“Work smarter, not harder.” Most everyone has heard this, but not many people do it.
When it comes to the world of online marketing one of the best ways to do this is through strategic partnerships aka affiliate partnerships.
Today I am at the NAMS conference – Niche Affiliate Marketing Systems
NAMS is by far one of the best places for every level of experience in the world of affiliate marketing and sales. The brainchild of David Perdew, NAMS is one of the best learning experiences anyone serious about getting on the fast track of the affiliate mindset can go through.
My breakout session today is on How To Build a Six Figure a Year Sustainable Business with Continuity Programs. As in virtually any aspect of information marketing, finding the right affiliates to promote your continuity programs is a very smart thing to do.
The short video above will explain more.
What is your experience with positive affiliate partnerships? Comments welcome.
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Awesome question, Kathleen!
The most positive experiences I’ve had with affiliate partnerships have been with affiliate program owners who …
1) Are responsive in addressing questions and concerns in a timely manner
2) Provide their affiliates with effective promotional/marketing “tools” (Ready-made Tweets, Facebook updates, videos, banner ads, email blasts, blog posts)
3) Have the willingness to do guest posts, teleseminars, interviews, or webinars to boost their affiliates’ sales
4) Have an affiliate area/site/back office that’s easy to navigate
5) Reward their affiliates with at least 40% commissions on their products, programs, or services
6) Treat their affiliates with dignity and respect
7) Keep in touch on a regular basis
Give Maraya a kiss from me,
Melanie
Great post and video, Kathleen! I haven’t done much with affiliate programs just yet, but I think it is definitely something I want to start looking into asap. 🙂
Laurie
I returned from NAMS (Niche Affiliate Marketing) last evening and have to say, the world of affiliate marketing is moving even more in the direction of relationship marketing than ever before. Watch for an overview of my experiences at NAMS – coming soon.
Looking forward to getting the skinny and the scoop on NAMS — thanks, Kathleen! 🙂