NOTE: The following is a guest post from one of my favorite
internet marketing mentors.

Why I Love Affiliate Marketing - Part 5
By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

The word "overhead" is not a favorite among those who run
businesses of any kind. Nobody likes the expenses of
operating a business. And nobody really talks about them
much when it comes to promoting all of the "money-making"
products and services online.

But, don't kid yourself, there's a lot of overhead.

That brings me to the fifth reason why I love affiliate
marketing...

** You don't need a big budget to make it work **

Do you have any idea how much money is spent running an
internet business? There are monthly fees for...

* Autoresponders
* Hosting
* Management
* Advertising
* Scripts
* Much more

There are regular fees for...

* Licensing
* Outsourcing
* Support
* Customer Service
* Maintenance
* Development
* Recruting
* Much more

It's not uncommon to spend tens of thousands (even
hundreds of thousands) of dollars in operational
costs -- which is fine if you've been in business
a while and are making the bucks. However, if you're
a newcomer, it can be taxing on your budget!

SIDEBAR: I paid one girl over $30,000 last year
just to oversee one small part of my business.
No one talks much about it, but there ARE a lot
of expenses involved before you get to the
"bottom line" of profit.

BUT, with affiliate marketing, you don't need a big
budget to make it work! You can simply use a variety
of free and low-cost marketing methods to generate
clicks to your affiliate link.

That's why I love affiliate marketing.

You don't need a big budget to make it work.

.........................

Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

.........................

NOTE: The following is a guest post from one of my favorite
internet marketing mentors.

Why I Love Affiliate Marketing - Part 4
By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

I'm sure by now you are well aware that there are those who
have reported HUGE amounts of money being made with their
online businesses. What you may not be aware of is the
amount of work involved in generating those "sales" (not
always net profit, mind you ... this isn't "spendable"
income in a lot of cases.)

That brings me to the fourth reason why I love affiliate
marketing...

** You don't need to manage an entire business **

While it can be quite lucrative, running an entire business
with employees, inventory, partners, vendors, and other
associates can be a time-sucking, frustrating ordeal.

Imagine...

* Processing refunds
* Putting out fires when partners SPAM
* Managing day-to-day operations
* Overseeing projects you've outsourced
* Recruting new affiliates
* Training everyone to help you
* Paying taxes
* Taking care of the paper trail
* Doing all of the "stuff" that business owners do.

Didn't you want to start an internet business to make
more time for important things in life?

Why not make a lot of money WITHOUT making a lot of extra
work for yourself?!

It can be a lot of extra work and stress. BUT, with
affiliate marketing, you don't need to manage an entire
business! You are simply responsible for promoting your
affiliate link... someone else handles all the rest.

That's why I love affiliate marketing.

You don't need to manage an entire business.

.........................

Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

.........................

NOTE: The following is a guest post from one of my favorite
internet marketing mentors.

Why I Love Affiliate Marketing - Part 3
By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

Some people have the ability to persuade others and talk
them into just about anything. Especially when it comes
to influencing their buying decisions. They know how to
push the right hot buttons, say things the right way and
generally get consumers into an emotional frenzy to the
point they are ready to click an order button.

There are two key words in that paragraph that really need
to stand out in your mind: "some people".

Not everyone has this ability. In fact, only a few do.

That brings me to the third reason why I love affiliate
marketing...

** You don't need to write a world class salesletter**

Have you ever tried to write a salesletter? There's a
reason why professional copywriters charge up to $10,000
(and sometimes even more) for a SINGLE salesletter. It
takes a lot of experience and skill to write a top-gun
salesletter, which is why most people have a hard time
convincing people to buy if they do create their own
products and website.

They simply don't have the right salesletter in place
to make it all work. Without good copy, it really doesn't
matter how spectacular the offer is, you're simply not
going to get many sales.

SIDEBAR: The average conversion rate of site visitors
who become buyers is reportedly less than 2%. That
means 98 out of every 100 do NOT buy. That's why
sales are so incredibly bad for a poor site ... you
*might* get 2 sales out of every 300-400 visitors.

BUT, with affiliate marketing, you don't need to write a
salesletter! You simply direct people to someone else's
high-octane salesletter for THEM to convert your leads
into commissionable sales.

That's why I love affiliate marketing.

You don't need to write a world class salesletter.

.........................

Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

.........................

NOTE: The following is a guest post from one of my favorite
internet marketing mentors.

