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Melaleuca Review: The Truth About This Home and Personal Care MLM

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For Melaleuca founder and CEO, Frank Vandersloot, marketing and selling wellness products has been an extremely lucrative business. In fact, his net worth was recently reported at $3.6 billion, making him the richest man in his home state of Idaho.

The question is, does his business model work for everyone involved? Is Melaleuca a true MLM or is it a scam that builds profits on the backs of its affiliate marketers?

We're going to answer these questions and more in this comprehensive Melaleuca review. We think that it's important to make sure that all online entrepreneurs understand what they're signing up for and how to make it work for them.

Read on to learn more about Melaleuca Inc. and decide whether or not it's the right way for you to build your online business.

How Does Melaleuca Work?

Melaleuca is a company that sells branded wellness items including natural cleaning supplies, skin care products, and even food products. The company claims that its primary objective is to help consumers achieve their wellness goals and live the life they want to live.

The difference between Melaleuca and a brick and mortar wellness shop is that Melaleuca relies on its team of affiliate marketers, aka direct salespeople or independent business owners, to sell their products. As a Melaleuca affiliate, you can receive discounts on their products and make a commission off of any products you are responsible for selling.

However, this is not the only way to make money with a company like Melaleuca. Companies that rely on direct sales need an ever-growing sales force, which is why they incentive bringing on new members to the team. Melaleuca affiliates receive a commission, amongst other rewards, for the sales made by anyone they've personally introduced to the company–this is called a downstream.

Oh, and the best part is that you can do all of this on your own time. You may be selling Melaleuca's products and membership, but you're not working for anyone but yourself.

Is Melaleuca a Scam or an MLM?

That all sounds great, but we all know that there are some serious drawbacks to joining an MLM without all of the information. In fact, it's pretty easy to set up a total scam and call it an MLM. So, which one is Melaleuca and how can you tell?

Melaleuca is a bonafide MLM–and one that has been around for a long time. As it exists today, Melaleuca was founded in 1985 and has continued to grow in worth, products, and membership to this day. This may be due to the fact that joining Melaleuca is fairly low-stakes, especially compared to some similar endeavors.

One way to determine that Melaleuca is not a scam is to look at who is buying their products. According to Melaleuca's income statistics from 2019, about 81% of their products sold to consumers who do not also sell Melaleuca products. Seeing a number like that can reassure you that the products really are the selling point and that the company isn't thriving off of its own sales force.

Another positive sign is that Melaleuca doesn't make you pay hefty fees to join or sell their products. To become a Melaleuca member, you are required to pay an annual $19 fee. That being said, you do have to place a monthly order to remain active, and you're going to want to be able to sell those products to keep up a decent return on investment.

As you've probably guessed, making a decent income off of a company like Melaleuca isn't quite as simple as it may sound. No matter how good the product is or how honest the company is about its business model, you're not going to see that decent return on investment without the right skills.

How Can You Maximize Your Experience With Melaleuca?

If all you're looking for is a discount on your favorite Melaleuca products, then you don't need to worry about this next part. However, if you want to start making money as an affiliate marketer for Melaleuca or any of the other big MLMs out there, it's going to take some serious effort.

Tapping into a consumer market and building your downstream requires marketing expertise. Some of these MLMs suggest starting with a list of family members and friends who may want to hop on this opportunity. However, any MLM member will quickly discover that this is an extremely limited pool of people–and not your best bet.

Instead, you're going to need to know how to build up a major online presence. Our blog offers tons of valuable resources and interviews delving into the ins and outs of establishing that web presence and marketing your business successfully. Perhaps the most important part of online marketing is your ability to tell a story and build a sense of trust between you and your audience.

Establishing yourself as a trusted and reliable source takes dedication. The competition is steep, which means that you want to come out of the gate prepared to make it to the top. How can you skip the trial and error process and become an expert marketer from the get-go?

Go Beyond Our Melaleuca Review and Become an Expert Marketer

We hope that our Melaleuca review has told you what you need to know about Melaleuca and how to spot a legitimate MLM. Now, it's time to take that learning process a step further and become an expert marketer so that you can excel at all of your online entrepreneurial endeavors.

If you're ready to become the best affiliate marketer in the wellness industry, check out this 15 Day Online Business Builder Challenge. In just 15 days, you can learn about the #1 High-Ticket Business Model to Launch Online, Why Low-Ticket Business Models are Keeping You Broke, and more.

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The 4 Keys To Turn A Small Audience Into Big Conversations

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Alexis Arbiso is a Legendary Marketer client who grew 22,000 TikTok followers to her account in only seven weeks. Alexis began growing her profile on Tik Tok after discovering the affiliate marketing side of Tik Tok. Coming from the MLM industry, it was like a weight off of her shoulders. Alexis felt like she was working all day, every day, and that was becoming tiring. 

Alexis invested her seven dollars into the 15 Day Business Builder Challenge, and that became a game changer. She says that it has been the biggest blessing in her life over the last few weeks. She is very grateful for Legendary and the ability to promote whatever she wants. She doesn't feel limited and feels like she can actually connect with her audience. So how did Alexis grow that 22,000 member audience in only seven weeks? Alexis uses four keys to maximize and grow her audience. 

Key 1 –  Posting Great Content To Your Channel To Keep Viewer’s Eyes On You

If you don’t have great content to help build your audience, your channel isn’t going to grow. Stay consistent with the amount of content you are putting out. Don’t just make it content that is good, but make it content that is posted often. When creating content, like Tik Tok videos, it is extremely important to provide valuable content. 

When Alexis creates content on Tik Tok, she also tells her story. One thing that will capture your audience and make them not only feel closer with you, but also resonate with you, is telling your story in your videos. When you tell your story in your content, it grabs the viewers attention and gives them something to look at and see that you’re a person just like them. 

Key 2 – Go Live To Keep That Great Content Flowing and Attract New Viewers

Alexis doesn't just create great content in her Tik Tok videos, but she also does this by going live. When Alexis goes live, she takes the viewers who may not know anything about affiliate marketing or building a sales funnel, and shows them how to do it. She shows her audience the course she is on, what applications or programs she uses, how she creates her emails, and more. 

She shows her viewers examples of what affiliate marketing is. Alexis feels like showing her audience the back end of affiliate marketing makes them feel so much more interested than they would if she just told them to “click the link in her bio” to find out. She really wants her followers to understand her content, and to connect to them. 

Key 3 – Allowing Your Viewers and Customers To Contact You To Strengthen Your Relationship

Another way Alexis connects with her followers is by giving them the ability to contact her when they might not fully understand something. She loves to engage with her customers and be open, honest, and raw with them. Alexis puts a link to her instagram in her bio on Tik Tok and lets her audience know that they are welcome to message her. By doing this, Alexis is strengthening her relationship with her viewers so that she can not only help them, but also build trust with them.

Key 4 – Showing Authenticity To Continue To Grow A Strong Relationship With Your Customers and Viewers

Alexis shows her authenticity when going live and in her videos. She not only tells her story, but she also gives her audience a glimpse into her life. She believes in treating people the way she wants to be treated, and that includes giving people information that she wishes she had in the beginning. 

She shows her viewers the course she is on. She breaks down what she pays for in the courses and training she takes. She wants to give her viewers the ability to see what she’s doing and see that it’s real and that it works. 

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It Doesn’t Need To Be Easy, It Needs To Be Worth It

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Dan Khan is a Legendary client who dropped out of college just last year, and has now dove head first into an online marketing career. Dan lives in Singapore, where he had to serve two years training in the military service as a requirement from where he comes from. Once he was done and started in college, he realized he wanted to do something that felt more right for him.

Dan first started dropshipping and created a store. He ran Facebook ads and felt like he was just throwing his money away. When he felt like dropshipping wasn’t for him he started his own local ecommerce business. He started selling t-shirts from a supplier and had an abundance of shirts to sell. He didn’t make much money from selling shirts, but the first few dollars he made felt like a million to him. 

Once he began feeling more and more like he was throwing his money down the drain he decided to go back to researching business opportunities and came across affiliate marketing. He liked the sound of affiliate marketing because there was no product creation, shipping, or dealing with customer support required so Dan started getting into that. Dan looked around at his big pile of tshirts that hadn’t sold and said to himself “thank God I don’t have to do this anymore.”

In August of 2019 he began learning from Youtube and purchased a few of the ‘done-for-you’’ systems. When Dan buys something he tries to get as much use out of it as he can. He put in the work and bought traffic for his website but nothing was coming out of it. After borrowing money from his mom to spend on more traffic and getting the same results, he moved to Fiverr so that he could make some money doing freelance work so he didn’t have to ask his mom again. 

Dan continued looking for more ways to bring in money and finally got to a point where he realized that he wanted to do it properly. He wanted to learn sales and marketing. He had never tried learning sales and marketing before even though he was trying to do business that required sales and marketing skills. 

Creating Your Own Audience and Traffic And Building A Channel

Dan started learning how to create his own audience and create his own traffic. Dan uses his journey of affiliate marketing as his story to inspire his audience. A lot of people can relate to his affiliate marketing story and go through purchasing things they don’t need, and essentially throwing their money away at first.

Dan started building a Youtube channel and incorporating elements of knowledge he had learned into his marketing message. The biggest lesson Dan learned was that he is not an employee of the company. “People buy from you, and that’s exactly what affiliate marketing is,” Dan said. Don’t think of yourself as an employee of the company that you are promoting. All you are doing is selling products to other people from the company you are promoting, and that’s essentially what affiliate marketing is all about.

Building an Audience and Developing Trust With Them

When you build an audience and build trust with that audience, they are much more likely to listen to you and purchase the products you are recommending to them. When it comes to affiliate marketing a lot of it is based on trust with your audience. If they trust you, are listening to you, and understand your message, they are more likely to buy a product rather than if they didn’t know who you were at all. A lot of the time people will think they need to spam their product promotions onto people and that there’s some secret to getting people to buy something. The only secret is making sure that your audience trusts you so that they will want to buy something from you.

Learning Skills and Techniques and Becoming Motivated

By the end of 2019 Dan was learning proper affiliate marketing strategies and techniques and started seeing results. Affiliate marketing became something that Dan looked forward to doing every day. In Dan’s experience, he has found himself more motivated for affiliate marketing than he was when he was in college. He feels like there’s a difference between showing up for college and showing up for business.

 In college Dan felt like he was lazy. He spent a lot of time playing video games with his friends. School wasn’t very motivating for him and he couldn’t understand why he was learning the things he was learning in school when there were other things that he wanted to do with his life. 

The constant battle of not having motivation was making him lazy. Affiliate marketing is something Dan loves to do, and he doesn’t mind getting out of bed every day to do this and teaching people strategies and tips that he has learned along the way as well. He enjoys his online marketing and doesn't mind spending hours of his day on it.

Dan promotes Legendary Marketer and feels like it’s something that every online marketing newbie should be going through. Dan feels like the Legendary courses teach and give the most value. Marketing online is a clear path to delivering value, something Dan loves to do through his Youtube channel. “Stop looking for the easy way. Just make sure that even if it’s hard, it’s going to be worth it,” Dan said. Once you get those results you’ve been searching for you will be thankful that you invested your time into it because it will be worth it. 

Dan says to take a leap of faith every day and focus on your business. “Nothing that’s worth it is easy.” Dan said. A lot of people try really hard to avoid doing any work. They will watch videos and sign up for things and take the time and energy to sit through the video and once they are done watching there’s nothing there because they don’t put the effort into actually doing the work. Dan says to always remember where you came from and keep it real with people. Never get away from the story of your struggles. Legendary is about pulling the best out of each other. 

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Turning Your Story Into Inspiration and Creating Affiliate Income While You Do It

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Kelly Olson is a Legendary client who has turned her life struggles into inspiration to her Tik Tok followers. As a mom of four kids, she was looking to do something that could give her more time at home with them. She gave up a career as a lawyer and took up a job as an administrative assistant. After getting divorced two years ago she knew she wanted to make more money. Her kids were active on Tik Tok so she decided to join in. Legendary Marketer was a popular topic and she decided to sign up.

 

If anyone had told Kelly six months ago that she would be on Tik Tok, Wake Up Legendary, and going live fairly often she would have laughed. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began she feels like the need to work from home has accelerated. She had an internal shift about the way she wanted to live her life and how she had lived it up to this point, and knew she wanted to do more to really feel like she was living and be able to spend time with her kids.

Sharing Your Story With Your Followers To Inspire Them

 

Kelly has always been the quiet type. She didn’t voice her opinion, instead she did the ‘duck and cover’ and waited for time to pass so that she didn’t have to. Eventually she realized that staying quiet and never coming out of her shell was holding her back from being able to focus on her goals and her future. She then made the decision to change that, knowing she couldn’t live her life like that anymore. “I’m going to do whatever it takes to reach my goals and I’m going to do that for my kids too,” Kelly said. 

 

In Kelly’s life growing up, she had a rough time. After coming from an abusive household she knew she had to unlearn a lot of the survival skills she had kept from childhood. She spent most of her life being quiet and trying to go unnoticed. “I went to school, I sat in the back of the class (and) I never raised my hand,” Kelly said. Going most of her life without a voice, she decided to get on Tik Tok to finally show the world that she had one. 

 

Kelly went through a rough divorce with an abusive ex husband. She has been working through her trauma for two years in therapy. “The divorce was difficult but the 2 years since the divorce has been difficult,” Kelly said. She lost people who she thought were friends, and realized that there were people who weren’t going to know her side of the story, and that was okay. “You have to get comfortable with people not knowing your side of the story,” Kelly said, “I’m not going to be quiet about my story.” 

 

When Kelly first got on Tik Tok to make her first video, she felt stuck for a few weeks. She was afraid her ex husband might see her videos, and that brought a wave of fear over her. She knew she wanted to inspire others and let other people know that they weren’t alone, so she faced her fears and began her Tik Tok channel.

 

Kelly opened up with her followers about her childhood abuse, abusive marriage, and loss of family members from death. “Once you tell what’s actually happening, people have something to respond with,” Kelly said. She says that it’s powerful and life changing. She no longer hides her pain and struggles, and instead she faces them and is transparent with her followers about her life struggles. “If you want to see the skeletons I’ll open the door,” Kelly said.

Show Your Most Authentic Self To Relate To Your Audience

 

Kelly knew that in order to connect with others, she had to remain real and authentic. There is no reason to project an expert mindset to her followers, and she knew that the way to connect with her followers was by approaching them with a personal story and a helpful mindset. She wanted to develop connections that would take her much farther. 

 

Kelly wanted to inspire her audience, and make sure they knew that they were not alone if they were going through something similar. She wanted her audience to be able to relate to her. Turning her struggles into strengths was important to her. Kelly wanted to use the shock and awe from speaking about her story to captivate her audience. She used vulnerability marketing so that her followers could see that she is a real person with real life struggles just like them.

Surround Yourself With A Positive Community That Will Push You To Succeed

 

A big part of both personal and business growth has to do with who you are surrounding yourself with. After losing so many people that she thought were her friends, she really wanted to surround herself with more positive uplifting people. It’s important to have a good support system, and an uplifting community. If your friends are invalidating your struggles and trauma, then surrounding yourself with a more positive community who wants to see you succeed will not only help your personal growth but your financial growth as well.

 

There are a lot of awesome people in the Legendary community and Kelly says she has met some of the smartest and kindest people here. She says that everyone is responsive and friendly and that she jumped on a zoom call with eight people from the Legendary community and ended up spending four hours on the call with them. “The community here is nothing like I’ve ever seen anywhere else. I’m so grateful I have met these people. They are so amazing and so generous with their knowledge and time and I am so appreciative,” Kelly said.

 

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Three Keys To Be Successful In Life No Matter The Goal

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Erik Nilsen is a client and blueprint customer who has been with Legendary for a few months now. Straight out of high school, Erik served twelve years in the military. He went on to do sales job after sales job, eventually finding a good one he stuck with in a national grocery chain. He grew tired of working the 9-5 and wanted to take action. His three teenage daughters were on Tik Tok all the time, so he decided to get on Tik Tok too. 

 

Eventually he found the affiliate marketing side on Tik Tok. Legendary Marketer was a popular topic, and he found himself purchasing The 15 Day Challenge. “The biggest thing to me was I really wanted to invest in myself,” Erik said, “I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t just paying $7 (or) that I would pay $7 and then go lay on the couch and forget about it, I wanted to invest that money into myself, into my future, (and) into my kids so I could spend more time with them and have a better life.”

 

In early December of last year (2020) he sat down, watched all of the training, built his sales funnel, and got his first campaign up and running. Two days later he was making video after video on Tik Tok and began his channel. Through the coaching he’s received at Legendary he  was told what to adjust on his Tik Tok videos. He was given constructive criticism, tips, and pointers and once he changed around some things in his videos, the commissions started to roll in. 

 

Erik put work into his Tik Tok channel, built it up, and saw the results come out of it. For him, that wasn’t something he had seen before, especially being so new to affiliate marketing. “I joined the program, I learned everything I could, spent an entire month sitting on my couch going ‘yeah I’ll do it tomorrow’, but once I finally did it I’ve seen the results,” Erik said. Since then he has been tracking his progress and adjusting things in his videos that weren’t working. “When something’s not working, take a look at it and adjust it,” Erik said. 

Getting results was one of the most valuable things to Erik when it came to growing in his career and business. “I’m better than just taking orders all day, I want to live a life that I want to live, I don’t want to live somebody else’s life and when I’m working that hard I want to see results,” Erik said. This was especially true for Erik after so many years in the grocery chain on a 9-5. 

 

Key #1: Keeping Your Content Consistent To Track Your Results 

 

Erik follows three keys to success that have helped him along his affiliate marketing journey. The first and biggest one being consistency. Erik says you have to be consistent in everything you do. If you are consistent, it is easiest to keep track of your results so that you can figure out what isn’t performing as well, and tweak it and change it. 

 

Last year, Erik lost 60 pounds in his weight loss journey. He did this by going to the gym, having healthier eating habits, using My Fitness Pal to track his calories, and by continuing to do all of this consistently every day. When he began going to the gym he even got a personal trainer to make sure he was accountable when going because someone was always waiting on him. Erik turned his struggles into strengths and can now share that story of consistency to inspire people. 

 

Erik posts videos on Tik Tok three to four times a day to stay consistent. He uses the same angle for his videos, the same background, and the same fonts and graphics in each video. This way he can change little things in his videos and see which ones are doing well, rather than changing the entire video and not knowing what people are enjoying or disliking about each one. “It’s like putting a puzzle together, if you can’t find the right piece you don’t throw the puzzle away you just look for a different piece,” Erik said. He says that you have to be aware of what you’re doing to tweak it. Don’t scrap it all, just ask yourself what you can change.

