Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. The reason is because there is a lot of competition. What you need to do is come up with methods no one else is using. It’s also hard to figure out what to do because there’s a lot of information out there. Here’s one trick that almost no one else is using.
Marketing with video
The power of video is undeniable. The reason it’s so pervasive is because everyone loves it. It’s so much easier to keep people’s attention with video. So you can put this to great advantage in your affiliate marketing.
Here’s how to use videos for affiliate promotions:
- Record your testimonial
- Walk-throughs
- Record the order process
- Sneak peak
Do a testimonial video
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Just click record on your web cam and start talking. Don’t worry about quality. Just seeing another real person endorsing a product helps your viewers decide to buy. And honestly, if you mess up it just makes it seem more authentic. You really can just click record and start talking. Use one of the other ideas if you’re feeling shy.
Record a walk-through
This one is a little more subtle. You’re taking the role of teacher and showing how to use the product. And while they watch you use it, they think, “I should buy that.” If the product is useful, watching the tutorial makes them want to buy it. So just make sure you’re demoing a good product.
Do an ordering video
This one is killer! Record a video of yourself actually buying the product. Nothing inspires your viewers to buy like watching you do it. First of all it’s what’s called “social proof”. Once they see you doing it, they feel more secure. Second, it builds trust. People believe you’re giving them good advice if you take that advice yourself. And don’t forget about the need to “keep up with the Joneses”. They see you getting the satisfaction of making the purchase and that makes them want it. To really cap this one off, end your video with: You’re gonna have to place your own order if you want to see the members area.
Sneak peak
This one is perfect for building up the value of what you’re promoting. What you do is record a tour of the back end. And show them everything they get by ordering. It also reduces the reservations of skeptics. Once they’ve seen the back-end, they know it’s real.
You can do this!
There’s no technical knowledge required. Some very easy to use programs make the videos for you. The software really does all the work So please don’t let technical worries slow you down. Keep focused on the rewards:
- Make more money You’ll earn more affiliate commissions when you add video. Start using videos because people love them.
- Lower refund rates Less of your commissions will be clawed back, too. Your customers will know what they’re getting into ahead of time. So less of them will ask for refunds.
- Outdo your competitors! Adding video is so simple. But pretty much no one does it. This puts you out in front of the rest.
Take your affiliate promotions to a higher level and getting started with this now. The bottom line is that if you’re not using video, you’re losing money.