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Affiliate Program For Service Based Business

by Jack107
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Okay, I feel stupid because every second post on here is affiliate this, affiliate that, but I have been unable to find a clear cut answer.

Tried googling but I'm not really sure I'm searching for the right thing.

I have 2 questions.

1. Is there an affiliate program I can join that will list my business to potential advertisers. Looking to pay 10% commission on any job an affiliate brings in.

2. If such a program exists, which I'm sure it does, is it actually a good idea to get involved with this? My business is in my sig, but it's just a basic web design business. Would an affiliate program be a good idea?

Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author TheNewJames
    There are a few ways you can accomplish your goal:
    • You can setup your own, self hosted, affiliate program.
    • You can join places like JVZoo, and CJ.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jack107
      Thanks, I will check those out!

      Do you think it would be worth it for a service based business.
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  • Profile picture of the author Riki Stein
    The best pple to be your affiliates will be your previous clients.

    Works really well if you have a referral program.Worth it - definitely!
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  • Profile picture of the author zuberr
    You could also provide White Label Web Design services. Basically, people will outsource their client's work directly to you. For example, say you charge $500 for a complete website package. People can find their own clients looking to have such websites, charge them whatever they want and outsource the whole thing to you for $500. It's a simple but profitable concept, less risks and no need to manage affiliates.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jack107
      Originally Posted by zuberr View Post

      You could also provide White Label Web Design services. Basically, people will outsource their client's work directly to you. For example, say you charge $500 for a complete website package. People can find their own clients looking to have such websites, charge them whatever they want and outsource the whole thing to you for $500. It's a simple but profitable concept, less risks and no need to manage affiliates.
      I like this idea. Is there anywhere to promote these services or is it something I should advertise myself? Cheers.
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  • Profile picture of the author simonmks
    I think it is a good idea, would affect more details to me.
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  • Profile picture of the author winnermarketing
    Yes, of course. My Advise is to choose one of those alternatives:

    - JvZoo
    - Clickbank

    they are very big and followed platform|
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  • Profile picture of the author SupplementTalk
    Interesting concept. I think this could work well but not sure how to get affiliates that would have the means to advertise a web design or service company. Most affiliates sell digital or physical products. One idea is to hire a sales person for your biz that runs on 30-40% commission per sale. This would make them motivated to sell a ton because you are paying so much and you would be able to focus on your services and not the promotion aspect.
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  • Profile picture of the author onSubie
    The other thing you can look at for a service based business is buying leads using CPA.

    Set up an offer as an advertiser through a CPA network (research to find a good fit) then offer something like $1 for an email or $5 for a form requesting a quote/info.

    You need to know your customer value and cost of acquisition to figure out how much you are willing to pay for leads.

    You also need to determine any restrictions for affiliates so they don't flood you with value-less leads at $1 a pop.

    CPA is a good way to get leads when you don't have a digital product to split profits with affiliates but still want to have an affiliate network of marketers driving traffic/leads to your offer.

    This may be tricky if you have no familiarity with CPA but your account manager can help you.
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  • Profile picture of the author sdingram
    Hi Jack,

    It's pretty easy to set up an affiliate program using 1ShoppingCart as well. However, it costs about $100/mo so you'd have to look at whether it would be worth it or not.

    All the best!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jack107
    Thanks for the answers. Currently looking at CPA. We will see how that goes.
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  • Profile picture of the author Youareme
    Well, I think it will be okay to do business with those enterpreises with many affiliates, then you do not need to worry about those problems. I hope you can be lucky.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jack107
      Originally Posted by Youareme View Post

      Well, I think it will be okay to do business with those enterpreises with many affiliates, then you do not need to worry about those problems. I hope you can be lucky.
      This answer has confused me more.
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  • Profile picture of the author VinMarketer
    Whichever strategy you opt for, make sure your offer really stands out. Web design services are offered everywhere so you want to answer "why should I care, or why should I I act now" right in your sales copy.

    A targeted offer to target CPA traffic is your goal.
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