 

Key #2: Staying Aware of Your Business And What Is or Isn’t Working For You

 

The next biggest key for success that Erik uses is awareness. Awareness has played a big part in his business growth and his personal growth. In Erik’s weight loss journey, he found that until he was tracking how many calories he was eating and being aware of that, he never knew how many he was eating. Erik says that awareness ties into everything.

 

He says that it’s important to be aware of as much as you can in your business. The things that aren’t working, what is going on around you, and the things that other people aren’t doing are just a few things to be aware about. “If you’re aware of your business, whatever niche you pick, if you pick health, wealth, (or) relationships you have to be aware of everything that’s going on in that niche,” Erik said. Looking at analytics and keeping track of how well his Tik Tok videos were performing was a huge part of that. “If you’re not aware of what’s going on in your business, you can never be successful,” Erik said. 

 

Key #3: Patience Is Key For Personal and Business Success

 

Erik’s third biggest key for success is patience. In every business, patience is a huge part of the success. In order to know what is working and what isn’t, you have to be patient. Growth doesn’t just happen overnight. Erik says that if he had only gone to the gym for two weeks and decided it wasn’t working and quit, he never would have lost weight and would have never gotten where he is today.

 

In his business, Erik had to wait to see results. His biggest message with patience is to not give up. Take your time, watch training videos, redo it again, and don’t give up. You can't just automatically become successful overnight, it’s something that takes a lot of time, dedication, and patience. “I know what I'm capable of and I know with all this training that I have, and all these videos, and all these network facebook groups and everything else that I can do it, I just have to be patient,” Erik said.

 

Erik takes the time to get on his phone with his customers and have conversations. He wants to create a relationship with his customers and provide value to them. “It’s fun interacting with people and it’s only going to help build that business and that trust,” Erik said. Check in with your clients and ask them how you can help them. The best way to be effective is to create engagement and ask people questions.

 

Accomplishing A Goal Is Not The End, It’s The Beginning

 

Erik sets goals for himself, but his goals are not the end. “Once you achieve a goal that isn’t the end, make a new goal, find what you can achieve next,” Erik said. He now plans to get into the Facebook side of affiliate marketing and to grow. His goal by the end of the year is to be financially free online and not have to work his 9-5 job that he is currently still working.

 

Erik says that it’s okay to take your time transitioning into online marketing. There’s no rush, and it’s okay to only work an hour or two a day to slowly transition into just online work. Erik feels like it’s easier with a full time job because it’s easier to take your time and not feel rushed and it takes you out of a desperate mindset. 

 

Erik took the training at Legendary Marketer, implemented what he learned, and saw actual results. “I came into it knowing nothing, and I’ll never know everything, but I know way more than I did when I first started this,” Erik said, “There’s not one thing that I’ve watched inside Legendary Marketer that has not provided me value.”

 

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How An 81 Year Old Man Went Viral On Tik Tok And Created Affiliate Income

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Don Halloran is an 81 year old man who grew a Tik Tok profile of over 82,000 subscribers and over 1 million likes on his videos. Don has been active on Tik Tok since April 2020. When he first started out he made a commitment to himself that he was going to try Tik Tok for five days. Soon five days turned to eight months, and now he uploads a video to Tik Tok just about every day. What is Don’s secret? Showing up as his best, most authentic self.

 

Using Humor To Take Off With Tik Tok And Build An Audience

 

At first, Don had about 10 followers. One day after many months of not having a haircut due to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, he was able to get one from his barbershop. He was so excited that he made a Tik Tok video where he said “I got a haircut!”. The genuine smile on his face and his excitement caught the attention and the hearts of many people, and his video went viral on Tik Tok. 

A screenshot from the viral haircut Tik Tok

 

Don refers to himself as the ‘virtual grandpa’ on his Tik Tok channel. His followers enjoy seeing his content and always leave kind messages in the comments to him. His joyous energy and excitement has brought a bright light to their lives during the dark times of the pandemic. He enjoys being the virtual grandpa for his followers and giving them a reason to smile.

 

Turning A Life Struggle Into A Life Message To Connect With Your Audience

 

Don’s Tik Tok videos are a mix of affiliate marketing and his vocal improvement. He went through the majority of his life without speaking at a high volume, and feeling like he had no voice. He has been using Tik Tok to help overcome that obstacle that he had faced throughout his life. 

 

He always knew he had a quiet voice, and he wanted to begin using Tik Tok to improve it. “When I got on Tik Tok I said ‘I’m gonna use this to improve my voice and I’m gonna do it’,” Don said. He decided that even though he didn’t know much about Tik Tok, he would commit to using it and putting himself in front of the camera. He found that after a month of using Tik Tok his voice was getting louder, and he was amazed. 

 

Don felt like it was a rebirth of himself. He began using his Tik Tok to make sure his voice was heard. He wanted to inspire other people, especially young people who might be having the same vocal problem he had all of his life. Don felt like his story really connected with young people who had been having a similar experience in their lives of not being heard. “If you tell a story about something, I don’t care how bad you think you’ve got something, you’re gonna get some followers,” Don said, “There’s millions of people on Tik Tok and it just blew my mind.”

                         Don’s Tik Tok: @Donhalloran

 

 He didn’t want anyone else to have to go through what he went through with never being able to use his voice to really speak up. “I can finally help some people so they don’t have to go through what I did for 81 years,” Don said. 

 

Don’s story inspires others to not only love the parts of themselves that they may not have loved their whole lives, but to improve those parts so that they love them even more. Feeling good about yourself helps bring you the most success. The more confident people feel about themselves, the more they can focus on the tasks in front of them rather than focusing on their discomfort with themselves. That’s the message Don puts out to his followers. 

 

Finding The Motivator To Keep Making Content And Keep Showing Up

 

Don’s biggest motivator is his newfound followers. “I can’t fail my followers,” Don said. Without his followers, his videos would have never gone viral, so he has a lot of gratitude for them. He feels like most people aren’t self motivated, and feels as though he is one of those people. Every once and awhile, he needs someone to give him that push to succeed. His thousands of followers on Tik Tok are the push he needs for success.

 

Don felt like nobody had ever really told him that he was inspiring in his lifetime. He has recently been going live on Tik Tok. During a livestream someone commented that Don was inspiring, and it almost brought him to tears. “I’m 81 years old and nobody has ever told me that I’m inspiring,” Don said. Now every day on Tik Tok, his comments are full of his followers telling him just how inspirational he is. That’s what keeps him coming back every day and making videos. “That just cemented the deal, I’m going to go for this one way or another,” Don said. 

 

The biggest success driver is being accountable to your audience. Everyone starts with one follower. If you only have ten, five, or even just that one person following you and viewing your content, it’s most important to hold yourself accountable to making content for them. Don wants to continue giving value to his audience and helping them along whatever journey they may be going through. 

 

Don uses affiliate marketing to share courses and education to others. He wants to share the education of creating a business online to help encourage his followers. He wants his followers to be able to have multiple streams of income that are both recession proof and pandemic proof. Not only that, but to begin creating that income much earlier than he did. 

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Turning Struggles Into Strengths To Inspire Your Audience And Create Affiliate Income

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Legendary Marketer client Hillary Lubinski has had no easy life, but she hasn’t let that hold her back from inspiring others and earning income at the same time. We recently interviewed her on our morning show, Wake Up Legendary, to learn about her affiliate marketing journey.

After having her daughter, Hillary began looking into earning income from home, and started out dropshipping at first. Hillary wanted to be able to have a work at home job because she knew that once she had her daughter there was no way she was going back to work, so she decided she was going to do whatever it took to make that happen, even if it meant facing some of her most difficult weaknesses. 

After dropshipping, Hillary moved onto running her own ad agency for other companies. She wanted a job where she didn’t have to interact with others as much, due to struggling with anxiety. She found that going out and finding clients and getting on phone calls involved a lot of what she was trying to avoid. Hillary started looking for other ideas and ended up spending a lot of money on marketing courses that she felt like were a waste of her time. From there, she found what she had been looking for- affiliate marketing. 

Hillary started doing affiliate marketing on Tik Tok. She stayed consistent with it and worked hard. She wanted to not only gain followers, but to connect and resonate with those followers as well. She had originally felt uneasy about sharing her struggles with her audience, but felt inspired by my (David Sharpe) story and wanted to share her story with her followers as well in hopes to inspire them. She made Tik Tok like her diary and shared her struggles with depression anxiety with her followers through Tik Tok.

Hillary uses her story to get comfortable with people and relate to them. Lots of people struggle with mental health these days and she wants them to know that they aren’t alone, even if they feel like it. “Once you get followers and likes you feel better about people supporting you, and it feels good,” Hillary said. 

 

Hillary uses shock and awe by talking about things that the average person isn’t comfortable talking about themselves, but still wants to hear other people talking about. People love to be like a fly on the wall and listen to other people’s experiences without having to go through it themselves. She uses vulnerability marketing to capture her audience’s attention. Vulnerability is not about what you have or what you’ve achieved, it’s about showing the losses and the struggles. 

 

If someone is always talking about their wins in marketing other people won’t be as intrigued, which is why it’s so important to show struggles and losses too. When you share the losses it brings people back down to reality and makes people root for you again. The losses are something people can identify with and relate to, and people want something to relate to. 

 

Using The Perfect Combination of Wins and Losses To Inspire Your Audience

 

When sharing your wins with your audience it’s important to not sound arrogant. Sharing only wins will likely make you sound that way. However, it’s important to not share just losses either, or you might come off as a loser. The perfect combination of wins and losses is what is going to leave your viewers feeling inspired- win, win, win, loss. 

 

Quit Pressuring Yourself To Be Perfect. You Are Your Worst Critic

 

When Hillary filmed her first marketing video, she was so nervous that she was shaking. Eventually she decided to bite the bullet and film, and now she’s much more comfortable being on camera. “It makes it a lot easier too, you stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect,” Hillary said. 

 

In 2018 when she started video marketing and affiliate marketing, video marketing was trending. Hillary wanted to start making videos but it took her a while due to her anxiety. She was scared of what people were going to think, she was nervous about the process, and she just wasn’t confident in herself. She felt like no matter what she did, nothing was making that anxiety go away.

 

The more you continue to do it, the better you’re going to get at it. Practice makes perfect in affiliate marketing, just like anything else. “As time went on it definitely got better,” Hillary said. Taking the first step of facing your fears and filming that video will leave you feeling great when you’re finished filming and will leave you feeling proud of yourself, HIllary says. 

 

Hillary faces her fears not only for herself and her audience, but for her daughter as well. She wants to be a good influence on her and show her that it’s okay to face your fears, and that once you’ve conquered them, it leaves you feeling so much more confident and powerful. She continues to inspire others with her story and talk about things, like mental health, that aren’t talked about in mainstream media as much. She wants to break the stigma and show her audience that everyone struggles sometimes, but it’s okay to face your fears because you are your worst critic. 

 

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How To Get A Million Views On Tik Tok Video And Grow From There

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Spencer Mecham is a Legendary Marketer client who went from 0 followers to over 207,000 followers in just three months. His videos have gotten over two million likes and views, and his Tik Tok channel continues to grow every day.


Keep Your Viewer’s Eyes Glued To The Screen By Packing Your Video Full of Curiosity

Spencer’s Tik Tok: @Spencerhacks

Spencer’s biggest key to his Tik Tok success: the element of curiosity. Tik Tok’s algorithm works very similarly to the Youtube algorithm. This is because the longer someone continues to view a video on Tik Tok, the more likely it is to rank in the algorithm. Tik Tok wants a lot of views and engagement with videos, and as long as a video has both of those factors it is pushed into other people’s feed. 

Spencer’s videos that have done so well and have gotten a lot of likes and views, all contain the common theme of the curiosity factor. He strings the viewer along throughout 30-40 seconds of the Tik Tok before he’s explained the point. This keeps the suspense going and keeps the viewer watching. Keeping the curiosity in his videos is always what’s made them gain so much traffic. 

When he makes a headline for a video he always tries to be vague and keep the curiosity even when the viewer is reading the title. Most people like to give away the concept of the video in the title or even in the first few seconds. Using terminology in your headline that is curious and ambiguous enough leaves room for the viewer’s imagination to wonder. When a video gains a lot of traffic he will repost that video to see if it can gain more traffic.


Repurposing Content From Tik Tok To Gain More Traffic From Youtube

Spencer began repurposing his Tik Tok videos into Youtube videos to gain more views and traffic on them. He removes the Tik Tok logo from the bottom corner by cropping it out of the video with an editing app on his phone. Then he reposts it to Youtube with the hashtag #Shorts. 

Youtube Shorts is a new addition to the app being tested in America right now. It is Essentially Youtube’s version of Tik Tok. By posting a vertical video with #shorts it pushes it into the Youtube shorts feed and algorithm. This caused Spencer to gain a lot of subscribers and gain a lot more views on his Tik Tok videos. Some of his repurposed videos have over 2,300 likes. 

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How To Start A Traffic Generating Blog without Writing A Single Word

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Spencer Mecham is a Legendary Marketer client who’s blog is one of his main income streams. He typically uploads a blog post on just about the daily basis but doesn't have to sit down and write each and every article on his blog. This is because he outsources his content from professional writers.

Spencer’s Tik Tok, Facebook group, Youtube and blog all bring in an equal amount of income, around 20-30% each.  In the start up of his blog, he was the one writing every article. In order to free up time so that he could operate multiple income streams, he knew he needed to outsource his writing content. One of the three people on his team who lives in the Philippines does just that.

 

That person will outsource content from writers by doing keyword research. Then she gives the keywords to the writers that she hires, along with other writing instructions. These instructions include where to place images, internal linkings, and blogging structure and outline. Then Spencer reads and approves the article. 

Spencer finds that if there’s no images in his blog posts it’s not as interesting to read. His blog manager also adds images to each article in addition to outsourcing the content. The writers that are outsourced just write, his blog manager takes care of all the rest. 

 

Spencer sometimes turns his Youtube videos into blog posts as well. This is especially done with videos talking about specific keywords that rank well in both the Youtube and Google search engines. 

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The Journey To Getting 9,000 Subscribers Per Month On Youtube

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Spencer Mecham is a Legendary Marketer client who started out his Youtube channel adding about 1,500 new subscribers every month. Within 3 months he began getting 9,000 per month. We recently interviewed him on our morning show, Wake Up Legendary, to find out how his subscriber count skyrocketed. 

Outsource Your Content For Better Quality And Results

Spencer operates multiple streams of income at once, but one of his biggest income streams is his Youtube channel. He has 2 people he’s employed to help manage his multiple streams of income. Two of them are full time and one is part time. He finds that outsourcing his content this way helps him to maintain his income sources and stay organized. 

His editor is typically the one who writes his video scripts. He was hired on as an editor but has begun adding more tasks to his job, such as putting together thumbnails for videos as well as writing video scripts. All Spencer has to do is sit down, film his video, upload it to his computer, and move along to the next task. 

Spencer uses a full scripted procedure to better cater to Youtube’s algorithm. One big thing he focuses on in his video is quality. He wants the viewer to stay watching for as long as possible, and a lot of that has to do with the quality of the video they are watching. This doesn't just have to do with aesthetics of the video, but also the value, which is why he likes to fully script his videos ahead of time. 

Spencer’s Youtube channel @buildapreneur

Taking A Unique Approach To Your Videos

In the beginning of Spencer’s Youtube career he was trying to be tricky and do ranking tricks to get his videos to rank in Youtube’s algorithm. He found that wasn’t working for him and realized that if he made content people were actually watching, he would rank higher in Youtube’s algorithm. 

Spencer decided to take a unique approach to his videos and create a curiosity factor to keep people looking at the screen. Spencer says that as long as you keep that curiosity factor going in your Youtube video and pack in as much value as possible, your video will rank higher. 

When outsourcing someone to help edit your videos, the best way to start is by watching a lot of videos you really like and identifying what you like about them. Once you do that you can hire on an editor and present that list to them. Give them five examples of videos that you like with specifics from the videos and let them know that’s what you want done in your videos. 

The cheapest editing price he’s been able to find for good quality is about a hundred dollars for fifteen minutes of video editing. However, there are sites like Fiverr where you can outsource video editing amongst other things for cheap, though the editing quality may vary on those types of websites. 

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Online Marketing School: Finding What Works for You

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The average college graduate is about $30,000 in debt.

Why does this matter? It matters because if you want to learn the basics of marketing or increase your marketing skills, you don't need to do it in college.

There are much more efficient and cheaper ways to learn marketing and you can do it from the convenience of your own home with an online marketing school. The best part is that you can learn just as much from online marketing school as if you went back to college.

You can take free online marketing courses with certificates to help you master digital marketing skills.

But what's the best online marketing school? What's the best digital marketing course?

This guide tells you what you should look for in an online marketing school and what schools are the best.

What to Look for in an Online Marketing School

It can be easy to get lost in the web of online marketing and take whatever you see first. But it's important to have goals and an idea of what you want to do with your marketing skills.

If you're unsure of what marketing skills you want, you can ask yourself some of the questions:

  • What new marketing skills will help me accomplish my goals?
  • Will I accumulate more sales from my new marketing skills?
  • Is this marketing skill something I already know?
  • Will this marketing skill make me more valuable?

When you ask these questions, you are taking a deeper dive into what specific online marketing schools are going to help you the most.

You want to know what school is going to help you the most so you don't waste time or money.

Another aspect to consider is what marketing school or course offers the most information and value to your business. While it's great to learn a specific skill, it's better to learn a specific skill that is also part of a package of other training materials.

This ensures that you are well-rounded in your education and that you aren't just learning something so specialized that it neglects to look at other parts of marketing.

With all of this information in mind, here's a look at some of the best online marketing schools to learn more about advertising and marketing.

Skillshare

Skillshare offers a lot of information when it comes to social media strategies, brand strategy, and copywriting.

In fact, Skillshare also extends beyond marketing with many other fields of study that can help you.

However, when it comes to marketing, you can take specific courses from specific people who talk about how to create a social media presence, how to create a personal and memorable brand, and many other skills.

There is a lot of courses that can help you become a well-rounded marketer.

Legendary Marketers Club

We couldn't go without mentioning one of the best products on our website. The Legendary Marketers Club is the Netflix of marketing.

If you want to scale your business in every imaginable way and have it be a breeze, then this is the best course on the market.

It includes how to reach 250,000 subscribers on YouTube and secrets you'll learn from the $5 billion dollar man.

