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Friday, October 01, 2010




Internet marketing comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. In fact, it's limitless. I have been honored and blessed with meeting so many amazing people in the Internet marketing world, that I'm always learning new things that can provide value. That's also the case when it comes to affiliate marketing.

I used to think that affiliate marketing was just about making money. And to some extent it is... but only if you provide value to those you're marketing too. Take for example the recent introduction of new stuffed animals, pillow pets. Not only is the manufacturer selling these "pets" directly to potential customers, but so are affiliates. From my perspective, affiliates are adding value because they are increasing the size of the market and creating a competitive marketplace.

Just like placing two fast food restaurants next to one another, affiliate marketing around a given product or service expands the market. This has been scientifically proven and makes sense when you think about the lone pharmacy sitting in the middle of nowhere. You're much more likely to visit a set of stores during a single trip if they are all in the general vicinity.  This also creates healthy competition which raises service levels and keeps costs low.

To me affiliate marketing plays on the same concept. It concentrates resources and creates a competitive marketplace, driving down costs and forcing vendors to provide additional value if they wish to get your business. If you think affiliate marketing isn't a big deal, check out affiliate marketing sites like AffPortal or Clickbank and you'll find a whole online industry of resellers.

If you haven't considered affiliate marketing to be a key component of your online marketing campaign, I advise you to think again. Whether you are a vendor looking to broaden your distribution or an affiliate marketer looking for products to resell, affiliate marketing adds value to the online marketing arena.

23 comments :

Jef Menguin said...

Thank you for sharing your ideas on affiliate marketing. I will look into this.

As of now I blog because I want to share my ideas to my readers. Most of my clients too (I deliver inspirational talks and conduct corporate leadership programs) read my blog and they refer me to others by first referring to my website.

Because of what you have shared I will read more ideas about affiliate marketing and weigh the impact of this to the credibility of my content.

Thank you.

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Will Egan said...

Hey,

I am trying to get my company to have an affiliate marketing arm. On paper, its a no brainer for a company as long as the CPA price is right.
You have to do a lot of research though in coming to an agreement on a fair price. Monthly sales etc.

Joel Gray said...

Affiliate marketing creates a competitive marketplace for new products and better services. Thanks for this post!

Wrong Marketing said...

Affiliate marketing is the best way to do online business! Thanks for great post.

Carlene said...

Well, that's true. Affiliate marketing works plays on the same concept. Though at first you will see it as a tough competition, it may also lead to an improved market. Like wise, one should also consider computer networking support when it comes to business extensions. Computer networks is such a necessity nowadays. In order to comply with the tough competition one needs to have an edge. You may be on the same vicinity with a competitive company, yet offering more can be your advantage.

Anonymous said...

Its nice to hear about all sides of affilate marketing. Thanks for posting this perspective on affiliate marketing.

Samual said...

I found useful information here.Of course, it is good for an affiliate marketing mentor to know and apply some theories and generalities regarding your business but there’s nothing more helpful and effective than telling the client what works today and what are the things that could probably work in the future and if the trend changes.

AppleloungeIMS said...

Internet marketing comprises many online marketing strategies that you can study. But sometimes people who are
specialist in online marketing strategies face problem in making it online.
They lack the instruction that is essential for internet marketing as well as the right product.Direct marketing is also a great
deal of internet marketing
where you can contact the potential clients through email and inform them about your new product and advise them to take action.

Robert the Affiliate Marketer said...

Affiliate internet marketing is a very simple enterprise system and is ideal for individuals with entrepreneurial mindsets. To get probably the most out of internet affiliate marketing and make a desired revenue from it, you'll have to perform some research, select your technique, your area of interest and then stick with the plan.

Affiliate internet marketing is basically a manner so that you can earn a living from different folks’s merchandise by merely referring individuals to the designated site. The product owner takes care of the costumer, closes the sale and pays you.

Having your personal web site and hosting is crucial for being profitable with affiliate marketing. For those who’re on a decent finances, you can start by creating content with free blogs like Blogspot or web platforms like Squidoo, but your objective must be to get your personal site.

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That's a great idea about affiliate marketing.Affiliate marketing is a great moneymaker online also we can advertise our busniess product thought this way..

Thanks for leave this message...

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Jeff Robb said...

I laughed one day because I saw two Starbucks on opposite corners of an intersection and thought they were for sure taking business away from each other. Then I read an article about places like Starbucks and Subway claiming the closer they were to each other the better they did. Similar to affiliate marketing.

Lån Penge said...

Affiliate programs is good for the consumers. So we have to continue the good work.

Geomarketing said...

Great post!
It is valuable for me. I do agree that affiliate programs are good for consumers so we should go ahead with it. Thanks for sharing great views with us.
Geomarketing

kwesi@Internet Marketing Blog said...

I have research and found that affiliate marketing is by far the easiest way to make money online.start a blog within a targeted niche and then you join an affiliate network and promote products within your niche on your blog and you can start making that money.Of course you have to get traffic to your site and they are various methods out there.

CPA Marketing said...

I use a few of these and I am doing quite well thanks for the add information.It’s always a pleasure to see what you come up with next.



Thanks
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Internet Marketing said...

broadminded concept, you have mention great tips..Affiliate marketing is a very good money maker by online..affiliate marketing is one kind of way for promote or advertise thought online..so Very good and elaborate analysis. Thanks

the best spinner said...

Could somebody please explain how does affiliate marketing work, and how do people make money from it.

P.S: I need only answers no links to join some groups and thereby asking to pay certain amount to proceed. Thanks.

ecommerce website developers said...

I have been visiting your site since from long time.I can say you have great creativity and clarity on your blogs.It will be very much helpful to visitors since they can easily understand your concept .I must appreciate your efforts.

chiropractic marketing said...

One of the greatest benefits of affiliate marketing is that you do not have to worry about making your own product. You do not have to worry about conducting research, determining the target audience, or even creating the product. With affiliate marketing, the product already exists. They have done all the work for you, all you have to do is do the pre-selling. Then again, you do not have to do the selling either, it really depends on what type of affiliate marketing program you choose to join.

Alex moner said...

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