Making Money Without a Product of Your Own
By Betty Ann Wilkins © 2000


Many people will try to convince you that you need your own
product or service in order to make money. Do you believe
that? Isn't it a bit strange that most of the people telling
you this are selling information on how to develop your own
product. Believe me that is no coincidence, they are just
trying to sell their own product. Naturally, if you have your
own product/service you should make more money but that does
not mean that you cannot make money through affiliate and
reseller programs.

As a matter of fact, the majority of online marketers who are
making their living or are building a major secondary income
online, are doing so through affiliate/reseller programs.
Don't believe me? Just take a look at the Net Detective
affiliate program. They have over 30 affiliates who are
earning between $1000 and $20,000 a month. This type of thing
is not all that unusual when the affiliate makes an effort to
promote the program.

To make money with affiliate/reseller programs you need to use
specific methods which I will explain. Some programs will earn
you only a small amount while others will earn you hundreds,
even thousands. It is all a matter of the amount of time and
effort you put into marketing the program.

Over 90% of affiliates never make any effort whatsoever after
signing up. I believe this has to do with a lack of knowledge
and understanding of how to market. There is also the fact
that way too many people really believe that magically they
will earn millions without ever lifting a finger once they find
that one "perfect" opportunity. Those people need to realize
that is just a dream that will never come true. You must put
effort into anything you wish to accomplish.

If you would like to build a substantial income through
affiliate/reseller programs you must believe in yourself. If
you do, please read on to learn what else you need in order to
become a successful affiliate/reseller.


Only Promote What You BELIEVE in

Find a product/service that excites you. Your excitement will
show in your communications with your prospects. Personal
recommendations and testimonials are what make people buy. If
you are excited it will show in the ad copy you write and spark
the interest of your prospects.


Personal Endorsements

Testimonials and personal endorsements are much more noticed
than a banner or pre-written ad copy found in hundreds of other
places. Request feedback from all of your buyers. Ask
permission to use their words of praise. Get and use as much
positive feedback as you can about the product and program.
Do not forget to use your own personal experiences with the
product and program. Nothing beats a personal endorsement!


Advertise in E-zines

E-zine ads are the most effective way to reach your prospects.
Even if you publish your own e-zine it is a very smart move to
buy or barter for ads in other e-zines.

Sponsor ads and Feature ads cost a bit more than the average
classified ad but they are set apart from the rest of the ads,
tend to get more visibility and are usually allowed more space.

Another very effective way to reach your prospects is through
articles. Yes, you can write an article or two concerning the
merits of the product/service or program. Just be sure to keep
in mind the "What's In It For Me" principle. The best way to
turn a prospect off is through blatant advertising. If you
keep the reader's interests in mind while writing and submit
your article to numerous e-zines you should get a huge
response.


Exclusive/Solo Mailings

This is most probably the best form of advertising. Your ad is
sent to a publishers list all by itself, no competition. If
your ad copy is well written and is sent to a well targeted
list, you will see a major amount of activity within a few
hours after the ad is sent.


Be Smart

Take your time in choosing the program(s) you are going to be
putting your time and money into --- some just won't sell no
matter how enthusiastic you are or how good of ad copy you
write.

Never send unsolicited e-mail. It could cause you to lose
everything you have worked hard for.

Advertise - Advertise - Advertise everywhere you can and every
chance you get.

Automate as much of your work as possible.

Always be on the look out for new ways to market and promote by
reading e-zines, visiting websites, and listening to the
feedback you receive.

Be creative - experiment - follow your instinct and you too can
be receiving large checks from your affiliate/reseller program.



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Featured Writer at World Wide Info Outlet
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Resources, Information & Tons Of Freebies
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