Why I Love Affiliate Marketing - Part 2
By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

Pop quiz time. What does "HTML" stand for? Don't know
that one? How about this - what does "FTP" stand for? OK,
one more chance. Do you know how to work with either?

That brings me to the second reason why I love affiliate
marketing...

** You don't need to build a website **

What scares people more than creating a product is building
a website!

* What in the world is HTML? Or FTP?
* How much does the software cost? And hosting?
* How do I upload files?
* Why isn't it formatted correctly?
* Why don't my graphics look like the ones the pros have?

If you are a complete beginner, it can be very difficult
(even using templates) to get an attractive website in place.
And hiring a professional to do it fo ryou is out of the
budget for most people.

But, with affiliate marketing, you don't need to build a
website. You simply send visitors to someone else's
professionally designed site through your affiliate link.

SIDEBAR: Just in case you're interested, HTML stands
for "hypertext markup language" and is the coding
used to build webpages. FTP stands for "file transfer
protocol" and is the process used for moving files
from your computer to a website, or vice versa.

Really, in a manner of looking at it, you get to take
advantage of the time and money invested by someone else
to develop the site. Think about it: when you promote an
affiliate link, it reflects firstly upon YOU. You are the
one who is advertising the link, recommending the product,
sending people who have interacted with YOU to the website.

The professional site of someone else really represents
you as the promoter, in the eye of those who have clicked
through your link.

You get the benefits without the bother.

That's why I love affiliate marketing.

You don't need to build a website.

.........................

Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

.........................

NOTE: The following is a guest post from one of my favorite
internet marketing mentors.

Why I Love Affiliate Marketing - Part 1
By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

Do you find yourself "starting" to create your own product
to sell online, but never "finishing" it?

One of the things I love about affiliate marketing is --

** You don't need to create your own products **

Many people find the idea of creating their own products to
be an overwhelming and even paralyzing task.

* I don't have any good ideas!
* I'm not a writer!
* There's too much competition!
* I don't know how to set everything up!
* I can't figure out where to start!
* It's too hard!

These are just a few of the valid reasons many people give
when it comes to not creating their own products to sell.
I'm sure with a few minutes of brainstorming, we could come
up with a list of many more.

With affiliate marketing, you don't need your own products.
You simply promote someone else's already proven successful
offer for a commission.

And, truth be told, even if you ARE a writer and you DO have
lots of ideas and you CAN figure it all out...

** Nobody wants to create new products all the time **

As good as you may be, you don't know everything! Why try
to create a product on every topic imaginable in your
market when you can earn just as much money by simply
promoting someone else's really good offer as one of your
profit streams?

That's why I love affiliate marketing.

You don't need to create your own products.

.........................

Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

.........................

The REAL SECRET To Consistent Commission Checks

By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

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It's important that you understand something about affiliate
marketing from the very beginning -

Earning affiliate income isn't easy
for the average person.

Let's face it, there are 50 gazillion other people out there
doing the exact same thing you are doing - if you could remember
what it is that you are doing. :)

So, that's what I want to address. Here's the mindset that I
want you to remember: there are only so many customers out there.
And each affiliate in the program is doing basically the same
thing to try to reach them.

That's why you are going to be different. Got it?

Before I jump into what I consider to be the "real secret" to
earning commissions with affiliate programs, let me share with
you a basic concept that is going to be important to what you
are going to learn today.

Here is how the average affiliate approaches promoting their
affiliate link...

A) Send out a mailing. Purchase ezine ads. Get a few
pay-per-click keywords. Post a few links. Make a small
profit. Get discouraged. Move on to the next affiliate
program.

Or, if they are slightly more aggressive...

B) Send out a mailing. Purchase ezine ads. Get a few
pay-per-click keywords. Post a few links. Write a few articles.
Create an eBook. Do a joint venture. Swap ads. And they
continue promoting that same affiliate program until they
(along with a few other aggressive affiliates) have found
every potential customer on the face of the earth. Make
a decent profit. Where do I go now? Move on to the next
affiliate program.

While I certainly agree that the "slightly more aggressive"
affiliate is on the right trail with their approach, it still
leaves a common problem that all affiliates have...

Finding NEW customers.

You make an affiliate sale. Great. You make another one.
Great. You keep working and working and working to make
another sale and another sale and another sale. Now, remember,
there are a gazillion others out there trying to do the same
thing. And, even if all of these other affiliates only make
one or two sales each...

..that's a LOT of customers that you WON'T be selling to!

