How to choose a profitable affiliate program even if you are a newbie.
Afffiliate programs are a great way to make money online. However most of us struggle with choosing the right affiliate program. Do you know what to look for? What are the advantages and disadvantages about joining a specific program? Here are some tips that might help:
1. Never pick the first affiliate program that you would come across. This is a big mistake that affiliate program participants make. This can also be a costly mistake. What you may not realise is that the product you choose to promote is a reflection of you and your business. Take the time to throughly examine the affiliate program first. Choose a program that you can stand behind the company's product 100%
2. Test the product out before marketing and do your homework. If you do not want to buy the product research research research. Can't stress this enough.One of the best ways to do research is to perform a standard internet search. Search both the name of the affiliate program and the product. YOu can check out scam websites that profile companies, individuals or business opportuniteis that regularly scam consumers
3. Before applying to an affiliate program, read all rules, restrictions and guidelines. Some marketers don't follow this and find themselves being disqualified fromt he programs by simply not following the rules. FOr example some programs may not want their products being advertised on websites such as porn webites, using obscene languae and other offensive content. Familiarizing your self with an affiliate program rules and guidelines will be prevent you from being denied.
4. You may choose a product that you stand by 100%, but remember your goal is also to make money. Choose an affiliate program that pays their affiliates decently. The average comission for affiliates is between 3 to 10 % of each sale, Some programs pay much higher. Look for affiliate program that pay more than 10-15% for each sale.
THe above mentioned points are just a few of the many that will you may want to take into consideration when choosing an affiliate program. The most important thing to keep in mind is your judgement. Use it!
That's a wrap folks! Good luck and I wish you all the best.
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Great post. I'm getting ready to add affiliate programs to my new site, I will take this to heart. Thanks.
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Good newbie tips...