To be at the top of your affiliate marketing game, where every prospect and subscribers go to, I personally suggest you implement the C.R.A.F.T strategy. This is the attitude that you need to maintain when affiliating!
The “C” in the ‘C.R.A.F.T.’ Strategy represents Consistency. We have all heard of the famous story about the rabbit and the tortoise race. The tortoise successfully wins the game because of its Consistency. By now, you should know that a successful online business does not happen overnight; it is a process of progress. So, how and what can you do to be consistent?
When you are an affiliate, it is a given to always be consistent in your technique. But personally, I would say to keep your consistency ‘in the know’ of what’s happening in the market.
I would advise you to look it up on JVZoo.com. Head to their marketplace and identify the top grossing product there is.
The “R” in the ‘C.R.A.F.T.’ Strategy represents Risk Taker. You want that extra commission, don’t you? Then keep this in mind: you must be comfortable of being uncomfortable. Remember, conviction and comfort cannot stay in the same room. Being convicted to your goal means getting out of your comfort zone.
So, get to know the current online market and ask yourself these sets of questions:
Is the list of pros greater than the cons?
Will this reach your target audience?
Should I add this kind of bonus to this product?
Should I even promote things that are not rewarding, but according to my niche?
The “A” in the ‘C.R.A.F.T.’ Strategy represents Action. There is no point in planning if there isn’t any execution. Let’s be frank. With all the planning in your head, are you getting anywhere?
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If you don’t start somewhere, will you be getting the extra commission? If you don’t put up those killer bonuses, do you think it will be beneficial to your prospect and subscribers in the long run?
If you don’t allow yourself to take that action you should be taking, you will end up empty handed. So, don’t wait to act, regardless of your circumstance or situation. This here, is the starting line of doubling or even tripling your commission!
The “F” in the ‘C.R.A.F.T.’ Strategy represents Follow-up. The basic and nonetheless, critical mindset you need to always remember. I think you would agree that following-up to your list is important for you to earn the extra commission.
Let me suggest a way for you to follow up with your list effectively and efficiently. There will come a time when you have already established a large list, and it will get overwhelming to follow up with your list manually.
So, sign up for any autoresponder software available out there. For instance, Aweber. They provide automation services and editable mail layout for you.
However, the key is to be consistent. If you don’t do it, you don’t earn. If you do, you will earn those extra commissions you always wanted!
The “T” in the ‘I C.R.A.F.T.’ Strategy represents Time Management. Spend at least once a week to study the current product in the marketplace and find out the reason why a particular product is increasing or decreasing in demand.
This will allow you to train your observation and analytical skills. With these skills, you will be able to promote the right product and have a higher commission in return.
New products are released every day! If you don’t believe me, head to JVZoo’s Product Library and towards the ‘Latest Launch’ tab. Just look at all the new products waiting for you to promote! See, if you don’t do a timely visit to this place, look at all the opportunities slipping right in front of you.