Warning Signs for Affiliate Marketers
0 Comments Published by Jadir on Friday, July 14, 2006 at 5:15 AM.
If you are an affiliate marketer, you may be wondering what kinds of
products and sales opportunities will work best for you. The flip-side of
that question is just as important. What kind of situations should you
avoid? In order to better insure that your marketing efforts and time are
not wasted, consider some of the following warning signs that should
convince you to avoid some affiliate opportunities.
Beware of bad reputations. If the person offering the product has a spotty
past in terms of other ventures, you may want to avoid the opportunity. Not
only does a bad track record hold out the promise of future failures, it
will also act as a disincentive for many prospective buyers. Do some
research about the person offering the product. See what else they are up
to, how people feel about them, and whether or not there have been past
complaints or concerns that raise a warning flag for you.
Beware of limited information. If the offer is coming with very little
information, it may be time to be suspicious. You should have a clear
outline of all terms for participation. Although streamlining affiliate
programs may increase efficiency, an exceptionally threadbare approach could
be a warning that something may not be right.
Beware of program administration. If you aren't familiar with the operators
or have any other concerns, you may want to approach the matter cautiously.
Before jumping in head first on a new project, approach it with reasonable
trepidation and suspicion. Instead of immediately promoting in earnest,
consider closing a few sales and waiting to make sure they are logged
correctly and that you are paid on time. This may give you a better idea of
what to expect from the program.
Beware of incomplete bios. If all you have to work with in terms of contact
information is an alias, an email address and a website, don't invest a
great deal of time in the project. Before committing, get names, physical
addresses and phone numbers. Take a moment to assess the probable overall
legitimacy of the program. You want to be sure you know exactly with whom
you will be working. In the case of a problem, that additional contact
information will come in handy, too.
If you notice bad reputations, limited information, questionable
administration or incomplete biographical information, you may want to seek
greener pastures. With some many new affiliate products becoming available
every day, it only make sense to be cautious. You do have other options. If
you play it safe as an affiliate and you'll be glad you did.
products and sales opportunities will work best for you. The flip-side of
that question is just as important. What kind of situations should you
avoid? In order to better insure that your marketing efforts and time are
not wasted, consider some of the following warning signs that should
convince you to avoid some affiliate opportunities.
Beware of bad reputations. If the person offering the product has a spotty
past in terms of other ventures, you may want to avoid the opportunity. Not
only does a bad track record hold out the promise of future failures, it
will also act as a disincentive for many prospective buyers. Do some
research about the person offering the product. See what else they are up
to, how people feel about them, and whether or not there have been past
complaints or concerns that raise a warning flag for you.
Beware of limited information. If the offer is coming with very little
information, it may be time to be suspicious. You should have a clear
outline of all terms for participation. Although streamlining affiliate
programs may increase efficiency, an exceptionally threadbare approach could
be a warning that something may not be right.
Beware of program administration. If you aren't familiar with the operators
or have any other concerns, you may want to approach the matter cautiously.
Before jumping in head first on a new project, approach it with reasonable
trepidation and suspicion. Instead of immediately promoting in earnest,
consider closing a few sales and waiting to make sure they are logged
correctly and that you are paid on time. This may give you a better idea of
what to expect from the program.
Beware of incomplete bios. If all you have to work with in terms of contact
information is an alias, an email address and a website, don't invest a
great deal of time in the project. Before committing, get names, physical
addresses and phone numbers. Take a moment to assess the probable overall
legitimacy of the program. You want to be sure you know exactly with whom
you will be working. In the case of a problem, that additional contact
information will come in handy, too.
Recognizing these four particular warning signs and acting accordingly
cannot guarantee that you won't run afoul of a bad deal now and again.
However, those indicators will give you cause for concern in certain
situations that should lead you to take appropriate self-preserving actions.
cannot guarantee that you won't run afoul of a bad deal now and again.
However, those indicators will give you cause for concern in certain
situations that should lead you to take appropriate self-preserving actions.
If you notice bad reputations, limited information, questionable
administration or incomplete biographical information, you may want to seek
greener pastures. With some many new affiliate products becoming available
every day, it only make sense to be cautious. You do have other options. If
you play it safe as an affiliate and you'll be glad you did.
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