How to Be a Super Affiliate Marketer

Too many online entrepreneurs settle for the role of marketer when they could be much more. Do you belong to this group? Have you heard other marketers brag about earning thousands of dollars per week while you're barely scraping by?

Examine what sets you apart from the competition. They aren't any smarter or more talented than you. Simply put, they discovered what worked and then applied it until profits began to flow in. So, how did they do it, and how can you follow in their footsteps?

First and foremost, you must understand what it is that you wish to promote. Just because you like a product does not guarantee that it will sell well, so don't limit your search to items that make you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.

Instead, do some research to find out what products are selling well and which will provide you with the best return. For instance, 10% of a $1,000 product is equal to $100 in your pocket. However, 50% of a $60 product equals $30 in your pocket, so don't rely solely on percentages.

Begin aggressive marketing once you've found a good item to promote. Promote it on your website, blog about it, write articles about it, and bring it to the public's attention on Squidoo, Hub Pages, Google Knol, and other social media sites.

Go the extra mile after that. Dessert is a favorite of all. So, after you've provided the main course of the product, sweeten the deal with something extra, which savvy marketers often refer to as a bonus.

It's similar to those television commercials that say, "But wait! There's more!" which is a line used to close the deal, to tip the scales in the marketer's favor - which is the customer making a purchase.

You want to provide the product and then bring in the extra. You must make it something that the potential buyer truly desires and cannot obtain unless he purchases the product. Something that nicely complements the original purchase, rather than a bonus that is irrelevant to their needs.

You'll also want to generate interest in the bonus offer by spreading the word about it. Not only do you inform the general public about the offer, but you also ensure that your mailing list is aware that there is a special offer waiting for them if they purchase.

Buyers develop an appetite as a result of anticipation. The worst thing that can happen to a marketer is to have a product that no one knows about. While word of mouth will bring in a few customers, your product's pre-launch days will bring in the crowds. Make a countdown to the product's release, and once it's available, let your customers race to be among the first buyers.