5 Dirty Things to Watch Out For When Choosing an Affiliate Program
It is often said that 90% of the affiliates make little or no money from affiliate programs. No matter how hard they try, they seem to get nowhere. Much of the blame for this falls on the affiliate marketer – and we will address that at the end of this article – but part also can be blamed on the affiliate program they choose.
It is always important to do your research and find out how an affiliate program actually works. Read the rules, the best practices, the Terms of Service and even the “fine print.”
The Rotten 5
Here are the top (or bottom) 5 problems to watch for and avoid when choosing an affiliate program.
#1 The Company Competes with You
Too often affiliate programs compete against their affiliates by offering their products straight to the visitors. Watch out for special offers that bypass your link or a phone number displayed on the site to “steal” orders from you. Instead, choose an affiliate program that has a history of supporting and growing affiliates.
#2 Small Return for Your Efforts
Another common mistake many beginning affiliate marketers make is choosing an affiliate program that offers little reward for your hard work. Many affiliate programs pay low percentages and affiliates find it extremely difficult to make any real money after their expenses.
#3 No Support
Look for an affiliate program with a proven track record of helping their affiliate to succeed. You want an affiliate program that guarantees you round the clock support or at least within 24 hours.
#4 No Statistics
Always look for an affiliate program that offers easy to understand, comprehensive, real time statistics. You cannot succeed with affiliate marketing without good tracking of your statistics.
#5 Has No Creatives
Avoid affiliate programs that provide few creatives to their affiliates. Not only does this cause 1000′s of websites to look the same but it shows a decided lack of consideration for the affiliate.
What About the Affiliate Marketer?
As stated above, most of the blame for affiliate failure rests on the affiliate marketer.
Sorry, but that is the truth.
Most affiliate programs are very good and some affiliate marketers make a very good living promoting them. Some “Super Affiliates” even make more in a month than most people make in a year.
What is the big secret of the super affiliates?
It really is simple – They learn their craft and then they take action. Most failure, in affiliate marketing and life in general can be attributed to a lack of one of these two components.
Like most successful business people, most super affiliates had a mentor. They learned affiliate marketing rather than trying to “invent” it themselves.
Find a good teacher – one who is successful at affiliate marketing – and learn from him or her. Then put it into action exactly as it is laid out. As Anthony Robbins says, “Take massive action.”
Two of the best resources available today for the affiliate marketing beginner are Affiliatenaire by Jimmy D. Brown and The Super Affiliate Handbook by Rosalind Gardner. These are two teachers who have walked the walk, been there and done that. Both products are designed with the beginner in mind and either will be a valuable tool to help you get started.
Avoid the duds, learn from a master and take massive action and you might become a Super Affiliate sooner than you think.
You can learn more about both Affiliatenaire and The Super Affiliate Handbook at http://amarketingprograms.com/ and get a Valuable Free Affiliate Marketing Report: 3 Keys To Creating Big-Time Commission Checks by Jimmy D. Brown just for visiting.
James London-DeVasher http://amarketingprograms.com/
Author: James London-DeVasher
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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