On top of that, you'll also receive feedback and support with live webinars, which can help you along with your marketing and business journey.

One of the best things about our marketing school or club is that it ties marketing into your business. It's not about giving you the marketing material and saying “good luck,” and sending you off to do everything yourself.

Instead, we are there to teach you everything and give you the support you need as you grow your business. We tie your marketing strategies into your business so you don't feel alone during the process.

Udemy Courses

Udemy is another great way to learn about marketing online. You can learn about customer service on social media as well as strategies for email marketing.

One of the benefits of taking a course from Udemy is that you can learn from a variety of instructors and what they specialize in.

In addition, the courses are often low costs. You don't have to spend a fortune on taking one of these marketing classes and you can often take them at your own pace.

Coursera

The final online marketing school to consider is Coursera. They also offer a variety of educational material so you learn different strategies of marketing.

For example, you can learn about SEO from different instructions. They can provide different strategies to SEO that can help supplement your knowledge of this particular marketing skill.

Coursera also offers courses on the basics of marketing if you don't feel comfortable learning higher tiers of marketing strategies.

Another course you can take on marketing with Coursera is understanding consumer behavior as well as marketing research. These are fundamental skills to learn in marketing and can help you in your business.

Discover What Works for You With Online Marketing School

When you are looking for online marketing schools to attend, you want something that is going to give you flexibility. You want courses that teach you different areas of marketing. This makes you more valuable as a marketer or in your business because you have different strategies to accumulate leads and generate more sales.

However, if you to attend an online marketing school that ties the best marketing strategies into your exact business, then don't look any farther than the courses we offer.

Our products ensure that your marketing and business strategy are tied together for whatever you are trying to accomplish.

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Online Marketing Education: How to Get Started

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Did you know that there are over 263,000 marketing managers employed in the U.S. alone?

Marketing is an ever-growing industry, and it's never been easier to get your foot in the door. The internet has given aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn everything they need to know from the comfort of their homes.

However, with an abundance of resources, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Luckily, it can be narrowed down with a few quick tips.

Keep reading below to learn the best way to approach your own online marketing education.

Identify Your Goal

Before you dive into a digital marketing class, you have to understand what your end goal is.

For example, if you're only searching for basic marketing skills to sharpen up your resume, your search for classes will be very different. However, if you're looking to break into the marketing industry, you'll have to search for more fleshed out courses.

Stating your goal will also keep you focused as you begin your online marketing education journey. It's easy to get bogged down by the details and online education is no walk in the park, but setting a goal will keep you focused on reaching the end product.

Set a Budget

The beauty of online learning is its affordability and accessibility. Even classes led by experts are affordable to those on a budget. Of course, there are plenty of even cheaper courses if you want to know how to learn digital marketing at home for free.

Before you begin any courses, it's wise to set a budget. You may even find several affordable classes that fit within your budget as opposed to a larger, more expensive course. Even the tightest of budgets can help you develop a well-rounded set of digital marketing skills.

Find the Perfect Course

You will need to decide if you're searching for a fully-fleshed out course or a class centered around a certain topic. This will determine what class you'll settle on, as well as which industry professional will best educate you.

You can complete some marketing courses in as short as two weeks. This is perfect for those who want a crash course in marketing.

The best courses are led by successful marketers. Many offer information-packed courses on their personal websites, and many are affordable—after all, plenty of them started in your shoes too.

If you want to test the waters with a free course, you'll find there are plenty of websites that host open classes that you can take at your own pace.

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have grown in popularity the past few years, and they're a great place to start for those on a budget. Many offer the chance to earn a certificate for a small fee.

Consider a Mentorship

Is there an industry expert you lead up to? Consider reaching out to ask if they act as a mentor.

A mentorship isn't only for tactile fields of study. There are mentorships in just about every field, and it's a great way to get an online education with real hands-on practice.

Much like an internship, a mentorship will give you the tools you need to actually achieve your marketing goals. You will work on real projects and learn what actual clients are looking for.

Mentorships are also ideal for those who want to study a particular field. For example, have a stronger interest in social media marketing? Seek out a mentor who specializes in successful social media campaigns and branding.

Commit to Your Classes

Your online marketing education will rely on routine practice and review. However, it's a much more interactive field than traditional classes.

To get the most of your education, you'll want to put your studies into practice as you learn. For example, start by building your own digital marketing blog. This is ideal because you can instantly ask your instructor about any roadblocks you face as you start your blog.

This can be extended to other facets of digital marketing as well. You can use your studies to create social media accounts and track your growth in real-time.

Implementing these practices while you're learning is critical. You can use success-proven tactics and methods while they're still fresh in your mind, ensuring positive results.

Continue Your Online Marketing Education with Supplemental Resources

When learning a language, you can't simply learn by taking a traditional class. You also have to read on your own time, take the time to talk with native speakers, etc.

The same applies to marketing education. You can't rely solely on a marketing course to fill you in on every aspect of digital marketing.

Using supplemental resources will help you achieve a well-rounded education. It will also expose you to more industry experts and professional marketers.

Supplemental resources come in various forms. For those who learn best by reading, blogs will be of the utmost importance. If you're reading this article, chances are you're one of those types of learners!

Visual learners can learn great tips from YouTube videos on marketing. Webinars also offer an engaging way to learn more tips and tricks.

You can't forget about online communities and forums. Forums and chatting platforms will give you the chance to speak one-on-one with experts, as well as talk with fellow students. Social media has given online learners the chance to easily connect and share resources with one another—don't discount this opportunity!

Taking the First Step

Marketing can be intimidating to beginners, but there's no need to be overwhelmed. Industry experts are eager to share their knowledge and help aspiring marketers reach their dreams.

It's entirely possible to build your own marketing business with the right tools. The guide to online marketing education will help you as you begin your own marketing journey.

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5 Tips on Freelance Internet Marketing for Beginners

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There are around 1 billion freelancers around the world.

Freelancing is becoming more popular because it gives people the freedom to work at home and create their own schedules. But it also requires more work than you might typically find if you were an employee in a business.

There's usually more work because it involves finding clients. As a freelancer, you have to do everything. You have to be on sales calls, handle your accounting, and do your own marketing.

When it especially comes to freelance internet marketing, you have to figure out how to promote yourself. This is why finding freelance digital marketing strategies is so important.

Here's a guide on everything you need to know about freelance internet marketing how to master this specific niche.

1. Know Who You Are Targeting

The basics of freelance digital marketing for dummies always begins with understanding who you are trying to help.

Without a target market, your skills are useless. Nobody sees any value in what you can provide for them. This is why you need to look for problems that someone or a business has.

This is what digital marketing is all about. It's about seeing how businesses struggle with website optimization, email strategies, Facebook ads, content marketing, and other parts of digital marketing.

As a freelance contractor who's specialized in digital marketing, you should know what businesses you can help the most.

For instance, if you want to help the food and beverage industry, you should be familiar with their problems. You should look for common themes or struggles across this particular industry.

When you understand a particular market and everything about it, you understand what tools you need to be successful. You understand how to start freelancing in digital marketing because you know everything about your target market and what problems you can help them solve.

2. Master Your Skills

The next step in the freelance internet market is knowing what skills are going to separate you from other freelancers. You have to figure out what is going to make your digital marketing skills unique and more valuable.

If you were going to specialize in email marketing, you should know everything about segmentation, email campaigns, broadcast emails, abandoned cart email strategies, and more.

You want to be seen as an authority in a specific field. This helps you attract interest from clients because they trust you. They trust your work and what you can do for them.

3. Take a Course

In order for you to develop your skills, you should consider taking a free or paid marketing course. There are a variety of digital marketing courses you can take from businesses that can help you enhance your skills. As of writing this, over 80,000 new marketers have taken the Online Business Builder Challenge (only $7), and that might be a good starting place for you as well.

4. Learn to Promote Yourself

After you've figured out your target market and what your skills are, you need to learn to promote yourself.

As a freelance digital marketer, this should be somewhat familiar for you since you will be doing this kind of work for clients.

One of the best ways to promote your work is by creating a website and having content or a blog. This can help you rank your website higher so clients can find your services faster.

You can also promote yourself on social media by posting the content of your work. Having a YouTube channel is another effective way to spread awareness to your followers of the kind of work you do.

If you want to reach a wider audience beyond organic means, you can do paid advertising and reach millions of people. You can advertise your services and show the work you've done for clients. You can also show testimonials from your clients.

When you learn to promote yourself, you are creating pathways for people to follow you and hire you. The more exposure you have to your freelance business, the more people or businesses will realize your value. They will realize what you can accomplish for them.

If you're unsure of how to drive traffic or promote yourself, you should consider attending traffic university, one of the best courses on the various ways to promote traffic to your website.

5. Figure Out Your Weaknesses

If you want to be successful in the freelance internet market, you will also need to figure out your weaknesses.

Although you may be an expert in digital marketing, you may not know a lot about invoicing clients, creating contracts, sales strategies, and more material that's unrelated to digital marketing.

This is why you should consider taking courses that can help you better understand these areas or consider outsourcing these tasks to a team. When you outsource your accounting and other needs to another team, you have more time to work on more essential parts of your business.

Now You Know Everything About Freelance Internet Marketing

Freelance internet marketing is a growing field that requires mastery of your skill. It requires you to understand your target market and how you can help them more than your competition.

This is why you need to consider how you are promoting yourself through digital marketing. You have to do more than be on social media platforms, you should also consider creating guides and lead magnets that allow you to build an email list and warm up your audience.

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How Do I Become an Affiliate Marketer? a Guide

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The affiliate marketing sector is growing rapidly. As of 2020, the sector was worth roughly $12 billion.

If you're looking for a way to make money from home, start your own business, earn passive income, or all of the above, you might be wondering “how do I become an affiliate marketer?”

Becoming an affiliate marketer isn't as difficult as you might think, but it can take some skill to truly succeed in the market.

Let's take a look at everything you need to know about how to be a successful affiliate marketer.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

You likely heard of affiliate marketing before, but maybe you aren't quite sure exactly what it is. Basically, affiliate marketing is when you use your own site to promote the products of other companies. When a consumer chooses to buy their product from your affiliate link, you benefit with a commission.

Essentially, you are a third-party salesperson for the company. For this reason, you are rewarded when you make a sale.

The difference between being an affiliate marketer and a regular salesperson is that you can scale up big time. Because there is no limit to how many products you can be promoting from different companies at once.

How Do I Become an Affiliate Marketer?: A Step By Step Guide

Affiliate marketing for beginners can seem confusing at first but it's actually quite simple. Let's take a look at what you need to know.

Choose a Platform

The first step on the journey of how to become an affiliate marketer is choosing platform that you are going to use. You can you any Internet platform as a foundation for affiliate marketing, however, the most common channels to use are a YouTube channel or a blog. These are the most popular because they are the easiest channels on which you can build an audience and increase your affiliate sales.

The easiest platform to use would certainly be starting a blog. This is a cheap way to get started and there is a lot of information online about how to start a blog.

Once you have built your blog, you will need to use SEO to help your chances of ranking on search engines. Once you've done this, you'll want to start adding affiliate links embedded within your content.

If you choose to go with YouTube, you will be uploading video content where you include an affiliate link in the description. It is free to upload content to YouTube, and many people have smartphones that can take relatively high-quality video already.

Decide on Your Niche

There are hundreds of millions of blogs live on the Internet right now. In order to compete with the saturated market, it's important that you find a specific niche to focus on.

When you find a niche, it can help to keep your audience focused and also increase your search ranking.

Finding an appropriate niche is important, but you also want to make sure that it's something that you're interested in if you are going to be the main content creator. That doesn't mean, however, that you need to be an expert in the field. You can use a blog or YouTube channel as a way of documenting what you've learned as you learn rather than presenting yourself as an authority from the get-go.

If you're going to outsource content creation, you'll likely want to find niche experts rather than just hiring someone random. While this can be more expensive, it can end up leading to more engaged visitors, more traffic, and therefore more affiliate sales.

Join Affiliate Programs

Once you have chosen your platform, you can then determine which types of affiliate programs it makes sense for you to join.

The first kind of affiliate program is those that are high-paying but offer low volume. What this means is that these links are geared towards a limited pool of buyers, so while they pay well, you likely won't send too many customers their way. This type of affiliate program can also be quite competitive when you are starting out.

The next kind of affiliate program is those that are low-paying but offer high-volume. Basically, these are products of have mass appeal but you will not earn much per click. A good example of this category is Amazon's affiliate program.

Lastly, there are high-volume, high-paying affiliate programs. These are products that pay high commissions for affiliate links that also have mass appeal. These programs can be quite competitive and can also be filled with affiliate marketers that use spamming tactics that likely won't appeal to you.

Produce Killer Content

Once you have your platform and your affiliate marketing program, the next and likely most important step is creating amazing content. It's important that your affiliate marketing links can be used naturally so that people don't feel like you are shoving products down their throat.

When it comes to creating great content, you always want to be anticipating problems that readers have an answering/solving their question.

Drive Traffic to Your Site

Now that you got great content filled with affiliate links that don't seem forced, you're going to need to get people to go to your site. You can do this through paid traffic, search engine optimization, email marketing, and other digital marketing tactics.

Get Affiliate Link Clicks

There are certain things you can do to better your chances that people will click on your affiliate links. You want to place them strategically and in a context that makes sense. You can also use callouts such as boxes, buttons, and tables to attract attention to your affiliate link.

Convert Clicks to Sales

Once a reader has clicked on your affiliate link, you still need them to take the plunge and make the purchase. While you can control the conversion rates of how many people click your links, you have no control over the conversion rate of how many people actually buy the product.

This means that you're going to want to find products that convert well. Take a look at public income reports to find out if companies are really making sales.

Is It Time For You to Launch a Profitable Online Business?

You no longer have to wonder: “how do I become an affiliate marketer?” The next step now is to make it happen!

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Advertising and Marketing Courses Online: Finding What Works for You

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One of the most important skills you can learn as a marketer is becoming a storyteller. This is the ability to captivate an audience with a story, an emotionally and perhaps gripping story.

But what else is there to learn about marketing and advertising? Should you take advertising and marketing courses online to learn the art of storytelling and finding your audience?

The answer is a resounding yes! You should find courses that help you learn the art of marketing. These courses can teach you specific marketing skills that help you get a job or improve your or a businesses' marketing campaigns.

Here's a guide on the best advertising and marketing courses and discovering what works best for you.

What to Look for in a Course

Before naming off some courses you can take, it's best to figure out what to look for in a course, specifically what you're learning.

There are plenty of options to choose from, but you have to see how long the course is if it's free or paid, and what the reviews say about the online course.

It can give you an idea if some of the courses are worth the investment and if you want to learn particular marketing or advertising skill. Here's a breakdown of what to look for in free online marketing courses that can help you figure out what you want to learn.

What Skills Are You Learning?

One of the most important things you should be asking when you look for marketing courses online for free is what particular skill are you learning?

Are you learning about email marketing? Facebook ads? PPC?

These are important skills but you want to find a course that provides the most in-depth information on what you are trying to learn. You want something that is going to help you improve digital marketing campaigns.

Does the Company or Individual Have the Experience to Teach?

When you are looking for a free course to take from a company or an experienced individual, you need to see what the reviews say about the course.

Looking at the reviews as well as the experience of the person or company teaching the course can give you insight on what you'll learn and if it's credible. You don't want to be cheated out and feel like you wasted your time on a course that taught you something you already knew.

Marketing Courses to Consider

Now that you know some of the things to look for in a marketing course, you can start to search for courses that help you learn the most in a particular skill.

Here's a guide on some of the best courses to consider that can help you master marketing and advertising.

Hubspot Academy

This free course offers a bunch of different free courses, ranging from SEO to social media management. You can also learn about email marketing, PPC, content, website optimization, and more!

Each course provides some information on what goes into a marketing skill, giving you everything you need to be successful.

Coursera

There are also a lot of different free courses available on marketing and advertising on Coursera.

In fact, some of these courses are taught by universities, giving them more credibility. You can find courses on content marketing, SEO, PPC, social media, and more.

If you want something more detailed, you'll also find that Coursera also offers in-depth courses in product ideas, target market, and why things sell.

Google

Another valuable skillset you can take from Google is SEO. They have a Google Adwords course that teaches you everything you need to know to rank your website higher on Google.

The best part of taking a course on Google is that it offers a free certification when you take their Google Adwords course. This certification can be used to show businesses that you have a mastery over SEO and that you've been trained in this area.

Legendary Marketer

Our course is also valuable if you want to learn about marketing, specifically website traffic, and how to become an affiliate.

It's especially great if you want to learn more than marketing, like learn about business strategies.

Skillshare

The final free marketing course you should consider is Skillshare. They offer a course on copywriting, which is essential for marketing and advertising.

In this course, you learn the basics of copywriting, what it means to work as a copywriter for business, along with some strategies you can use in your business.

Which Course Should You Take?

Now that you know some of the best free marketing courses, to take, you may be wondering which one is the best. You might be wondering if you need to take them all or if one of them is fine.

The goal is to figure out which one is best for you and what you are trying to learn. If you want to learn how to rank SEO, you should find a free course that helps you master this skill the most.

You can also take other SEO courses that help you solidify this information. When you figure out your goals, it becomes easier which class you should take.

Now You Know the Best Advertising and Marketing Courses Online to Take

Finding the best courses to take for free on marketing and advertising can be difficult because there are a lot to choose from. Ultimately, you have to figure out which class is going to help you accomplish your goals and what you want to learn.

When you learn everything about advertising and marketing courses online to take, it helps you understand what is out there for free. It helps you see what's available at your disposal.

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How to Sell Digital Information Products: A Guide

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Do people always ask you for advice about a topic? Is there one question you get over and over from people in your life or online? Consider if you can turn that into a digital information product.

If you know how to sell digital information products, you can charge a lot for your expertise. You can make the product once and sell it to 10 people or 10,000 people.

Keep reading to learn how to create and sell a digital information product.

Research Product Ideas

Before you can become a digital product creator, you should consider different products you can sell. Not all digital products are information products, but you still have many ways to sell your expertise. Here's a list of information products:

  • eBooks
  • Online courses
  • Workshops
  • Guides
  • Membership site
  • Mobile app

Consider which ideas work best for your business. If you want to create a product about photography tips, a course or guide can help you show different steps for lighting and other factors.

But if you want to sell a recipe book or meal plan, an eBook might be better.

You should also consider the price point of each type of product. Online courses are more work than eBooks, but they can sell for a lot more. A membership site will also need ongoing work, so you can charge a lot for one of those.