For example: If there are 10,000 affiliates promoting
Product A and they all, on average, sell just 2 copies
each, that's 20,000 customers that are immediately
unavailable for you to sell to.

Doesn't matter how hard you promote and how much you do, you
WILL NOT sell them a second copy of something they have
already bought. Even if they love it. They won't buy
another copy.

So, here's the "real secret." While everyone is promoting
the heck out of all of the same programs you are, you need
to refine who it is that you are promoting.

***Bottom line: Start FOCUSING on those affiliate programs
that offer MONTHLY commissions.

Here's why. Let's say you promote an absolutely awesome
product by Mr. Guru that sells for $29.97. And Mr. Guru gives
you 50% commission. By the time all of the processing fees
are out of the way, you earn about $14.00 for a new customer.

And you're done with that customer -- it's time to move on
and find the next guy.

HOWEVER, if you promote an affiliate program that pays
MONTHLY, let's say a membership site, then here's what you
would find happens...

The membership site is $27.00 PER MONTH. You earn $13.50 per
MONTH for every referral you make for as LONG AS THEY REMAIN
ACTIVE!

With the $29.97 product, you earn $14.00 for all of your efforts
in finding a customer. One time commission. That's it. Time
to find another customer. With the MONTHLY service, you earn
about the same commission for that same customer. Then, next
month you earn that commission over again! Month after that,
you're still earning that same commission from that same customer.
For each and every month that the customer continues to use
the service you continue to bring in the commission without
finding a new customer.

Do you see the potential here?

It makes much more sense to focus on promoting affiliate
programs that bill monthly and pay commissions monthly. That
way, you continue to earn profits from the...

Same customer base!

If I am going to buy ads and purchase pay-per-click keywords
and create eBooks and bust my behind to get those customers,
I'd sure rather get paid every month (without doing a bit of
extra work, mind you!) that to only earn a one-time commission.

----------------Side Bar -------------------
While this isn't as good as MONTHLY income, choosing an
affiliate program that offers you LIFETIME customers is the
next best thing. For example: With some programs when you
recruit a customer , they are yours for life. If they
purchase future product releases, then YOU receive the
commission as the original referrer. It's a good second
option, but it's not as good as getting paid monthly!
------------------------------------------------

So, what should you promote? Your eyes have been opened.
You've seen the light. You realize that what you've just
read does make sense. And you want to get paid monthly!

So, what should you promote? While you definitely need
to check things out yourself and make that determination
on your own, let me give you a short list of TYPES of offers
that you can promote that bill monthly and award monthly
commission checks.

* PLR AND RESALE RIGHTS CLUBS

* MEMBERSHIP SITES

* WEB HOSTING

* AUTORESPONDERS AND LIST MANAGEMENT TOOLS

* COACHING CLUBS

* PAID NEWSLETTERS

* SERVICES (AD TRACKING, LEGAL DOCS, MANAGEMENT, ETC.)

The important thing is for you to identify at least one
really good affiliate program that offers residual income
possibilities for you.

Once you find the right program to promote, it's a matter
of getting as many different people to click on your link
as possible. How would you like to have someone teach
you ONE simple way to promote your affiliate links every
week? Read on for details...

.........................

Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

.........................

How to Create Content That Leads To Sales

By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

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If you look at the average site for any given affiliate,
you'll likely find a boring, tasteless smorgasbord of
prefab content that was created more for search engines to
read than it was for real people to read.

While that make aid in rankings, is it really going to do
any good once someone sees the site listed and makes a visit?

Probably not.

What every affiliate needs to learn is simple -

** CONTENT IS KING ***

It's content that leads to sales, not a strategically
designed website that search engines temporarily find meets
their ranking criteria.

So, let's talk about that.

There must be a reason why some content is very good and
some content is very bad; why some information is so
enthralling that you can't stop reading while other
information is the cure for a sleepless night; why some
words cause you to frantically take notes and some words
cause you to take a break.

There must be a reason.

There is.

And that reason is this -

Quality writers approach content creation as a craft.

To be sure, some writers are just naturally gifted. They
swing words like Tiger Woods swings a 5-iron. They can
spot a good paragraph like Warren Buffet spots good
investments. They write like Tom Hanks acts. Even though
they practice their art form, it comes easy to them.

