If you're new to affiliate marketing, you may not know about this affiliate marketing platform (network) that brings affiliate marketers and merchants (also known as brands or publishers) together in one place, making it easier for these two groups to work together.
This platform that I'll show you today, holds the largest share of the global affiliate marketing market, according to Appsero.
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The platform is the Shareasale network and they also have their own affiliate program (in addition to running the platform) that you can join once you're approved.
Promoting Shareasale on your website can earn you up to $150.00 for each sale and $30.00 for each lead. To learn more about their affiliate program click here.
Their affiliate marketing network makes it easy to find brands to work with. They have affiliate programs in many popular niches, making it easy to monetize your website.
Hold On! Not So Fast...
Before you rush out and join Shareasale and a zillion different affiliate programs on the platform, there are a few things you should know.
Keep in mind that it's not as easy as slapping a link or two on your website, posting it all over the internet and sitting back to watch as your bank account increases.
Being successful with affiliate marketing requires a number of things including program knowledge, valuable content, active promotion, an audience that's interested in what you're offering, and trust.
The easy part is getting the links distributed on the internet. The hard part is making sure you're adding value, following program rules and guidelines, and making sure those links are consistently found by the right people.
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People buy from people they trust. They also need to feel that there is something in it for them.
They need some benefit that makes them feel comfortable pulling out their wallet to buy products from your recommendations or do business with you. I call it the know, like and trust factor.
Learning as much as you can about affiliate marketing, creating an audience of raving fans and becoming good at promoting other people's products and services can be a great way to bring in passive income.
Watch the video below to learn more about Shareasale's affiliate program.
Affiliate marketing is a viable business model for any website owner who is looking for ways to earn money online.
Because of Shareasale's relationship with over 3000 brands who are looking for affiliates, it's a great place to find brands in your niche that you can do business with.
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Setting up Your Affiliate Account is Easy
The process to setup an affiliate account is a simple 5 step process that begins with a selection of your username and password.
You must be 18 or over to join and you mush operate a website, application or service (including email service) to promote content.
You will need a platform to advertise for various brands, and a blog is a great way to start.
Once you have signed up, you can search for merchants (publishers) who are in your niche, and apply to join their affiliate program.
Finding an Audience for the Merchant
If you provide products and services to businesses (B2B), like digital products, web services, graphic design, courses, etc. your company is already in front of the perfect audience for Shareasale's affiliate program.
Entrepreneurs that are selling these kinds of products typically have a blog that they use to promote their products. They want to reach the widest audience possible, and the Shareasale merchant account can help them reach their goals.
Any company could benefit from becoming a Shareasale merchant (publisher) and letting them find sales leads for them. Read this article that includes a video that describes the benefits of setting up a merchant account.
The great thing about setting up a merchant account is that you only pay when a transaction is completed!
Additional Resources Needed to Earn with Affiliate Marketing
To earn money, you must have a blog, website, app or a platform that you control. For example, if you have a Blogger website, that blog is technically owned by Google, not by you.
This means that if you attempt to advertise on a Blogger site or even a WordPress.com (versus WordPress.org) site, you may violate the terms of service for that platform and have your account shut down.
Be sure to read the terms of service for the platform or method you use to promote your affiliate offers.
Working with Shareasale is a great way to step into affiliate marketing. Following the tips and steps provided in this article you will be well on your way to building an online business that helps you reach your goals.
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