Aug 10
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Sneaky Affiliate Tricks
Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. The reason is because there is a lot of competition. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to do a better job promoting. It’s also hard to figure out what to do because there’s a lot of information out there. Here’s one trick that almost no one else is using.
Video marketing
The power of video is undeniable. The reason it’s so pervasive is because everyone loves it. About the only thing that keeps people’s attention anymore is video. So why wouldn’t you use it in your affiliate business?
Examples of how to use video for affiliate marketing:
- Do a testimonial video
- Walk-throughs
- Ordering
- Do a preview video
Do a testimonial video
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Simply turn on your recorder and talk. It does not need to be polished or pro. Listening to your honest endorsement makes your viewers feel comfortable buying. And the mess-ups or mistakes just make the video more real. You can literally just press record and talk. And if you don’t want to show your face, use one of the next ideas.
Walk-throughs
This is a great way to promote something without selling it. You’re taking the role of teacher and showing how to use the product. And in the process you’re actually selling the product. If it’s useful, then what you’re teaching just makes people want it. So pick some really helpful aspect of the product and show how to use that.
Ordering
This one is killer! Record a video of yourself actually buying the product. There is nothing more motivating than watching someone buy something live. In the first place it acts as social proof. People will feel more comfortable buying after seeing you do it. Second, it builds trust. They are much more likely to take your advice to buy when you’ve taken it yourself. And let’s not forget about good old fashioned envy. People want what they see you getting. To really cap this one off, end your video with: In order to get to see the inside, you gotta buy the product.
Record a preview of the members area
This is a great way to build value. You do a tour of the members area. They get to see everything they’ll receive when they order. And it helps soften the skeptics. It’s much easier to trust they’re getting something if they actually seen it.
Anyone can do it!
No special skills are required. Some very easy to use programs make the videos for you. All the work is done by the program. So there’s no need to even think about the technical side. Just focus on the benefits:
- More sales You’ll earn more affiliate commissions when you add video. Start using videos because people love them.
- Lower refund rates Less of your commissions will be clawed back, too. Thanks to you people know what’s inside before buying. So, very few of them will cancel their order.
- Outdo your competitors! Adding video is so simple. But only a very small percentage do it. That puts you ahead of the pack.
So get serious about your affiliate business and add video in now. Not using video is detrimental to you business. So do it!
