2nd tier commission in promotion of an affiliate program

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by SeoPharmacy, Sep 18, 2006.

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    Why is it important to have 2nd tier commission? Isn't it better to spend all the commission money on your direct affiliates?

    Can you advise on the best strategy to promote affiliate program?

    Best regards, Seopharmacy
     
    SeoPharmacy, Sep 18, 2006 IP
  2. IcePoster

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    Hello, Seopharmacy

    Paying 2-tier commission does not mean that you pay less to your first-tier affiliates, it just means additional expences for you.

    As for promoting these are basic steps:

    1. Submit the program to the affiliate directories.
    2. Announce it at affiliate forums. keep your announcement updated.
    3. Direct approach: search for relevant sites and contact webmasters.

    The one thing what is better to remember is there is tough time ahead as promoting an affiliate program is an undertaking. It takes time and work.
    So mist important 0 be patient and don't expect the floods of the affiliates rushing to you during the first weeks.

    Good luck!
     
    IcePoster, Sep 18, 2006 IP
  3. JP Sauve

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    There's a whole slew of affiliates who've found their forte in earning online by solely recommending and recruiting for affiliate programs which have second tiers. Offering a second tier is also a good way for a merchant to get the attention of the websites which feature webmaster traffic.

    Also, usually the second tier pays a small rate, 5-10% typically. It doesn't much effect the rate first tier affiliates earn on a sale/lead.
     
    JP Sauve, Sep 18, 2006 IP
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    xboxundone Well-Known Member

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    i know some people making $,$$$'s monthly just from refferals so it can be profittable.
     
    xboxundone, Sep 18, 2006 IP
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    sunchy Active Member

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    It is important

    Why?

    I have few affiliate programs that bring me $100-$200 dayli only from 2nd tier ;)
     
    sunchy, Sep 19, 2006 IP
  6. xboxundone

    xboxundone Well-Known Member

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    Exactly! many people don't ever try refering but once you get one referer that makes decent money you realize their is even money in refering people :)
     
    xboxundone, Sep 19, 2006 IP
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    Sounds interesting. Any examples of good programs with 2nd tier commissions?

    (Not sure whether posting the urls with aff link violates the forum rules - if you want to suggest with your aff link, PM ok.)
     
    newrhodes, Sep 19, 2006 IP
  8. Coupons

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    Lots of programs pay 2-tier commissions, and they can make a good revenue. See my signature. Why do you think I even offer my $97 commission on DreamHost? People can have an huge discount, and I don't earn anything, but I'll earn if they bring friends :)
     
    Coupons, Sep 19, 2006 IP
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    the 2nd tier commission is important , because then your affiliates promote not only your site, but also your affiliate program...

    HENCE: network effects that drive up your sales
     
    relevance4u, Oct 5, 2006 IP