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Now, I didn’t just stumble into successful affiliate marketing by accident. It took lots of research, hard work, and most importantly, patience before I was able to gain a passive income.
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ShareASale is an affiliate network, which means you can access tons of affiliate programs from there. There are over 4,000 merchants represented and 1,000 of those affiliate programs are only available through ShareASale.
These come in the form of “Product A vs. Product B” or “Service A vs. Service B” articles. In some cases you may even have three instead of two. The key here is to focus on the very specific similarities and differences between the two. Someone looking at this type of article wants an answer. Even if it’s along the lines of both being great, but one slightly better overall while another option is slightly better for a very specific narrow type of use.
Below we’ll dive deep into the affiliate marketing basics for beginners. By the end of this post, you’ll know how to do the following things: Choose a niche that’ll help you make money fasterBuild out a website that’s ready to monetize from day oneLearn how affiliate marketing for beginners worksFind quality affiliate programs with high payoutsHow to monitor and analyze your affiliate results for more revenueHow to maximize your affiliate payouts and set yourself up for success in the long-term Table of Contents show How to Make the Most Money With Affiliate Marketing
So, before you go live with your blog, create at least 4-5 piece of content that target high-volume keywords. Then, keep updating your content regularly; as for generating traffic, we’ll be discussing traffic tactics a little later on in this guide.
Aside from the fees or commission, there are other downsides to working with an affiliate network.
This is a really quick and easy way to gauge the size of an audience, as well as get ideas for content you can create, and products and services you can promote.
As much as it’s great to get a $100 commission for recommending a $250 product, you are much more likely to get your readers to buy into a free subscription to an app and get $2 for it.
As Amazon is the largest retailer with the biggest affiliate network, you must have heard stories around it. Well, not all of these are true. There are some myths circulating around you and they simply don’t mean to be followed.
Be careful with these. They can look a little bit tacky if you overdo it, but a discreet banner ad placed in the header or footer of your website can be a way to gain a few extra cents here and there.
Now, I don’t mean that sales should be the only thing on your mind when you are building an affiliate marketing site. What I do mean is that it is important to take the time to get to know your readers and build an engaged community.
One mistake that pushes marketers into the "abyss of despair" is plotting out too many articles ahead of time. Don't do that to yourself. Remember, we're only human, and we can only work on one thing at a time. Start with article one, finish it, then move to article two. Don't take on too much at once because that's how you become overwhelmed.
Great article Daniel! You have covered almost everything that an affiliate marketer needs to look into. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
It’s no secret that I LOVE partnering with the team over at Ultimate Bundles. In fact, I wrote a post dishing out my best tips for making money as an Ultimate Bundle affiliate.
Look for an affiliate partner that provides you with access to a dashboard that has clear and up-to-date reports. This way, you can quickly see your affiliate commissions both in real-time or over a given time period. If this isn’t your first rodeo with affiliate marketing, you likely know how to track this data on your own, but it’s always a good sign if your affiliate partner already has this already set up on their end.
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