Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. This is because there are already a lot of people doing it. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to do a better job promoting. It’s also hard to figure out what to do because there’s a lot of information out there. Well, here’s on simple thing you can do that will put you ahead of the game.
Marketing with video
The power of video is undeniable. The reason it’s so pervasive is because everyone loves it. About the only thing that keeps people’s attention anymore is video. So why wouldn’t you use it in your affiliate business?
Here are a few ideas for creating affiliate videos:
- Do a testimonial video
- Record a walk-through
- Ordering
- Do a preview video
Record your testimonial
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Simply turn on your recorder and talk. Don’t worry about quality. Just seeing another real person endorsing a product helps your viewers decide to buy. In truth, mistakes and mess-ups just make it more believable. You really can just click record and start talking. If you don’t want to be in front of the camera use one of the other methods.
Record a walk-through
This technique works slightly more subconsciously. Make this more like a tutorial helping them use the product. And seeing it being used is a great way to make people want to buy it. If the product is useful, watching the tutorial makes them want to buy it. So just make sure you’re demoing a good product.
Do an ordering video
This one is killer! Record a video of yourself actually buying the product. There is nothing more motivating than watching someone buy something live. First, it’s social proof. In general people are more likely to something they’ve seen other people do. It also build your viewers trust. 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”. It’s simple – you have it. Now they want it. You can add additional juice to this one with: In order to get to see the inside, you gotta buy the product.
Record a preview of the members area
This one is perfect for building up the value of what you’re promoting. What you do is record a tour of the back end. 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!
There’s no technical knowledge required. Some very easy to use programs make the videos for you. Really, the software does all the work. So there’s no need to even think about the technical side. Remain focused on the benefits:
- Increase sales You’ll earn more affiliate commissions when you add video. Start using videos because people love them.
- Less refunds You’ll lose less of the commission your earn. Now they know what they get before they purchase. So less of them will ask for refunds.
- Rise above the competition! This is such a simple technique. But only a very small percentage do it. That puts you ahead of the pack.
Get started right now and take your affiliate marketing to the next level. The bottom line is that if you’re not using video, you’re losing money.