Then, there are those that swing words like Jimmy D. Brown
swings a 5-iron. Paragraphs are like Black Tuesday. Their
writing is the equivalent of the acting in a kindergarten
cantata ... and they aren't nearly as cute and lovable as
those 5 year olds. Content creation is a struggle.

The good news is this: by focusing on two key components
all writers can create the kind of content that generates
interest and demand.

Whether you're writing ezine articles or paid products
or anything in between, there are two components that
you need to develop in writing your content.

Before I explain how to weave both of these components
into your content, let me first explain the reality of
why these components are necessary in the first place.

People read for two basic reasons -

1. They want to be ENTERTAINED. Many people read because
they enjoy a good story. They settle into their favorite
chair and John Grisham whisks them off to the courtroom
for a legal adventure or Sue Grafton captivates their
mind in a "whodunit" or Nicholas Sparks unlocks the
emotions with a love story. Or, maybe they head to the
bathroom with a copy of National Enquirer to read about
a three-headed alien who's been dating Lindsay Lohan,
whatever, they read to be entertained.

2. They want to be EDUCATED. There are other times when
people read because they want to learn something. That
drain beneath the kitchen sink is leaking again; a dormant
website needs traffic; mom is coming to her house for
Thanksgiving. Whether it's a do-it-yourselfer looking
to improve his home or an internet marketing looking to
drive visitors to her site or a young wife looking to
impress her mom with a mouth-watering turkey, people
read to be educated.

So, those are the two basic reasons why people read.

There will now be a test. Close your books. Put away your
notes. No talking or looking at anyone else's paper.

What are the two reasons why people read? (No peeking!)

If you said "to be entertained" and "to be educated" then
you get to continue. If you said anything else, it's time for
an XBox 360 break or a stiff cup of java or whatever it is you
do to get your mind in gear. :-)

People read to be entertained and/or educated. And when it
comes to the art of sharing information as a part of your
business, including BOTH parts are important.

Listen to me carefully. This is the "ultimate" mastery of
your craft -

To teach readers something desirable to them in a way that
they find enjoyable.

That's the goal. Put a great big bull's eye right there.
And fire away.

So, let's talk about some specific practices for each of
these two components. How can you make your content
entertaining? How can you make it educational?

Content Component #1: Entertain. There are many, many ways
to make your writing a form of entertainment. Briefly, let
me point you towards 6 methods of engaging your reader and
making the consumption of your content an enjoyable
experience for her...

* Analogies. A great way to keep your content flowing is to
use a few analogies. That is, you compare one item to another
item. Sure, I could have said earlier "writing is easier
for some than others". But, with just a few extra words
I instead said, "They swing words like Tiger Woods swings
a 5-iron. They can spot a good paragraph like Warren
Buffet spots good investments. They write like Tom Hanks
acts. Even though they practice their art form, it comes
easy to them." Honestly, which is a better read?

* Humor. A little chuckle goes a long way when it comes to
the enjoyment factor of reading. Most everyone likes to
laugh. (My apologies to those of you who don't enjoy
laughing. You may skip this and go immediately to the
section marked "Don't Have A Sense Of Humor"). Earlier,
I built upon the analogy of Tiger Woods by comedically
adding, "They swing words like Jimmy D. Brown swings a
5-iron." By affording them the opportunity, you naturally
make the reading experience more enjoyable. Does this mean
you should make every attempt to be Jay Leno? Of course not.
It just means when you have a chance to say something in a
funny way do it. Don't use too much humor and stay away
from offensive humor, but by all means insert light-hearted
fun when applicable.

* Acronyms. Another idea is to organize your content by
using an "acronym". I've used many in the past: "How To
Keep Affiliates A.C.T.I.V.E. In Your Program", "How To
S.E.T.U.P. A Web Site" and "How To I.M.P.R.O.V.E. Your
Writing" are just a few. In these instances, the words
"Active", "Setup" and "Improve" were used to reveal the
various parts of the content. Not only do people love
them (I've always gotten great feedback), but it also
allows you to have something original that is uniquely yours.

* Storytelling. In a recent paid report I wrote, I opened with
a story about me selling Grit newspaper back in the early
1980's and I tied it into the fact that this was an early
form of the modern affiliate program model. A good story
always engages the reader. Especially when it is relevant
to the point being made. Keep them short (don't launch into
the great American novel - this isn't Hemingway for crying
out loud!) and lively and they'll only enhance your writing.

