Feb
25
Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. This is because there are already a lot of people doing it. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to do a better job promoting. And the sea of information about this doesn’t make it any easier. But here’s one tip that almost no one is talking about.
Marketing with video
No one would deny the power and popularity of video. People love watching videos and that’s why they’re everywhere. Keeping people’s attention is so much easier using videos. So you can put this to great advantage in your affiliate marketing.
Examples of how to use video for affiliate marketing:
- Record your testimonial
- Record a walk-through
- Do an ordering video
- Sneak peak
Record your testimonial
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Simply turn on your recorder and talk. It does not need to be polished or pro. 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 technique works slightly more subconsciously. Make this more like a tutorial helping them use the product. And in the process you’re actually selling the product. As long as the product is good, the tutorial makes them want it. So just make sure you’re demoing a good product.
Do an ordering video
This one is killer! Do a screen capture of the ordering process. Watching you make a live purchase will inspire your viewer like nothing else. First of all it’s what’s called “social proof”. In general people are more likely to something they’ve seen other people do. It also build your viewers trust. People believe you’re giving them good advice if you take that advice yourself. And let’s not forget about good old fashioned envy. They see you getting the satisfaction of making the purchase and that makes them want it. To really cap this one off, end your video with: In order to get to see the inside, you gotta buy the product.
Do a preview video
Here’s an easy way to show the value of the product. In this case you record a screen share of the inside of the product. And show them everything they get by ordering. This one also helps to remove the skepticism. It’s much easier to trust they’re getting something if they actually seen it.
You can do this!
There’s no technical knowledge required. There are simple software programs that make it easy to create videos. The software really does all the work So you don’t have to worry about the technical part of this at all. Keep focused on the rewards:
- More sales You’ll earn more affiliate commissions when you add video. People like video, so start using it.
- Reduce refunds Less of your commissions will be clawed back, too. Thanks to you people know what’s inside before buying. 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.
Take your affiliate promotions to a higher level and getting started with this now. It’s your profit that’s affected by not taking action.
