5 Lessons Before Finding Your Next Affiliate Partner
Sep 09, 2022
This blog contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission in exchange for your product or service purchase after clicking one of my links--don't worry, there is no extra cost to you.
Often times, we get so roped in to shiny object syndrome that we see the benefits of Affiliate Marketing (which are extensive, I must add) and we dismiss the actual pre-work that should go into forming successful partnerships.
It's important that you are aware that there is a little bit of due diligence that must be performed before you go solidifying any partnership.
In this world of the oh-so-valuable free social media platforms we have access to, poaching affiliate partners via Instagram DMs or even targeted Facebook ads is so common. And it's tempting to accept every offer that comes your way, even for me. But, I know better than to take the bait right away. That is, before fully evaluating the partnership.
So if you are currently engaging in affiliate...
Top Niche Industries to Form Affiliate Partnerships With in 2022
Mar 10, 2022
What is an affiliate partnership?
By definition, a partnership is a formal arrangement by two or more parties to manage and operate a business and share its profits.
And I think those last three words are key, especially when it comes to affiliate partnerships. You share its profits.
Essentially, you agree to promote a big brand's (or merchant's) product or service and in exchange, they pay you a commission of each sale that you refer. That is an affiliate partnership.
So as an affiliate, you have all of the benefits of an entrepreneur or business owner, except that you don't have to deal with the behind-the-scenes operations such as customer service, shipping, or inventory management. It's truly a logistically genius idea.
How to Become An Affiliate Partner
In order to be in a position to form affiliate relationships with these merchants that you want to refer products for, you'll need to make sure that you have a couple core qualities.
You, the...
How to use affiliate marketing to grow your business
Mar 07, 2022
The problem I see with affiliate marketers today is that most of them aren't exploring all, viable options when it comes to effectively using affiliate marketing.
There are two, very profitable, ways to use affiliate marketing to grow your business.
Growth Tactic 1: Become an Affiliate for brands that you use and love.
Time is money, and is our most precious, non-renewable resource. So we want to preserve and safeguard it with everything we have. Becoming an affiliate and eventually earning a passive income takes time and energy up front, but eventually will allow you to make a recurring income, well... forever!
Regardless of what you may have heard, it is a legitimate source of income and can be done with integrity.
And as a business owner, you can further serve your audience without changing up your current business plan and goals.
Affiliate marketing is not only a way for you to sell products or services without the hassle of...
How to drive traffic to your affiliate links
Feb 22, 2022
Hey fellow affiliate marketer!
So you have joined forces with affiliate merchants (ie some brands that you love) and are now wondering… “how do I get traffic to my affiliate links?”
It’s a common question, and I have a few answers that should spark some ideas for you.
But first, let's do a quick refresh on what your landing pages should look like.
Your Affiliate Landing Pages
If we are going to drive traffic somewhere, it better be buttoned up.
So whether your links are integrated into a blog post, resources page or video (like on YouTube), you’ll want to make sure that your landing page is somewhere on your website.
With YouTube, you can link or embed the video within a landing page on your site.
Next, make sure your links are listed more than once:
The first link will be within the intro paragraph. Second, a couple times within the body as you are mentioning your affiliate product...