Start With One Product

You may already have a ton of ideas for digital products to sell. But start with one idea for now so that you don't overwhelm yourself. You can always create more products later.

Choose a product that you know you can create. If you're good at writing, start with an eBook or guide. And if you're comfortable on camera, you can do an online course or workshop.

Of course, the format should be good for the content you're including. However, you also want to make sure you can create a high-quality information product for your first one.

Decide Where to Sell

Next, you need to decide where you'll sell your information product. You can sell your product on your website. If you use WordPress, you can install a plugin that handles digital downloads or courses.

Other website platforms also have integrations for this. But you can use a separate course platform to host your course or workshop. If you're selling an eBook or guide, you can also release it through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).

Many online platforms can manage your product for you, so it can be easy once you create and upload everything. That way, you can focus on your next info product to keep growing your business.

Set a Launch Date

You also want to decide when to launch your product. Some ideas lend themselves to specific release dates. For example, you may want to launch a summer recipe book in May, not September.

Either way, settling a launch date can help you plan for the launch. You can start marketing your product ahead of time to build interest. Depending on the platform you use to sell the product, you may even be able to take pre-orders.

Pre-orders can help you validate your idea as you create it. That way, you don't spend hours creating something that no one will buy.

Develop a Production Schedule

Now that you have a date when you want to launch the product, you should outline what you will do and when. You can create a detailed schedule, and you can set goals along the way.

Your production schedule should include when you'll complete the product outline, the first draft, and final edits. If you're working with video, you'll need to schedule time to record and upload the file.

Make sure you set a realistic schedule and that you follow it as best as you can. You may have hiccups that can affect production, but having a schedule can keep you on track.

Market Your Product

As you create and release your info product, you need to market it. You can promote your creation on social media and to your email list.

Marketing your product can feel awkward if you've never done much marketing. You might feel like you're annoying your audience. However, if you're passionate about your product, you'll want to talk about it more.

And since it can be hard for business posts to show up on social media, your followers might not see every post. Don't be afraid to share your product multiple times to help get more sales.

Why Sell Digital Products

If you're still not set on selling digital products, consider that they can be easy to create. Odds are you already know the topic well and don't need to spend time on research.

You will need to spend time on your product, but you only need to create it once. Since it's digital, you can sell your information product to anyone who wants to buy it.

An information product business model can also be very lucrative. You can charge a premium for products like courses and workshops, and you can scale that income with even more products.

Get Around the Risks

Before you learn how to sell digital products, you should consider the risks. In general, an information product business is a great option, and the risks shouldn't deter you.

However, you may have to work a bit harder to make your product stand out. You can face a lot of competition from other digital product creators. If possible, add an extra bonus or include something unique to you.

You'll also need to compete with the free information in blogs and YouTube videos. If you haven't already, start sharing some information for free.

Then, you can prove to people you know your stuff. Start a blog or YouTube channel and include bits from your information product. Give people a teaser of what they can expect, and they won't have a problem paying for more.

How to Sell Digital Information Products

Knowing how to sell digital information products is essential if you want to create a profitable, scalable online business. You can sell your knowledge to as many people as possible, and you only have to put in the work once.

Whether you're struggling with a business or want to start one, you should create information products. That way, you can focus on your skills and make money at the same time.

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Best Online Business Models: Finding What Works

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If you want to start a business, you absolutely need a business model.

A business model is your foundation. It will guide you when you are creating financial budgets, marketing strategies, and goals. However, there are a lot of business models to choose from depending on what kind of business you operate.

So, what are the best online business models?

There are a lot of internet business models and strategies to consider, but when it comes to the best, you need to be specific in what you are looking for. You need to consider what value a specific business model can do for your organization.

Here's a guide on what to look for in a business model that can give your organization the foundation it needs to be successful.

Different Kinds of Business Models

There are a variety of business models to consider, but we are going to look at the three most common types of business models.

The first business to consider is selling a service.

When you sell a service, you are selling marketing, entertainment, or some other online service. One of the benefits of selling a service is that you don't need a physical product. You are selling your expertise in a particular niche.

You will need a website to show your services. Since you are selling a service, you don't have to pay to create a product, so you can sell the service faster.

The second kind of business model is selling a physical product.

When you sell a physical product, you have to create and manufacture the product. For instance, if you were selling a running shoe, you would need material to manufacture and create the kind of running shoe that defines your business.

The final kind of business model is selling digital products.

This is selling coaching products or digital courses. You are essentially teaching someone something with your digital products. Another form of digital products is writing online books or guides that you sell for a price.

What's Your Strategy?

Each business model needs a strategy. You can't simply create a service, product, or digital information product and assume it's going to sell because you created it.

Part of a business model is also having a strategy that helps you figure the best ways to sell your products or service. When you are looking for strategies to help you sell your products or service, you should consider challenges like our 15 Day Online Business Builder Challenge that helps you create a stellar strategy.

Here are some strategies you might typically see in a business model that can help you sell your product or service.

How to Sell

One of these strategies to consider is how you are going to sell your product or service. The “how” is important because there are a variety of ways you can choose.

For example, you can choose to create a website that offers your customers a way to buy your product. Consumers can look at different pages of your product or services and see what you can offer them.

You can also choose marketplaces that are now available on Facebook and Instagram. When you put your product or service on social media, it gives your followers an idea of what you can offer them.

Part of the “how” is having a strategy that guides the consumers and makes them aware of your product.

You want to introduce your product and show how it helps your target market overcome a problem. This means providing your target market with information through emails and content that warms them up to your business and your brand. You are showing why your trustworthy and why your brand is superior to your competitors.

Your Target Market

Another aspect of the strategy in your business model is knowing who you are selling to. You want to know how you are helping the most with your products or services.

For example, if you were selling Facebook ads, you would need to know how your Facebook ads help a particular industry the most. If you were to sell your expertise and service of Facebook to dentists, you would need to know everything about the dental industry.

This is why you need to know everything about your target market in your business model because if you don't know who you are selling to, then you don't have sales.

Your target market is how your business produces traffic and leads. It's why you have a product or service.

Expenses

The final part of your business model should include the expenses you plan to pay to make your product and get your business off the ground.

Your expenses may include paying employees, material to create the product, as well as marketing expenses.

If you don't account for the expenses, it can lead to financial loss because you aren't doing your due diligence. You don't know what your profit margins or your overhead is when you create a business.

Knowing your expenses gives you an idea of how much you are making from month to month and what changes you need to make in your business to give your business more revenue.

Now You Know What's Included in the Best Online Business Models

Having one of the best online business models is absolutely essential for any startup. It's essential for anyone who wants a detailed guide on what they should be doing in areas of their business.

While a business model helps you figure out the basics of what you need, you still need to figure out what the best marketing strategies are, the best way to reach your target market, and the best services to provide in your business.

This is why should consider our training and coaching in our business. We don't just give you a business model strategy, we give you the absolute best.

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Launching a Business Model: The Top Tips and Tricks

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Did you know nearly two-thirds of billionaires are self-made? Establishing a successful business is possible with the right business model.

Launching a business model begins with following these top tricks and tips. Read this guide to learn the best business tips for beginners.

1. Find the Best Business Plan Template

Picking a business plan determines the process of launching a business model. Before you ever apply a model, you need a clear plan. Finding a business plan depends on your planned offering.

For clarity, a business plan differs from a business model in one specific way. A business model is a major step in the execution of a business plan. Without a plan, you do not have a launchable business model.

If you plan to market digital products, you can use one particular plan and its relative models. If you plan to work in affiliate marketing, you need another kind of business plan. Your model can then follow the specific demands of this business strategy.

You can create your own business plan if you're a DIY kind of business owner. You can also use templates or blueprints created by professionals in business development. Once you have a plan established, you can consider the best business model.

2. Assess and Research Your Market

Once you have a clear business plan established, you're one step closer to launching a business model. You'll need to assess your goals and conduct some market research first. This evaluation and research help finalize the right model for your company.

When you assess your goals, you'll need to ask yourself a few questions. These are the considerations you may take when assessing your business goals:

  • How will your business operate?
  • What are worst-case, best-case, and most likely financial goals?
  • What problem does your business address for consumers?
  • Who will your business ideally serve?
  • What goods or services are the best, to begin with?
  • Who qualifies as competition? What are they doing?

Once you can answer these questions, you have clear action steps for your business plan. You can then begin to research your ideal customer's market. The more you know, the more easily you can plan for operational processes.

3. Determine Which Process Is Best

With a clear plan established, you should also have a clear vision statement and strategic objectives. These are basic parts of your business plan and will be critical to launching a business model. There are a few steps to follow to help you identify the best operational process for your business.

  • Direct to consumer
  • White and private label
  • Wholesaling
  • Dropshipping
  • Subscription-based

Depending on whether you offer goods, services, or a combination of both, you have different options. Your processes could include distribution, manufacturing, and logistics. Your processes could involve web design, digital marketing, and more.

The more you rely on production and distribution teams, the more you need a strong understanding of operations. If you primarily plan to offer services, you need clear pipelines for your customers. Make sure your advertising, follow-up, and invoicing are all clear.

Once you ascertain your business's best operational processes, you're ready to move on to a business model. First, you need a strong understanding of each model to know what best supports your plan.

4. Understanding Each Type of Business Model

There are four different types of business models. The best one for your business depends on your planned offerings. Here's a breakdown of the different model types you can plug into any business plan template.

Business to Consumer (B2C)

B2C is all about the end-user experience. It includes products and services, so it works for any offering you plan. The sales and marketing cycles are shorter, making this ideal for e-commerce.

You also have to spend less on marketing upfront, which is ideal for launching a business model. The less you spend on marketing, the more you can invest in other parts of your business. For example, if you offer software as a service, you can market directly to consumers.

Business to Business (B2B)

Business to business sells products or services to other businesses. This is part of the reason for the longer sales cycle. More time and money are invested upfront in advertising your offerings.

When catering to other businesses, you also have to consider things like a partnership and contract duration. If your offering is one-time or subscription-based, this also helps set the dynamic. You can set the tone for B2B connections with innovative digital storefronts and more.

Consumer to Business (C2B)

This business model is one of the more modern small business tips and tricks. It gives individuals the ability to transform their unique skillsets into profit generation. Affiliate marketing services also qualify as C2B.

For this business model, you need to focus on the competition. Finding ways to help your business stand out puts you ahead of other independent business owners.

Customer to Customer (C2C)

C2C often focuses on one-time sales between users. People post their offerings on e-commerce platforms and exchange goods. These transactions are often regulated via platforms, even for regular sellers.

Launching a Business Model Isn't the Final Step

Even with these top tips for launching a business model, you've only taken the first step. But don't worry; there's more support and resources out there. Legendary Marketer can support you.

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How to Launch a Business Model: A Guide

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You may have heard the harrowing statistic that only 30% of businesses will make it to their 10th year.

Don't let this number keep you from acting on your great idea. Launching a successful business can have long-term benefits in your personal and professional life.

The world needs small businesses to start, and to grow. However, you always need to keep the risks in mind. A successful business starts with a comprehensive business model.

Here are some tips on how to launch a business model that will get your business on the right track, and leave room for growth.

Perfect Your Product

Creating the perfect product or service isn't a one-time effort. You may have a product that fits your target segment now, but as you grow, you'll need to consider new things.

Find your target audience. Who are you selling to, and what are their needs?

This requires competitor research to find your niche in whatever market you serve. Your product should directly reflect the people in your target audiences. Be prepared to be flexible as you develop, and make changes along the way.

Analyze demographics and interests within your audiences in order to provide the most attainable pricing model. Finally, leave room for growth. You should always have multiple avenues available for development in order to fit the constantly changing marketplace.

Create an Online Presence

An online presence is one of the most effective ways to build your audience. Rather than shooting in the dark, learn how to launch a business model on social media.

Spend time building up your presence online through social media and a strong website. This will act as a foundation for your business and add credibility to your product.

You can do this by creating a blog, and promoting it on social media. Consider affiliate marketing as a means to bring in traffic and earn a commission. This can serve as a way to survey your audience and develop a product to meet their needs.

The larger your presence on social media, the more you can connect with potential customers, and figure out who they are and where they're shopping.

People tend to trust a name they know. Even if it's your first time marketing a product, people will be more likely to engage with your brand if they recognize your name.

Develop a Marketing Strategy

Now that you have an online presence, and a product to sell, you need a marketing strategy. This is one of the most important ways to grow your brand and can determine long-term success for your company.

Start by developing an unpaid marketing plan using SEO. Conduct keyword research and construct a gameplan around your target audience. Make sure your website is up-to-date and easy to navigate for the best results.

From there, you can tap into your budget for paid marketing. Consult an agency, or learn more about marketing yourself. Create a plan for your first marketing campaign, and begin testing on a small scale.

Small wins in your marketing efforts will be a great indicator of success and solidify your business model to pitch to investors.

Create a Pitch

We've all heard of the elevator pitch. The reason it's used so widely is because it works. Keeping your pitch short and concise will make it easier to establish frequent connections and help people remember your brand.

Focus on your major selling points and lean into your established customer base to prove credibility. Additionally, add points of growth into your pitch. Potential customers and investors want to know that your company is able to adapt.

In summary, why are you essential in your market, and how will you grow to meet the needs of new customers?

Remember to be a real person. People are often deterred by a pitch that sounds too salesy. Being the face of your business means relating to real-life people, and meeting them where they are.

Protect Your Business

At this point, you've created something that needs stability. You aren't just an individual or a partnership anymore, you're a company. Separate your company from your individual assets by making your business a corporation.

Follow guidelines to avoid any legal errors and protect your great ideas. Finalize founder agreements and make your hiring process efficient and thorough.

It may seem like a lot of time-consuming steps at the beginning, but it will pay off in the long run to have documentation for everything.

Start Small

While starting a business is always going to seem like a jump into the deep end, starting small can help you work through the kinks with less investment up-front.

This can look like focusing on your online presence before mass producing your product. There's no point in having a warehouse full of products or spending time developing a huge range of services before you have a base to market to.

Use your budget wisely and invest in the areas that will drive results.

Build Credibility

As you're working on expanding your customer base, don't forget about retention. Those customers that were with you from the start can be an important tool in building credibility.

Keep track of these people through email lists and reach out with any updates on your business. You want to create a reputation of caring for your customers. Many businesses are able to get people through the door, but struggle to maintain brand loyalty.

This can hurt your business long-term and affect your ability to scale.

How to Launch a Business Model Today

Now that you have a business model checklist, it's time to get started. Keep it short and include as much reliable data as possible. Consider giving yourself a head start by seeking expert advice.

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8 Affiliate Programs for Beauty and Wellness Enthusiasts

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The beauty industry has undergone major transformations in recent years. From clean products to complicated skincare routines, influencers taking over. Beauty and wellness are at the forefront of many people's minds.

Skincare and beauty enthusiasts know how expensive this passion can be. And more people every year are trying to find ways to turn their passionate hobby into a side job or a career.

It may seem like an unimaginable leap, but it's possible to make money from your love of beauty and wellness. One of the best ways to get started is with an affiliate program.

Here is what to know about affiliate programs you can join as a beauty and wellness enthusiast.

Why You Should Join an Affiliate Program

You may wonder how influencers make money on their social media platforms. One of those ways is through affiliate programs. With affiliate programs, you can make commissions when people buy products through links.

The beauty and wellness industry is always growing with new products and new brands. There are great programs to join to get started with affiliate marketing. In recent years, more men have gained an interest in beauty and skincare.

With this rise in interest and new brands entering the market, it's no wonder the industry is worth nearly $50 billion. So this is a great opportunity for beauty and wellness enthusiasts to promote products on their social media and website.

And the best part is that you don't have to be a top influencer to join these affiliate programs. Not sure how to affiliate marketing, it doesn't take much to learn. Online courses can help give you a comprehensive education in online marketing.

The Top Beauty and Wellness Affiliate Programs

The beauty industry is a large spectrum. From inexpensive drugstore brands to luxury and high-end products, there is a place in the industry for every consumer. And there are affiliate programs for beauty and wellness brands across the spectrum.

Here are the top affiliate programs in the beauty and wellness industries you should join today.

1. Afterglow Cosmetics

World-famous brand Afterglow Cosmetics is renowned for its gluten-free products. All of their cosmetics are made from organic minerals and include essential antioxidants. This brand prides itself on being better at creating more natural skin.

This is a great company to be an affiliate with because organic products are always a hit on the beauty market. Afterglow Cosmetics uses ShareASale to manage its affiliate program.

Enroll by signing up through ShareASale. After getting approved, you can apply directly for the Afterglow affiliate program. From there, you can promote the products and earn profits from sales.

2. Lululemon

As one of the most notable clothing brands for workout and yoga apparel, Lululemon has carved its name into the cornerstone of the wellness market. Their high-quality leggings are a cult favorite and often what other brands are compared to.

So getting into the Lululemon affiliate program would be a great move for those looking to get into online marketing. By promoting their line of sports bras, t-shirts, and yoga accessories, you can make a 7% commission on all sales.

3. MAC

One of the most recognizable beauty brands in the whole world is MAC cosmetics. They're known for amazing makeup products, but especially for their famous shade of red lipstick, Ruby Woo.

Customers can earn a commission through the MAC website with the affiliate program. With this program, affiliates promote various products on their websites. The MAC affiliate program also offers discounts and free shipping as bonuses to the commission.

For lovers of makeup, the MAC affiliate program is one of the best for beauty affiliate marketing.

4. American Council on Exercise

The exercise and workout market are a huge part of the wellness industry. It's constantly on the rise as people try to lead healthier lives and stick to workout regimens. So utilizing an affiliate program within this thriving industry is a good move.

The American Council on Exercise is highly respected as a training organization. They are globally recognized for fitness qualifications, which hold a lot of value within the fitness community.

Through their affiliate program, you can earn an 8% commission. You can sell their personal training certifications, specialist programs, and health coaching courses.

5. Makeup Geek

Makeup Geek is a brand that's quickly been on the rise in recent years. The website helps to teach makeup skills through uploaded videos. But the brand is also loved for offering professional quality and cruelty-free makeup.

Users start by filling out a form to register as a loyal affiliate. But the user cannot make false advertisements about their website, or else they may be rejected from the affiliate program.

6. Lorna Jane

Beginning in Australia, this brand now boasts over 200 stores worldwide. They're known for high-performance activewear, specifically for the gym, yoga, and travel.

The athletic apparel industry is always booming, so joining the Lorna Jane affiliate program is a good move. You can earn a 5% commission on all product sales. They also have an ambassador program that offers exclusive rewards.

