The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More

Most affiliate programs mess this up big time. As an affiliate, it’s not only annoying but it leads me to quitting at least a few programs each year. And getting it right is foundational to building a great affiliate program. Today, I’m sharing the second pillar of great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Affiliate Communication Calendar Affiliate Commitment Plan Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

Every great affiliate program follows the same basics. They are built on the same pillars that lead to success promo after promo, year after year. They work in every niche. They work for small programs and large ones. And I promise you they will work 10 years from now and beyond. So listen up, because today, we’re going to cover the first pillar of all great affiliate programs. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Your First 100 Affiliates Your Affiliate Launch Coach George W. Bush Announces Affiliate Prizes John Morgan’s site TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

If you’re going to make this year your best ever for your affiliate program and your affiliate marketing, you have to resolve to doing things right. Today, I’ll share 10 New Year’s resolutions to truly make this year a year to remember. Listen up because if you follow what I share today, you will take your business and your life to a whole new level! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com  Meet Edgar Social Media Scheduler: mattmcwilliams.com/edgar Affiliate Activation Email Templates: https://mattmcwilliams.com/activate Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com  Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan Promo Checklist: mattmcwilliams.com/promochecklist TEXT ME: 260-217-4619

The host reveals annual predictions for the future of affiliate marketing in 2024. Topics include the importance of affiliate programs, managers, and marketers, the growth and potential of AI in affiliate marketing, the use of AI-powered transcripts for content creation efficiency, the significance of review posts and split commissions, and upcoming changes to third-party cookies and international expansion in affiliate programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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