Sneaky Affiliate Tricks
Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. This is because there are already a lot of people doing it. In order to survive you have to beat your competition. There’s also a lot of information out there about how to do affiliate marketing, so it can be confusing. 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. Keeping people’s attention is so much easier using videos. So why wouldn’t you use it in your affiliate business?
Examples of how to use video for affiliate marketing:
- Testimonials
- Record a walk-through
- Do an ordering video
- Sneak peak
Record your testimonial
This one is super simple. Simply turn on your recorder and talk. It doesn’t have to be professional or polished. Listening to your honest endorsement makes your viewers feel comfortable buying. And honestly, if you mess up it just makes it seem more authentic. So serious, just turn on the camera and talk. Use one of the other ideas if you’re feeling shy.
Do a video walk-through
This one is a little more subtle. You’re taking the role of teacher and showing how to use the product. And seeing it being used is a great way to make people want to buy it. If the product is useful, watching the tutorial makes them want to buy it. So pick some really helpful aspect of the product and show how to use that.
Do an ordering video
This technique is super powerful. Record a video of yourself actually buying the product. Watching you make a live purchase will inspire your viewer like nothing else. In the first place it acts as social proof. People will feel more comfortable buying after seeing you do it. This also makes your viewers trust you. People believe you’re giving them good advice if you take that advice yourself. And let’s not forget about good old fashioned envy. It’s simple – you have it. Now they want it. You can add some extra punch to this by ending with: You’re gonna have to place your own order if you want to see the members area.
Sneak peak
This is a great way to build value. In this case you record a screen share of the inside of the product. They get to see everything they’ll receive when they order. It also reduces the reservations of skeptics. It’s much easier to trust they’re getting something if they actually seen it.
It’s easy!
There’s no technical knowledge required. Some very easy to use programs make the videos for you. All the work is done by the program. So please don’t let technical worries slow you down. Just focus on the benefits:
- More sales Using videos in your affiliate marketing will dramatically increase your sales. 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, very few of them will cancel their order.
- Beat your competition! This is a really easy thing to do. But only a very small percentage do it. That puts you ahead of the pack.
So get serious about your affiliate business and add video in now. It’s your profit that’s affected by not taking action.