Sneaky Affiliate Tricks

It is extremely difficult to get started in affiliate marketing. This is because there are already a lot of people doing it. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to do a better job promoting. And the sea of information about this doesn’t make it any easier. Well, here’s on simple thing you can do that will put you ahead of the game.

Affiliate videos

The power of video is undeniable. The reason it’s so pervasive is because everyone loves it. Keeping people’s attention is so much easier using videos. So you can put this to great advantage in your affiliate marketing.

Here’s how to use videos for affiliate promotions:

Do a testimonial video
Walk-throughs
Do an ordering video
Do a preview video

Do a testimonial video

This is probably the easiest of all. Just click record on your web cam and start talking. It doesn’t have to be professional or polished. Listening to your honest endorsement makes your viewers feel comfortable buying. And honestly, if you mess up it just makes it seem more authentic. You really can just click record and start talking. Use one of the other ideas if you’re feeling shy.

Record a walk-through

This is a great way to promote something without selling it. You’re taking the role of teacher and showing how to use the product. And seeing it being used is a great way to make people want to buy it. As long as the product is good, the tutorial makes them want it. So just make sure you’re demoing a good product.

Ordering

This technique is super powerful. Record yourself placing an order. Watching you make a live purchase will inspire your viewer like nothing else. First, it’s social proof. Once they see you doing it, they feel more secure. Second, it builds trust. Your advice is easier to trust if they can see you’re doing what you tell them to do. And don’t forget about the need to “keep up with the Joneses”. It’s simple – you have it. Now they want it. You can add additional juice to this one with: In order to get to see the inside, you gotta buy the product.

Do a preview video

This one is perfect for building up the value of what you’re promoting. You do a tour of the members area. They get to see everything they’ll receive when they order. And it helps soften the skeptics. It’s much easier to trust they’re getting something if they actually seen it.

Anyone can do it!

There’s no technical knowledge required. There are simple software programs that make it easy to create videos. The software really does all the work So please don’t let technical worries slow you down. Just focus on the benefits:

Increase sales You will increase your affiliate sales when you start using videos. Start using videos because people love them.
Lower refund rates You’ll also have less of your commissions taken back. Now they know what they get before they purchase. So less of them will ask for refunds.
Outdo your competitors! This is a really easy thing to do. And almost no one is doing it. That puts you ahead of the pack.

Take your affiliate promotions to a higher level and getting started with this now. It’s your profit that’s affected by not taking action.