8 Basic Rules for Choosing The Right Affiliate Program- By R. Syahriansyah

Joining an Affiliate Program is a great way to start earning a sizeable income on the Internet without many of the hassles that come with running your own business.
But the problem is… there are so much affiliate programs out there for you. In this article I will guide you to choose the most suitable and profitable Affiliate Program for you. I recommend you to follow this rule before choosing an Affiliate Program.

1. Find a great quality product or service

Remember that any recommendation you make will reflect directly on you. If you recommend a great quality product, the people you recommended will always trusted you and be interested in future recommendations that you make. If you recommend a bad quality product, and I’ll guarantee that they will likely hesitate to act on any offers you recommend. Don’t get greedy. Only recommend products that you truly believe in.

2. Look for a program that offers top commissions.

I think it’s perfectly reasonable for you to expect to be paid 30% to 50% of the profits on each product sold. 5% to 10% is very low. You should look for companies who understand the “lifetime value” of new customers you refer and appreciate your efforts.
Only consider joining programs that show a similar level of respect for their affiliates.

3. Make sure they have a high sales conversion ratio

Make sure that the affiliate program is turning a reasonable number of visitors into sales. If not, then your efforts directing traffic to their website will be completely wasted. A 1% conversion ratio (1 out of every 100 visitors) is quite good, 2%+ is better.

4. Be sure you’ll be credited for every sales you make

You should find out what kind of tracking software the Affiliate Program that you’re interested in joining uses. You MUST look for a program that uses quality affiliate tracking software that is reliable and tracks ALL (online, by phone, fax, mail orders, etc), because there are many companies only track online orders, and this means that you will never get credit for anywhere from 5% - 10% of your affiliate sales!.

Make sure they have a high sales conversion ratio and a good tracking software.

5. They should allow you to access your sales statistics real time

What I mean is that the Affiliate Program you join should give you a special username and password that you can use to access your own personal affiliate sales information right on their website. Many affiliate programs have done this, you don’t have to worry about that, but incase they don’t, you should reconsider to join them.

6. Look for a program that teaches you to maximize your affiliate sales

A good affiliate program will provide you with everything you need to be successful. They’ll provide you with traffic-generating banners, text-links, and recommendation letter templates. They’ll tell you which techniques work well in which circumstances.
Find an affiliate program that is similarly dedicated to educating their affiliates.

7. Make sure they are reputable.

I still feel I should mention the importance of doing business with a reputable company. I know many people who have worked really hard, made a lot of sales for a company, but then they have never been paid or forced to wait months and months to get their money, I’ve been there too. If you have any concerns about a company that you are thinking of doing business with, ask for references and do some checks on them before you join them.

8. Be sure to read all contracts and agreements.

Before you join any affiliate program, just make sure that you read all contracts and agreements very carefully. Pay very close attention to exclusivity clauses in the agreement. Be careful that any affiliate agreement or contract you sign does not restrict you.

Copyright 2005 Syahriansyah

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Myths And Truths Of An Online Work At Home Parent? - By Catherine Whitcher

You decide that working 40-70 hours per week out of the home is just not for you. Now what?

You begin to explore the internet for options, most sound to good to be true. Are they? Who do you ask?

Who do you trust? Does this really work? Can you be successful?

Discover Myths and Truths of becoming an Online Work at Home Parent!

Myth: Working from home is easier than working outside of the home.

Truth: Working from home successfully is usually much harder. You only depend on yourself for your paycheck. You will need to organize your time around your children and family, which is much harder than asking your coworker when they are free for lunch. Working from home takes extraordinary organizational skills and a true commitment from yourself and your family.

Myth: I'll be able to work whenever I want.

Truth: You'll be able to work when you can convince your spouse and children that you need to work. Life doesn't stop because you need to sit at the computer or go to the post office. There are still needs that your family will have and because you are home, you'll be expected to help fulfill those needs.

Myth: I'll be able to do it all...housework, kids lunches, balance the checkbook, etc...

Truth: You'll be able to attempt to do it all. However, if you are truly working from home you will still be dedicating much of your time to your work. Although you have gained the time of your commute, you have also gained many more responsibilities. Finding a balance will be difficult in the beginning. Keeping the balance will always be a challenge.

Myth: My kids will enjoy having me around more.

Truth: Yes, your children will enjoy having you in the home, however; they also will become more frustrated with you because you will have other responsibilities than playing with them. They will see you at home and wonder how come they can't always have your attention.

Myth: I'm going to quit my job within 2 weeks because I can create a six figure income almost instantly on the internet.

Truth: If you are going to work from home and use the internet you can work towards a six figure income. 98% of network marketers fail within the first year. You cannot build a website and expect people to visit. You must work at creating you business, products and customers.

Myth: Everybody will want to be part of my new business.

Truth: Although you may have some supporters, most people will smile and go back to their regular job. It's up to you to find people who truly want to change their daily lives by working at home.

Myth: Every opportunity on the internet is a scam.

Truth: Many opportunities give false hopes about becoming a millionaire overnight. Luckily there are a few true tools on the internet to help you build a successful business with hard work and persistence. Overall, if you want to become a work at home parent the odds are stacked against you. However, with a strong desire to see your children for more than moments every day you can succeed in working from home and using the internet to build residual income. My financial future and family lifestyle are in my hands and I wouldn't have it any other way.

About the Author: Catherine Whitcher, found success working at home by building a true business using FREE tools. She has beaten the 98% failure rate and leads a WAHP program to allow other parents to stay at home successfully. Learn more about FREE MENTORING: info@yourhomebusinessinfo.com Learn more about residual income: http://www.yourhomebusinessinfo.com

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