Affiliate Marketing: 5 Key Steps To Becoming A Successful Affiliate

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There’s no surprise when I say it's very easy to be overwhelmed by all the contradicting information online by ‘marketing gurus’ who are too often just trying to sell hype, with nothing to back it up.  

And it's ironic really, I was in your EXACT position not too long ago! 

Researching for a trusted source on Affiliate Marketing that will help me figure out how on earth I was going to make a start... 

I have written this article to provide you with all the information required to help you gain all the knowledge and understanding of how affiliate marketing works and how YOU can get started on becoming a successful affiliate [all of which I wish I had when I began my new venture with affiliate marketing] - all with the aim of saving you tones of time from scouring the online space.  

In today’s digital goldrush – Affiliate Marketing provides you with the opportunity to earn an incredible income that can provide you with the flexibility and freedom that you would never encounter in a traditional 9-5 career.  

But... I am here to give you the secrets and shortcuts to achieving your success as an affiliate that aren’t so easy to be aware of when starting up.  

I’m aware of how time-consuming it can be searching online for the most effective ways to start up online, so... 

I will be sharing with you below 5 essential steps that I wish I knew at the start – I hope that by you reading this article, you will save SO much time on researching online for what might be the best strategy to take and which mentors to trust, as everything you need to know is right here. 

 

Let’s get into it! 

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    First – Here’s a Little About Us 

    Why We Decided To Quit Our Traditional 9-5 Jobs And Change Our Lives By Creating An Online Affiliate Business 

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    Hiya! I’m Beth Cogavin and this is my boyfriend, Harley – we want to explain to you why we decided to leave our jobs and create a new venture for ourselves online, as we feel you may be able to relate with us. 

    Our journey all began with us leaving college. We both acquired higher education degree apprentices, Harley was in the construction sector, and I was in the legal sector. Both of which required 6 years of balancing a full-time job, part time education and very long commutes, all until we were qualified. 

    It’s funny really because after leaving college, we were so relieved that we had pulled off these jobs due to the pressure we felt to make sure we achieved ‘high-income’ careers, but we soon realised that these ‘high-income’ careers required many sacrifices… many unrealistic sacrifices.   

    We no longer had time to spend with each other, leaving for work as early as 6am and not getting home until earliest 7pm, whilst studying in the evenings, it soon took a huge toll on our health and well-being. 

    Although we were doing well with our studies and our jobs, we would ask ourselves whether this is something we want to be pursuing for many years to come, whether we were prepared to delegate ALL our time to essentially benefit someone else’s pocket. 

    And… needless to say, it didn’t take us long to realise that we were building a future we didn’t want. 

    So, we decided to think about what we do want for our future, and we knew that we wanted to achieve something for ourselves and live life on our own terms rather than under someone else’s. We wanted to create a business that we could love and enjoy but to be completely honest, we had absolutely no idea as to how we were going to achieve it. All we knew is that we wanted to be able to spend time with each other and the people we love, whilst also having the freedom and flexibility to enjoy doing the things we enjoy [for us, this being traveling, coffee-shop surfing & discovering new experiences]. 

    We had talked to one another about all the traditional alternatives – different industries, university, small businesses (coffee shop) – but it was apparent that none of these options would get us closer to the time freedom, location freedom and financial freedom that we were aiming for. 

    Here is where we found ourselves scouring the internet, listening to podcasts, and watching pointless TikTok videos, for a way that we could achieve the lifestyle we were after. Until we became aware of how we could take advantage of the current digital gold rush that we are living in today. 

    I must admit, prior to starting in the online space, we had many concerns regarding our lack of technological experience and wondered as to whether this would be an issue to our success online, especially as we had no following on any social media platforms. However, we came across a program for beginners, that showed us that we could start from complete scratch, regardless of our level of experience. 

    So, we decided to go for it. We put in the effort to learn and adapt to new knowledge and skills and cracked on with building our online business. This ended up being the best decision we had ever made. 

    1. An Introduction To Affiliate Marketing 

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    Let's get started with the basics! 

    Affiliate Marketing is a powerful way to make money online, simply by promoting other businesses products/services in return for a commission for every sale or lead you generate. 

