Why Use Linkedin For Affiliate Marketing?

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Hello WA Family,

I hope you all are learning from my posts. Today we are going to learn why LinkedIn is good for affiliate marketing. Many of you might think this is only a platform to search for work, but many marketers are using this to promote their business to a huge audience.

Why Use Linkedin

I use LinkedIn to promote my blog posts to a huge audience. This has given me followers on this platform easily. Let us look at the benefits that you can receive by using this platform.

  • This platform allows you to target your content to an audience more likely to be interested in your affiliate products or services.
  • LinkedIn has a reputation for being a professional platform. which can build credibility and trust. People are generally more receptive to recommendations from professionals they connect with on LinkedIn.
  • You can connect with potential affiliates in your niche.
  • The platform allows you to share valuable content related to your niche to attract potential customers.
  • Promoting your content on LinkedIn can contribute to a professional image, This can be beneficial for your branding.
  • You can reach your targeted audience, build trust, and build relationships.
  • LinkedIn has strict policies regarding self-promotion and affiliate marketing. Make sure you understand and comply with these guidelines to avoid getting banned.

Linkedin Marketing Strategy

To help you get started on your way, I am including some marketing strategies you can consider using on this platform.

Share Your Content

  • Publish your content directly on the platform on the member's feed. Reach a huge audience and receive SEO benefits by using this strategy.
  • Share content from resources to help other members. Establish yourself as an expert in your niche.
  • Participate in discussions, share your expertise, and engage with potential customers in groups related to your target audience.

Networking and Building Relationships

  • Build relationships with members who can share your content to reach more people.
  • Respond to comments, answer questions, and participate in conversations to build trust.
  • Encourage your followers to share your content to increase your content exposure.

Promoting Your Content

  • Make it easy for people to find your website.
  • Reach a specific audience with your website content.
  • Interact with your audience in real-time through instant messaging.
  • Use relevant keywords, hashtags, and eye-catching visuals to receive more sharing of your content on the platform.
  • Maintain a regular posting schedule to stay in touch with your followers.
  • Use LinkedIn analytics to measure the performance of your content.
  • Traffic takes time and effort. Stay consistent and focus on providing solutions in your content on the platform.

I have experienced over the years that LinkedIn is an extremely active platform. Members are eager to share your content once you form relationships with them. This platform I use less often than Twitter, and I still have received traffic, sales, and followers regularly over the years.

My next post will be using LinkedIn groups,

Jeff

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I have never used this platform, but I thought it was only to search for work too. Thanks for the post!
Take care,
Jena 🙂

Great message about LinkedIn, Jeff. You learn new things as you go along.

Myra 💜

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Very true Myra

I learn something new every day on WA

Jeff

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Great message. Learning new things everyday. Thanks for your insights!!!!

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Thank you, Baughsten

Its awsome that you are learning something new every day. That is what is amazing about WA

Jefff

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Can you post articles promoting your affiliate products on LinkedIn??

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Posting your article is what I do on Linkedin regularly. Yes, you will want to post your articles if you decide to use this platform

Jeff

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I'm on Linked in, Jeff, but I use it for other things. A compelling post though! Happy Hump Day!🐫

Jeff

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Hello, Jeff

Maybe you would like to share how you use Linkedin

Jeff

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I speak with old WA members, and people in my trade, Jeff

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That is another good way to keep in touch on Linkedin

Jeff

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I always understood that it was the main way, Jeff. I don't do Affiliate Marketing, so that part is irrelevant to me.

I guess I could promote the books that I write, but that might come later!

Jeff

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Hello Jeff

Yes, you could promote your books if that appeals to you later on. You also could provide writing tips on the feed to meet other writers or want to be writers with your experience

The sky is the limit
Jeff

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You make some very good points, Jeff!

Thanks!

Jeff

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While you are on Linkedin anyway test the waters with a post or two providing good writing tips to see if you get any bites

Jeff

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I might have to consider that, Jeff! I only visit it every other week!

Jeff

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I don't visit it very often myself. I often post from my website. I try to go on the platform a few times every month to stay active

Jeff

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Same here, Jeff!

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Great Post, Jeff!

I will have to incorporate LinkedIn to my brands social media arsenal.

Thanks,

Danny

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Hello, Danny

I am sure you will be pleased by adding Linkedin to your social media kit

Jeff

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