Affiliate Marketing News

Here are some of the stories you may have missed last week in the affiliate, performance and influencer marketing industry.

Global expansion can challenge a business — learn from the mistakes of those who’ve been there. Performance IN

When it comes to expanding your affiliate marketing business, it can be tempting to jump in and open new offices immediately. This isn’t always the best idea so recruit local clients first who know their markets. Educate your staff in the ways of affiliate marketing, a distinct skill in its own right. Get your HR in order so you can recruit the best staff as you gain the reputation of being a genuinely good employer and then test your new market before you take the step of a full-blown launch.

Promoting affiliate products needn’t mean plastering banner ads all over your site, there are other options. Affiliate Dojo

You can promote affiliate products in a variety of ways, some of which can be implemented faster than others. What they have in common is in adding value for the customer. You can run timed challenges, especially if you have experience using the products you’re pushing. Webinars, articles and well-written resource pages can demonstrate why people should be using the linked products, while upselling and lead magnets give customers the freebies and offers they crave while delivering…