Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Are You Making This Affiliate Marketing Mistake?

by Keir Smith
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If you are currently promoting affiliate programs as a way to create an income then this post is for you.

Do you know what most affiliate programs owners hope that you will never find out?

It's this.

If you are just starting out online and your thinking of promoting a OTO (one time offer type affiliate program) then that is the worst move you could do.

Why is that you ask?

It's because the affiliate program that makes an offer for only one sale will eventually loose steam and the market will die out. And so to will your cash. Not to mention the fact that after you find a customer who makes a purchase, you have to do that process all over again.

Meanwhile your cashflow is cut off when you can't find a new customer to buy your product.

Now don't get me wrong, these type's of programs can work. Just not when you are a beginner online.

The solution however lies in monthly re-occuring billing affiliate programs. These types of programs deliver a secure cash flow stream every month. That allows for you to continue to earn money while learning the ropes about how to promote affiliate programs.

Now once you've built up enough monthly re-occuring income you can then add the OTO type of programs.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Keir,

Awesome tip here. I did not think of that part of affiliate marketing. The monthly thing is a sure fire way to go, add the other later. Great point for me to come accross since I am just starting a new affiliate page. Thanks for the tip!

Brad Young
http://affiliateplace.wordpress.com