5 Ways to KEEP Affiliates Happy & Motivated!

[clawson44]

I think that keeping up with technology is important. Keep you pages looking fersh and change them everybody like to look at something new and it keeps people coming back to see what you have done.

[MNSandy]

Originally Posted by cdorob

I think I went a little to far by asking if Managers should be affiliates in their own systems, because the actual question should have been: can you be a good affiliate manager without being an affiliate marketer before?

Cristian - how one could become an affiliate manager if he hasn't been an affiliate in the past?

[EmpyreMediaGreg]

I love the post! Keeping up with technology is very important! That is why it is good to have affiliate managers that are young and fresh when it comes to that kind of stuff.

In our network, I have found that offering free training and education on many different internet marketing techniques helps motivate our affiliates and in turn helps them generate more revenue.

We offer video, text, and audio versions of the trainings so our affiliates can choose which method they like best.

Anything that you can do to create value for your affiliates will be beneficial for your program!

[shellqc]

Originally Posted by affearner

Wow! I'm sorry to hear that Linda. But some time ago we received an email from an affiliate asking for their commission for a huge sale they made. Although I haven't had any updat about this incident but it almost cost me my job since I'm the one handling affiliate applications and other affiliate services.

Right now, every time I receive an application coming from China and India I immediately decline it. I pity those who are serious and honest but what can I do? If you were in my place, will you also do the same thing?

Wow! I just upgraded our systems where we can offer an affiliate program about 2 weeks. I've had some interest but nobody has signed up to be an affiliate yet. So I was searching for ideas for merchants and stumbled here. I'm glad I read this post because I didn't realize how much fraud that is out there. We do have issues with those countries for other reason but I didn't even think about our affiliate program being a target as well. I just made sure our systems don't "Auto Approve" affiliates. I'm thinking that is not such a good idea.

I am glad I found such a great website. Very useful information! I have a lot of reading to do! From what I'm gathering after reading here...I have just 3 banners available and no RSS feed, I need to implement feeds and product links.

Thanks for the great site Linda and all the valuable information!. I have lots of homework to do now.

[Linda Buquet]

You are very welcome, shellqc. I'm glad you are finding the info helpful!

[jack2007]

I am in charge of promoting a Affiliate Program now. But the outcome is not so acceptable although our products are really easy-selling.
Your insight may be helpful!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by TheCuteKidDave

Every time I come in here to spend some quality time and read one of your posts its time well spent. Thanks for the insight..

It is the same to me! Thank you!

[newyorkshopping]

I will keep in mind 2 things: communicate with your affiliates and when you send them an email, remember it must remain a win win situation. Thank you for that great info!