What is the best affiliate program for a newbie to start promoting?

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by Matlax17, Feb 1, 2009.

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    I'm brand new to affiliate marketing and would like to know your suggestions as to the best affiliate program to start out promoting? Thanks.
     
    Matlax17, Feb 1, 2009 IP
  2. dfourss

    dfourss Well-Known Member

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    No one can decide that except you. What do YOU want to promote? What is your interest? What if the focus of your web site.

    Start by spending some time reading the DP forum
     
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    blogspot Well-Known Member

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    try zanox.com
     
    blogspot, Feb 1, 2009 IP
  4. SandisV

    SandisV Active Member

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    If you're willing to learn as well, then MoreNiche could be great way to start with. Offers plenty of guides and tutorials to get you started in easy step-by-step way.
     
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    You have to decide which niche you want to get into. Once you have found your niche then find a suitable and good affiliate program in that niche and join it. All the best..
     
    affgem, Feb 2, 2009 IP
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    How To Choose The Best Affiliate Programs To Promote

    There are thousands of affiliate programs out there. Selecting the best affiliate program to promote is not an easy task. If you start promoting wrong affiliate programs, you can waste a lot of time, money and effort. Here are the factors that you need to consider in order to choose those affiliate programs that are right for you:

    1. Demand

    Is there a demand for this product? To put it simply, do a lot of people want this product? Do you know what type of people would be interested in it? Do you have a clear idea on how you will reach those people and get them to the website?

    2. Conversion

    Do you think the sales page of the product will convert many visitors into buyers? Does it make the product and the offer look enticing enough? Is the website user-friendly? Is it easy to place an order?

    When you look at the sales page, trust your gut. If you don’t feel like you’d be sold on this product if you were a prospect, you are probably right.

    3. Commission

    Is the commission rate high enough? Digital products (such as e-books) usually offer huge commissions (50% and up). Physical products (the ones that need to be shipped to the customer) usually pay 10% or less. Compare the affiliate program to similar ones in the same industry to see if the commission rate is fair.

    In addition to the commission rate, pay attention to the dollar amount that you’ll get per sale. For example, 10% commission on a $100 product is $10, while 50% commission on a $4 product is only $2.

    If the product is too cheap, you’ll need to sell a huge number of units in order to make any significant money. It’s often easier to sell several expensive items than lots of cheap ones. Aim for something in the middle – not extremely expensive but not too cheap.

    4. Quality

    Do you believe in the product? Would you be proud to promote it?

    No matter how "hot" and lucrative the product is, if you have any reservations about the product quality, its purpose or its industry, then don't promote it. Protect your online reputation. Doing something that does not sit well with you is destined to be doomed from the start.

    5. Tracking

    When promoting affiliate programs, keep track of all your efforts. Track the number of visitors you send to each affiliate program and the number of sales that you make. When you accumulate enough data to compare, dump those programs that are not profitable and focus all your efforts on the ones that make you money.
     
    Omoafro, May 7, 2009 IP
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    Choosing a good programme is important, but you need to know how to market your affiliate products also. Some normal products can sell very well also because of powerful marketing strategy. As an internet marketer, the most essential skill we need to learn is marketing.
     
    steadfast, May 7, 2009 IP
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    CLK3 Banned

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    Anything is a good one to start with unless you have no idea what your talkin about
     
    CLK3, May 7, 2009 IP
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    affilunite Guest

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    For Weekly Payouts , Instant Application Approval ( everyones accepted ) join our network today.

    www.affilunite.com/signup
     
    affilunite, May 7, 2009 IP
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    i agree with dfourss... only u can choose the best affiliate program for u... :D
     
    labatta, May 7, 2009 IP
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    affilunite Guest

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    very true we can offer you many things but its making you happy is what you really need :) and that makes you mula.
     
    affilunite, May 7, 2009 IP