The Best Example For Affiliate Program Marketing.

I’ve been thinking a lot about affiliate program marketing.  I’ve read a lot of e-books, infoproducts and I’ve bought a lot of stuff lately, some because an affiliate has recommended them to me.  I’m sure that that affiliate got a commission and I’m cool with that.  I was benefited.

Let me admit something: I’ve been reluctant to promote other people’s products.  I could do what Chris does, and Promote the HELL (emphasis his) out of thesis. I believe in Thesis (a lot).    But, the bottom line is this: I don’t want to promote anything bad that someone has done.  I don’t want to be held accountable and dissipate my credibility with any member of my audience for $40-50 bucks.

I’ve had people sign up with Aweber through my affiliate link. I’ve done this because I want cache with Aweber, not because the revenue is significant.  I have, thus far, not gotten a check from them, and when I do I will donate it somewhere cool.

That is changing.

I’m going to start doing some affiliate marketing very soon.  And I’m going to do it differently.  This, I call Affiliates With Integrity.

1. Only the best products. I’m never gonna need the $$, so I’m only going to sell what I have paid for.
2. Nothing Comped. I won’t do an affiliate product if I’ve been comped for ANYTHING ever.
3. Non affiliate & affiliate links from the site. Just because I don’t want people to feel like they have to buy from me.
4. 100% guarantee for all affiliates: If you bought via my affiliate link, I will guarantee your purchase 100%.  That is how I roll. If you have ANY problems getting a refund, tell me about it, and I’ll make sure you get refunded.
5. Only stuff I’ve bought & Used. If I haven’t paid for it, I won’t recommend it.  If it’s crap., I won’t recommend it.

I want to maintain your trust, and I want to talk a little about the good Ideas I’ve paid for.  Freelance X factor fits. (No affiliate links)

Affiliate marketing won’t ever be a significant source of revenue.  But, I want to participate in the programs and start building pages for other people’s stuff.  I want to round out my education as an internet marketer, and why not do it with good stuff?

Five People I Would Drop $200 Because They Told Me To.

1. Nametag Scott Ginsberg- Scott has never let me down yet with recommendations of books and music.  I believe that he gives a crap about what he slings out there.  And I do believe that if he said, “Johnson, you GOTTA go buy this,” I’d be a moron not to.
2. Michael Martine- WordPress SEO secrets was solid as hell.  He also put me in contact with How To Launch the **** out of your E-book by Dave Navaro, which was worth  every single penny that it sold for.
3. Brian Clark- Let’s see, I’ve referred my clients to the Thesis theme, I’ve bough teverything but the Teaching Sells course that he’s sold lately.  I’ve yet to be let down.  He cares too much to putz around with a bad product.
4. Cristina Favareau- Solid advice, solid work.  She’s never sold anything that I know of, but if she said, “hey Chris, this is $200 bucks, and I think you should have it,” I’d totally take a flier.
5. Pamela Wier.-  Dude, nicest person on the planet.  Solid copywriter/designer.   She’s got EVERYONE’s best interest at heart.  If you want good copy, go to her.  IF she said that I needed to get this course, I’d do it.  (She’s paid for dozens of internet marketing courses & is completely realistic about it).

I want to make sure that I earn and keep trust.  I won’t ever do affiliate stuff that’s undisclosed.  I will, however, take advantage of the affiliate programs that pay well.

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