    As an affiliate marketer you'll promote products/services through your website, blog or social media platforms, that you would have built/created. 

    For every product/service that you become an affiliate for, you will receive a unique affiliate link that tracks all the sales/leads you generate. 

    When someone clicks on your affiliate link and purchases the product/service you are promoting, you will earn a commission. 

      

    So… 

    [1] You Sign up as an affiliate for a product/service 

    [2] Once signed up, you receive your unique affiliate link containing a tracking ID 

    [3] Promote the product/service through various marketing channels 

    [4] When a consumer clicks your link and makes a purchase, you make a commission 

      

    Affiliate marketing is all about gaining as much traffic as possible to the marketing channel you are promoting the product/service on. This is done by creating valuable content through platforms such as blogs, social media, podcasts, websites, YouTube Channels, or email marketing lists – by doing this, you are contributing to building a strong and loyal audience. 

    However, if you’re anything like me and are not a huge fan of showing your presence online, this is not a problem. When I first got started, I was worried about having to make myself present on my social media platforms, but this is not the case at all! So do not feel as if this may be something that will hold you back, because I promise you, there is absolutely nothing that can hold you back from being successful online! 

    A key tip to generating traffic is that you want to focus on adding value into the content you are creating – this enables you to connect with the consumer by being relatable or by providing a solution to their problem.  

    Transparency is Key! By being transparent with your audience on your affiliate promotions, you are contributing to the trust you are building. I personally only promote products that i have had my own (successful) experience with, so i know that others with benefit from the product/service too.  

    It’s also important to understand that commissions vary depending on what each individual company decides they are going to set their commission rate to – on average you can expect anywhere between 30-50% for digital products and 5-10% for physical products.

    2. Understand The Ins and Outs of What Exactly You’re Getting Yourself Into [The Pros And The Cons] 

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    Before you decide to get stuck into anything, it’s always beneficial to understand everything from the good and the bad – and if you’re anything like me, I like to know EXACTLY what I'm getting myself into before making any vast decisions! 

     

    Starting with some positivity - The Pros... 

     

    Unlimited Income Potential  

    Today there are endless amounts of opportunity online with affiliate marketing, offering the potential to lead you to achieve close to passive income! 

    This business model has the capability of generating you income on complete autopilot, where you can find yourself earning money while you sleep! – as long as your using effective strategies [like authority marketing-which we will get into later] when you're starting up your affiliate venture.  

    Low Risk, High Reward 

    Affiliate Marketing is a performance-based model, which means companies only pay affiliates when they generate actual sales or leads unlike traditional advertisement which requires upfront costs regardless of the outcome.  

    Affiliate Marketing does not require significant upfront investment. As an affiliate you do not require your own product, therefore there’s no need to maintain inventory. You can also use free advertisement such as SEO (search engine optimisation) to gain organic traffic to your marketing channels.  

    To become an affiliate, you do not need to have any prior experience within the online space – I know that this was something I was worried about when starting up with my affiliate business, however, once having found a good training program/mentor to get me started, I was reassured that I did not need to have some kind of specialist technical skills! 

    Due to the millions of businesses who offer affiliate programs, you can have multiple income streams, therefore, this reduces risk by not having to rely on just one companies affiliate program. 

    Work From Anywhere  

    My number one favourite factor about running an affiliate business, is the freedom and flexibility it has provided me. Being an affiliate allows you to work from anywhere, pick and choose which products/services you would like to promote, relevant to your own personal interests and set your own work-life balance.  

    Affiliate Marketing is the perfect business model for those who are seeking to achieve an income that can offer ultimate time freedom and financial freedom! 

     

    Now onto the Cons... 

     

    Competition  

    Affiliate Marketing is a very popular business model; therefore, some niches may be heavily crowded. Therefore, differentiation is Key – ensure that you're differentiating from the competition, keeping up to date with trends and being innovative with your content.  

    Dependency On Merchants (Companies)  

    The quality of the product/service you are promoting as an affiliate for, is dependent on the company, therefore, if the company provides bad quality products to someone who has purchased through your affiliate link, this negative customer experience may be reflected on you.  

    This is why I deem it to be important to only promote products that you have had your own personal experience with, so you know any consumers will not have any bad experiences and will be satisfied with their purchase.  

