This is a guest post by the folks who have embedded the link
entitled computer support. It is a
computer support firm “down under”.
Their ideas and advice are worth
considering.
One of the biggest problems for people looking at affiliate
marketing opportunities is trying to tell the good deals from the crocks.
That’s easier than it looks, but it has to be said at this point that there are risks. Some affiliates are
effectively worthless wastes of time and effort, and their “returns” would be
laughable if they weren’t so disappointing. Some use ridiculous software that
could have you getting computer support (and/or counseling) on a regular
basis; others have excellent software that can run your affiliate shop
seamlessly. Some are basically pyramid scams; others are bona fide businesses
with extremely good payment schemes.
Affiliates- What to avoid
There
are a few telltale signs of an affiliate to avoid:
·
Strong emphasis on getting others
to join: The
best affiliates just don’t do that. They may have referral schemes as
incentives, but that’s about it. The “joiner” affiliates tend to be long on
talk and very short on substance.
·
Any
affiliate which advertises itself like a “Make a billion in bed” scheme:
These absurd things are full of stories about “our fantastic product” that made
multi-millionaires out of a group of people that look like an FBI Most Wanted
list. Somebody living in a cave in Peru did well out of the affiliate
scheme and naturally recommends it to everyone on Earth. To add some extra
credibility, there’s no actual indication of what the product is, after reading
about 3000 words. Forget it.
·
Vague
information about any affiliate’s terms and conditions: Real affiliate schemes are real businesses.
They don’t waffle about their terms. They use standardized agreements. If you
see anything less than this standard, move on. You can find better business
anywhere.
Appealing little collection of options, isn’t it? These things are poison. The best case
outcomes in these situations are likely to be memories you’ll be able to wince
about for the rest of your life.
Software as a cue to
get out of the frying pan
Another good indication of a truly hopeless affiliate scheme
is, ironically enough, the software. The best affiliates really do provide a
full suite of software which runs well and can help you track your earnings,
hits and anything else you need effortlessly. The crocks provide you with
software which gives you a great opportunity to spend time talking to your computer repairs people on a regular basis, trying to find out what’s gone
wrong this time. It’s strange but true that these guys will spend a fortune on
hype, and a few cents setting up decent software which will actually do
anything.
If you’re finding that your
“software” is about as useful as a flamethrower when your house is burning
down, take the hint. All the
affiliate deal will do is cost you time and therefore money, and cost you hard
cash sorting out the problems.
Research- The key to dodging the crocks
Always check out any information
you can get about any affiliate and their products.
If you see a lot of:
·
“We’re not a scam,
really we’re not” articles or posts online
·
Complaints about
non-payment
·
Complaints about a lot
of hassles with the affiliate
·
Complaints about
products
·
Better Business Bureau
reports
Avoid these guys. The best
affiliates do business, not litigation and PR, to make their money. Check and
keep checking until you’re sure you’ve found a good deal.
Getting good affiliate deals
really isn’t all that difficult. Just play safe and look out for the crocks.
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