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FIB - Scams 101
Re: Affiliate Marketing
Posted By: Tom Brownsword In Response To: Re: Affiliate Marketing (Mel. White)
Date: Friday, April 10, 2009, at 7:15 a.m.(pst)
>> I actually agree -- the problem is that most people find these by way
>> of spam or Craigslist, and the "become part of my affiliate downline
>> and make a zillion dollars" ain't the way to go, IMHO. The way to do
>> it is target a niche market and do your own affiliate stuff (don't sign up
>> under someone unless they're the original licenser.)>> And stick with something you know -- affiliate marketing for something
>> you're clueless about leaves you spending zillions of dollars for Google
>> keywords or other strategies and not getting muc of a return.>> IMHO, of course.
>> Is it "Clickbank" that offers all the various things you can
>> market via affiliate marketing?Mel,
Clickbank does offer a Marketplace where you can browse products by category. One thing to keep in mind about Clickbank is that they only sell electronic / downloadable products. Other sites (like Commission Junction) allow you to sell physical goods, and most people in the so-called "Internet Marketing" field overlook this possibility.
For Anne: Rosalind Gardner truly is a class act. I met her at a live event a few years back and came away with a super impression of her. I've used her customer service a few times and always received a courteous response. And she does honor refund requests (just do it within the time frame specified on her sales page!), so there are no worries about that.
One word of warning: If you purchase her ebook and implement her system, be prepared to do some work. It's not something you can set up in 15 minutes, then sit back and start cashing checks. It will take some work -- and even then, since there are so many "variables", you may not make much, if anything. But at least affiliate marketing is something you can get into without having to make a huge investment (other than time).
HTH,
Tom
Rosalind Gardner's Super Affiliate Handbook
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