7. Black Opal Beauty

Boasting beauty products for women of color, black opal beauty is a great brand to promote. This brand has made a name for itself for creating products that are good for all skin types and shades.

Black Opal Beauty offers competitive commission rates compared to other beauty brands. They offer various discounts as well as affiliate promotion codes for those approved for the affiliate program.

8. Meredith Health and Fitness Magazines

As the publisher of wellness magazines Fitness, Shape, Health, and Eating Well, this brand has the written fitness market cornered. With a huge audience and booming business, but that's not the only reason to jump on their affiliate marking program.

Meredith Health & Fitness Magazines offers a 45% commission on all sales of subscriptions. With a 45-day cookie window; there's an incredible opportunity to make money from this affiliate program.

A cookie window is the amount of time a cookie remains in a user's browser and how long the browser can use the cookie information. A longer cookie window means users can leave a window up in their browser and you can still receive a commission.

Benefit From Your Love of Beauty and Wellness

The beauty industry is constantly growing, and that's why you should jump into it yourself. You don't have to be a large influencer with millions of followers to get started making money from beauty sales.

Joining an affiliate program will allow you to share products you love with friends and family and even a few followers. And by sharing products you can make a commission. Find your place in the beauty industry by joining an affiliate program.

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Searching for Success: Why an Online Marketing Coach May Work for You

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Imagine you're able to work when you want and where you want. You have complete control over your schedule, but you still make a lot of money.

How would it feel for that to be your reality? Would you believe that an online marketing coach could help you make that happen?

An online coach can teach you the strategies you need to earn an income online. Keep reading to learn why you should work with one.

Personal Focus

An online marketing coach can help you focus on things that can help you specifically. Some marketing blogs and social media channels are useful. But they focus on information that has helped that company.

Depending on your audience and what you're selling, those strategies might not work for you. A good marketing coach can help you determine what will work for your business.

Whether you're new in business or have been working for years, you can learn new information and test different strategies. A coach can walk you through different platforms so that you can make a profit.

Help Getting Started

If you're new to working online, an online marketing coach can help. They can give you some basic tools and tricks to start your online business.

Your coach can suggest ways to make money that you may not consider. Affiliate marketing can be an excellent way to earn money online, but some people don't know about it.

If you don't get an online marketing coach, you may not learn about those options. Then, you may choose income streams that aren't as profitable or interesting to you.

Build on a Foundation

Perhaps you've been working for yourself for a few months. You're seeing some income but not as much as you need or want. You've read books and articles, but none of those strategies work.

The best online marketing coach can help you build on that foundation you have. Your coach can work with you on scaling your existing revenue streams so that you can grow more quickly.

You can learn a lot from free resources, like blog posts. However, an online marketing coach can go more in-depth with you. They can offer more resources and insight into how to build a successful online business.

Help With Strategy

Sometimes, all you need to take your business to the next level is a good strategy. An online marketing coach can help you develop and implement a strategy that works for your business.

For example, maybe you have an affiliate site where you sell cosmetics. Your coach could help you set up an Instagram account to connect with your audience and share tips and tutorials.

Or if you focus more on reviewing technology, you could get help setting up a YouTube channel. That way, you can go to your audience instead of getting them to come to you.

Learn From One Source

One problem with relying on free information is that it often comes from different places. You may read one business owner's blog but listen to someone else's podcast.

If you follow a bunch of people, you may find their strategies and tips conflict with each other. As you start and grow your business, that can be confusing, and you may waste time deciding which information is best.

When you hire an online marketing coach, you can learn from that coach. You know all of the information you learn will work together, so you don't have to figure out which tips to use in your business.

Of course, not every coach will have the best strategies for you. But many online coaches offer free information so that you can see if you like their strategies and if you want to learn more.

Someone in Your Corner

When you get affiliate marketing coaching or other help for your business, you also get someone who will support you. A lot of online business owners work from home. Some don't know anyone in real life that does the same thing.

Having a coach means you have access to a support system. Your coach has probably been in a similar position as you, so they'll understand what you're going through.

A coach can help you get through the tough parts of growing a business. Then, you can celebrate your successes together. You can also keep up with your coach long after your coaching sessions end for even more help and support.

Continue Scaling

Scaling a business can be just as difficult as starting one. You have your revenue streams in place, and you know how to bring in money. But maybe you aren't bringing in as much income as you want.

You can scale your business in many ways, but trying them all takes time. Working with an online marketing coach can help you narrow down your options.

That way, you can focus on scaling what works for your business. You can also get rid of income streams that aren't profitable or enjoyable, saving you time and money.

As an online business owner, you don't have a cap on your revenue. So even as you grow, you may still want a coach to help you keep growing and earning more money.

A Business Investment

Coaching can take a lot of time and money, and you probably won't see results after your first session. However, online marketing coaching is an investment.

Think about how it could affect your business in the next year or the next five years. If you learn the right strategies for marketing and selling to your audience, you can use them for a long time.

Coaching is also a business expense, so you can write off the cost. Then, you can lower your tax burden to save a bit of money.

Be sure you talk to an accountant about write-offs, but it's a great reason to invest in coaching. You can save some tax money and improve your business.

Get an Online Marketing Coach

If you've tried to grow an online business, you know it can be difficult. However, an online marketing coach may be the help you need to build your business.

You can get specific advice to help your company, and you can use those strategies for years. The best online marketing coach will also support you and guide you as you make those changes to your business.

Are you ready to grow your business with a marketing coach? Watch this free video to learn more and earn more online.

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Looking to Learn? A List of Affiliate Marketing Training Materials

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The affiliate marketing sector is worth $12 million. It's one of the smartest ways for online businesses and content creators to get involved with marketing.

So we've created a list of educational affiliate marketing training materials. Turn on your inner autodidact and get reading, watching, and trying this advice. You'll find plenty of resources in these materials to learn from the best affiliate marketing training.

First, What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is when you promote products and services in your content (videos, blogs, etc.). You are only tangentially affiliated with the product. You will get a cut of their sales for directing customers toward them.

Some people promote affiliate products related to their field. For instance, if they convert travel vans, they may link the solar panels and mattresses they install. Each time someone buys from this link, they earn a commission.

Others strictly promote products they have no connection to. They may do this in a series of online video reviews or blog posts. Either way, they still receive a commission on the products they promote. Affiliate marketers get paid when people purchase from their link.

Why do you need to take a course or read a book on how to do this? The intricacies of optimizing your marketing are worth having an expert opinion on. Not all affiliate networks are built equal.

eMarketing Institute Affiliate Marketing Course and Certification (Free)

The major benefit of eMarketing Institute's courses is the free e-book you get to download. Study from it and keep it even after your certification exam. Even if you don't bother to get certified, download the free e-book. Build up your library of excellent affiliate marketing – for free.

Beef up your resume with some related certifications from eMarketing Institute. These also come with free downloadable e-books, including for Web Analytics and E-Commerce.

The Advanced Affiliate Marketing Playbook by Graham Fisher and Jonathan Ostrander

Turn on your listening ears and dive into this Amazon Bestseller, ranking #19 in Web Marketing.

Available as an audiobook for on-the-go learning and e-book, The Advanced Affiliate Marketing Playbook: Learn Secrets from the Top Affiliate Marketers on How You Can Make Passive Income Online, Through Utilizing Amazon and Other Affiliate Programs Successfully! gives you the playbook for affiliate marketing.

After reading, you will understand the challenges ahead. It also covers writing effective sales copy. This best-seller sets you up for the long game to make sure you are prepared for what comes next.

Money Guru's Affiliate Marketing Training Youtube Playlist

Want to learn more about affiliate marketing in your spare time? YouTube is the people's university, with any kind of how-to video you might be looking for. This includes affiliate marketing.

Check out the Affiliate Marketing Training Playlist by Money Guru. This is a series of videos that run from about 7 minutes to 35 minutes. You can sneak some basic education into down moments of your day with this playlist.

Plus, it won't cost you a dime!

Affiliate Marketing by Noah Gray and Michael Fox

Check out Affiliate Marketing: Launch a Six Figure Business with Clickbank Products, Affiliate Links, Amazon Affiliate Program, and Internet Marketing, the 4.5-star Amazon book by Noah Gray and Michael Fox.

Available as a paperback or e-book, this breakdown of Affiliate Marketing answers the questions you have been asking. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and pick a marketing niche with Gray and Fox's guidelines.

Affiliate Marketing for Beginners Blogs & Videos

If you're getting into the affiliate marketing content business and you don't know ahrefs, you need to. This site is full of SEO-tools to use to get your webpages and blogs ranked higher.

But they also offer a wealth of knowledge after being in the business for so long. Check out their blog and YouTube videos on beginner Affiliate Marketing for some simple, free breakdowns of where to get started.

ClickMeeting webinar: How Affiliate Marketers Are Using Webinars to Promote Products

With ClickMeeting's ClickMeeting webinar: How Affiliate Marketers Are Using Webinars to Promote Products up on YouTube, you can watch this expert webinar on the use of webinars in affiliate marketing.

Watching Zach Johnson of MoneyReign Inc. cover this unique way to use affiliate marketing will no doubt expand your scope on the process. The presentation element of learning from webinars can be a great way to tackle difficult topics that remain flat on the page of a book.

Get the Basics Under Control

Many of the affiliate marketing materials out on the web are free to access. This is great, as it's always beneficial to dip your toes into a new topic without making an investment.

The one downside is that some of these materials online may not get as deep as you want to take your affiliate marketing to the next level. You may not have a real person instructor to reach out to with complicated questions.

That's where moving on to a more directed, intensive affiliate marketing course will do you well, like ours at Legendary Marketer.

Use the basic materials out there to walk before you run – but then run with us.

Why You Need to Jump into an Affiliate Marketing Training Program

With all the amazing resources out there, it's not hard to pursue further education about affiliate marketing. Why not join a formal affiliate market training online? When you join one of Legendary Marketer's Affiliate Marketing Business Blueprint you get primo access to our affiliate marketing training course material.

In our Affiliate Marketing Business Blueprint, we show you how to get started with affiliate marketing as an online business. Promote others' products through an affiliate network and then earn a commission if they buy it after clicking on your link.

Enroll in Our Affiliate Marketing Training Program

There's a lot of great affiliate marketing training programs out there – but you'll understand if we say we think ours is the best.

Are you ready to jump in with our affiliate marketing training program? Watch this free video to learn how to earn high ticket commissions and supercharge your earnings.

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7 Profitable Affiliate Marketing Niches You May Not Have Thought of Before

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Are you looking for different ways to make money from your online marketing endeavors? Do you want to find a way to take advantage of affiliate marketing and up the chances of success? If so, then you need to learn about different affiliate marketing niches you can take advantage of.

Doing so can help you get a leg up in the online marketplace. You can learn about low competition niches for affiliate marketing, search for products in that niche, then promote them through your content to earn a profit.

See below for an in-depth guide on several profitable affiliate marketing niches. Be sure to consider them all.

1. Home Security

If there's one thing that customers can't get enough of in their daily lives, it's the feeling of security. People all over the world worry about the possibility of a break-in on their property.

While home security isn't the sexiest product out there, it answers a common pain point among many different target markets. For that reason, there's a growing demand for reviews and guidance on home security products.

This is especially true with the growing interest people have in creating a smart home. Many security systems these days have tossed the electrical wiring to the side for a more customizable and hands-on system their customers can purchase.

2. Gaming

Did you know that the gaming market is projected to spend over $200 Billion a year on games by the end of 2023? An affiliate marketer looks at that and starts to drool at the unlimited possibilities.

Better yet, there are many different gaming products that you can choose to market. You can promote products such as video games, gaming consoles, gaming equipment, computer software, gaming laptops, and so much more.

For those of you that have a passion for gaming, to begin with, this is a no-brainer. It's a growing industry with unlimited potential and a dedicated market of consumers.

3. Online Dating

Everyone longs for companionship. Whether they've recently gotten out of a rough relationship or have been single for many years, people are looking to get back out there to find their soul mate.

As a matter of fact, studies have shown that there's a direct connection between our social lives, love lives, and happiness. Customers are willing to do whatever it takes to find happiness for themselves.

This is a great way for you, as an affiliate marketer, to capitalize. You can promote various online dating platforms (in which there are many) and give customers more information on the best online dating platforms for their situation.

4. Pets

People love pets. They love furry pets, scaly pets, exotic pets, and anything in between. That is why the pet industry continues to scale in a positive direction.

There are many opportunities for affiliate marketing in the pet marketplace. You can promote things like pet toys, pet food, pet accessories, pet stores, and even pet medication. Consumers will flock to your content for insight, and companies will pay you handsomely for the exposure of their products.

For those of you that are passionate about animals and have a few pets of your own, this affiliate marketing niche can be a match made in heaven. The passionate pet market will always be there, giving you longevity and income streams that will last for many years to come.

5. Fitness

A majority of people would admit that they've fallen short of their fitness goals. Everyone dreams of having a six-pack, but not many contain the direction or knowledge to start down that path.

That's where affiliate marketing comes in! You can provide your readers/viewers with valuable direction and get paid for those that take your advice. You can promote items such as gym accessories, workout equipment, supplementation, diet plans, workout plans, or athletic apparel.

It's an industry with prospects that have various levels of commitment, meaning some are more dedicated to consistent workout schedules than others. However, all of them have the same ideology: use the best products to get the best results. That's where you can capitalize!

6. Sports Betting

The sports betting industry has reached new heights in the past 5 years alone. As more and more states approve and regulate sports betting, customers are growing more passionate about it by the year.

So much so that professional sports leagues, such as the MLB, have networks adjusting their broadcast style to incorporate more sports betting in it. Needless to say, there's a piece of the pie in it for you as well.

You can promote things such as sportsbooks, betting websites, and sports betting apps to make a sizeable profit. As the industry continues to grow (which it will), you'll have even more products to promote in the coming years.

7. Coffee

Caffeine is the silent killer of personal budgets everywhere. While a cup of joe won't cost you much (depending on what you buy), the profits add up quickly. Many people drink 2 to 3 cups a day, meaning those that buy by the cup are spending around $6, $8, or even $10 a day on it.

More surprisingly, coffee drinkers are becoming increasingly more aware of this fact. For that reason, they're either looking for at-home coffee products that can help curb their spending or justifying the purchase by finding the best coffee around.

Either way, it has affiliate marketing potential for you. If you're an avid coffee drinker and enjoy the adventure of trying new things, this is a perfect fit.

Find the Best Affiliate Marketing Niches for Your Passion

When it comes to affiliate marketing niches, potential plus passion equals profitability. Be sure to find a niche you enjoy so that you can offer your readers/viewers valuable insight on products.

Be sure to read this article to learn more information on the ugly 2-page affiliate marketing funnel that works, reviewed by yours truly.

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Becoming an Affiliate Marketer: A Step by Step Guide

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In 2022, the affiliate marketing industry is on track to be worth more than $8 billion! If you're looking to make passive income online, become an affiliate marketer. This is a simple way to share the brands you love with your own community and make a percentage each time they purchase.

Learn all about affiliate marketing programs and affiliate marketing jobs right here.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

In affiliate marketing, the marketer themselves earns a commission from promoting another company. Whether that's good like an athleisure brand's new leggings or a service like an online yoga subscription, affiliate marketers can earn supplemental or entire income just from sharing brands they love.

Affiliate Marketing Definition: Promoting a brand's products or services on your own social media or internet presence in exchange for a percentage of the sales you drive.

How To Become an Affiliate Marketer

To become an affiliate marketer, you'll need to do a few things before you even start looking for affiliate marketing jobs. Use this step by step guide to starting your affiliate marketing journey.

Choose Your Niche

Before you even consider your choice of platform, it's important to have an idea of your niche. The aesthetic for your brand and platform will follow.

Start with what you already know. What are some products you love and use religiously? Are there any services or subscriptions you really believe in? Make a list and draw comparisons between your interests and these goods or services.

Be sure your niche is something that you enjoy talking about each day. Here are a few examples of successful niche ideas.

  • Hobby Niches: Photography, Reading, Travel, Sports, Art, Beer, Coffee
  • Business Niches: Money, Investing, Budgeting, Bitcoin, Home Ownership, Marketing
  • Health and Wellness Niches: Fitness, Healthy Eating, Veganism, Yoga, Nutrition
  • Lifestyle: Self-branded (Moving on from another niche or expanding niches)

A lifestyle niche may evolve after you've decided on the main niche like fashion. Those followers trust you and may start looking for your opinion on other things, too, like home decor, skincare, or anything!

Build Your Platform and Gain Followers

Social media is the best way to start with affiliate marketing. These platforms allow users to be creative and have access to the most crucial part of affiliate marketing: an engaged audience.

Starting with Instagram is a great way to see how well your brand takes to the masses. To gain organic followers, you'll need to use keywords and hashtags that your target audience is following.

For example, if you're interested in building a following that loves to travel, each time you post using #travel #traveling #traveljunkie, or similar hashtags.

You can discover which hashtags are the most popular by digging into analytics and using the platform yourself. Instagram will promote your content on other people's feeds according to an algorithm, and part of that is engaging with other people's content by liking, commenting, and sharing.

Use this guide to learn more about keywords and search engine optimization for Instagram.

If you're more into longer-form videos, YouTube might be a good next step, and it is possible to make millions from the platform. Lastly, you'll eventually want a blog or website to aggregate blog posts and affiliate links. While this can be done through links in your Instagram or YouTube bios, having a landing page for people to engage with your content is crucial.

Create Content and Start Marketing

Now that you've gained some followers and posted some content, it's time to start the money-making part! Start writing reviews for the products you love and share them via a linked blog on Instagram.

A great example of this is taking a product you love, like a skincare product, posting a beautiful photo of it on social media with a description, and how it's changed your life.

Tag the company in the photo, and be sure to add the new post to your stories too. Often, brands have employees scanning Instagram and other platforms daily for mentions. If they reply to your story, ask about getting an affiliate link!

In other cases, you can visit your favorite brands' sites and see if they already have a link made for people interested in sharing. Although affiliate marketing is relatively new, many companies have embraced this and word it as “share with a friend!” or “share and save!”.

If the benefit is a discount on your next purchase instead of a commission, definitely reach out to the company and see if there's an opportunity for a partnership.

Know The Regulations

Before you get started, it's important that you do everything ethically and in line with the law. The Federal Trade Commission has laws to protect American consumers, and therefore, there is a certain language you have to use as an affiliate marketer in your posts.

You can't be deceptive in your marketing, and you should always be transparent with your followers by saying you may earn a commission from their purchases. Using #ad is a common courtesy now on Instagram posts too, but make sure all your language is compliant.