    Requires Initial effort & hard work 

    Although Affiliate Marketing offers significant amounts of opportunity with a low barrier to entry, it does require a fair amount of hard work and effort at the beginning when starting up. I want to remind you that there is no such thing as a ‘get rich quick scheme’, everything required a degree of effort and by putting the initial grind in, you will see results.  

    This initial effort involves taking the time to understand the most effective strategies to getting started with marketing online (this involves determining your niche, content creation, and marketing techniques).  

    When I first started, I was spending a lot of time searching the web for anything affiliate marketing related - watching various ‘marketing gurus’, reading books, listening to podcast etc (which is something I'm sure many find themselves doing too), trying to figure it all out on my own.  

    But... There is SO much information online on affiliate marketing and this can soon all become very overwhelming – And yes, It is possible to get started by doing your own research online, however, even though you can become an affiliate for many various companies with very little start-up costs, without the marketing knowledge, it soon becomes difficult to generate traffic, leads and sales [this is from my personal experience & I hope that by you reading this, you can save yourself time when starting up!) 

    If you are anything like me, with no experience and no social media following, I knew I needed some insights from individuals who have proven success strategies to growing a profitable business.  

    So, I decided to reach out and invest in an educational training program that provides the guidance and training i needed to help me adapt and learn new knowledge and skills that would help me reach a point in my business where I can replace my traditional 9-5 income.  

    So, a key learning curve for me, is that there is nothing better than investing in yourself! 

     

    It's important to keep in mind that although affiliate marketing can provide significant amounts of opportunity, it also requires effort, adaptability and persistence - this is why it can be beneficial to focus on a niche that you find yourself personally invested in.

    3. The Ultimate Six Figure Formula – Understand Low, Medium & High-Ticket Strategies

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    Affiliate marketing programs are offered by thousands of various companies, many you may have heard of – Amazon, eBay, British Airways, Airbnb etc... 

    Each and every one of these companies that offer affiliate programs provide products that have various prices, all of which are categories into different affiliate strategies – low, medium and high-ticket affiliate products.  

    Each ticket has its own benefits and affiliates can choose to focus on promoting just one of them, however, to optimise your success to the max, you should consider offering low, medium and high-ticket products. By doing this, you are providing variety for the consumer whilst you yourself are receiving various commission rates, ranging from low to high.  

    However, at this point you may be wondering what low, medium and high-ticket products are and how these can provide you different commission rates – so, I thought I'd give you a brief idea of how it all works! 

    Low ticket products are typically priced below $100, with commission rates on these types of products being generally smaller, however, often result in much larger sales volumes due to their affordability. 

    Medium ticket products are generally priced anywhere between $101 - $999, with these types of products sitting between the low-end and high-end spectrum, commissions are higher than low ticket but not as substantial as high ticket.  

    High ticket affiliate products are priced above $1000, here is where you are talking about receiving commissions as high as thousands of dollars. If you were to focus primarily on promoting high ticket products, your marketing will need to focus on quality over quantity, as much more thought is provided prior to the purchase. In comparison to a low-ticket product which is perceived as much more of an impulse purchase.  

    This brings me back to what to focus on and why. It’s key to understand that everyone is different and different strategies suit everyone differently, however, in my own personal experience, by offering a mix of low, medium and high-ticket products you are much more likely to maximise your success and here is why:  

    1. You are catering to different audiences – not all customers have the same budget, therefore you are able to serve a broader audience. By offering low ticket products you can reach more price-sensitive customers but by also offering high ticket products you are reaching consumers who are looking for higher quality/premium products.  
    1. You’re building trust and credibility – customers who purchase your low-ticket products are getting a taster into your brand without huge investment – as their confidence grows from the value provided, they may convert to purchase further medium/high ticket products.  
    1. Diversification of income streams – by offering various products, you're essentially creating a safety net for yourself. If one product experiences a downturn, your other products can compensate this! 

     

    Building a strong audience and creating trusted relationships between yourself and your consumers is key – this strategy has enabled this for me and has had a huge impact on my success as an online affiliate.

