How To Give Affiliate Bonuses In Niches That Don't Understand Affiliates Or Bonuses?

Sean Bissell · 01-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Hey Warriors,

I want to give one of my products as a bonus offer to increase affiliate promotion conversions.

I don't know the best way to automate delivery or even explain to prospects how they will get the product.

Because this is what usually happens:

Prospect goes to page, clicks on affiliate link, if they buy then YOU get a commission.

But the prospect does not KNOW you got a commission.

So what do you say?

"If you click on this link, and then buy the product, then I'll send you this bonus!"

I think that would be confusing to most people in other niches that don't "get" affiliate promotions.

And how would you track that?

Have them send you a receipt? Or transaction number?

Thanks for the help, I just need to get my head on straight here.

-Sean

Jared Alberghini · 01-03-2009, 08:01 PM

Hey Sean,

The first thing that comes to mind is to do your research on the affiliate network or the product owner (if it's an in house aff prog) because many networks frown upon giving 'bonuses' or 'incentives' to increase your affiliate sales, simply for the fact that it does not make it fair for other affiliates that do not have incentives.

Once you have done your research and found out it's ok for your particular affiliate program, I would suggest doing just what you said, tell them to contact you after they purchase with their receipt, so you can double check your aff commish... and then you will send their bonus.

- Jared

01-03-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
Sean Bissell HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 195 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	How To Give Affiliate Bonuses In Niches That Don't Understand Affiliates Or Bonuses? Hey Warriors, I want to give one of my products as a bonus offer to increase affiliate promotion conversions. I don't know the best way to automate delivery or even explain to prospects how they will get the product. Because this is what usually happens: Prospect goes to page, clicks on affiliate link, if they buy then YOU get a commission. But the prospect does not KNOW you got a commission. So what do you say? "If you click on this link, and then buy the product, then I'll send you this bonus!" I think that would be confusing to most people in other niches that don't "get" affiliate promotions. And how would you track that? Have them send you a receipt? Or transaction number? Thanks for the help, I just need to get my head on straight here. -Sean

01-03-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
Jared Alberghini Godson of The Godfather War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The NorthEast Kingdom - Vermont, USA Posts: 2,163 Blog Entries: 25 Thanks: 786 Thanked 1,065 Times in 441 Posts Social Networking	Re: How To Give Affiliate Bonuses In Niches That Don't Understand Affiliates Or Bonuses? Hey Sean, The first thing that comes to mind is to do your research on the affiliate network or the product owner (if it's an in house aff prog) because many networks frown upon giving 'bonuses' or 'incentives' to increase your affiliate sales, simply for the fact that it does not make it fair for other affiliates that do not have incentives. Once you have done your research and found out it's ok for your particular affiliate program, I would suggest doing just what you said, tell them to contact you after they purchase with their receipt, so you can double check your aff commish... and then you will send their bonus. - Jared
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