The internet has enabled affiliate marketing to jump to unprecedented
levels of popularity and profit. It has made it possible for quite a
few people to quit their day jobs and concentrate on nothing but
affiliate programs. The key to success in this area is picking the
right program to market.
There are many factors to consider like number of referrals, what kind
of tier system is in place, the type of support you and the buyer will
receive from the customer service help desk but what’s the most
important factor affiliates look at? The rated commission structure is
the number one consideration they use in searching for the program to
promote.
Specifically, we want to know a) how much do we get paid? and b)
when do we get paid? This seems only natural as this is the main reason
why we are affiliate marketing in the first place. If you are going to
invest the time, money and effort then you should be well compensated.
Unfortunately, however, this is the beginning and end in their decision
to sell a product or service.
Above the compensation plan, the very first consideration you
should have when choosing a program to market is the value of the
product that you will be selling. The best way to determine this is to
decide that if you, as a consumer, would actually purchase the product
for you own personal use for the price that is being asked. If you
wouldn't purchase the product you're selling as a consumer, then as an
affiliate marketer, it's going to be hard to convince someone else to
buy it.
That being the main consideration, it is not meant to minimize other
factors when picking an affiliate marketing program. A big part of
choosing the right merchant is still how and when you get paid.
This is not meant to minimize the other factors when picking an
affiliate marketing program. A big part of choosing the right merchant
is how and when you get paid. On average most merchants will pay you
once a month either by direct deposit (becoming more popular) or
mailing you a check. You usually have to accrue a certain amount before
affiliate commissions are paid out. There are other merchants that
offer different payment plans, so it all depends on your lifestyle and
how you structure your affiliate campaign.
If it costs you money to join an affiliate program than you should find
out: What you are paying for?, Why are you paying for it?, Are there
future expenses?, What's my return on investment(ROI)?, and Is any of
it refundable?
If you decide that shelling out cash to join an affiliate program is
not worth it then the chances are you will find many free programs in
your particular niche that have a reputation for quality products and
paying on time.
Whichever way you decide to go, make certain that they have a way for
you to track your sales and the more detailed the better. You really
need to know where your referrals are coming from and if your
advertising is working. Something else to find out is how long your
referrals will stay in the merchant database because people do not
always buy the first time around. If they decide to purchase the
product a couple months after visiting your affiliate site, will the
merchant give you any credit for the sale?
There are many other points to consider before joining an affiliate
program. Do some research on the blogs and forums. Check out what
people are saying good or bad about the affiliate program you are
interested in joining. Always round up as much information as possible,
make your decision, and them just do it.
About The Author
runs a online product review business. You can find information,
reviews, and tips on succeeding as an affiliate marketer right here: http://makemoneyaffiliates.blogspot.com
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