It’s always one of those “I can’t believe its true” moments for new affiliates once they discover the world of affiliate marketing. When they realise you don’t have to worry about product development or shipping. They jump in not doing some due diligence on the company. They expect to start making some money within few weeks, unitl reality strikes. They are yet to be millionaires. Here are some mistakes and tips on how to avoid them.
Patience is a Virtue like they say. It took years for Macdonalds to be a successful, it took years for Microsoft and other big companies to take off to success. Infact most business take up to 5years to start seeing profit. Treating your affiliate business as a real business is important. Super affiliates that earn $20,000 a month took years to get to that point. Research a program before signing up. Commit to stick it out. If they offer guides and training take advantage of it. Update and maintain your site with fresh contents. Don’t jump ship when the going gets tough.
Avoid the temptation to subscribe to too many programs. When the going gets tough, its easy to think the grass is greener the...