Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. The reason is because there is a lot of competition. What you need to do is come up with methods no one else is using. 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.
Video marketing
You can’t deny that video is powerful. Video online is everywhere because people love it. It’s so much easier to keep people’s attention with video. So you can put this to great advantage in your affiliate marketing.
Examples of how to use video for affiliate marketing:
- Do a testimonial video
- Do a video walk-through
- Record the order process
- Do a preview video
Do a testimonial video
This one is super simple. Just click record on your web cam and start talking. It doesn’t have to be professional or polished. Just seeing another real person endorsing a product helps your viewers decide to buy. And honestly, if you mess up it just makes it seem more authentic. So serious, just turn on the camera and talk. And if you don’t want to show your face, use one of the next ideas.
Walk-throughs
This one is a little more subtle. Basically you’re doing a tutorial on how to use the product. And in the process you’re actually selling the product. If the product is useful, watching the tutorial makes them want to buy it. So just make sure you’re demoing a good product.
Record the order process
This could be the most powerful method of all. Do a screen capture of the ordering process. Watching you make a live purchase will inspire your viewer like nothing else. First, it’s social proof. In general people are more likely to something they’ve seen other people do. This also makes your viewers trust you. People believe you’re giving them good advice if you take that advice yourself. And don’t forget about the need to “keep up with the Joneses”. They see you getting the satisfaction of making the purchase and that makes them want it. You can add some extra punch to this by ending with: In order to get to see the inside, you gotta buy the product.
Do a preview video
This is a great way to build value. In this case you record a screen share of the inside of the product. You show them the entire contents of what they get. It also reduces the reservations of skeptics. Once they’ve seen the back-end, they know it’s real.
It’s easy!
No special skills are required. Anyone can create stunning videos with some easy-to-use software. The software really does all the work So please don’t let technical worries slow you down. Keep focused on the rewards:
- More sales You will increase your affiliate sales when you start using videos. Start using videos because people love them.
- Lower refund rates Less of your commissions will be clawed back, too. Your customers will know what they’re getting into ahead of time. So they’ll be less likely to refund.
- Outdo your competitors! This is a really easy thing to do. But only a very small percentage do it. So, you’ll be way ahead of the crowd.
So get serious about your affiliate business and add video in now. Not using video is detrimental to you business. So do it!
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