Affiliate Marketing and Your Business Strategy
The best thing about being an affiliate online is that you don’t have to deal directly with:
* Pre-sales questions
* Post-sales support
* Returns
* Shipping
* Refunds
* Vendors
I’ve dealt with many – It can be time-consuming and requires an experienced hand.
What is affiliate marketing?
It is basically a way to refer business to another company you think is worth your time. You get paid for referrals’ purchases.
Through a link you have created, you are sending people online to your affiliate company. If something is bought through that link, you get a commission.
As an affiliate, your job is to find buyers and direct them towards your merchant’s site (marketing online or Internet marketing). When potential buyers make purchases, you will receive a share of the sale.
You can increase your chances of qualified buyers purchasing online. This will allow you to earn a steady and higher monthly income.
Consider how much time you would like to spend on this strategy, and then create a simple plan.
Consider your audience. Who are you serving? To whom are you speaking?
Affiliates can earn six- and seven-figure incomes from their marketing efforts.
Your merchant sends visitors. Although it’s possible, it’s not common. Even a modest supplemental income is potential. Then you can keep your inspiration going and grow your home-based business.
* Income is earned based on results and not a salary. No one can tell how much you can make.
Affiliate marketing offers almost unlimited marketing possibilities.
TOP 5 SECRET SUCCESS TIPS TO AFFILIATE MARKETING:
1. Affiliate marketing success is based on doing something. Although there are many affiliates who register to be online salespeople, only a few will actually make an effort to promote merchant products.
2. You can choose a topic or product you are familiar with and explain it to your peers.
3. As a small business owner, you can strategize and work as an entrepreneur. You can also combine affiliate marketing with other revenue streams to ensure that you are recommending high-quality products and services. Building trust and relationships are the foundation of any business.
4. Your audience can help you solve a problem. It is a great way to give back and help others.
5. Your job is to let your audience know what they want so that they can get it on the sales page. You might write a blog about ebooks and include an affiliate link to a product on how to promote ebooks to make money. Then email it to your readers.
An effective affiliate marketing program will result in increased sales and income. Be patient.
*Please note that Affiliate Links must be disclosed – I have disclosures on all emails, including mine. You can find more information about this disclosure on my blog.
Coach Donna Laree Ward is a Certified Business Coach and Intuitive Strategist
COACH DONNA LEE is a skilled teacher and coach in business growth. She brings clarity and focuses to small-business owners and direct sales managers who are open to learning and eager to see what opportunities may arise.