Three mistakes to avoid as an affiliate....

Everyone knows affiliate marketing is one of the most effective and powerful ways of earning money online. Everybody has a chance to make a profit through the Internet now days, and there are endless programs to choose from covering just about every topic around.
Affiliate marketing programs are easy to join and are astoundingly simple to implement. They pay commissions on a regular basis, and more and more people are now becoming involved in this type of business.

Because of their simplicity they can be used as an early learning curve for the newbie marketers , or a massive income provider for the more experienced.
As with all good things though there is a “But”. All businesses have the down- falls, and affiliate marketing is no exception.

I want to share with you the 3 most common mistakes that people make which end up costing them large portions of their hard earned profits. This is my reason for this article; to help you make the most of your affiliate campaigns.

Common mistake number 1: Not buying the product or using the service.


As an affiliate, you need to be effective and convincing in promoting a product or service, and to find customers suited to that product or service. To be successful at this, you must be able to portray confidence in your chosen product or service. Potential customers will be on their guard and be wanting you to put their suspicions at rest, which from experience is a lot easier said than done.

Surely you can’t be aware of a products benefits and pitfalls, if you yourself have not tried these things out. You can quite easily fail to promote and recommend them convincingly, and worst still leave yourself open to getting bad credibility.
Taking note of the above will leave you in great stead for avoiding the next two mistakes.

Common mistake number 2: Joining too many affiliate programs


With the ease of joining affiliate programs, you may well be tempted to join a whole multitude of affiliate programs trying to maximize your income. You may now be asking, “What’s wrong with being part of many different affiliate programs”?

Although there is truth that it is good to have multiple sources of income. Joining multiple programs will prevent you from concentrating on each one of them, resulting in the maximum potential of your affiliate program not being realized. The best way to get excellent results is by joining just one program that pays at least a 50% commission and then giving your best effort by promoting your products with true enthusiasm. Only if and when you start to see a reasonable profit, should you then move on and join another affiliate program.

Common mistake number 3: .Choosing the wrong affiliate programs.


Too many people jump in head first and want to earn money from affiliate marketing as fast as possible. In the hustle and bustle to get in on the act, they have a tendency to choose a mountain of different products. Falling fowl to hype surrounding the next Big product that the Guru’s think is “hot”, will not do you any favours. Try not to choose the product just because it is in demand without actually considering if the product appeals to you.

Always choose a product that you have interest in. Then you should research the product to see if it’s in demand. Take your time to plan and figure out your actions. Promoting a product you are more passionate about is easier than promoting one for the sake of making money from it.


Success will come to you slowly but surely. There is no need to be rushing around like a headless chicken, especially with affiliate marketing.
Time is the key to success. Take your time to analyse your marketing strategy and check if you are on the right track. When applied properly, you will be able to hit your targets and your affiliate marketing program will easily reach its potential. The result? Profit.

So, to recap....Try the product or service personally first before you sign up as an affiliate to see if it is really delivering what it promises. If you have done so, then you are one of the credible and living testaments aware of its advantages and disadvantages.
Your potential customers will sense your confidence, absorb the sincerity and truthfulness in you and this will trigger them to try them out for themselves.