Plus, you should always read the lengthy agreements for becoming an affiliate for a new brand. They will likely have guidelines on what your content should look like and the timeline in which your followers need to purchase in order for you to make a commission.

The fine print is worth reading here!

Ditching 9-5

Congratulations on becoming an affiliate marketer! Now that you work for yourself, how does it feel? Being an entrepreneur and making your own way in the world by sharing the things you love is a great way to earn cash.

If you're feeling a little lost on how to get started or simply need some guidance, check out our array of products to help build your business. Our Affiliate Marketing Business Blueprint is an affordable guide that will help grow your work opportunities and make you a truly successful affiliate marketer!

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Why Affiliate Marketing is for Everyone

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Did you know that the global market for digital advertising and marketing is at $322.5 billion?

When you want a great way of earning money online, affiliate marketing is a viable choice. It allows you to spread the word about your business and the products and services you offer. With the right strategy, it can help you drive more sales.

Not familiar with affiliate marketing? Don't worry; we got you!

With this guide, you’ll learn about affiliate marketing for beginners. This will make it easier for you to earn more. Read on and find out more:

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

This allows an online retailer to pay for an external website a commission. They can do this whenever they gain traffic or sales from their referrals. Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular money-making methods online.

The right strategy allows you to generate more leads and convert to sales. The best part is that it becomes a way of gaining passive income.

This strategy partners you with any of the 24 million eCommerce websites in the world. You can earn commissions by referring your website visitors to your partner’s products or services.

This is the simplest explanation of affiliate marketing. However, becoming successful as an affiliate marketer requires more training. We're more than willing to help you here at Legendary Marketer, it's our goal to help educate you on the highly competitive world of online marketing, after all.

If you’re using a blog, you become a selected company’s affiliate through their affiliate network. In some cases, the business will make you into their affiliate.

You can make money by putting a link, button, or banner within your blog post. This leads your visitors to your affiliate business.

Affiliate Marketing Tips

Now you know how this marketing method works, you can now establish your strategies. This ensures that you can build traffic to your affiliate within the first few months. You can also read our guide to ensure your affiliate marketing success.

Here are some tips you can use:

1. Make Great Content

If you put in your time, effort, and dedication to the project, you’ll make something amazing. The good news is that you need not reinvent the wheel to become successful. It’s because you need only ensure that your posts are engaging.

We stress to our students the importance of engagement in content creation. Without engaging content, your affiliate marketing campaigns will go slow.

Engaging your audience will encourage them to read more. This drives them to learn more about your product or service and turn them into referrals.

2. Use Effective SEO Methods

Like any blog post, you must use good SEO techniques to drive traffic from search engines. This will help you get a constant stream of high-quality traffic. If you want a natural way to rank for more keywords, you can use the skyscraping technique.

Skyscraping is when you look for the best content for specific keywords. Once you determine this, you can now make your version by making it better than the original. You can do this by expanding on these topics while covering anything missed out by other posts.

Before long, you become the ultimate source for that particular topic. This allows you to generate more links to your content. That’s what makes it a popular method if you want to build organic website traffic.

3. Use Paid Traffic

A lot of affiliate marketers use platforms like Facebook, Google AdWords. These platforms and other ad networks allow marketers to gain traffic faster. It may not be as beneficial as using social media networks and search engine platforms.

After all, this requires an initial investment that might not be an option for some people.

When using a paid traffic method, be careful when promoting your affiliate links. On social networks, most won’t entertain the fact that you’re publishing direct links to your offers.

That’s why you must send the traffic you gain from this method to your website’s landing page. This allows visitors to discover your affiliate links on their own.

One of our students, Aaron Szczokewycz, even generated leads without an ad budget on Facebook since he joined Legendary. As those converted to sales, he's made quite the profit with our help.

4. Make an Email List

By building a list of email subscribers, you’re investing in a guaranteed method of getting income. Always focus on good email marketing since it’s the key to your success.

Do this by investing in ideas like making giveaways for free e-books. You may also offer other things that persuade people to sign up, like coupons and discount codes. A customer who trusts a brand is more motivated to buy from your list of suggestions.

Achieving this means you’ll start earning money from the steady stream of affiliate sales. As soon as you invest in email marketing, you gain an edge over other affiliate marketers.

5. Upsell

This is a sales technique that aims to encourage people to buy something more expensive. You can do this by persuading them to get an item’s upgraded version or buy the add-ons. If you want to get commissions from a food processor, you can upsell a recipe book that the same company sells.

Upselling is your secret weapon as an affiliate marketer. If you use this well, you’ll end up getting more affiliate sales per visitor. This increases their value, especially if they follow your suggestions.

6. Promote Products You’ll Buy

If you aren’t interested in an expensive mountain bike, you’re unlikely to feature it on your blog. It’s because you’ll have a hard time persuading anyone to buy it. It’s especially when it’s a product you won’t spend a single penny on, now and in the future.

It’s always better to be passionate about the product you’re trying to get commissions from. This will make it more authentic to your readers, making it engaging. With that, it’s easier to persuade them to buy.

Start Becoming an Affiliate Today!

These are some of the things you can do to succeed in affiliate marketing. Use these tips if you want to make this your full-time investment.

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What to Look for When Choosing an Affiliate Marketing Program

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Growth of the affiliate marketing program is currently at around 27 percent per year globally, according to Social Media Today, with countries like the United States and the United Kingdom leading the way.

In dollars, it's an industry sitting at around $12 billion. However, as we often tell our students at Legendary Marketer, money should not be the primary driver for you becoming an affiliate. Your motivation should fall to what you believe in, find useful, or makes you happy.

In the following article, we'll share the 10 key performance indicators you should watch for in any affiliate marketing program. Let's begin!

1. What the Program Pays You For

Generally, there are two ways you could be earning money whenever you act as an affiliate. No matter the product or service, it boils down to this: sale or lead. Some programs also offer a hybrid model that will pay you for both.

In our opinion, the best affiliate marketing programs give you more ways to earn, but you can achieve success through either method. Of course, the sales-only approach will pay you just for conversion (i.e., when there's an actual transfer of money from the consumer).

Earning for the leads you bring in doesn't come with as much pressure but typically doesn't deliver as big of a payout. We challenge our students to get clarity on their strengths, weaknesses, and preferences before beginning.

2. How Payouts Are Distributed

As you weigh the question of what is the best affiliate marketing program, cash flow should be of key importance. That means considering how payouts will be distributed before planning to spend your time and energy promoting a product.

Some questions we recommend asking yourself: how often do checks go out? Will you earn an ongoing commission or a one-time payout? Get the answers to questions like these on the front end so you can build a viable strategy.

3. Number and Type of Products

Many affiliate marketing programs for beginners will keep it simple: one product, one revenue source. Ideally, you will get into a flow where these types of programs will appear as limiting to you as they are.

The only way to advance as a professional affiliate marketer, and the Legendary Marketer way, is to find ways to maximize the revenue of the people you bring into the fold. It's simple, really.

Earn more off each individual, and you don't have to work as hard on advertising, marketing, and content creation to drive traffic (though make no mistake, those things remain very important).

4. How Retargeting Works

As you compare affiliate marketing programs, be laser-focused in your questions. One of the “inside baseball” questions we challenge our students to ask is about retargeting.

Retargeting is a form of marketing where the site places a “cookie” on its website that will then track that user to other sites across the web offering additional marketing for a set period of time. It's a viable way to increase conversion rates, but it also comes across as a little creepy to the consumer, so expect changes in the year ahead with how search engines treat this practice.

We're encouraging our students to keep an eye on this as it develops. You'll want to know how much life and distance your affiliate link will have in it.

5. Ease of Promotion

Legitimate affiliate marketing programs give you the tools you need to succeed. They don't just turn you loose into a no man's land.

Investigate the materials these programs will provide you for connecting your traffic to their product or service. Look for materials that are inoffensive, attention-grabbing, and easy to incorporate into the flow of your website.

6. Refund Policies

Many affiliate programs will have refund policies to go along with their products. Particularly with informational products, we've found, a generous policy is a great way of converting a lead to a sale. See, consumers usually live with the cost of their buying decisions even when not completely satisfied.

Knowing they can get their money back if something isn't to their liking is enough assurance to go through with the sale. They just don't always follow through on that power.

As an affiliate marketer, your concern should be what happens if they do? Check the program's policy ahead of time to see whether you lose money on the refund (likely, you will). Also, ask the program to provide data on how often refunds are requested.

At Legendary Marketer, refunds are rare so providing that data to our affiliates isn't a problem. Some programs aren't quite as trustworthy, however, so protect yourselves.

7. Where You Are in the Funnel

Most programs consist of sales funnels. At the top of the funnel, you have the tire-kickers who are weighing their interest. In the middle, there are interested leads who want to know more.

In the narrow part of the funnel, you have customers who are ready to pay or need support after their purchase. Learn where you are in the funnel as an affiliate. Furthermore, learn if there are opportunities for you to earn throughout.

Hybrid opportunities might pay you one rate for bringing in tire-kickers, another for hot leads, and still another for sales conversions. As an affiliate, it's important to have that awareness before you begin.

8. How Many Referrals End Up Making a Purchase

Another key performance indicator to watch out for is the referral to buyer ratio. In other words, how many people usually visit a website or show interest versus how many open their wallets?

Knowing this number will give you concrete data on what it will take to make a viable income off the affiliate marketing program itself. If there are multiple potential revenue streams, don't forget to get the ratio for each.

9. What Your Costs Will Be

Affiliate marketers generally will have to pour money into their efforts if they want to see the needle move. It takes money to start, build, and manage a website that does a lot of traffic.

Those costs come in the form of domain purchases, hosting fees, content creation, and promotion. How much will you need to spend to get the types of numbers necessary for turning the affiliate marketing program profitable?

10. Where You Can Do Business

Finally, what are the rules of the road? Where can you post links? Which products are restricted by region?

The last thing you want to do is place all your eggs in a basket that is illegal in the countries you wish to promote. On the same note, you don't want to pour money into a marketing strategy that is off-limits on the social network where you plan on doing most of your promotion.

Figure out the where's and how's of doing business. Then, build your action plan around what works and what is accepted.

Choosing the Right Affiliate Marketing Program Is Your Most Important Decision

We hope this will help you choose an affiliate marketing program that's right for you. After all, it really is your most important decision.

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How-To Guide: Launching a Successful Business Model

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Did you lose your job during the pandemic? Or are you fed up with working in an office or for a company? Many people have dreams of working online but no idea how to turn them into reality.

Fortunately, choosing the right business model can make that dream more achievable. We have a few ideas and strategies you can use to start a profitable business no matter your experience.

But what is a business model and which is best? Keep reading to find out!

Choose a Niche

The most successful business model for you will center around something you like or are good at. You should focus on a specific industry or customer, and this is your niche.

By narrowing the focus of your business model, you can see more success early on. Consider what you like doing or talking about. Perhaps you like cameras and photography, so you start a business around that.

Or maybe you did really well on standardized tests, so you create a business that helps people take tests. Whatever it is, consider what you like, but make sure there's also a need for it.

Research the Market

Next, you should do some market research to figure out what problems people have within your niche. Then, you can determine how to fill that need. If you're a photographer, you could see if people need photoshoots.

But maybe you realize that people need more help in selecting and using cameras. So you can switch your business idea to a business model with more potential.

If you're good at standardized tests, you could see if people prefer tutoring or workbooks to use on their own time. Both can make for great business models, but they can serve slightly different needs.

Find Your Competition

As you research the market, you'll probably come across some people with similar businesses to your idea. That's okay, and it can be even more validation for your idea.

But don't just skip over your competition. Take a look at what products or services they offer and see how customers react to them. Maybe there's something you can do a bit differently to stand out.

You don't need a totally unique business model, but you also shouldn't avoid copying your competition. Perhaps your competition focuses on helping beginners, so you target more advanced photographers or students.

Operate Online

The most successful types of business models don't take forever to see a profit. If you want to start making money soon, you should consider starting an online business.

You can start quite a few different online businesses with little or no money. With an online business, you don't need to worry about finding or paying for a storefront. You don't need to hire a bunch of employees.

If you can keep your startup costs low, you can find business success more quickly. You can also determine if your idea is profitable, and you can choose a different business model if yours isn't making money.

Start With Profit

If you want to start making money from the start, you should consider a simple way to bring in revenue. Affiliate marketing is one of the best ways to make money when you first start your business.

You don't have to create a product or service. Instead, you can sell someone else's product or service and make a small commission on each sale that comes through you.

Affiliate marketing doesn't need to take a ton of time. You can share links to products in your niche on your website through a blog and on social media.

Then, you can use the rest of your time to build out other revenue streams as part of your entire business model.

Use Two Revenue Streams

While you can make a lot from affiliate marketing, you should also create a second revenue stream. You can create digital products, like eBooks, online courses, and other digital downloads.

If you want to offer a service, you can also do that through your website. You can use email and video conferencing apps to communicate with clients.

Consider if you're willing to schedule part of your day for clients or if you'd prefer more flexibility. Online courses can be a great alternative to coaching, and you can make more money without having to work more.

Having at least two revenue streams can give you more security. If your affiliate income dips one month, you can make up for it with more product sales or vice versa.

Productize Your Services

If the best business model for you involves services, create packages based on your offer. Instead of having to create a custom package for every client you get, you can direct leads to your services page.

Your clients can choose from your options, streamlining the sales process for you. That way, you can book clients more quickly.

You can also offer services as products, such as coaching or teaching as an online course. If you're good at graphic design, you can sell templates instead of custom services.

Selling products will give you more control over your business model. You can only work so much in a day, so selling products can get rid of the income ceiling that comes with offering a service.

Build a Marketing and Sales Plan

No matter what business model you plan to start, you need to create a marketing and sales plan. Social media is one of the best places to market your business.

You can interact with people in your target audience to build relationships and a following. Facebook and Instagram are two popular options, but TikTok is quickly gaining traction.

You can use your social media profiles to direct people to your sales pages. If you write the sales copy well, it can help sell your products or affiliate products for you, saving you precious time while making you more money.

The Best Business Model to Choose

You can choose from many different types of business models out there. But if you want an easy way to make money without overworking yourself, make affiliate marketing part of your business model.

Then, you can combine affiliate marketing with creating and selling your own digital products. Both revenue streams are easy to scale and have no limits on how much you can make.

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What Is an Online Marketing Coach and How Can They Help You?

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The personal coaching industry reached more than $1 billion in 2018, proving how lucrative this industry is.

It also proves there's a need for personal coaches, especially when it comes to online marketing. There's a need for businesses to hire coaches that can teach them how to drive traffic to their website or some other online marketing strategy.

The best online marketing coach can teach you digital marketing independence, so you don't have to hire another coach or even a marketing agency.

This is why you should consider Legendary Marketers Club, which is an educational resource on how to scale your business with the best marketing strategies.

If you also want to learn something about what an online marketing coach does, this guide is perfect for you.

What Is an Online Marketing Coach?

An online marketing coach is someone who is an expert in digital marketing strategies. They should be familiar with brand development, website optimization, and more.

However, an online marketing coach does not actually do the work for you; they just guide you on what you need to do. A coach teaches you what you need to do on a daily to weekly basis.

Eventually, when your business is ready with the help of an online marketing coach, your business can reach digital marketing independence.

This essentially means that your business knows how to create digital marketing from A to Z because you've been taught by an online marketing coach.

What to Look for in an Online Marketing Coach

If you are considering hiring online marketing services, you first need to know what to look for. You need to know if they are qualified and have the expertise to lead you to digital marketing independence.

The first thing you need to look for is if they have the experience. You want to see if they've helped similar industries. If they've only worked as an online coach for a year, you should be skeptical at what kind of results they can produce for your business.

Another consideration when you're looking at online marketing coaches is seeing what their testimonials have to say.

When you see what clients say about an online marketing coach, it gives you insight into what positive results that particular online coach can achieve for a business.

How Can They Help You?

When you start looking at online marketing coaches to hire, you should consider the ways they can help you. Some online marketing coaches might be a specialist in a particular area of marketing, while others might cover multiple areas.

Here's a guide on how they can help your business achieve digital marketing independence.

Brand Development

One of the first ways that an online marketing coach can help you is with brand development. They can help you create a clear story that resonates with your target market.

If you want your business to achieve digital marketing independence, you will need to make sure your brand is memorable and seen across digital marketing platforms.

You need to make sure your brand is seen above your competitors and that it's authentic and trustworthy. Your brand should not be confusing. It should be about the customer and how they overcome a problem with help from your brand.

Overall, an online marketing coach can help you create a brand or rebrand so you can stand out in the minds of your target market.

Affiliate Marketing

An affiliate marketing coach can help with affiliate marketing. You may not have an idea of what products to promote or even how affiliate marketing works, but you want to get started.

An online marketing coach can teach you everything about affiliate marketing and how it works. They can tell you what products are the best to promote and how to create an affiliate marketing website.

If you want to find the best affiliate marketing program, you can check out our Affiliate Marketing Blueprint.

Target Market

Another critical part of digital marketing that can be taught by an online marketing coach is how to reach your target market.

You'll have an idea of who your target market is and how you can help them overcome a problem.

An online marketing coach can teach you how to create a target market, starting with demographics and who you are specifically trying to reach. They can also teach you how to reach your target market through different platforms and advertising.

An online coach may also give some wisdom when it comes to retargeting customers.

Website Traffic

An online coach can also help with website traffic. They can help you figure out the best methods to drive traffic to your website.

They can help you think of online content ideas as well as SEO keywords that reach your target market.

You'll also have an idea of what metrics to look at so you can improve your website and drive more clicks.

More Sales

The final way an online marketing coach can help your business is with sales. They can help you figure out the best way to optimize your sales funnel.

They can either give you suggestions on how to improve your sales funnel or give you blueprints on what a successful sales funnel looks like.

Should You Hire an Online Marketing Coach?

Now that you know everything about an online marketing coach, you may be wondering if you should hire them or look for online training courses.

Ultimately, you have to decide what's best for your business. However, an online coach and online marketing course can help you achieve the results you want from digital marketing.

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Top 10 Best Affiliate Marketing Courses

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Affiliate marketing was expected to reach around $6 billion in 2020.

This profitable industry is something that you should consider in your business if you want an additional side income or a full-time income. It can also help you create passive income.

If you're unsure of how affiliate marketing works, you should consider the best affiliate marketing course. Courses offered by professional affiliate marketers can help you master the art of this industry.

