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Some
people are making big money with affiliate programs-some are not. With a little
research I have discovered that the people that are not cashing many checks are
making the same five mistakes. Why not take a short quiz to see how you rate?
Do you qualify as a novice, average, or super affiliate? Try this true and false
quiz. You might learn something!
1. To make sure that you get all of the
traffic you need, all you have to do is to put a link or banner on your site.
Sales will come flooding in. (T or F)
2. It is a good idea to promote as
many programs as you can on one web page created solely for that purpose. (T or
F)
3. Free classified ads and FFAs generate sufficient traffic. You dont
HAVE to invest money into advertising to be effective. (T or F)
4. Use
the words, amazing, fantastic, and incredible as many times as you can to generate
enthusiasm when advertising a site. (T or F)
5. If sales do not come immediately,
you should drop the program and find another one that sounds better. (T or F)
How
did you do? Lets see
1. False. Although a smart affiliate will include
his link on his web site, this alone will not result in much traffic. It is much
smarter to branch out with several kinds of advertising such as paid emails and
solo ads to business opportunity seekers. I have found that sending my ads to
targeted traffic results in far more sales than shot gun marketing to one and
all. Although we hope that people will click on our links, we have to get them
there first. Targeted traffic programs are best.
2. False. While being
actively involved in several different affiliate programs is not harmful, including
a dozen affiliate links on a single page with no main product advertisment, brands
the webmasters as amateurs-especially if the offers conflict with one another!
On the other hand, a list of resources to the side that complements the main product
is a good idea-and may result in sales!
3. False. Although these freebies
may sound tempting to newbies, we that have been around the net for awhile have
discovered that they are generally a waste of valuable time. Using that time to
write articles with urls in the signature boxes or gaining testimonials for your
site is more profitable. Actually, most super affiliates are willing to invest
a few bucks to be successful. Paid email programs and solo ads are inexpensive
and still effective. Many good programs will let you begin with as little as ten
bucks. Thats less than the cost of a decent lunch!
4. False. Using these
hype phrases when advertising may not generate as much enthusiasm as it does skepticism.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. We know this. So, tell the truth.
If you have a good product, then tell your potential customer how he can benefit.
Then let him decide how amazing it is. If it really is so awesome, then testimonials
will do the real advertising.
5. False. Big mistake! Give the program some
time. DON'T give up quickly. While its not a bad idea to test out new programs,
don't jump from program to program. You'll find that legitimate programs with
good products will pay off if you are patient. Your score: 2 or less correct.
Right now, you are in the NOVICE rating. Your affiliate marketing skills need
to be honed. But dont despair! You need help and there are lots of terrific techniques
out there that are just what you need to achieve that affiliate income that youve
always wanted!!
3-4 correct. You are an AVERAGE affiliate. You have obviously
been around affiliate marketing awhile, but you could use a refresher course.
I highly recommend finding a pro to learn from! Before long, you too will be a
SUPER AFFILIATE!
All 5 correct: You are a SUPER affiliate! Keep up the
good work and dont forget that the best affiliate marketers NEVER stop learning!
What
affiliate program do I recommend personally? Well... mine, of course!
Smart
Author Software. People are making money.
(See? No hype. Just the facts.)
Kristi Sayles,
software creator and author of numerous articles published in high profile success
magazines such as Executive Update, Home Business Journal, Home Business Connection,
Inet Exec, and Cutting Edge Opportunities is a freelance writer/teacher in Camden,
TN. She invites everyone to take a look at her online newsletter at smartauthor.com/treasures.html.
You can find out how to sign up to be an affiliate of her writing software program
collection - making 50% right now! ($98.50 at the time of this writing.) |
