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nurse_betty · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 2

With so many affiliate programs out there, it makes sense to work with the best. High commissions and good affiliate administration is a good start. Of course you want high commissions, but what about commissions that keep coming in without additional work on your part?

Sounds good to me!

2-Tier affiliate programs are worth looking for. They allow you to set up your own "sales force" and receive commissions on all the sales they make. It can add up pretty quickly. Residual affiliate programs pay you repeatedly month after month. Usually you'll find these with subscription services, or medical related "refills". These too can be very profitable. It is well
worth your time to search out decent 2-tier and residual programs.

Regarding sales commissions, they can depend on the traditional profit margins of an industry. For example computer hardware has very low profit margins and 5% would be a good commission percentage. Information products tend to have very high profit margins and
40-50% are decent commissions in that industry. Some companies offer performance incentives. The more units you sell, the higher your commission percentage.

Another thing to consider is cookie duration. Cookies tell the vendor who sent the customer and makes sure they are credited properly for any sales. I tend to avoid programs with a short duration cookie. Many people do not buy the first time they visit a web site. With a cookie of short duration you are giving the vendor customers, but are less likely to reap the rewards for your efforts. A vendor who REALLY wants to work fairly with you will offer a better deal. The best offer a lifetime cookie. Customers you send would be "yours" forever. (or until they have to replace or reformat their hard drive, thus losing the cookies)

Good program administration is essential too. Some offer full tracking services to help you determine successful advertising efforts. Being able to check click-throughs and sales keeps you on track to meeting your goals. Proven advertising materials are invaluable. Many programs offer a nice variety to use "as-is" or customized to match your client base.

Whatever your industry, mine being nursing degrees, you can probably find an affiliate program with products or services that work well with yours. They are great ways to expand your product line without spending a lot of money. If you are looking for products to market, affiliate programs can be an easy way to test "best sellers" easily and inexpensively.

julian · Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 53

Hi nurse_betty, as you mentioned 2-tier and residual programs...which of the have the less risk....do you get the same deal with both. I want to move into an affiliate program and hope that you can help me.

Its good of you to let us know about the types of affiliates.
:D :) :lol:

hesslei · Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 1

Affiliates owed small amounts of money may have to take matters into their own hands. If you think you have a legitimate case, then you may what to check with a lawyer. Many lawyers don't charge for initial consultation, so you may be able to get a free opinion about whether or not you have a case. Then you'll need to decide if it's worth the time and expense involved to pursue it. Keep in mind, a company in bankruptcy has little or no money left to pay creditors and those who are owed the most often have priority.

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MagicOPromotion · Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 6 Location: England

I hate bumping threads, but it would be good to know if DP will have affiliate links some day soon. Also, would it be possible to get a discount instead of a 20 commission? Id like to offer other patients in my doctors office a 10 discount when purchased via my own affiliate links. Id forgo any commission if that was the case. If thats not the case do you guys have any discount coupon codes that can be setup for affiliates?

Anyway, as always, keep up the great work.
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MagicOPromotion · Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 6 Location: England

Hi everyone,

I am currently preparing to give my first Bible class and I was wondering what do people feel makes a good Bible class? I have a lot of thoughts running around my head but I am not too sure about the right way to structure it.

Many thanks