Choosing An Affiliate Product

Choosing an Affiliate Product and What to Look For

Author:

Alexis walker

Most people assume that finding products to sell as an affiliate is easy, but this is not always the case. There are hundreds of thousands of products and services on the Internet that an affiliate can sell and the danger is always that you forget the niche you are aiming to target and instead turn yourself into a department store, or end up promoting products you know nothing about. Worse still, you know them to be of poor quality and would not dream of spending your own hard-earned cash on them.


When thinking about a product to sell as an affiliate, consider first products that you have personally tested and enjoyed (or for which you have good evidence to believe that they are of a high-quality). That is you must find products as an affiliate that you actually believe in. If you would not want it why would anyone else? This will also make it easier for you to sell.


One of the best ways to find the right affiliate program is to use an affiliate directory website, such as commission junction.com, tradedoubler.com or clickbank.com. These sites provide information on every conceivable product and service, their popularity and the commission rates that you will receive as an affiliate.


What to look for when promoting a product.


• You will want to look for a program that is of high quality. For instance, look for one that is associated with an expert in that particular industry. That way, you can be assured of the standard of the program you will be joining.


• Look for the ones that offer real and viable products. How do you know this? Do some initial research. If possible, track down some of the members and customers to give you testimonials on the credibility of the program.


• Does the program cater to a growing target market? This will ensure you that there will be a continuous demand for your referrals. Do a little research and make inquiries. If there are forums and discussion groups related to the product, participate and look for reliable feedback.


• A program with a compensation plan that pays out a residual income and a payout of 30 or more.


• There are many programs offering this kind of compensation. Do not waste your time with programs that do not reward you substantially for your efforts.


• Be aware of any minimum quotas that you must fulfill. Some affiliate programs impose pre-requisites before you get your commissions. For instance you may have to make more than a $100 or make ten sales before you receive your paycheck. If the sales target is too hard to achieve you may want to think twice before joining.


• Select programs that have plenty of pre-made affiliate marketing tools and resources that can help you grow the business in the shortest possible time. Not all affiliate programs have these but they should.


• Check to see that the program has an automated system that allows you to monitor your referral statistics and compensation at any time. It is important as an affiliate that you review your sales referral statistics frequently, to ensure that your marketing efforts are paying off.


• Does the program offer strong incentives for customers to make additional purchases or for members to renew their memberships. Affiliate programs that provide continuous help and upgrades for their products tend to retain more customers.


Follow these guidelines and you will soon be rewarded.

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Alexis Walker is a professional writer and successful online entrepreneur/ marketeer and business coach. For more information and ideas see http://www.biznessbuddies.com/