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[Linda Buquet]

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[jsjones]

Commandment 3 states "Promote products you believe in..." Does this mean promote products you believe are good, or promote products you believe will sell? This also ties in with the notion of promoting products in a niche you're passionate about; I've heard conflicting arguments for this. What does this forum suggest?

[minstrel]

Originally Posted by jsjones

Commandment 3 states "Promote products you believe in..." Does this mean promote products you believe are good, or promote products you believe will sell?

Depends on what you mean by "products you believe in".

If it's a product I use and am happy with, I would certainly believe in that product for myself, and I'd also have no problem selling it because the product is "as advertised". Fair advertising and good value. Perfect.

If I think a product is "as advertised" but don't have a personal use for it, I could still sell it if I thought it had value for other people.

For me, not believing in a product means I think it's harmful and the claims made by and on behalf of the product are misleading. The product is not "as advertised", either because of bogus or aexaggerated claims or because of what is not mentioned in the advertising (e.g., harnful effects). That would be a product I could not sell because in order to sell it I'd have to be dishonest.

[hhormel37]

I believe in that " products you believe in".

You must try the product yourself and see to it that it works properly otherwise don't sell it at all. Some products out there are fraud so if I sell something I will be the testimony of that product itself. You can never see the satisfaction of your customers unless you tried it yourself.

One more thing, If you don't believe or use the product. Better not sell it, Your customers will not buy it. Proven and tested.

[jsjones]

Originally Posted by minstrel

If I think a product is "as advertised" but don't have a personal use for it, I could still sell it if I thought it had value for other people.

That's good to know. Do some research to find out whether the product is "as advertised". It would be very impractial to buy and try out every product one plans to promote (unless you only want a very small-scale business).

How does one do this research though? If you google for reviews, say, wouldn't one just get a whole bunch of reviews from affiliates? Also, what if a product is selling like hotcakes? Can one reasonably make the assumption that the continuing sales of the product testifies to the product being "as advertised"? Or is it still quite probable that a lot of people are being duped?

[lcalvin]

I am also for products you believe in. In return, you'll have passion in promoting it.

[EmilyRTM]

Originally Posted by jsjones

Commandment 3 states "Promote products you believe in..." Does this mean promote products you believe are good, or promote products you believe will sell? This also ties in with the notion of promoting products in a niche you're passionate about; I've heard conflicting arguments for this. What does this forum suggest?

I think you should try with the products or test the products first, if you know little about your products or even unbelieve with, how do you let your customers accept it. That's my opnion.

[walkertn]

I would also say "keep it real"! Too many affiliates just blindly promote products. I personally think it's important to know the products you promote, and to promote products that you would/have bought yourself.

[mjzsmith]

I agree with Walkertn -I have found that some of the best affiliates keep some sort of "focus" when promoting -and I'm sure we've all read the thread about the importance of finding a niche.