate income truths that make a big difference to your results. There are things you must do to maintain a regular flow of income

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Is affiliate marketing just another scam?

Many people consider that making money online can't be legitimate and that there must be a scam hidden in the details.

However, the world has moved to accommodate Affiliates as an integral part of the shop-at-home market.

Many times you will be entirely unaware that an affiliate has acted as a go-between as you buy products online

Amazon was built on affiliate sales creating one of the biggest businesses in the market however many buyers would never realise they went through an affiliate.

Affiliate opportunities are boundless

It matters not what you want to sell because there will be an opportunity for you.
There are many agencies that act as a middle man for companies and manage their affiliate programs.

1. Raketun
2. Share a sale
3.WarriorPlus
4. Wealthy Affiliate (best training)
5.Shopify
6.Bluehost. low cost entry
7.Constant Contact emails
8.ClickFunnels. ( for the more experienced)

These plus a hundred more across a very large market. However your results will depend on your choice and your application.

Finding your target business

This is in fact a lot easier that you could ever believe. The hard bit is finding what you want to market. Pick a product like sports watches ( chosen because I saw mine charging at my desk) and do a Google search . Type in the name, leave a space and type affiliate

“sports watches Affiliate”

This is just one of many and within the above list there will be many more as well.
The problem is selecting the best company to work with

Affiliate Income Truths That Make a Big Difference and how to be selected

Being selected as an affiliate

This is not always straight forward and you may have to put some energy into being accepted for the better programs.
However there is a way to jump the system, achieve a good grounding, make a few bob and then get the ideal Gig.

Certain industries use affiliates exclusively in targeting buyers. Web Hosting, Data Storage and Funnel Builders are three that are popular.

These generally work on a recurring income basis so you build a following as you go and an income to boot.

Once you establish yourself as a competant affiliate you write your own resume to take to the market.
Dear Mr Sports watch co, I have been an active affiliate for some time and achived really good results. It is now time to branch out with your excellent range of products using all my skills to guarantee my future success and a volume of sales to suit your needs.
Who could refuse you?

The best training ground to establish your affiliate credentials

I have no hesitation in suggesting Wealthy Affiliate as a great starting point. I am a graduate and top 100 achiever learning all my skills over a three year period.

• They have an extensive training program
• Then you become an affiliate on day one
• 24-7 support is available
• A forum of like minded individuals to help with your questions
• Practice with a free site before setting a career position.

You need to learn to build a website, blog, gather and add affiliate links , attract readers and bank money.

How to make money as an affiliate

The first thing to understand is that Affiliate is not singular, you may be an affiliate for many companies and have several links in a single page. Your reader may take up several options so that you get several payments from the one strategy.

Furthermore there is no ceiling on your income, no one to say “hey your getting paid to much” or cutting back on supply. The companies you represent want sales and they will push hard to get you to better your position.

On the con side of this is the fact you may well be dismissed for non performance. Amazon for example give you just a three month window to prove your performance. if you dont make it your are gone, out the back door.

Affiliate Income Truths That Make a Big Difference with traffic

Gaining traffic to your business.

Traffic is the life blood of any business, these people will be the buyers that earn you money however it does not just happen, you must make it happen.
You may have a Webpage, a Funnel or a blog but if no one reads it you have nothing.

That is why using all the marketing ways to attract new business becomes a full time career.

• Social media builds your traffic
• Good SEO procedures are necessary
• Use of Keywords and reader intent
• Emails and newsletters work
• Family and friends help
• Seminars trade shows and exhibitions

Not everyone will buy and it may be as low as 1/100 or even less so it is a factor of quantity over quality.

Never throw your money at a program

Good affiliate associations don't charge you money and they will not revommend paid advertising unless you can prove you are making a positive return.

The market does have a few sharks lurking in the muddy waters but there is no reason to feed them. Learn your skills, adapt them to your market and get some rewards before accepting any dubious offers, at least then you only have your self to blame.

Many of us went into a well known play $49 to join and you were off and selling. But wait! For $99 more you got the upgrade size. This went right through to nearly $20, 000 to get you a special place in the hierarchy.
This was eventually closed down By the US Government as a ponzi scheme and everyone lost their money. It was a few years back but it will happen again.

Conclusion

Affiliate marketing is an acceptable way to gain a better than average income. However it is not an overnight cash fix, it is a steady growth marathon that can take you to great heights.

Like any business it requires skills, dedication and good choice of companies to work with.

Finally when you have these in place your future is assured.

Affiliate Income Truths That Make a Big Difference by Peter Hanley

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