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Big bonus from gurus?

by rahmat
13 replies
I notice that many Gurus are offering BIG bonus if we purchase
product using their affiliate link. I would think that the bonus
value is much higher than their commission. I still can not
rationalize this. Why would someone offer bonus that is more
expensive than the commission? What do they get in return?
#big #bonus #gurus
  • Profile picture of the author Mike Hlatky
    They are sending the same product(s) to everyone. They don't lose anything by sending out those products.

    They only gain lots of people looking at their offers for the bonuses.
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    • Profile picture of the author rahmat
      Originally Posted by Mike Hlatky View Post

      They are sending the same product(s) to everyone. They don't lose anything by sending out those products.

      They only gain lots of people looking at their offers for the bonuses.
      What about physical bonus? such as Ipad, etc
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      • Profile picture of the author Mike Hlatky
        Originally Posted by rahmat View Post

        What about physical bonus? such as Ipad, etc
        Willie mentioned top affiliate prizes, which would more than cover the cost of several iPads.

        Plus, I am guessing that the person promoting the bonus is still making more money on commissions than the cost of the iPad.
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        • Profile picture of the author rahmat
          Originally Posted by Mike Hlatky View Post

          Willie mentioned top affiliate prizes, which would more than cover the cost of several iPads.

          Plus, I am guessing that the person promoting the bonus is still making more money on commissions than the cost of the iPad.
          That post was submitted at nearly same time with Willie's post.

          Thanks. I understand, Mike
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  • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
    Some marketers are also willing to forgo most or all commission
    in an effort to win prizes often offered to top affiliates.

    Bragging rights mean something to some.

    A bonus can be structured to build in backend profits
    for the marketer.

    A digitally delivered bonus doesn't have to cost a lot for
    the provider.

    Lots of other reasons, but for the affiliates, offering bonuses
    definitely increase conversions, and since you can often get
    the same product from numerous affiliates.... the bonuses is
    what makes the product less of a "commodity."

    Willie
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    • Profile picture of the author kellyburdes
      It would seem to me that in a JV centered business model like IM it would be good for you to be seen near the top of as many contests as possible too. The more potential partners see your name near the top of contests the more likely you are to get the dates you want for your own offer, and to get the top partners involved in it.

      It's about exposure because so much of your success is based upon who knows you etc. Even if you took a loss it would most likely be well worth it for you to place in the top five in two or three big launches, simply because that person will most likely hit their own list back for you, and so will many of the people who JV'd with them. So, even if you took a loss in the short term, in the long term you'd set yourself up.

      There is a story that I don't know if it's true or not, but when Eben Pagan decided he wanted to get into the IM business he offered a Ferrari and a Benz as his prize to his top affiliates..and I'm not talking about renting one for you for a few days, I'm talking about giving you the the title, you own it , it's yours.

      I'd imagine that simply due to the cost of the prizes it's very possible he lost money on that launch, but it hardly matters because prior to that people in the market had no clue as to who he was, but that established him as a player.






      Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

      Some marketers are also willing to forgo most or all commission
      in an effort to win prizes often offered to top affiliates.

      Bragging rights mean something to some.

      A bonus can be structured to build in backend profits
      for the marketer.

      A digitally delivered bonus doesn't have to cost a lot for
      the provider.

      Lots of other reasons, but for the affiliates, offering bonuses
      definitely increase conversions, and since you can often get
      the same product from numerous affiliates.... the bonuses is
      what makes the product less of a "commodity."

      Willie
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      • Profile picture of the author Andrew Skelly
        Everyones own Knowledge is free! It's just their time in most cases (of big bonuses) thats costing them....but again it's Free.
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  • Profile picture of the author hezell1989
    Adding bonuses to products increase conversions.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarkSherris
    At my review site I'm giving away an ipad 2 as a bonus on a launch coming soon because the commission is a lot more than what the ipad 2 is worth, also it increases conversions massively especially if you can offer something that people want... e.g an ipad instead of some crappy plr lol
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    • Profile picture of the author rahmat
      Originally Posted by MarkSherris View Post

      At my review site I'm giving away an ipad 2 as a bonus on a launch coming soon because the commission is a lot more than what the ipad 2 is worth, also it increases conversions massively especially if you can offer something that people want... e.g an ipad instead of some crappy plr lol
      Is the commission for front-end product?
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  • Profile picture of the author Tashi Mortier
    Originally Posted by rahmat View Post

    I notice that many Gurus are offering BIG bonus if we purchase
    product using their affiliate link. I would think that the bonus
    value is much higher than their commission. I still can not
    rationalize this. Why would someone offer bonus that is more
    expensive than the commission? What do they get in return?
    I hope you don't fall for what THEY say it's worth.

    Because everyone can say... Oh you get this and this and this e-book and video course and it's worth $ 2997 alone!

    And don't forget, all they pay for is maybe some web traffic, if they already have the rights to sell those products.

    However, as has already been mentioned in this thread, some commissions are so high that they can even afford to buy you an IPad.
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  • Profile picture of the author lionking654
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    Thats called as a Marketing.. Just assume once, if just sell your ebook without any bonues, can u make it sell?? but if we offer more with that, then people get tempted and have more chances to get your product sell.
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  • Profile picture of the author rahmat
    I guess this is not my style.
    I doubt I will use this big bonus tactics.
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