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Offering A Reward To Someone Who Signs Up With An Affiliate Offer

by JRJWrites
19 replies
Hi gang,

I've recently written a review of an Internet marketing product on my blog. I include an affiliate link to purchase the product.

To improve my conversion rate, I'd like to supply whoever purchases through my affiliate link with a complementary gift (a related eBook, or something of the like - I haven't created it yet).

How would I go about doing this? How would I be able to e-mail whoever signs up with my link later on with a download link? Is the only way to do this with an opt-in form?

The product vendor only uses Clickbank for affiliates.

Regards,
JR John
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  • Profile picture of the author Victor Edson
    An autoresponder works best, or you could do it manually if you needed until you're ready.

    If you setup an email account with an auto vacation reply, you could instantly email it to anyone who emails that address too.
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    • Profile picture of the author JRJWrites
      Originally Posted by Victor Edson View Post

      An autoresponder works best, or you could do it manually if you needed until you're ready.

      If you setup an email account with an auto vacation reply, you could instantly email it to anyone who emails that address too.
      How would I go about doing it manually? I think what I'm basically asking is how would I find out the e-mail of someone who signs up without using an opt-in? Is there even a way to do that via Clickbank?

      Thanks for your input - especially the last thing you mentioned.
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      • Profile picture of the author marketempowered
        You can actually host the e-book on your own website, and have the link to it as a free download in your first email as a Thank You For Subscribing email. I did this with GetResponse, and it worked great ;-)

        You could either also use this method to get opt-ins from your subscribers (as a pop-up after x amount of seconds--you definitely will get more subscribers as a pop-up than an off to the side free e-book for your subscription offer), or you could offer an entirely different e-book from the one you will be giving away with the affiliate offer. They would just be 2 different campaigns within GetResponse is all...(or any other autoresponder).

        Hope that helps Marjorie
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  • Profile picture of the author brutecky
    Lots of people do this, its called a 'bonus' and its quite effective. "If you buy from me you get this extra {insert here} for FREE, you can only get it when you buy through my link, no where else"
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    • Profile picture of the author JRJWrites
      Originally Posted by marketempowered View Post

      You can actually host the e-book on your own website, and have the link to it as a free download in your first email as a Thank You For Subscribing email. I did this with GetResponse, and it worked great ;-)
      Originally Posted by brutecky View Post

      Lots of people do this, its called a 'bonus' and its quite effective. "If you buy from me you get this extra {insert here} for FREE, you can only get it when you buy through my link, no where else"
      Thanks for the input, both of you, but what I'm asking is HOW would I get to know that person's e-mail addy? I know how I can deliver the product if I already know their e-mail.

      Aside from an opt-in, is there any way to get their e-mail ID?
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      • Profile picture of the author Steve B
        Originally Posted by jrjohn View Post

        Thanks for the input, both of you, but what I'm asking is HOW would I get to know that person's e-mail addy? I know how I can deliver the product if I already know their e-mail.

        Aside from an opt-in, is there any way to get their e-mail ID?

        Often when I am offered a bonus for making a purchase through an affiliate link, the affiliate will say something like "Send a copy of your PayPal receipt for Product XYZ to my support staff at (email link to the affiliate) and they'll send you your bonus."

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        • Profile picture of the author JRJWrites
          Originally Posted by marketempowered View Post

          You wouldn't want to email someone who didn't already give you permission to email them...There is software out there that harvests people's emails (though I am not sure as to its legality) and emails people without permission--but to me that is considered spamming--and you can get in trouble for that.
          Thanks for your input, Marjorie. But I'm planning to tell them beforehand that they will be getting my bonus, plus subscribing for updates to my e-mail list.

          There is absolutely NO way I would spam, harvest e-mails, or do anything on the shady side of IM. I like webmasters who are upfront and honest to me, and I aim to do just that myself.

          Originally Posted by Steve B View Post

          Often when I am offered a bonus for making a purchase through an affiliate link, the affiliate will say something like "Send a copy of your PayPal receipt for Product XYZ to my support staff at (email link to the affiliate) and they'll send you your bonus."

          Steve
          Ah - thanks. That would do it, I think. You've helped me tons throughout my short stay on the WF, Steven!

          Regards,
          JR John
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      • Profile picture of the author whysoserious
        Originally Posted by JRJWrites View Post

        Thanks for the input, both of you, but what I'm asking is HOW would I get to know that person's e-mail addy? I know how I can deliver the product if I already know their e-mail.

        Aside from an opt-in, is there any way to get their e-mail ID?
        Just ask them to forward the order reciept and then send the bonus manually.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrick Brown
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    An incentive is always welcome bait! Works great - go for it!
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  • Profile picture of the author webhosting
    Be careful when offering incentives for buying through your affiliate links. Some affiliate networks prohibit that. E. g. Commission Junction asks in the registration form if you are going to offer incentives to your visitors and some their merchants do not accept affiliates who are doing that. On the other hand, I have seen specialized affiliate networks for those who are offering incentives.

    Not sure if Clickbank allows that or not, but I would contact both, the Clickbank and the vendor you are promoting to make sure you do not brake their terms.
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    • Profile picture of the author marketempowered
      You wouldn't want to email someone who didn't already give you permission to email them...There is software out there that harvests people's emails (though I am not sure as to its legality) and emails people without permission--but to me that is considered spamming--and you can get in trouble for that.

      Also, one of the purposes of list building is to create a relationship and trust factor with your subscribers, so that they appreciate the value you provide, and will be more likely to open your emails and purchase the things your promote....Marjorie
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  • Profile picture of the author Victor Edson
    Take a few minutes and look at a few bonuses being offered for popular IM products. They almost always end with a call to action about emailing them with proof of purchase for thhe bonuses. If someone buys because of your bonus, they'll email you. If not, they bought for another reason.
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  • Profile picture of the author JRJWrites
    Originally Posted by Victor Edson View Post

    If someone buys because of your bonus, they'll email you. If not, they bought for another reason.
    Yep, and I assume that a screenshot of the transaction would be the best way to do that?

    Originally Posted by garyt View Post

    Instead of offering them the free gift if you purchase, you should make it an incentive for them to join your listing instead. Then you can build your list and then make them multiple offers later on. There are many ways to do that, just Google around...
    Don't worry - I'm also working on that as well. I'll have a number of free eBooks as an incentive for my list, but I want one special, high-value one that only people who sign up with my affiliate offer get (hey, I have to eat too, you know )

    Regards,
    JR John
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    • Profile picture of the author marketempowered
      Hey Jr John,

      I see what you're saying now, and a good example of what you're looking for is at MikeForMaine.com . Just look at any of his affiliate offerings, and you will see that he offers several bonuses if you purchase through his link. All you have to do is email him your receipt and he'll send you the bonuses. He also opts you into his email list with your permission--so it's a great way to see how that's done too ;-) Marjorie
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  • Profile picture of the author berder
    If you need an eBook, you don't need to write it You can use a service such as BooksBranding.com - they brand a well-known eBook and you are able to offer it to all your customers.
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    • Profile picture of the author fmolina2010
      Steven's answer is what's the norm. You tell the buyers to provide you with their PayPal email address. You could probably put this instruction on your site just before or after the affiliate link to remind them of this.
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  • Profile picture of the author Austin357
    Yes, that's what I do. I have them send me a quick email with their Paypal confirmation (or email). I have a separate email set up to distribute the bonus material through my auto responder.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nate Simms
    CBListAutomator should do what you are looking for.
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    • Profile picture of the author JRJWrites
      Originally Posted by Nate Simms View Post

      CBListAutomator should do what you are looking for.
      THAT was what I was looking for. Thanks.
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