    4. So, where do you start? And what's the most effective way to get started? 

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    If you’re anything like I was, feeling overworked and overwhelmed by the pressures presented in today’s society, seeking a way to reach a lifestyle you have always dreamed of. This may be the perfect opportunity for you to discover your new venture for yourself that will provide you with the freedom and flexibility you deserve! To experience the things you have always desired and to live life on your own terms! 

    Affiliate marketing is a great opportunity for anyone to have the ability to make an incredible income online, offering masses amounts of freedom and flexibility with their lifestyle, all from just your laptop. And, like I said, my aim is for you to read my article and save significant amounts of time searching online for the best way for you to get started successfully.  

    So, what is the most time efficient and effective way for you to get started with becoming an affiliate successfully? Getting yourself the right training, resources, and mentoring.  

    To make sure I am saving you as much time as possible when getting started, I want to share with you (for free) the same video series that I got started with. And I want to be completely transparent with you, these free training videos are an introduction only – I doubt anyone will be able to learn the process of building and growing a profitable online business from just a free video series – however, these videos offer you the chance to understand how affiliate marketing works and provide you with an insight into other potential business models, to help you determine a business strategy that aligns with your own personal goals, prior to putting any financial/time investment into a paid program. This is why I found myself hugely invested in them, as many programs push you to spend your money without providing you with an insight into what it is that they are offering you, or even the time for you to determine whether it’s what you want.  

    The starter program on offer throughout the free training series is an extended introduction to the online business models – like affiliate marketing – and provide you with an understanding of how the Authority Marketing Strategy works. You may also find yourself getting an introduction into a work-class education program that involves walking you through how you can achieve the opportunity to create yourself a 6 or even 7 figure online business, with NO idea what to do, how to get started, NO digital skills and absolutely no experience! Just like many of our members have done, through building a business they love.  

    The education and training that is offered is highly valuable and the support you receive is comforting when starting up your new venture, as I am aware it can be very exciting but overwhelming. You are provided resources from online coaching to learning just about anything about selling online - from promoting other companies products (via affiliate marketing) to your own e-commerce store.  

    For me, my new life-changing venture all started with this FREE video training series – and i have no doubt in my mind that it can do the exact same for you too. So, if you're feeling ready to catch your venture, click below to sign up.

    Once you receive the free training series, you will also get my contact details, so please do get in touch if you have any questions or are just seeking some guidance on taking your first steps to getting started! 

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    5. Authority Marketing – The Skill Set That Is Essential To Your Success As An Affiliate 

    Writing this blog allows me to help you by-pass all the mistakes I made early on in my journey as an affiliate marketer – and something I quickly realised when starting my affiliate business, was the difference between success and failure being reliant on learning the skills to be able to effectively generate sales online.  

    And so, I cannot stress enough how learning the cutting-edge strategy of Authority Marketing will enable you to understand how you can make money in less time by working smarter not harder.  

    Authority marketing is about consistently delivering value by embracing today's digital gold rush and leverage the power of online marketing to generate you sales on complete autopilot! 

    Authority Marketing Step by Step

    Authority Marketing is a Shortcut! 

    Majority of affiliate marketers struggle with driving traffic to their marketing platforms as they are using outdated marketing strategies that in fact all other marketers are using and as a result, they are blending in with the rest of the noise instead of differentiating from it.  

    Authority marketing is a strategy that enables your content to differentiate from others and drive traffic to your marketing platforms in record time.  

    By taking the time to understand authority marketing, you will be able to generate sales 24/7, 365 days a year, without the need to convince or chase anyone to purchase the products you promote, nor do you have to spend every day posting on your social media platforms, as it runs of complete autopilot. It works, when you're not.  

     

    Here’s how it can benefit you... 

    We now live in a world driven by technology, whereby the online space is continuously growing, with people preferring to buy products/services online.  

    As a result, there is infinite amounts of opportunity and money to make in the online space, but it's obvious there's competition. Therefore, by learning the skills of authority marketing you will be able to tap into the multi-billion dollar industry, have the ability to get in front of buyers and convert them into customers in no time - on complete autopilot.  

    If you desire the concept of money being brought into your bank account every single day like clockwork, then this is your opportunity to get started. What's stopping you? 

    All of this can be achieved from complete scratch, if you get started today! 

     

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