It’s really not all that hard.
Yet, for some reason, creating simple sites that sell take an extreme amount of motivation. The more people that ask me for a step-by-step way to start making it in affiliate marketing, the more I realize how this very simple process simple boggles peoples’ minds.
So, here’s the trick, folks… this is how to make it in affiliate marketing. It really isn’t all that hard, so excuse the simpicity:
1) Make the website.
Of course, for some people (including myself), making websites isn’t very simple. For larger sites, I personally use templates that I edit in Dreamweaver. For smaller sites, I use a very simple tool from Wealthy Affiliate called Site Rubix. It’s very good for creating simple squeeze pages that sell.
2) Drive Traffic
Of course, getting traffic is the million dollar question. However, intermediate marketers know much about Google Adwords, SEO, forum marketing, social network marketing, and the like… in fact, some know more about getting traffic than they do about anything else, but they know it in theory. Once things are put into practice, the ball starts rolling. If you DON’T know this step, research each of the above pieces, as they are essential to success online.
3) Collect the Opt-in
The money is in the list… it’s cliche, and it’s true. Building up a list is the equivalent to building up a business. You can market to a list forever. I personally use Aweber and have never had any problems. It’s also very affordable and easy to use. Email marketing never was the emphasis of my business, and I have kicked myself for it. With my latest projects, collecting emails is the crux of the strategy.
It’s very easy to create niche sites that are simple and that sell affiliate products very well. In fact, it is realistic to create simple squeeze pages at a rate of one per day. The problem on the internet, however, is that few have the motivation or confidence to do so. Use this knowledge to get ahead of the game.
Nice writing style. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Chris Moran
Nice last name, Chris.
Ryan
I too like your clear simple writing style. I would say that it also helps to break it down even further. The website, the landing page, the squeeze page is the biggest area that trip folk up that are not compfortable in this new arena. Then add on top of that some people are MAC users who do not have the same access to all the same free wysiwyg web builder tools. Now if I was a software designer I would see a segment of the market here who are know loyalists who have what??? MONEY. lol
But its a suggestion, put together abc on that first step,market it, break down second step etc…. you get the drift. I know I would have been willing to pay handsomely for that so I did not lose so much time reseraching resources to move along.
Peace, Love and Prosperity
once again, another good and simple post. It really is that simple, once people get past the fact that not every campaign will be a mega winner. Build lists, move to the next, and promote good products.
thanks Ryan…looking forward to your new site.
Ryan,
Great post! Thought I would put in my 2 cents and just commend you on a really simple approach to how you go about “Teaching the Masses”.
By the way im gonna need a refund on that 2 cents lol j/k
Can’t wait to hear about new project.
Later.
Still a newbie…..Howie