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Best "Way" To Create An Affiliate Program

by Sean Bissell
7 replies
Hey Warriors,

I've got a product that I am considering offering an affiliate program for.

If you were me, how would you go about doing that?

I know that the easy way out is Clickbank, but is it really the best?

Are options like 1shoppingcart better?

I'm offering a software piece + book + members area.

I know I'm being kind of vague, but any initial thoughts?

Thanks for your help!
-Sean
#affiliate #create #program
  • Profile picture of the author Jamie Iaconis
    Hi,

    I too would basically say Clickbank...

    $50 fee, but many, many, affiliates!

    There are also many scripts that you
    can use to get this done!

    Jamie
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  • Profile picture of the author Jesus Perez
    Clickbank's power lies within it's army of visitors and affiliates. You're not just setting up an affiliate program, you're getting exposure.
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  • Profile picture of the author AskJesusLeon
    I would say Clickbank myself, Blue is correct, you are getting a lot of exposure with clickbank, you have to take exposure/traffic into consideration when looking for a home for your products
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    • Profile picture of the author Sean Bissell
      Thanks Jamie, BlueSquares, AskJesusLeon, jtjackson, and Chris!

      I agree that without promotion you probably won't get any affiliate support.

      And I like the idea of making multiple avenues available. (Clickbank, Paydotcom, etc.)

      Any ideas of how to create affiliate support? (Is contacting affiliates personally the best way?)

      Also, for multiple affiliate programs would I need to make separate sales pages for each?

      Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it!

      Happy Halloween!
      -Sean
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Lockwood
    That mythical Clickbank "army" will be AWOL until you do some serious promotion and make some sales. Just listing your product there isn't enough.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kenneth L
      I think what Chris Lockwood said is a very true and pertinent point.

      This is why for my two main Authority sites I'm building I've decided to go the non-Clickbank Route.

      I prefer freedom over my promotion and Clickbank is too restrictive - i.e - no Physical Products etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author ebusinesstutor
    Clickbank is a good choice. 1ShoppingCart gets quite pricey when your list gets large.

    If you want an all in one service that includes affiliate management, sales pages, auto responders, resale rights library and ad tracking, I created a service InternetOneSystem that would fit the bill. The link is in my signature here.
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