Checklist Before Joining An Affiliate Program
Affiliate programs are a wonderful way to build a successful and secure business, but there are some things you need to know about these opportunities before you join one. Here are 16 points to use to check out any affiliate program.
1. Does the affiliate program offer you a free way to join without buying the product or service? This is the most important facet of an affiliate program. If you have to pay to join an affiliate program, don’t join it!
2. Contact other affiliates already in the program to see if they have had any problems.
3. Is the product or service related to your target audience?
4. Can they notify you by e-mail when a sale is made?
5. How often will you receive a commission check?
6. Do they provide you with proven sales material? (links, banners, classified ads, sales letters etc)
7. Do you get credited for a sale if people come back in month and then make a purchase?
8. Can you get around-the-clock help online or offline?
9. Can they offer customers a lot of different ordering options, so in return you won't lose sales.
10. Do you get a large percentage of each sale as commission?
11. Will they give you the leeway to create promotional ads.
12. Do they offer you access to an online sales stats page?
13. Do they use a reputable system to track your sales?
14. Does the affiliate program pay commission for sales of people who sign up under you?
15. Will they keep in contact with you on a regular basis by e-mail?
16. Do they offer backend products so you can get repeat sales from the same person?
Most affiliate programs are legit and can be a great opportunity for you to earn income. As long as you can find the all the information listed above and you can see a way to use a merchant’s products to enhance your web site, go for it!
About the author:
Alan LeStourgeon operates several affiliate web sites and will show you how to start your own web based business on his web site at http://www.i-work-at-home-based-business-opportunity.com
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