Archive for February, 2017
Can You Market Products as an Affiliate Without a Website?
In early 2017, Wikipedia listed more than 300 social media websites. The truth is, there are probably many more than that out there on the World Wide Web. There are millions upon millions of forums that discuss and cover a limitless variety of topics and subjects. If you have an email list, you have a […]
What Is Affiliate Marketing?
That looks like a pretty simple question, doesn’t it? If you own a blog or website currently, you probably have some idea about this wonderful online business model. Let’s look at the definition offered by blogger, podcaster and affiliate marketer extraordinaire Pat Flynn. “Affiliate marketing is the process of earning a commission by promoting other […]
Introduction to Affiliate Marketing
On July 24 2015, Amazon reported their 2nd quarter profit and loss statement. After enjoying a surprise jump in profit in that quarter, the online retailer that started as a website selling physical books reported profits of $92 million. Why should you care, and what does this have to do with affiliate marketing? It is […]
Is Affiliate Marketing “Right” for Your Site?
Affiliate marketing is a great way for anyone with a website or blog to monetize their online presence. However, it doesn’t make sense for everyone. If you operate or want to launch an e-commerce website, the affiliate marketing business model is ideal. You describe and review products offered by companies or individuals that are willing […]
5 Key Elements of the Perfect Affiliate Review
If you simply follow the 4 steps below, you can write the perfect affiliate product review. That means that you make a sales commission, your reader is happy because you wrote a revealing and compelling review that led to them taking action, and the affiliate marketer is pleased as well, since they made a sale. […]
How to Make Sure Your Site Gets Approved on Affiliate Networks
Are you ready to get started with affiliate marketing? If so, your first move is probably to get your site approved by an affiliate network. In some cases a company will not expect its affiliates to own a blog or website. This is usually the case with smaller companies, or those that are just entering […]
5 Reasons Why People Fail at Affiliate Marketing
There are a lot of reasons why people fail at affiliate marketing. Some people are just not cut out for Internet marketing. They are better designed to work for someone else in a “real world” setting, trading a steady paycheck for the sacrifice of their time and personal freedom. On the other hand, you may […]
Affiliate Marketing vs. Product Creation (Pros & Cons)
If you are a blogger, you should definitely have your own product to sell. This could be a simple e-book or information product, or it could be a complex and high-value monthly membership or video course. Either way, as a blogger trying to create a personal identity on the web, you need a product to […]