Affiliate Marketing Secrets

I’m sorry. This is a snotty question to ask, but the lack of joy that accompanies any discussion of being a member of a believing community (in my case, Catholic) really sucks. Back when I was a kid, life really did revolve around the church community. It was not just sunday Mass: it was school and celebrations of minor feast days and music and art and scouts and little league and fish fries and … just a lot of fun and good life. It was energetic and rich, regardless of how well-off or poor we were economically. I’m watching all the network “Christmas”-related programming lately and to me it looks like popular culture is utterly clueless about why this holiday has such a name. It’s all just louder and flashier advertising so that it looks a little different from the loud, flashy advertising that now drones on all year long.
For the last several decades, both the fake-fundy republicans and poorly-selected clergy have mis-marketed Jesus as a mouthpiece for their own neuroses and agendas rather than permitting his ultimate instruction that we “love one another” to be heard…the message that gave rise to that warm and supportive community and all that fun.
Even if you can’t stand how boring, opinionated or out of touch your priest or minister is, just pay attention to the Word, and even if a lot of that seems incomprehensible, filter it through the lens of “love one another” and you’ll probably hear it right…and it probably does not have a whole heck of a lot to do with angel wings taped to the underfed shoulders of a Victoria’s Secret model. Give me a break.

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So you have made the decision to be an affiliate marketer. Congratulations! You’ve chosen a business model that has produced millionaires in a very short time, with far fewer resources, and far more fun. But, you are going to need to pick the right affiliate program to improve your chances of reaching millionaire acres in your game of life. So, how do you do that? Use each of these # keys to unlock the doors that would otherwise bar your way.

The First Key: Forget “BEST”

I know this sounds odd. After all, this is an article titled, “.” So, how can I be so bold as to tell you to forget “BEST”? Well, stick with me for a minute on this one.

You will need to get out of your mind the notion that there is ONE BEST affiliate program. Looking for the “best” affiliate marketing program is like looking for the proverbial fountain of youth. It doesn’t exist. What helps one affiliate marketer hit the million dollar jackpot might actually be the very program that destroys another affiliate marketer. The key here is to realize that there are many GOOD affiliate programs out there. To turn something that is GOOD into something that will be the BEST is entirely up to your own knowledge, skills and efforts.

The Second Key: Identify “GOOD”

If you have done any homework at all, you know there are hundreds (maybe even thousands) of affiliate program opportunities online today. To identify those that are “good” you will need to pay attention to the three “I’s”…interest, industry, and information. As you look at the many different choices, sift out those which interest you the most. If they look interesting to you, then you’ll be more successful in writing ad copy, creating content to ad value, and developing freebies to give away on your squeeze pages. If you are not interested in the product, you will not be as genuine, honest, and open as you develop a relationship with your web site visitors.

Once you have those that interest you, you can narrow down your options to fit the industry niche you want to work in. It is only natural for you to find many different affiliate programs in many different industries. You might find several in health and wellness, a few in personal development, some in making money online, and perhaps even others in home improvement or dating relationships. Your success, however, will depend on choosing just one industry niche to start. Then, once you are successful there, choose to branch into another area if you want.

The Third Key: List Your Own Criteria

Every person is unique. Affiliate marketers are no different. Your personality and needs, resources and time commitment, as well as working style will all determine what you need out of an affiliate program. It would really do you a disservice if I put together a laundry list of all the right criteria for turning a good affiliate program into the best affiliate program. Each and every affiliate marketer will need different things at different times. So, the best thing I can tell you is to be sure you stop and spend the time to decide what you need out of an affiliate program. How often do you need to get paid? How much support do you need in getting marketing materials together? Do you need your hand held the entire way, or do you want to go it alone?

You would probably be well served to sign up for a forum or two geared specifically toward affiliate marketers. Sign up for a free account. Lurk for a little while but then jump in with a few thoughts of your own. Ask a question or two. Learn all you can from others who are in the same business. This will help you decide what criteria you need to help you be successful.

As you use each of these three keys…Forget “BEST”…Identify “GOOD”…List Your Own Criteria… you will be able to unlock the doors that will set you on the road to those millions you want, the time freedom you will enjoy, and the fun you seek.

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