You can see the best strategies you need to create passive income and drive people to other websites and make purchases.

One of the best ways to master affiliate marketing is by finding an affiliate program in a particular niche. When you've mastered a niche if it's baking, SaaS, e-commerce, or something else, you have a better idea of how to become a partner for companies in a particular niche.

Here's a guide on the 10 best affiliate marketing courses that can help you master this industry.

1. Skillshare

If you want to learn from one of the best affiliate marketing courses, look no further than Skillshare, which can be found on Udemy.

This class will teach you everything from the basics to expert knowledge of affiliate programs. You'll have an idea of the rules to follow. You'll also have some blog ideas that can help initially guide you on what to create.

Another important skill you can learn with Skillshare is how to use links appropriately. You don't want to stuff links side by side but rather have a strategic way of someone seeing them.

Skillshare will teach you how to do that.

2. Udemy

Udemy is a popular way to find a lot of courses, especially when it comes to affiliate marketing.

You'll discover a lot of affiliate marketing courses that teach you basic to expert knowledge on what to do with affiliate marketing.

For example, you'll discover the Complete 2020 Hands-on Affiliate Marketing Course that teaches you about SEO, affiliate programs, and more.

3. Coursera

Similar to Udemy, Coursera provides information on affiliate programs that can help you master this particular skill.

You can choose from a variety of courses that can help learn different areas of affiliate marketing that you may not have known before.

Another benefit of taking affiliate marketing courses from Coursera is that they offer free and paid options. So, if you prefer to get your feet wet and try some free courses, you can do that with Coursera.

4. Authority Hacker's

Authority Hacker's affiliate program is perfect for anyone who wants to get in-depth and learn everything from A to Z. This means you'll learn how to create a website, SEO strategies, how to create resources and content, and how to create WhiteHat links.

You can also learn how to make an income from different affiliate programs.

5. Commission Hero

Commission Hero is perfect for anyone who wants a simple and straightforward strategy for earning affiliate income.

With this particular course, you'll learn how to find your ideal audience and target them with Facebook ads. Commission Hero is specific about finding products that can help you sell more and earn an income

6. 123 Affiliate Marketing

123 Affiliate marketing is about teaching you with video lessons on how to make money as an affiliate.

There are 5 modules and 23 lessons in 123 Affiliate marketing that teaches you how to stay within the legal boundaries of sharing your affiliate products to your target market.

7. Five Figure Niche

This is a course by Doug Cunnington, who teaches you everything from how to build an affiliate website to strategies for selling your affiliate products.

It's another selection that can give you some additional wisdom when you are looking for a particular niche to work in and long-tail keywords that fit your niche.

8. Amazon Affiliate Marketing

Another affiliate program comes from one of the industry giants, Amazon.

Amazon Affiliate Marketing teaches you everything about how to find keywords for picking a profitable niche to do your affiliate marketing. You can find a lot of Amazon affiliate courses on Udemy, which teaches you a variety of tools that can help you get started on your affiliate journey.

9. YouTube Affiliate Mastery

If you want to earn money on YouTube, there's no better way to learn than with the YouTube Affiliate Mastery course. You can also find this course on Udemy as well as YouTube videos discussing the strategies in this course.

The course is by Bryan Guerra who teaches you everything about how to create a YouTube channel and build multiple streams of income.

You also learn about how to edit videos and make money as an affiliate when you promote other products.

10. Digital Worth Academy

In this affiliate program, you learn how to make $100 a day with your website promoting affiliate products.

They have videos, keyword training, finding the perfect products, finding the best click-through rates, and more.

If you want to get started on affiliate marketing or up your game in affiliate marketing, Digital Worth Academy is a great place to start.

Now You Know the Best Affiliate Marketing Course to Take

Finding the best affiliate marketing course can be difficult. Of course, you don't want to spend thousands of dollars taking each of these courses. Instead, you want to find a course that can also teach you different skill sets that complement affiliate marketing.

That's why we offer affiliate marketing training as well as business training and how to get more online traffic. With our training, you have everything you need to start a business or give your business a boost.

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Top 10 Most Profitable Affiliate Marketing Niches

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Are you just getting started in affiliate marketing and wondering what niche to target? With so many on offer, it can be hard to know which is going to be profitable and the best suited to your interests. If you choose correctly, affiliate marketing can become a very lucrative source of income.

Like anything, industries change, becoming more or less popular as time goes on. From up and coming topics to evergreen favorites, I give the 10 best affiliate marketing niche to get started on.

1. Home Security Affiliate Marketing Niche

Home security has always been a big industry, but in the past two years, it has really grown. Advances in technology have allowed for some great and wonderful products to be built. The industry's growth has been partly down to the social climate, where fear has fostered a need for home protection.

The sub-genres for an affiliate marketer here are pretty endless. Iron security doors, nanny cameras, personal security weapons, are just some of the items that have become popular. The greatest thing is that with the political climate as it is, it seems like the need for these items is only going to get stronger, making it a great time to start.

2. Baby Products

The population is growing, and after the quarantine and lockdown of 2020, it is likely to get even bigger. Population growth requires babies, and all of these babies need a range of products to keep them fit, healthy, and comfortable. Baby goods are also usually quite highly-priced, meaning that your affiliate share will tend to be more lucrative than in other affiliate marketing niches.

Think of the range of products new parents will purchase for a newborn. From cribs and clothing to toys, games, and health products. The list is endless, and social media promotion pretty much runs itself, because who doesn't want to see pictures of cute babies on their news feed?

3. Home Decor

Another niche that has always been popular, but had a sudden explosion in popularity, is home decor. 2020 saw record numbers of people spending money on their property, as the pandemic locked them down in their homes. Industries such as flooring and furniture had their most lucrative sales years yet.

As small airlines and travel businesses close, it looks like people will be staying closer to home for a lot longer. Home decor affiliate programs are an excellent way to capitalize on this trend.

4. CBD

CBD is another industry that has suddenly boomed. With large western countries such as Canada legalizing medical marijuana along with some US states, CBD is hot property. The beauty of it is that it is slightly different from Marijuana, and can reach out and be sold beyond the borders of these places.

It differs in that it lacks the THC compound, essentially the part that gets you high. Medical research is still being undertaken on it, but with emerging evidence seeming to back up the theories, it allows you to target both the health-conscious and those seeking alternative pharmaceuticals.

5. Fishing

Fishing is a huge pastime across the world and can be done almost anywhere with a water source. From small mountain rivers to pacific coastlines, it offers a great combination of the great outdoors, relaxation, and excitement to boot. It also requires an awful lot of gear if you want to do it right, making it one of the best affiliate programs.

As people turn to holidays and activities that are closer to home, it is only going to grow. You can choose to target recreational fishers, sports anglers, or both.

6. Gardening

Carrying on the theme of spending money on the home, gardening is an industry that is already huge but has increased exponentially. People love to be out in their yard gardening, and with many people looking to create homesteads and grow their own food, it provides multiple avenues for the affiliate marketer to target.

7. Health and Fitness

Health and fitness remain one of the top affiliate niches. It has a range of products, from fashion items to gym equipment and supplements. However, it is competitive, and the trick is to find a particular niche and audience to market it to.

This niche will never let up, so even though it may take a while to carve out your audience it will remain consistent. The best idea is to go with what you know. From bodybuilders to those who love to cook healthy meals, you will find something that works within your interests.

8. Romance

Romance and dating are another niche that combines a few others into one helpful field. You can give people advice, show them how to become more wealthy or build self-confidence, all under the umbrella of looking for love. The only problem is that it is quite competitive, so you must decide who and what you will target instead of having a scattergun approach.

9. Gaming

The gaming niche remains one of the largest industries, with a number of affiliate programs dedicated to it. Yet again, it can be competitive, but it also has a wide breadth which you can use to target a specific niche. From traditional Playstation and Xbox gaming to online casinos and tabletop boardgames, once you have your audience it should remain consistent.

10. Food

Another evergreen topic with a host of sub-genres to target is food. Who doesn't love to eat well? As more people turn away from supermarket-bought pre-packaged goods, this field will only grow.

Perhaps you may target a cuisine from a certain country or a certain type of chef. Either way, you will have a selection of recipe books, kitchen products, and ingredients to market to them.

Build an Audience

Once you have decided on your affiliate marketing niche, then start building your audience immediately. Set up websites and social profiles, so that once you have your niche in place you can get started right away.

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Top 8 Best Online Business Models

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Did you know that you could start making money online today from the comfort of your own home? Not convinced?

Check out these online business models that prove you can make money online.  There's no ‘best online business', just the one that fits your personal passions and skills. Check it out!

1. Professional Blogging

If you have a knack for writing, blogging is a great way to start a business. Blogging also opens up new opportunities easily, like affiliate marketing.

The startup cost for a blog is super low, with the only expenses at first really being your time and web hosting services. However, it can take some time to actually make money doing it, unlike other professions online.

You'll need a niche to start your blog. Consider the following niches and how they fit into your life and interests. From there, just start writing!

  • Fitness
  • Health and Wellness
  • Travel
  • Finance and Marketing
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Fashion

2. Video Blogging (YouTubing)

Video blogging can also be profitable, depending on your skill level and niche. This does require a little bit of a startup cost since you'll likely need some equipment. For high-quality videos, you'll need a good camera, lighting, and a good microphone. These elevate your video to stand out among the competition. Don't forget editing software!

YouTube is the best platform for video blogging (or vlogging) because it's the most popular site after Google and your videos are easily taggable and shareable!

You can use your YouTube channel to supplement other moneymaking opportunities online, like affiliate marketing by doing reviews on products.

3. Affiliate Marketing

We've all been inspired by those ads we see on Instagram, am I right? Whether it's a skincare product, an online subscription service, cookware, or essential oils, it seems like everywhere we go on Instagram there are ads for cool new products.

These people are affiliate marketers and they earn a commission for each product you buy with their link. To get started as a marketer, you'll need to develop a niche, create accounts, and gain followers organically. Remember, it's not just about follower numbers, it's about creating an engaged community that values your opinion on something.

Learn more about how to make money as an affiliate marketer online in this comprehensive guide.

4. E-Commerce (Etsy)

Founded in 2005, Etsy is a platform to sell your own products. Whether you're an amateur printmaker, jewelry maker, artist, or potter, you can make money by selling your crafts online.

If you love to make things, consider selling on Etsy. While it's not entirely stable income month to month, this is a great way to get your name out there. Combined with an Instagram account or a website, you can double your earning potential.

The Etsy Help Center has tons of advice on how to get started with your e-commerce business, including tips on online marketing.

5. Freelance Services

As of 2019, there were more than 57 million freelancers working in the United States and most of them make more per hour than salaried workers. While not all of these professions operate online, a majority of freelancers have an online presence to share and advertise their talents.

Think about your skillset. Are you a writer, photographer, web designer, graphic designer, or project manager? Do you have a niche education that not many people have? Are you tired of working 9-5 and being at the will of a boss? Consider going freelance!

Websites like Fiverr can connect freelancers with companies seeking work. You can set your own rates and it's a great way to secure some income early on in your career and test the waters.

Alternatively, combine your freelance services with an Instagram account, YouTube channel, or a website to share your insights and promote yourself.

6. Online Coaching

No matter the field, I promise there's an online coaching business dedicated to helping you succeed. On the flip side, you can be an online coach too! Here are a few industries where coaching is especially successful and where you might be able to share your expertise and thrive.

  • Money management coaching
  • Fitness and health
  • Mental health coaching
  • Small business coaching
  • Marketing and social media
  • SEO and content coaching
  • Online business coaching

You'll notice that many of these overlap with other ways to make money. For example, if you're a successful freelance writer with multiple clients and a popular blog, you can start coaching other budding freelance writers on how to start their business. The same applies to any industry.

Just ask yourself, how did I get where I am? Are there people who have the same questions I had when I started? What have I learned from my experiences? Use those answers to build a coaching framework, products, and sessions that can share your expertise.

7. Amazon

If you're thinking about a platform like Etsy, you might also want to consider Amazon. You can sell handmade wares on Amazon and because of the wild success of the platform, you're bound to make some extra dough! There are some fees to be aware of, so check out this guide first.

You can also make an account to be an affiliate for Amazon, test out their products, or earn through Kindle Direct Publishing.

8. App Development

If you're a coder or designer, consider the market of apps. Apps can generate tons of revenue in advertising. That can put a big chunk of change in your pocket if you're the person who developed say, Twitter, Doodle Jump, or Pokemon Go.

You might not even need technical skills for an app! Just pitch your online business ideas to designers and see how you can make money by being a project manager for apps.

Online Business Models for You

Whether you're creative or technical, think big or think small, there is a way for you to make money with online business models. Supplement your income or ditch the 9-5 all together for a life that feeds your passions and highlights your skills.

Check out this free video before you make any major decisions and at the very least commit to learning online marketing. It will help you succeed in whatever venture or side-hustle you decide to pursue.

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How to Sell Digital Information Products

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Selling digital products is one of the most attractive ways of doing online business.

You are showing your expertise, your authority, and your insight on a particular subject. The advantage of selling information products is that its passive income. You are earning income without actively trying to sell your products.

While there are a lot of benefits to consider selling digital information products, you still need to know the process of receiving these benefits. You need to know the strategies involved in selling products.

Here's a guide on everything you need to know on selling digital information products and how they can help you earn more in your business or by yourself.

What Are Digital Information Products?

Digital information products are videos, eBooks, articles, courses, and more that are insightful to your target market.

They are often a way to promote your business while earning an income. You don't need a brick and mortar store to get started with digital information guides, you just need your expertise.

What Research Do You Need to Do?

While digital information products may seem easy to create and sell, there are still some challenges you will have to overcome. As with anything, there's a process.

You have to figure out what you want to create and who you are creating for. The research process is the initial stage of what it takes to sell digital information products.

You have to assess what digital products are selling. You can't expect to create a digital product out of anything and be successful. The research process is looking at competitors, your market, price points, and types of informational guides are selling.

When you do your due diligence, you are more likely to have success in what you sell.

Who's Your Target Market?

Research your target market. You need to figure out what your target market is craving or needs to overcome a problem.

For example, if you were an expert on the housing market, you should research what questions people have about the housing market. They might be looking for when the housing market will drop or how much to put down on a house.

When you take your target market's questions and put them into a digital information product, you are more likely to have people buy that digital information product. People want to buy answers to their problems.

But in order to understand your target market, you need to do some research. You need to figure out demographics, their age, where they live, and most importantly, what kind of problems they have.

You can also create a buyer's persona that helps you understand everything about your ideal customer. The more you know about your target market, where they hang out, and what kind of problems they have, the more you know what kind of information guide to creating for them.

Figure Out What You Want to Sell

When you understand your target market and their problems, you have a better idea of what kind of content you want to create for them.

You can create tutorial videos that teach your market about your product and why it's essential. You can also create courses or articles that teach people a new skill.

When you think about what you want to sell, you have to consider what value it provides your market. You don't want to create any kind of information product and assume it's going to fly off the shelf.

You have to think about what people want that is going to help them the most.

Market Your Products

Now that you know who your target market is and how to help them with your digital informational products, it's important to figure out how to get your target market to see these products.

You need to market your products so your audience knows where to find your website and can buy your products.

One of the ways you can market your products is with social media. You can talk about the guides or other digital information products you sell. You can also post testimonials of people you have helped that have bought your product.

Another way to market your product is by email. You can send out email campaigns that discuss the value of your product. It can be a friendly way of reminding your subscribers that you have a product.

You can also send out emails that discuss when you're having a sale and when it will be ending.

The more you market your product on social media, email, or with paid advertising, the more your target market will see the value of your product. The more they will become aware of your business and your brand and how it's different from your competitors.

Ultimately, marketing is a critical part of the process if you want people to see what you have to offer. You need to show people through different platforms what kind of digital information products you have.

Now You Know Everything About Digital Information Products

Creating digital information products may seem like a daunting task, especially if you've never done it before. You may not have an idea of what to do or where to start.

That's why this guide can help you. It shows you the process of what you need to do to create something for the right people. The ultimate goal is to figure out what your target market is looking for and how to create something that they want to buy.

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How to Become an Affiliate Marketer: What You Need to Know

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Everyone wants to make money online, and there are several ways to do that. Yet, if you don't have time to create a product or offer a service, it might be rather tricky.

That's where affiliate marketing comes in!

As an affiliate marketer, you can start making money by advertising products for other companies. You make a percentage of each sale that comes from someone clicking your link and making a purchase.

You can even make money while you're sleeping. Affiliate marketing is the dream for so many people.

Be sure to keep reading for our guide on everything you need to know to become an affiliate marketer.

Choose Your Platform

If you're asking yourself, “how do I become an affiliate marketer?” The first step is choosing your platform.

Affiliate marketing works on nearly any social media platform that you can gain a following. Some people find success on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, even Facebook.

Yet, one of the best places for affiliate marketers is starting a blog. A blog with your own domain can cost a small amount each month, yet with affiliate marketing, you'll find that it pays itself off in the end.

Even amateur blogs can make money doing affiliate marketing. Don't think that because you don't have astounding photoshop skills or HTML skills that you can't be successful. There are ways that you can use the skills and equipment that you do have to make a fantastic blog and start making money.

One of the biggest things you need to know in the online marketing world is that you need to disclose when you're using an affiliate link. In fact, the FTC requires you to do so. You'll need to make sure that you let your audience know that you make a commission from the purchase, but it won't cost them any extra money.

You Need a Niche and Target Audience

One of the best things about becoming an affiliate marketer is that you can promote products that you like and enjoy using. You'll be creating content all about these products, so you're going to want to make sure you pick a niche that you're interested in.

Finding your niche is critical because it will help you decide the type of audience you will attract.

Ask yourself a few questions when trying to find your niche. What are you most interested in? What are you passionate about and could persuade people into buying?

There are tons of different niches that people choose when affiliate marketing. You could pick technology, sports, beauty, home interior, or so much more! Be sure to pick something that suits you and your interests. That way, you won't get bored when looking for more products and creating content.

Find the Right Programs

The most significant part of becoming an affiliate marketer is finding the right programs to join so that you can get paid.

You'll have a better idea of the programs you need to join after you know what products you want to promote within your niche. There are tons of different affiliate networks that you can join even as a brand new affiliate marketer.

One of the easiest programs to get into is the Amazon Associates Program. All you need to do is sign up and link all the social media channels that you will be advertising on. Once you're approved, then you can search Amazon and get personalized links for the products that you want to promote.

Other affiliate networks will offer additional products that are not from Amazon. Make sure to do your research and see which programs fit the products within your niche the best.

