How to Be A “Super Affiliate”

We hear the word “Super Affiliate” quite a bit when it comes to affiliate programs and making money with them. However what exactly does it mean? It is a term describing someone who makes a sizable profit from affiliate programs. They are usually able to make a full time living from these programs. A good example of one who has done this is Allan Gardyne http://www.associateprograms.com. Affiliate programs are usually the 1st programs that you join when starting a business but are soon disappointed by the small amount of commissions you earn. Using a few simple steps you can change this around and be one of the affiliates who earn a sizable income from their programs.

How do you get to be a “super affiliate” and reach that pinnacle of success? Here are 11 steps to help you.

Firstly plan your business before you even join any programs.
Decide on your theme-try to make this within a niche market
Decide on a market that you will be interested in and has a good demand for products and services that your sponsors offer
Build a theme website around your theme and targeting your chosen market
Fill it with good pre selling content.
Join 3-4 related affiliate programs. You can find some at http://www.associateprograms.com.
Work one program at a time and try it for at least 3 months.
When you start getting income from the program and have it established go onto the next program
Build up your affiliate business in this manner until you have several programs earning income for you. always work affiliate programs for at least 3 months before you decide to stop them.
Join programs with monthly residual incomes and a few with one time sales commissions
Make passive income from your 2nd tier affiliates

Planning this should be done with any business. No matter what you are doing a good business plan is critical for your success.

Decide what your favorite subject is and find a niche market within that theme.

Building a website: Even if your sponsor has given you a mirror website do not rely on this. You can drive traffic, collect leads and pre sell to your website visitors allowing you to double or triple your income with your affiliate programs.

Use your content to pre sell to your visitors. This is a powerful way to increase your conversions and sales.

Start with 2-3 programs and add as you establish strong sales in each of your programs. Penetrate related markets and increase your profits.
Try to find affiliate programs that are not just giving a one time sales commission but will provide you with a monthly residual income. In this way you will ensure a steady income from your affiliate programs.

Make passive income by building a team of affiliates who will themselves make sales and add to your income.

Make use of all the web promotions you can to bring multiple streams of traffic to your site. With a large steady stream of targeted visitors you will get plenty of leads and visitors who will be interested in your affiliate programs

With these 11 steps you will be able to become a super affiliate and make a good steady income from your affiliate programs. Affiliate programs are like any other business you can succeed by using the right techniques, working hard and being persistent.

June 20, 2006 – 5:31 pm by Constantin Chersin