How do YOU decide on an affiliate product?

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We know that content is King!

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Here's the scenario

We've chosen a niche

We've written several articles and publish them on our website

Now it is time for us to choose an affiliate program

What are the deciding factors for you when choosing an affiliate product?

What are the top 3 things you consider before you think about promoting this product?


Thank you for your thoughts, insights and experience in participating in this discussion.

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Would you buy the product?

Would you buy the product from that site?

Then look at things like the merchant's conversion rate, EPC, commission rate and cookie length.

I would also see what affiliate network the program is on. Some track better than others, some are easier to work with than others, some have better user interface's than others. I don't consider in-house programs because honestly they just can't match the technology of most of the leading affiliate networks.

Jeannine, you've shown me different points that I have to take when I'm thinking about an affiliate product.

Most that I did not think about. I won't other members see your response.

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by

For my blog, it has to be American-made.
It has to be available for me to make money somewhere. If it is not on the site the manufacturer has supplied then I look to Amazon to see if it is there. If it is not then you go to the question, "am I going to use it to help others or go to the next item?"

Sometimes the answer is both but I do all this research of course before I write the blog...lol.

#3... is it a 3rd party affiliate and if so, is it going to be worth the effort to bother with them, or is Amazon paying roughly the same and I don't have to worry about Mr. or Mrs. "I have no idea who you are", affiliate.

Glenn

Hi Glenn
Thank you for valuable response.
Wouldn't you search for much higher affiliate product?

I definitely would but my Niche is American made so there is that guideline I have to search for. I also write blogs that I know have that product in at least one place,

Then I contact the manufacturer to see if they have a 3rd part where I can get a better commission. Most of the time they do not respond but you have to try...lol

Glenn

I understand
I wish you success on your journey
I hope that you can also get a higher end affiliate product

Hey Glenn, make sure you look at all the veteran-owned businesses with merchant programs, as those are virtually always American made.

My favorite is Redline Steel. Fantastic products, super popular!

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/affiliate-programs/redline-steel

Awesome information, Jeannine

I have to be familiar with it or I wouldn't have enough to blog about on an ongoing basis. I am in between clothing and Ayurveda/healthy drinks and foods. I know much more about the health aspect, but I also like the clothing line idea with a couple of "beach baby" clothing sites in mind. I understand life on the beach, so it would be perfect. The problem is, I don't live there anymore, and setbacks have recently left my health challenged. It is a difficult decision; time will tell. For now, I picked the second subject in life I know most about for my blogs. Time will tell.

Great post! It is definitely something to consider carefully.

Thank you for your response, Denise
Are you talking about choosing your niche?

No, that's where I am confused. My niche is self-help; it does have an emerging market, but in the beginning I "thought" you just signed up with a website and hoped to sell. Now I get the picture. So, for my "niche" i picked a subject I'm very familiar with, and I do plan to write a book. But, it wasn't what I'd planned. I don't know if I'm supposed to sell clothes or food, and then have my niche blog, and sell outside of my niche. Either way, I'll make it somehow. I have books to back me up; I write too, so I'm putting on the necessary finishing touches and praying to become published. It's the $$; newly out of a marriage alone; took a hit to leave, but it's okay. :)

Denise, tall me
What is the reason for your website?
You said self help? Who is your target audience and what do you want to help them with?

Good question my friend!

I would have to say relevance, convenience and then price are the most important things I consider before promoting anything!

Have a fantastic weekend my friend Simone!

Great choices my friend
Have a beautiful weekend

Thanks my friend, you too!

Awesome :)

Hello Simone,
First I look for what affiliate program serves my niche the best.

Then the price points for the products I'm promoting.

Then I look for customer service and commission base.

I think customer service is key when choosing the right affiliate program.

Barbara

So you're not automatically drawn to high end affiliate products?

My niche is dogs, so I research what most people spend on products for their dogs. You have to decide based on what your audience is purchasing. There's where the Market Research comes into play.

Ok, I understand where you are coming from

If you chose a very high end niche, then I would expect you to look for high end affiliates and products. It would only be natural.

Yes, I wish some members would see it that way as well

Barbara, thank you for stopping by
Have a great weekend ahead

You're very welcome and same to you, Simone.

Awesome :)

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