I get emails on a regular basis asking me how I go about starting a website and making money with affiliate programs. The reader will usually send me his or her website details and tell me their story and I'll go take a look at what they're doing.
Almost without a fault, I see the same mistakes being made over and over. It's not because these newbies do it on purpose, they're just listening to the same so called "Guru's". Well folks, those Guru's don't know how to make money with affiliate marketing. They're just selling you stuff because they don't know how to do it their self.
I jotted down a few thoughts that will help you make more money with your affiliate marketing.
First, take a long hard look at the affiliate program you're pushing. Is it really something that the masses will want? If you pushing a specialty item, you have to know that many people may not want to buy your new and improved Chia pet.
Another mistake I see is Newbies trying to out sell major companies. Sure, the Internet is a great equalizer, but you have to have the experience and resources if you plan on taking on a big corporation with a nearly unlimited advertising budget. You'll be better off targeted something that isn't being sold 24/7 over radio, TV, print media and Cable outlets.
One of the biggest mistakes I see Noobs make is that they give up too soon. Affiliate marketing is a long term project and you should never enter this business thinking you're going to strike it rich over night. When I start a website, I expect it to take at least 6 months to become productive if it's in a low competition market. 12 to 18 momths if it is in a very competitive market. Sure, you can take a shortcut and use pay per click ad programs like Google Adwords, but you'd better have deep pockets and know what you're doing!
A common mistake that many beginners make, or don't understand, is how to get the right type of traffic to your sales page. Just because you get traffic, doesn't mean you'll sell anything. They have to be looking to buy what you're selling or you just wasted time and money getting them to your site. Organic search traffic is the best converting traffic on the Internet...as long as it's targeted to your offer!
Finally, another thing I see Noobs do is that they fail to pre-sell their products or services. Sure, everyone wants a Plasma TV, but why should they buy the one on your website rather than go to Wal-Mart or Best Buy? When someone lands on your website, your sales page should be written in a way that it will entice them to buy the product right then. If you don't know how to do this, take a few courses in copywriting or hire it done.
Almost without a fault, I see the same mistakes being made over and over. It's not because these newbies do it on purpose, they're just listening to the same so called "Guru's". Well folks, those Guru's don't know how to make money with affiliate marketing. They're just selling you stuff because they don't know how to do it their self.
I jotted down a few thoughts that will help you make more money with your affiliate marketing.
First, take a long hard look at the affiliate program you're pushing. Is it really something that the masses will want? If you pushing a specialty item, you have to know that many people may not want to buy your new and improved Chia pet.
Another mistake I see is Newbies trying to out sell major companies. Sure, the Internet is a great equalizer, but you have to have the experience and resources if you plan on taking on a big corporation with a nearly unlimited advertising budget. You'll be better off targeted something that isn't being sold 24/7 over radio, TV, print media and Cable outlets.
One of the biggest mistakes I see Noobs make is that they give up too soon. Affiliate marketing is a long term project and you should never enter this business thinking you're going to strike it rich over night. When I start a website, I expect it to take at least 6 months to become productive if it's in a low competition market. 12 to 18 momths if it is in a very competitive market. Sure, you can take a shortcut and use pay per click ad programs like Google Adwords, but you'd better have deep pockets and know what you're doing!
A common mistake that many beginners make, or don't understand, is how to get the right type of traffic to your sales page. Just because you get traffic, doesn't mean you'll sell anything. They have to be looking to buy what you're selling or you just wasted time and money getting them to your site. Organic search traffic is the best converting traffic on the Internet...as long as it's targeted to your offer!
Finally, another thing I see Noobs do is that they fail to pre-sell their products or services. Sure, everyone wants a Plasma TV, but why should they buy the one on your website rather than go to Wal-Mart or Best Buy? When someone lands on your website, your sales page should be written in a way that it will entice them to buy the product right then. If you don't know how to do this, take a few courses in copywriting or hire it done.
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If you are searching for an affiliate program to start making money fast, then your search is over. These links will lead you to affilate marketing programs designed for First-Timers and Advanced users alike. Just remember, the secret to making money fast with affiliate programs is traffic!
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