Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. The reason is because there is a lot of competition. In order to survive you have to beat your competition. And the sea of information about this doesn’t make it any easier. Well, here’s on simple thing you can do that will put you ahead of the game.
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 why wouldn’t you use it in your affiliate business?
Here’s how to use videos for affiliate promotions:
- Record your testimonial
- Walk-throughs
- Record the order process
- Record a preview of the members area
Do a testimonial video
This is probably the easiest of all. Simply turn on your recorder and talk. It does not need to be polished or pro. Seeing a real person on the other end helps your viewers make a buying decision. And honestly, if you mess up it just makes it seem more authentic. So serious, just turn on the camera and talk. And if you don’t want to show your face, use one of the next ideas.
Record a walk-through
This technique works slightly more subconsciously. Basically you’re doing a tutorial on how to use the product. And in the process you’re actually selling the product. 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 could be the most powerful method of all. Record yourself placing an order. Nothing inspires your viewers to buy like watching you do it. In the first place it acts as social proof. Once they see you doing it, they feel more secure. This also makes your viewers trust you. People believe you’re giving them good advice if you take that advice yourself. And finally, it creates 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.
Do a preview video
This one is perfect for building up the value of what you’re promoting. You do a tour of the members area. And show them everything they get by ordering. It also reduces the reservations of skeptics. It’s much easier to trust they’re getting something if they actually seen it.
You can do this!
No special skills are required. There are simple software programs that make it easy to create videos. The software really does all the work So there’s no need to even think about the technical side. Remain focused on the benefits:
- Increase sales You’ll earn more affiliate commissions when you add video. People love video, so please use them.
- Lower refund rates You’ll also have less of your commissions taken back. Your customers will know what they’re getting into ahead of time. So, very few of them will cancel their order.
- Rise above the competition! This is such a simple technique. And almost no one is doing it. This puts you out in front of the rest.
So get serious about your affiliate business and add video in now. It’s your profit that’s affected by not taking action.
