

The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More
Matt McWilliams, Award-Winning Affiliate Manager
The Affiliate Guy Podcast is your source for affiliate marketing news, tips, and strategies to take your online business to the next level. Learn how to boost your commissions, manage affiliate programs, and so much more. More information at theaffiliateguy.tv and mattmcwilliams.com.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 43min
How to Make Money from Affiliate Product Reviews
Product reviews are a great way to make money online without having a single subscriber or any existing traffic. In the past year alone, I've made more than $300,000 from product reviews. They are also a great way to grow an affiliate program and make sure you that your brand is well represented in search results. So how do you do write a product review as an affiliate and how do get affiliates to write them? Listen up, because I'm spilling all my secrets in this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Write a Product Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost Review Post Guide for Affiliate Managers: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview Agathon Hosting: mattmcwilliams.com/agathon TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Dec 12, 2023 • 32min
How to Recruit and Work with International Affiliates
Working with internationally-based affiliates can open up a whole new world of opportunity for your affiliate program. But there are some challenges and considerations to keep in mind. In this episode, I'll share exactly how to work with affiliates from all over the world…and grow your program in new ways! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 2023 FTC Endorsement Guide Updates: What Affiliates and Affiliate Programs Need to Know: mattmcwilliams.com/2023-ftc-endorsement-guide-updates-what-affiliates-and-affiliate-programs-need-to-know/ Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions Template: mattmcwilliams.com/termstemplate ShareASale: mattmcwilliams.com/shareasale Gmass: mattmcwilliams.com/gmass TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Dec 5, 2023 • 46min
How to Make Your Affiliate Program Attractive to Affiliates
In the increasingly competitive world of affiliate programs, how do you stand out? How do you create an affiliate program that is so attractive to potential affiliates that they just HAVE to join? That's what today's episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Determine the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE PODCAST EPISODE - How to Run Affiliate Contests Without Breaking the Bank: mattmcwilliams.com/tag272 PODCAST EPISODE - How to Build Trust and Credibility with Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/tag556 Affiliate Terms and Conditions Template: mattmcwilliams.com/termstemplate Affiliate Training Template: mattmcwilliams.com/sampletraining How to Find Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Nov 28, 2023 • 32min
How to Create Compelling Affiliate Offers
What good is it to have affiliates if they aren't excited to promote you? The reality is that affiliates have tons of options these days and if you don't create compelling offers for them to promote, they won't. So, today, I'm revealing exactly how to make your promotions stand out and get your affiliates fired up to promote. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE How to Determine the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE How to Find Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 How to Help Your Affiliate Prepare for a Promotion: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Nov 21, 2023 • 29min
How to Use the Holidays to Recruit More Affiliates
The holidays can be a great time to find new affiliates and attract them to your program. Affiliates are often looking for new opportunities and the increased prospect of more sales and more commissions is an irresistible combination. Today, I'll share exactly how to use the holiday season to recruit new affiliates to your affiliate program. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Teach Your Affiliates How to Write a Product Review: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100 My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Nov 14, 2023 • 24min
How to Create High-Converting Affiliate Graphics for the Holidays
The right graphics can increase your affiliate program's sales 14-18% this holiday season! The question, of course, is how do you create graphics that convert? Well, you're in luck because that's what today's episode is all about. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions Affiliate Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan VIDEO - How to Give Your Affiliates Banners & Graphics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZuTQoMn2wA TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Nov 6, 2023 • 40min
How to Make This Your Best Holiday Season Ever with Your Affiliate Program
Are you ready to make this holiday season the BEST ever for your affiliate program? Then you're in the right place because this episode will show you exactly what you need to do over the next six weeks to make that happen! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions Review Post Guide: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost Affiliate Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan How to Warm Up Your Audience Before a Promo: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatewarmup How to Activate Inactive Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-activate-inactive-affiliates/ Affiliate Activation Email Templates: mattmcwilliams.com/activate

Oct 31, 2023 • 32min
How to Get Your Affiliate Program Ready for the Holidays
It's that time of year again…it's officially time to start thinking about the Holiday Season. Is your affiliate program ready? If not, today's episode is especially for you. And even if you THINK your program is ready, odds are, you've probably missed out on something, so listen up. This episode will show you exactly what you need to do RIGHT NOW to get your affiliate program firing on all cylinders in time for the busy holiday season. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions Affiliate Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan How to Warm Up Your Audience Before a Promo: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatewarmup How to Activate Inactive Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-activate-inactive-affiliates/ Affiliate Activation Email Templates: mattmcwilliams.com/activate

Oct 24, 2023 • 27min
How to Maximize Your Black Friday and Cyber Monday Affiliate Sales
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Monday are only 4 weeks away…and the time to prepare for them is NOW! If you're going to take advantage of these two huge days, max out your sales, and get your holiday season promos off to a great start, this is a must-listen episode. Today, whether you're running your own affiliate program or your an affiliate, I'll reveal the 10 strategies you MUST use to maximize your Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Promotions: mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions How to Warm Up Your Audience Before a Promo: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatewarmup How to Write Swipe Copy for Your Affiliates: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/?s=How+to+write+swipe+copy+for+your+Affiliates How to Write a Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview How to Create Affiliate Bonuses: mattmcwilliams.com/affbonuses

Oct 17, 2023 • 42min
How to Leverage Affiliate Manager Relationships with Jessica Turner
Affiliate managers, are you getting the most out of your relationships with affiliates? Affiliates, are you taking advantage of your relationships with affiliate managers? Odds are you aren't and it's costing you a lot of money. That's why I invited a special guest to come and share how she leverages affiliate manager relationships to help make her and the programs she promotes a lot more money. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jessica's Affiliate Marketing for Influencers: mattmcwilliams.com/jessica What Affiliates Need to be Successful: mattmcwilliams.com/what-affiliates-really-need-to-be-successful/ How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100