* Editorials. Opinions are like noses ... everyone has one.
So, why not share yours? To be sure, you may want to steer
clear of any controversies that might damage your reputation
and business, but don't be afraid to get personal when you
write. Many times I've mentioned my faith in Jesus Christ
in my content. I've jumped up on my soapbox and preached
about using integrity in your business dealings. I've gave
my thoughts on a variety of issues that were relevant to
what I was writing. And, you know what, it always gets the
reader more involved in the process of consuming information.
Either they agree or disagree (sometimes strongly) with
what I'm saying, but they continue reading because editorials
are interesting. Share your thoughts.

* Revelations. A simple way to get someone reading deeper
into your content is to make a statement of something you'll
be sharing later int he content. It's so easy to do. If
you read back to something I wrote earlier in this article,
you'd find this statement: "Before I explain how to weave
both of these components into your content, let me first
explain the reality of why these components are necessary
in the first place." Do you see how that works? I set the
table for what I'd be revealing shortly. I whet your
appetite. Consciously or (more likely) subconsciously, you
got the point that something desirable was coming later
in the article. This isn't a new concept. Think about every
newscast you've ever watched: "Coming up later in the hour,
we'll show you how..." and "Up next we'll share..." Building
interest breeds enjoyment -- especially when you deliver
the goods later in the content.

So, those are just a few ways you can "entertain" your readers
and make the consumption of your content an enjoyable experience.

But, what about the other component? How do you "educate" them?
Let's take a look.

Content Component #2: Educate. Certainly writers of all shapes
and sizes know that the essence of "educating" a reader is to
explain the subject matter in a way that can be clearly understood.
That's a given, right?

And certainly there are many ways to do this effectively. There
isn't a standardized formula that all content must adhere to in
order to get it right. However, I do believe that there are
three basic parts that should be included in virtually every
piece of content written as far as those involved in selling
information.

* Action Steps . If someone is intent on learning a process,
they want to know the necessary steps involved in completing
it. For example: If I want to learn how bake a cake, I don't
want a list of ingredients with the instructions "Mix these
together". I want a detailed, chronological list of what to
do, step-by-step. Certainly, not all content is a "tutorial"
(The very lesson you're reading isn't in step-by-step format)
but, when applicable, always explain things in chronological,
reasonable steps. Preferably, in 9 steps or less to avoid the
appearance that the process is too difficult to be accomplished.

* Brainstorming. Two of your favorite words as a writer should
be, "For example". The missing element of most information
products and associated content that I've read is the use
of "examples" and "ideas". Most people present some information
and then leave it to the reader to figure out how to apply
that information for their own use. That's usually not a good
thing. Instead, it's important to provide as many different
examples, case studies, ideas, etc. as possible to give the
reader a good idea of how to accomplish what you're suggesting.
For example (Hmmm, bet ya didn't see that coming, huh?): I
could have simply said, "You need to entertain your readers"
and "You need to educate your readers" and left it at that.
Instead, I've been giving examples and ideas for doing each
of these things. More than just information, readers crave
application. They want to see the content in action; they
want to see how they can use it themselves.

* Tips. Everything you write should have tips included.
Everything. Tips come in many shapes and sizes: keys, tactics,
techniques, ways, methods, options. As many of these as you
can include in your writing, the better. All it takes is
for one good idea that you've shared to satisfy the reader.
If you share 10 ways to do XYZ and number 7 clicks with the
reader, they'll love you. It doesn't matter what else you
write in the content, they are happy because they learned
something useful. Tips are the information publisher's best
friend. A veteran might read your material and already
know 99% of what you've written, but that one tip on
page 47 just floored them and they are esctatic. Share as
many different tips as you can. Your readers will thank
you later. Well, the grateful ones will.

So, there you have it, the two key components of your content.
Don't forget the goal with these:

To teach readers something desirable to them in a way that
they find enjoyable.

When you begin to build THAT kind of content into your websites
and blogs, you'll have a site that will do more than impress
the search engines, it will impress those who arrive at your
site and take a look around.

Never forget this truth: search engines don't buy what you're
selling. People do.

.........................

Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

.........................

How to Make a Fortune Promoting Other People's Products

By Jimmy D. Brown of "Affiliatenaire"

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There must be a reason why some affiliates succeed and some
fail, a reason why some affiliates profit moderately and some
affiliates profit substantially.

There must be a reason.

There is.

And that reason is this: "super" affiliates start, sustain and
strengthen relationships with subscribers.

It begins and ends with a list. Even a small one can be a
powerful, profitable mechanism if you follow these 7
guidelines...

