Powerful Way To Build Your List While Generating Revenue From
Affiliate Programs
Affiliate programs are not only a great way to start an online
business but also a smart way to develop a second income stream
from your existing online business.
But to be really successful with affiliate programs or any
online business for that matter, it is vital that you build your
own opt-in list in the process.
Making a living by placing ads for affiliate programs is not
just profitable anymore.
Here's some tips that'll not only increase the conversion ratio
of your affiliate programs, but will also build your list in the
process.
GIVING AWAY FREE REPORTS/E-BOOKS
Most affiliate programs will have free reports/e-books to
promote their program.
You can create a one page mini web site giving away the free
reports/e-books. BUT, the only way your visitors should be able
to access them is by giving away their e-mail addresses.
Here's an example of how I get subscribers to my list while
promoting one of my affiliate programs...
http://www.raovishal.com/smtat/ebook.htm
This is how you should promote any affiliate program.
GIVING AWAY FREE COURSES THROUGH FOLLOW-UP AUTORESPONDER
The idea behind this approach is to *pre-sell* to your visitors.
As put in Ken's words (Ken of Make Your Site Sell!)...
Being A Great Affiliate Is *Not* About Selling... ...It's About
Pre-Selling
Once you pre-sell, selling becomes easier. Free courses not only
do that but *also* follows-up with your prospects.
Here's how to craft your own course...
Most affiliate programs will have a good collection of articles
to include in your e-zine/newsletters.
Select some 3-4 real *good* articles and compile them in to a
3-4 day course. Your conversion ratio will directly depend upon
the value of courses offered.
You can use a free no-ad autoresponder service like
http://www.freeautobot.com or http://www.sendthisfree.com to
deliver the course.