Affiliate marketing can be a great way to diversify your income streams

For each sale of a product you earn a commission

Here are 10 tips to be a great affiliate

(Number 7 and Number 10 will surprise you)👇
1) Know your Audience

You need to promote products that your audience is interested in.

If your core audience is interested in fitness but you are trying to sell them a recipe book full of desserts it's probably not a fit.
2) Be Trustworthy

This is self explanatory, people like to buy from people they like and trust.

The internet is full of scammers, we don't need more of them.  Be trustworthy and honorable in all your dealings.  Don't look at potential customers as prey.

BE ETHICAL
3) Be Helpful

If you've followed me for some time, you've probably heard me say "You have to give value, to get what you value back".

Be willing to offer tips and guidance for free.  It helps to build your authority on the subject and helps to create relationships.
4) Be Picky with your Products

You should only affiliate for products that you believe in.

If you don't believe in it, don't sell it.

If the product is crap, don't sell it.

I don't care how high the commission rate is, don't sell it.
5) Choose programs with long cookie lengths

When someone clicks on your affiliate link, it leaves a cookie on their device.

The cookie length for Gumroad is 30 days.  That means that if they buy within 30 days of the click, you earn the commission.
6) Be Open about your Affiliate Status

Make sure that your audience knows you are an affiliate for the product you are promoting by stating that you are an affiliate or abbreviating aff.

For Landing Pages I would add a longer affiliate statement. https://wealthbeyond.carrd.co 
7) Write Evergreen Content🌲

Evergreen means that it is always fresh or timeless.  If your content looks dated, your customer may not click on the link.

Aside from the date of this post, this thread would be considered evergreen.

For other content, keep it up to date.
8) Content is King

You need to give value to your audience.

You do this by providing them with valuable content to help them learn and to help establish your authority on the subject.

Make sure your content relates to both your audience and the product that you sell.
9) Be Patient and Don't be Pushy

Learning any new skill will take time and you won't be successful overnight.

Don't get frustrated if you don't find success right away.

Never try to push or force a sale.

Treat your customer as you would want to be treated.
10) Try other Platforms

Twitter is a great place to affiliate, but there are so many other platforms you can use to help.

Some of the best options to explore are:

Email (thread coming soon)
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Websites
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