The Five Qualities Required for Successful Affiliate Marketing

I”am just want to make some money i do”t even have a website.

Great post Reed

I think a lot of people just don’t follow a lot of these basic things and give up to easily. I know at first I tried to market too much but when I learned just to stick with one thing I became more profitable.
Oh and I lacked discipline but not now

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Good tips Reed!

I would give most weight to point 5 – optimism. Sometimes the spoils goes to the man who ‘thinks he can’ and never gives in!

I would also add 6. A Thick Skin – Because we live in a world of blanket advertising, many people become immune to the efforts of affiliate marketers. And that’s being polite about it. Marketers of any types are often seen in the same light as politicians, tax collectors and hawkers of any description.

One good idea that some savvy marketers adopt, especially in relation to their opt-in list, is that they give their subscribers free offers, useful information at no charge and generous giveaways that would normally be sold off at a healthy profit. It surprises people sometimes and it gives an overall impression that this particular marketer actually cares about his/her customers and isn’t just trying to dip in to the bank account!

‘Yes, but I want to make a profit, what’s wrong with a bit of good old fashioned selling?’ Well, nothing really (in my opinion) except that it is a worn-out, hackneyed, over-used, globally abused formula. It always has the money-grab element somewhere along the chain, please enter credit card details Monsieur, etc.

Maybe I am a Maverick and perhaps I’m not going to earn my millions as fast as some but I think there is something blindingly refreshing and even magical about giving without the hope of receiving something in return! ‘But in make no business sense!’ shout many and perhaps that observation is spot on in so many ways.

I guess that I’m thinking about contributing to the world in a way that does not hold up fiscal considerations as the ultimate prize. An old saying goes ‘to get what you want out of life help as many people as you can get what they want first’. Help others succeed in their dreams and support them all you can.

‘But I want the money!’, did I hear you say? Don’t we all! I think that a love of money can be very healthy when it is kept in perspective. I once heard of a story of a man (name with-held but I’m sure you can guess who I’m referring to) who spent his life preaching to the masses about not chasing strict materialistic goals, but instead, he encouraged people to ‘seek something greater within yourself and make it the first priority in your life, and all these things (worldy goods and riches) will be added unto thee!’ (I’m starting to sound a bit Baptist in my ramblings.)

But as we know, the author of these words is still held up as the ultimate example on how to live a successful and rich life. Was he a supremely successful marketer? No, not exactly, but it is interesting to note that his philosophies on living have sold more books than all the marketing ‘greats’ put together! Donald Trump, Warren Buffet, Robert Kiyosaki, Bill Gates and any other of the big names out there in the world of money and marketing (targeting the topic at hand) don’t even run a poor second by comparison when it comes to sheer influence and global reach.

Marketing from the heart? I don’t class myself as a strict Christian but I think that many, religiously motivated or otherwise, often overlook the fundamental aspects of what life really should be about. Giving, sharing with and loving others.

Taking, hoarding and counting the piled-up dollars. This ethos seems to be the accepted and tried ‘cancer’ of the on-line universe. ‘But you get a free autographed copy of my biography on how I became a multi-billionaire in 672 days!’ … Rant over.

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Hi Reed,
Nice post once again. Never give it up attitude is also very important.

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Thanks Reed, good post.

You know what makes me sad about affiliate marketing is that everyone tries to cover up number 2 when they are marketing their “how-to” products. You are so right — it takes time and effort. There is no easy button.

Even though it’s someone else’s product. They give you the website. They give you the marketing tools. It doesn’t matter. Until you get really good at it, it takes time and effort.

I think more people would stick with it and become successful if they weren’t so misled in the beginning.

Jennifer

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Affiliate marketing is the perfect way to test a product you are considering building a business around. If it sells, you have a winner. If not, you haven’t invested in inventory or the wrong product. Good way to get a feel for what sells and get your own experience in how to sell it.
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Great Post Reed. I agree that all five are paramount to success.

I’d add flexability in approach and to be approachable and as quick as you can to respond to new developments in the marketplace.

Kenny Ritchie