Driving Traffic with Affiliate Marketing | Ep. #33

<p>In Episode #33 Eric and Neil discuss affiliate marketing. This marketing tactic, when pursued correctly, can be a very lucrative method for driving traffic.</p> <h3>Time Stamped Show Notes:</h3> <ul> <li>00:22 – What is affiliate marketing? <ul> <li>00:30 – Performance marketing. Someone else pushes your product.</li> <li>01:00 – The seller collects the margin.</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:35 – There is a risk, but it can be very lucrative.</li> <li>01:57 – Great opportunity if you don’t want to pay for marketing.</li> <li>02:20 – Google search for affiliate networks and reach out to them. <ul> <li>02:40 – Release offers.</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:30 – Don’t jump the gun! <ul> <li>03:50 – Avoid legal battles and have good quality control.</li> <li>04:10 – Use <a href="http://www.callrail.com/">CallRail</a>, <a href="http://www.leaddyno.com/">LeadDyno</a>, <a href= "http://www.hasoffers.com/">HasOffers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>04:30 – Monitor the ads that affiliates are running. <ul> <li>05:00 – Bad traffic will give you bad reviews.</li> <li>05:30 – The bigger the affiliate, the better.</li> </ul> </li> <li>05:45 – You need a strong website to give them a strong return.</li> <li>06:10 – Read <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Affiliate-Program-Management-Hour-Day/dp/0470651733"> Affiliate Program Management: An Hour a Day</a></li> <li>06:30 – If you’re starting out, affiliate marketing is a great way to start out.</li> <li>07:10 – Learn more online about finding affiliates.</li> <li>07:35 – Partners aiming for the same thing. <ul> <li>08:20 – Build a relationship.</li> </ul> </li> <li>08:45 – Rate and review our podcast!</li> </ul> <h3>3 Key Points:</h3> <ol> <li>Affiliate marketing is a great way to start out!</li> <li>Make sure that you make smart decisions to avoid legal battles and maintain quality control.</li> <li>Look at affiliate marketing as a partnership, and foster that relationship.</li> </ol> <h3>Resources Mentioned:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.callrail.com/">CallRail</a>, <a href= "http://www.leaddy