1. CAPTURE THE OPTIN FIRST.

Instead of sending traffic directly to your affiliate link,
send them to YOUR site where you offer some kind of list for
them to join. (Hint: Mini-course works best) Once you have
them on a list, they become an asset. If you send them directly
to an affiliate page and they don't buy, they're gone forever.
On your list, you can follow-up with them
indefinitely.

Note: You can even redirect them to your affiliate link AFTER
they join your list, effectively getting them where you wanted
them to go in the first place.

2. DIFFERENTIATE THE OFFER.

Instead of sending out the same, tired, lame advertisement that
every other affiliate in the world sends out, write your own.
Trust me when I say that many people find it OFFENSIVE when
they receive two dozens duplicate emails from two dozen list
owners all promoting the exact same thing in the exact same way.
And even if they don't find it offensive, it's not as effective
if you simply rinse and repeat what everyone else is doing.

Hint: Here's how you differentiate...

3. SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE.

Nothing - nothing - nothing speaks louder than RESULTS. If you
want to lose a few pounds, who do you turn to? Someone who is
still struggling with their own weight or someone you've seen
drop 35 pounds? Exactly.

The way you make your mailings / ads different is you speak
from your own personal experience. This product or service that
you are promoting as an affiliate, how has it been useful to you
personally? What results have you personally achieved? When you
used it, what happened?

Note: If you haven't personally used the product, then shame
on you for trying to make a quick buck from it hocking it to
others!

4. OFFER A COMPELLING INCENTIVE.

Another way to be different - and to dramatically increase your
chances of getting a sale as an affiliate - is to offer some
kind of compelling incentive if someone buys the offer through
YOUR referral link. Whether it's a special report or access to
an audio recording, personalized consultation or advertising, a
private training call or existing products and services, this
can be a highly effective method of converting fence-setters
into paying customers.

In order for it to work well, it must be UNIQUE (I.E. You're
the only one making the offer) and USEFUL (I.E. Something of
great perceived value to the reader).

Note: Don't have anything to offer? Don't worry! There are
many ways to easily obtain extra incentives: conduct an
interview, hire a ghostwriter to create articles / reports for
you, buy reprint rights to other products, assemble a bunch of
free articles and other resources into a private access site,
etc.

5. LOOK FOR RESIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Rather than exhaust your efforts on purchases that give you a
one-time commission, why not make the most of your marketing by
looking firstly for offers that pay out ONGOING monthly
commissions for your referred sales?

There are many different residual income generating services
such as membership sites (ranging from PT Cruisers to weight
loss), stock photos and clipart, hosting, autoresponders,
databases (from hiking trails to sermon outlines) online
magazines and a variety of other subscription based
opportunities that reward you with monthly recurring commissions.

While you definitely want a mix of types of affiliate programs
to promote, your priority should be in identifying and promoting
those services and programs that will pay you month after month,
instead of only one time.

6. BUILD A SALES ARMY.

One of the biggest untapped sources of income in any list is
that of "turning subscribers into partners". In other words,
find those on your list who are interested in making money and
provide them with training and materials to promote affiliate
programs as well.

This has a two-fold advantage for YOU:

* First, if you find 2-tier affiliate programs, you can get
your subscribers to join the program through your referral.
Anytime they get a sale, you'll earn a commission as well. You
effectively get free commissions from their effort.

* Secondly, you can use their efforts to build your own assets.
For example: If you provide them with a 10-page report to give
away to promote their affiliate link, you can include a page in
the report promoting YOUR list! You effectively get free
subscribers from their effort.


7. MONETIZE FOR MULTIPLE STREAMS.

As your own list continues to grow, you certainly want to
diversify in your offerings. (Not to the point of bombarding
your list with offers every day of course!)

* Promote other affiliate programs.
* Create your own products.
(Even short $10 reports will earn profit!)
* Establish joint ventures.
* Co-author products.
* Cross promote.
* Conduct surveys.

There are MANY ways to make money from you list and keep your
list growing, growing, growing!

Remember, it all comes down to: starting, sustaining and
strengthening relationships with subscribers.

And that's how you make a fortune as an affiliate promoting
other people's products.

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Jimmy D. Brown is the author of "Affiliatenaire", teaching
you how to create big-time affiliate commission checks in
only 1-3 hours each week. Discover how you can get cash in
the bank without a website, experience or even an idea!

Visit http://www.ppc31.com

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