subject: Tips for Affiliate Beginners [print this page] I consider myself a moderately successful affiliate marketer in the respect that my full-time occupation revolves around online marketing. Although I am doing well now, I was a mess in the early stages of my affiliate career. I must have made every mistake in the book, while
creating a few new mistakes in the process. Affiliate marketers who have made it over the hump are obligated to help those who are struggling, for the good of the industry as a whole. Below are a few of the tips that enabled me, and I think they will help neophyte affiliate marketers avoid mistakes that will cost them time and money.
Find a mentor
The internet offers many ways to connect with people, and with a little bit of effort and research, it is possible to find someone who will help you with your affiliate efforts. A mentor is so important because it really helps to have someone to bounce ideas off of and to have a person there who can relate to your trials and tribulations.
Try and make money right away
I know, this is something that is easier said than done, but you will feel so validated once you earn that first dollar through an affiliate program. The best way to reach this benchmark is by hustling. After you get your website running and start a pay-per-click campaign, focus on your warm market by sending out personalized emails. Do not be afraid to make a few phone calls to tell others about how excited you are with your new career path.
Keep your head up
Never get discouraged and always realize that every successful affiliate struggled at some point along the way. Pay attention. After you first start tasting success, be sure to keep track of what efforts are paying off. Once you get an idea of which marketing techniques work and which ones are not worth your time, you can focus your efforts and make exponentially more money.
