subject: Affiliate - Which One? [print this page] Affiliate Marketing sometimes known as selling someone else's product with little or no investment. This is an excellent way to earn income online. This being said, there are several path's to choose from and following are a few that are available for you to choose from.
Niche Marketing - This seems to be one of the most popular segments for affiliate marketing being used today. You will be required to set up small or sometimes referred to as mini sites to promote one or more products. If you go this route make sure your site is professionally appealing and well thought out. Remember, you are selling a product and you have to get the visitor's attention to the point of attention.
Adsense - Some marketer's will concentrate on setting up small/mini sites concentrating on Adsense only. This will require super keyword selection and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Sales/Landing Page - These are also known as Pre-Sell Squeeze pages that promote a specific product with attractive and compelling sells copy which leads to the product sales page. Your sales/landing pages are most important and must not be put together without creative thought.
Product Reviews - Some in affiliate marketing do product reviews with great success. However, if you are going to do product reviews you better buy the product and give an honest review. If you can't give a positive review move on and find a product you are comfortable with promoting.
Blogs - If you have a blog you can write about your product commenting on its qualities and why anyone should consider it for purchase. With a blog you can post a comment periodically keeping it in front of your readers, However, don't overdue it.
Amazon - Amazon offers a tremendous amount of product selections along with some excellent marketing resources for your use.
PPC - Don't forget "Pay Per Click". A lot of marketers use this method with some success but it may cost a little more than other options. But if youre making money who cares.
All in all there are several ways to conduct affiliate marketing successfully. Select a product, choose a marketing path and go for it. You can concentrate on one method or do a combination. Find one that works best for you and stick with it.
