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Someone promotes somebody else's product or service and receives a commission for every successful sale.

Performance based, customer must make a purchase in order for commission.

Affiliate responsible for promotion of the product.

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Passive income over time with minimal effort.

Merchant in charge of product and customer service meaning affiliate is not responsible for distribution.

Online, easily accessible.

Opportunity to remarked to potential customers.

Low cost for business, they're not doing the promoting.

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Transparency, affiliates must state when they are profiting from a shared link.

Authenticity of the merchant, must be distributing a quality product or else this may affect your reliability as an affiliate.

Must produce a high conversion rate, many visitors must make purchase leading to pay out for the affiliate.

Reliant on website traffic to generate sales.

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-       Promoting another person’s product/service in return for commission of successful sales

-       Partnering with someone with a product or service that may be of interest to your regular customers

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-       Earning passive income on products or services (for the affiliate)

-       Earning an income without creating a product or service (for the affiliate)

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-       Performance based marketing: affiliate only makes money when sales are made

-       Merchant: owns the product/service (normally a company)

-       Legally/ethically required to disclose the fact they are an affiliate

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-       Every Day Carry: site of reviews of survival articles – analyses of Swiss Army Knives, watches, flashlights, gadgets, backpacks, notebooks and other products, with links leading to Amazon products, where the purchase is made.

-       eBay Glory Cycles: products and accessories for cyclists, as well as bicycles and related equipment.

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-       Normally done online

-       Website can have links to the merchant’s website (affiliate links) so the merchant will know the sale came from you

-       Merchant manages customer satisfaction, order fulfilment

-       Affiliate is responsible for the promotion: links, codes

-       Affiliate gateways: help affiliates find relevant merchants

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- Sharing offers from other people with your community, using a special, customised link
- Orders are tracked back to you so that you can get a referral fee

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- Able to promote products you like and trust

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- Must be honest and transparent about the product being promoted
- Your credibility can be questioned

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- It's the law to disclose affiliate relationships
- You have to say that you may get a referral fee, which comes out of the companys pocket, not the customers
- Similar strategy is curated content which might be offering a top 5/10 list, or a product review

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- Allows a person to earn an income through promoting their favoured products
- Treated like a personal business, as if you were selling you're own items

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- Allowed to be personal and tailored to the promoter, to find things the promoter is passionate about
- A variety of platforms can be used: Youtube, Pinterests, blogs, Instagram etc

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- If money is limited, promoters may have to use traffic free methods like social media marketing, but if they do have money to invest they can use paid advertisements

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Want to be a part of the team that moves Sri Lanka forward? Want to earn some extra money? Uber gives you an opportunity to work at your own convenience and earn. All you have to do is introduce Uber to others and help them grow their income by becoming a Driver Partner.

Benefits of becoming an Uber Affiliate

Flexibility

You decide your working hours

Earn for your effort

The more you refer. The more you earn.

Weekly payments

You don't have to wait months

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Want to be a part of the team that moves Sri Lanka forward? Want to earn some extra money? Uber gives you an opportunity to work at your own convenience and earn. All you have to do is introduce Uber to others and help them grow their income by becoming a Driver Partner.

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Earn with Target Partners, Target’s official affiliates program

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It is essential affiliates have a strong personal brand as it is their job to "bridge the gap between the consumer and the merchant"

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It is essential affiliates have a strong personal brand as it is their job to "bridge the gap between the consumer and the merchant"

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It can be beneficial to use affiliates who specialise in a niche relevant to your brand,as they will have an existing audience who trusts their opinion and therefore will trust their recommendation of your product

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It can be beneficial to use affiliates who specialise in a niche relevant to your brand,as they will have an existing audience who trusts their opinion and therefore will trust their recommendation of your product

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Skillshare have an affiliate programme where affiliates can offer their audience free trials and discounted subscriptions in return for commission.It is important these affiliates specialise in a niche in order to successfully market the courses.For example using someone who regularly shares tips on entrepreneurship online as an affiliate for a course on entrepreneurship would be effective as their audience trust their opinion and value their expertise on this topic,therefore they'd be more inclined to purchase a course the affiliate recommended.

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To better launch an affiliate marketing campaign, you will need to choose an affiliate marketing network with high quality.

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How / Affiliate Marketing Considerations

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How / Affiliate Marketing Considerations

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1. Payment Structrue (CPC/CPA)
CPC stands for cost-per-click, CPA stands for cost-per-action. CPA is generally considered to be a better pricing model since it offers higher quality traffic, lower risk for advertisers, better ROI, and alignment of interests between advertisers and affiliates.

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2. Robust tracking features
Robust tracking features are important in selecting a high-quality affiliate marketing platform because they allow advertisers to accurately track their targets and to know where they coming from to better collecting users' information and optimize the campaign.

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3. Commission customization
4. Hight-quality affiliates
5. Reputation

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Affiliate marketing per se can expand audiences, generate sales and leads, and increase brand awareness.

Selecting a high-quality affiliate marketing platform can also offer a range of benefits, including:

Increased Reach: High-quality affiliate marketing platforms typically have a large network of affiliates, which can help advertisers reach a wider audience and generate more leads or sales.

Better Tracking and Analytics: A good platform will provide robust tracking and analytics tools that allow advertisers to monitor the performance of their campaigns in real-time, optimize their spending, and make data-driven decisions.

Improved Compliance: High-quality platforms often have strict guidelines for affiliates to follow, helping to reduce the risk of fraudulent or non-compliant activities.

Access to Experienced Affiliate Managers: Advertisers can receive support from experienced affiliate managers who can help with campaign optimization, suggest new strategies, and offer valuable insights based on their experience.

Cost Savings: A high-quality platform can help advertisers save money by providing access to a large pool of affiliates who are motivated to drive results and only charging fees when desired actions are completed.

Reputation and Credibility: Using a reputable platform can help to build credibility and trust with affiliates, increasing the likelihood that they will promote the advertiser's products or services. this can also help the rate of transformation.

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1. Limited Control over Affiliate Activities: Advertisers may have limited control over how affiliates promote their products or services, which can result in low-quality traffic, negative brand image, or even legal issues.

2. Cost of Using the Platform: Using a high-quality affiliate marketing platform can be expensive, as the platform may charge fees for various services, such as network access, tracking, and reporting.

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1. Amazon Associates/ Amazon affiliate program
2. CJ Affiliate
3. ShareASale
4. Rakuten

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Etsy's Affiliate Program Now Open to Sellers

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Learn more about how the program can help you to earn a commission by promoting other Etsy shops.

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Tik Tok shop
Amazon Store front
21 Buttons

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influencers promoting a product don't get paid per sale but for the promotion as a whole, whereas affiliates only make a commission when a purchase is made.