Legitimate ways of making money online do exist, and one of the easiest for the beginner is to join affiliate programs. Think about it, the product already exsist. You are already ahead the crowd, no need to come up with product or service. That’s the beauty of it, you can leverage time, money and effort.
Today you can become an affiliate of almost any business, and with most of them paying up to 50% on any product you sell, this really is an easy money.
You can sell anything from books to loans, clothing, insurance, jewelry, and so forth, simply by using the affiliate link they give you in your e-mail signature, or by having an affiliate website.
Consider these simple steps:
1. Once you find an affiliate program, that you’re interested in, I recommend you buy their product or service, or just sign up for free. Remember, it is always easier to endorse something that you are personally using, something you know has a value.
2. Sign up for auto-responder service, you will be building a list. Write two ads. One classified ad for the affiliate product (5-10 lines) and also a solo e-zine ad (longer sales letter). Some affiliates companies will have samples for you. Make sure your opt in form leads to your auto-responder, not the affiliate site, since you want to own the list to follow up with people. Write tree follow-up sequences for your auto-responder. First one should simply give people highlights of the product you suggest, and then give your affiliate link. The next two follow-ups can be just reminders to check you affiliate recommendation.
3. Advertise! That step might take most of your time. There are few advertising methods to choose from, and there is also some learning curve. When choosing advertising method take under consideration your budget and your knowledge or skill. If you experienced with writing ads, PPC marketing might be easiest and fastest method for you. If you’re on the budget, consider setting up a blog with good, unique content, where you can promote the product or service. Check out forums and grups like Facebook, Tweeter, etc., and direct them to your blog. Most of all, find people that have success generating leads and learn from them.
4. By now you might see affiliate commission coming in. That’s excellent news, but the real money will come from your newly created list and repeat sales. Re-invest the money you made into additional advertising places. It is tempting to spend your first internet earned money, but if you here for a long term you need to change the way you think about it. Business owners continually expand their company. Take on that same mind set.
5. Add two or more messages to your auto-responder sequence, spaced few days apart. These will be additional backing for the product. Keep adding content in form of free articles with your blog or affiliate link. Video is a very powerful way of advertising, make short informative films, post them on YouTube and link them to your blog.
6. You might have a significant list of prospects to work with by now. You should start researching additional product that you can endorse. Send one e-mail blast from your autoresponder to your prospects and customers and recommend new product. You should have a relationship with your group established. Give away free product or information, you could teach them how to set up blog, websites, generate leads, and so on.
7. Now that you have money coming from affiliate sales you can choose to build your own website and create your own sales funnel. Develop your own product or service and continue to grow your business.
And the best part is: it is your business, you are the boss, you choose your hours and you have the freedom to do, be and have whatever you want.
Life is supposed to be good for you! Go on and start living it.