Make a Schedule to Post Quality Content

If you know anything about digital marketing, you know that it is going to take time and dedication for you to grow an audience. One way to ensure that your content will eventually take-off is by creating a posting schedule for yourself.

Take Zeb's story, for example, he is an affiliate marketer that works for only three hours a day. That's because he has created a schedule for himself in advance and knows exactly what kinds of content he wants to post and when.

Another thing that you should think about when posting content is that it is about quality and not quantity. You want your audience to read your blog posts and be persuaded to click on your links to make a purchase. Yet, if your writing isn't persuasive, then they might click off or not want to buy anything.

You might think you can make a post feature tons of different products and hope that one sticks. Yet, if you create a piece of content with value, more people will be likely to buy the products you recommend.

Get More Traffic to Your Blog

The best way for affiliate marketers to get paid is by getting more traffic to their page. The more people that see your content and your links, then the better the chance of them purchasing from your link.

Yet, how do you get more traffic to your blog?

By using digital marketing methods! By combining SEO, email marketing, and social media marketing, you'll start to find more traffic coming to your website.

Some people even invest some of their money into paid ads. When they do this, they can ensure that their target audience will be exposed to their ads and find their blog.

You won't be able to put affiliate links into a paid ad, but you can link to your landing page to attract more traffic to your page.

Becoming an Affiliate Marketer

Your journey to become an affiliate marketer won't happen overnight.

It is going to take time and effort to build up an audience and promote the products that people are going to want to buy. Yet, once you do, you'll find that affiliate marketing is one of the best passive income sources you can find.

If you want to start becoming an affiliate marketer, then we have the tools to help you. Be sure to check out this free video to learn how to make high ticket commissions and supercharge your earnings

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How to Choose the Right Online Business Model for You

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You have passion and creative energy. You know that you want to channel your energy into a successful online business. But how can you know what online business model is right for you?

The internet has opened up a world of opportunities that didn't exist fifteen years ago. I know from experience that there are ways to seize these opportunities and turn your dreams into reality. I went from working construction to internet marketing.

It wasn't easy, but I went from an absolute beginner to a seasoned marketing professional. When you find the right online business model that works for you, you'll be able to something that you enjoy and earn money doing it.

Here are some ideas to get you started.

Advertising or Product Sponsorship

This business model depends a lot on personality and your ability to capture people and drive them to your content. Ultimately, you want enough followers or a large enough audience that you are paid to advertise or sponsor products for other companies.

You could start with a blog or podcast and try to gain followers. If you have a hobby or niche interest, this might be a good fit for you. Your revenue can include advertising that is part of your website or from a sponsorship that you do as part of your content.

Instagram influencers and TikTok can also be huge drivers for paid content. Companies like the idea of less “obvious” paid content and use these social media outlets to pay influencers to do the marketing for them.

Digital Products and Courses

If you have knowledge to share, you can make money doing so. You can write an e-book or create an online course. People are willing to pay money to access information, particularly when the person is an expert in the field.

To share an e-book, you can start with a simple web page that includes a download. For online courses, you can use existing platforms like courses on Udemy or teaching on Outschool. The best thing about using other platforms is that feedback from your students will drive more sales.

Software or App

You may have an idea for a product or service that no one has yet thought of. Software and apps can be a way to bring your idea to life. Whether you have some skills as a software developer or would partner with someone, the main goal of software or an app is to create something that people will use.

With this business model, there are different ways that you can make money.

  • You can start with a free version that requires an upgrade to a paid (better) version
  • You can offer a free trial to let users try it out and then charge them after the trial is over
  • You offer a free app or software and then make your money from advertising revenue

While this business model has a potential upfront cost for the development of your software or app, it can be sustainable for a long period of time. It is also something that you could sell in the future to another company.

Web Development

If you have skills in website development, there are always people looking for help. Other entrepreneurs may have the same drive but no skills to create or manage a website.

Your web development services could range from one-time setup to ongoing maintenance and support. As you get clients, you can let your portfolio speak for itself. You would also have an edge in getting started because you would be able to set up your own website easily.

Affiliate Marketing

With affiliate marketing, you sell products for another company and earn a commission for the effort. Your commission is typically 5-10% of the cost of the product. This benefits the seller because you're doing the work for them.

Amazon Associates is one of the most popular programs. If you are able to generate a solid following, particularly in a niche industry, you can earn passive income when people buy products from your affiliate link.

Consulting or Coaching

If you have expertise on a particular topic, you can sell your experience to others. Consulting or coaching have low startup costs. You need to rely on personal relationships and referrals so that you can become known as the go-to person for your audience.

To build a consulting or coaching business, in addition to your website, you'll want to consistently produce content that establishes you as an authority. This could be a combination of blog articles, guest posts, podcasts, email subscriptions, and more. Share just enough knowledge to entice people to contact you for services.

Next Steps for Your Online Business

Once you have decided which online business model works for you, it is time to get set up! The next steps will involve some planning so that you are ready to launch.

1. Choose the Target Audience

Whatever you offer, you likely won't appeal to the entire universe. Decide who your customers are and how you will find them. This will drive your website and also your presence on social media platforms and amid other online channels.

2. Create Your Website

Your audience needs to be able to find you. 88% of consumers do research online before making a purchase. No matter what your revenue stream will be, the odds are that your potential customers will take a look at you before making a decision.

3. Engage Your Audience

In almost every instance, you'll need to have regular engagement with your audience. This can range from email newsletters to social media posts to blog content. You'll want to watch your engagement from different channels, so you know where to focus your efforts.

4. Bring Business to You

By optimizing your website through SEO and PPC, you can let search engines do the work of bringing traffic to you. Pay-per-click has an associated cost, whereas organic traffic through search engine optimization is free. Both will boost your overall audience.

Making the Most of Your Online Business Model

If you are ready to take the next step, start planning today! Once you have selected an online business model that makes sense for you, you can get to work on building your dream.

At Legendary Marketer, we offer online courses to help you learn the skills you need to jump right in. You can start by taking the 15 Day Online Business Builder Challenge for an action-oriented experience. Click here to sign up today.

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What is Digital Marketing: A Beginner’s Guide

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With 3.5 billion people in the world having a smartphone in 2020, marketers know that they need to step up their game. That's where digital marketing comes in. It has completely changed the way that people advertise and sell their products or services.

If you haven't been exposed to the world of digital marketing yet, then we have a lot to catch you up on.

The digital marketing world is always changing as new and improved trends are introduced into the internet world. Thanks to technology, it is easy to adapt and modify our marketing techniques to appease our target audience.

Be sure to keep reading for our complete beginners guide on digital marketing.

Benefits of Digital Marketing

When trying to figure out what is digital marketing? It helps to know what the benefits of it are and why you should use it. When comparing digital marketing to traditional marketing, you can see which one is easier to use and attracts more clients.

Digital marketing is the method of advertising your products and services to your audience online. Yet, as someone who does digital marketing, they know that it is so much more than that.

You'll find that the benefits of digital marketing include expanding your audience online whether they follow your brand on social media or regularly buy your products.

Another benefit that you will find is that through digital marketing, you can help to create better branding for your company. Your brand's personality will get a chance to shine through on social media.

Digital marketing is also excellent because it is a form of marketing that you can measure. You'll be able to see exactly how many people saw and clicked on your ad to buy your products.

The analytics for digital marketing can help you see if campaigns are doing well or if you need to restructure them. With digital marketing, you can easily pull a marketing ad down and put it back up with a click of a button.

Social Media Marketing

Now that we know a little more about digital marketing as a whole, we can talk about each facet of it.

Social media marketing is one of the most common ways for companies to start marketing online because it is free unless you want to use digital advertising by paying for ads on social media platforms.

As a social media marketer, you can start advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or any other platform, right away. Want to know the best ways to do it?

Build your brand and start interacting with your followers. Social media is the best place for businesses to engage with their clients and build relationships with them.

Doing this will help you attract your target audience and get them to trust you. You'll find that if you have a good relationship with your clients on social media, they will want to buy more products from you.

Content Marketing

Another way to get clients to engage with you is by creating content that will be appealing to them. Content marketing is another approach to digital marketing.

Many people refer to content marketing as creating blog posts for potential customers to read or find through search engines. Yet, content can mean so much more!

You can think of content marketing as the photos you create for Instagram, videos you make for YouTube, eBooks that you create, or anything else. These are all forms of content that you're using to help market your business.

Email Marketing

Emailing marketing goes way back for a lot of businesses and has similarities to direct mail. Except when you use email marketing, you'll find that the people you're emailing have signed up for your list and will want to receive emails from you.

There are lots of different things you can send when email marketing. Many businesses will send updates about products or services. As well as new deals, coupons, or even a friendly reminder to let their clients know that they can still shop with them.

For some businesses, building their email list is the hardest part. You need to find the best way to start collecting email addresses from potential clients that will want to buy your products or services.

Many companies will offer something in exchange for an email address. Whether it is a discount code, eBook, free course, or anything else, make sure you have something to offer your clients so you can get their email address.

Search Engine Optimization

Search engine optimization, or SEO, is another one of the most common forms of digital marketing. That's because businesses have found great success when they manage to pull it off.

You might be wondering, what is SEO? Well, search engine optimization is when your content is optimized so that it ranks higher in the search engines. That means when someone is searching for something related to your brand, your blogs, website, or other content will appear near the top of the search results.

Many people strive to get their website at the top of Google. Yet, it is all about knowing which keywords to use and finding the right links to include throughout your content. You also want to make sure that your website is being linked to through other websites.

There is a lot that goes into SEO and having your page rank high. Yet, if you can successfully have a page rank on a search engine, then you'll find that you get more organic traffic and people purchasing your products.

Using Digital Marketing for Your Business

As you can see, digital marketing is a lot like traditional marketing except completely in the online world, which makes it a lot easier. As a business owner, you'll find that digital marketing can improve the way your company handles clients, advertises products, and even manages its brand.

Are you looking to dive headfirst into digital marketing with your company? Be sure to check out our online webclass while access is still free. You'll find that it's the number one way to start growing your skills and your business.

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What Is Affiliate Marketing and How Does It Work?

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Did you know that affiliate marketing is a multi-billion dollar industry? Yes, a passive form of income for bloggers, vloggers, and other creators is now generating several billion dollars worth of profit.

If you're anything like us, you want to learn more about affiliate marketing and how you can become an affiliate marketer. Whether you're interested in making passive income or genuinely interested in becoming a marketer, you can work with an affiliate program.

To learn more about what affiliate marketing is and how affiliate marketing works, keep reading. We're going to cover all of the basics that you need to know if you're interested in affiliate marketing.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Simply put, affiliate marketing is the process of earning money by marketing another individual's or business's product or service. Basically, affiliate marketers recommend a product or service that they've used and liked and receive a small commission for advertising that product or service on a platform like YouTube or Instagram.

We should be clear that you are not entitled to a commission if you happen to mention a product. The company does not magically pay you for sharing your love of their product or service with your audience.

You have to sign up for a business' affiliate program to make that ‘passive income' that everyone is so excited about. If the business that you're looking to work with doesn't have an affiliate program, you need to sign with them independently. This means that you have to strike a deal with the individual or company that explicitly states how much money you'll be receiving for mentioning/advertising their product or service.

That part is a little bit more complicated.

How Does Affiliate Marketing Work?

When it comes to actually getting started with affiliate marketing, there are a few more steps to take into account. Affiliate marketing isn't a quick and fast process.

A few things need to happen before you're paid that sweet, sweet cash that you're looking forward to.

  1. Someone has to read or see the post/advertisement that you made about the product or service.
  2. That person clicks on a link that you've provided. This is known as an “affiliate link.” It brings that potential customer to the merchant's website to look at the product or service that you recommended in your post.
  3. The person decides to buy the product or service (or complete whatever desired event that you advertised).
  4. You are paid a small commission for that purchase (or completed event).

Do you see what we mean? A lot of things need to happen in order for affiliate marketing to work.

While we're on this subject, we should note that affiliate marketing doesn't just have to be about shopping (although it often is).

An affiliate marketer can advertise a public event and get commissioned for every attendee that mentions his or her name. That marketer could be advertising views on a video or comments on a post.

This is why we refer to the consumer's action as a “desired event.” It's not necessary for the desired event to be a sale, although this is typically the case.

What About That “Affiliate Link?”

If you've been thinking about becoming involved in affiliate marketing, it's likely that you've heard the term “affiliate link” already.

This coveted link is the envy of so many baby vloggers and bloggers. Luckily, it's not that difficult to get.

The company or business that is compensating the blogger or vlogger for showcasing a product or service is usually the one to give out the affiliate link. For example, if you were the affiliate marketer, the company that you're advertising for would give you the link.

In turn, you would then use that link as a part of the post, video, blog, or other forms of advertising. Without this link, you won't get credit for the sales that you caused.

How Do Affiliate Links Work?

It's time to get techy.

If you're wondering how these affiliate links work, you need to understand just a little bit about how website links work. All websites are tagged with the HTTP protocol. This tag that appears at the front of every web address makes the website visitor stateless.

By “stateless,” we mean that the website won't have any personal information about you. However, in order to credit an affiliate marketer, the website they're marketing for has to have a way of knowing where you came from on the Internet. In other words, the website has to know that you came after reading or seeing the affiliate marketer's post.

To do this, the business tags the special affiliate link with a cookie. Unfortunately, these aren't the kind that you eat.

These cookies are tags on the website address that allow the website to see that you came from an affiliate marketer's post. In turn, the business can then identify that there was a successful sale due to the advertisement. Therefore, the affiliate marketer gets paid.

It's important to note that this cookie won't be attached to the link forever (unless the affiliate marketing company has wired the link to work for a very long time). Usually, an affiliate link works with the cookie attached for about 30 days. However, this depends on the company and what their affiliate marketing policies are.

As an affiliate marketer, you'll want a longer cookie duration. This means that someone who reads your post years from now can still give you credit for a sale. Without long-lasting cookies, you may be limited in how many sales you're personally credited for.

More on Affiliate Marketing

After reading all of this information about affiliate marketing, we bet you're excited to get started! There are lots of things to be excited about, so get ready by picking out the products you want to showcase and the businesses you want to work with.

For more about affiliate marketing, check out this free video to learn the tools you need to get started as a successful affiliate marketer.

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How To Grow Your Affiliate Marketing Traffic By 10x

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Spencer Mecham is a client who has not only mastered having multiple platforms to work off of, but has also mastered bringing income to those multiple platforms. We recently interviewed him on our morning show, Wake Up Legendary, to learn about how he turns his multiple streams of traffic into income.

From the very beginning of Spencer’s affiliate marketing career he found himself worried about his social media accounts being shut down. He decided that after an Instagram account along with a Youtube account being shut down it was time to work off of multiple platforms. 

 

When Spencer finds a new platform to work off of, he masters the platform to the best of his ability and then writes down a system for it. Once he’s written down how it works and what he wants out of it, he then passes it along to someone he’s hired to work on his account on each platform. 

 

Outsourcing Quality People To Help You Create Quality Content

 

He can’t operate a Youtube channel, instagram account, Tik Tik, blog, Facebook group, email list, etc. all by himself. He typically hires multiple people to help him do things like edit videos and thumbnails. When hiring someone on, Spencer says to not be afraid to move through people. He likes to have weekly meetings and follow up with the people he has hired. He wants to make sure that anyone he has hired is on the same page as him. 

 

Spencer will typically give practice tasks for anyone who he is considering for the job and makes sure they know what they’re doing. He typically hires three people at a time. Two of them work full time and one of them works part time. 

 

Outlining And Scripting Videos To Cater To Youtube’s Algorithm

 

Spencer outlines each video before filming it, and has passed on the outline job to one of the editors he hired. This creates less work for him so that he has more time to focus on other tasks in his day. The outlines he makes for his videos aren’t just what topics he’ll be speaking about, but includes an entire script for the video. He caters to Youtube’s algorithm by scripting the video and deciding what A roll and B roll go into each video.

 

Youtube tracks how long each person who views a video is watching it for. If someone is viewing a video for just a moment and clicks out of it, Youtube won’t push it into the algorithm. If a video is watched most of or all the way through often, it is more likely to come up first in the search results or be suggested to watch next by Youtube.  “A high click rate and a high watch time equals a viral Youtube video,” Spencer said.

 

In order for Spencer to keep his videos from being clicked out of too soon, he began using a tactic that would keep people watching until the end- curiosity. 

 

When scripting videos, Spencer spends a lot of time planning. He plans out how they’re going to generate the curiosity factor that runs throughout the video that keeps people watching. “A high click through rate and a high watch time equals a viral youtube video,” Spencer said. Since catering his videos to Youtube’s algorithm, he has grown his Youtube channel to 43,000 subscribers. 

 

Create Unique Content That Generates Value And Curiosity

 

Spencer says that in order to get more views on videos, take a unique approach to the videos you create. Instead of doing ‘10 ways to make money with x’ Spencer says that a more unique approach would be to spend 8 hours clicking through sites, or take surveys for 5 hours straight and do a video on that experience. That generates a story with the videos and gives the viewer something more to connect to rather than a generic video.

 

Spencer says to get comfortable on camera it’s okay to go generic videos but as you get more into it to begin throwing in the experiment style videos where you document the process of something like taking surveys or watching a particular type of video.

 

Don’t Waste Time Editing Videos If You Can Outsource A Skilled Editor

 

When he first started making Youtube videos, Spencer spent a lot of time editing them. He found that it was easier and a better use of his time to hire someone to edit his videos for him. This way someone else who had more skill than him could do ten times what he could edit on a video. 

 

He watches a bunch of videos and writes down what he likes about them. Then he hires someone and gives them that list with five example videos he’s found that he likes. Spencer has found the cheapest video editor for himself has been about a hundred dollars, but there are sites like Fiverr where you are able to hire someone for cheaper, though the quality may differ. 

 

Videos that you create can still blow up without a bunch of fancy editing. When Spencer was starting out, he did a few videos where he shared his screen and those have gotten over 300,000 views. 

Spencer’s Youtube channel @Buildapreneur

 

Visualize What Your Business Can Grow To And Move To Multiple Platforms For More Income 

 

Spencer’s Tik Tok, Youtube, Facebook group, and blog are his main streams of income. His project manager does the pictures, categorizing, and outline for his blog and then sends that over to his blog writers. 

 

Spencer turns his Youtube videos into blog posts and bases posts off of certain keywords to drive in more traffic. When repurposing his youtube videos onto his blog, he also re-purposes his Tik Tok videos into Youtube videos. He edits the Tik Tok logo off of them and turns them into something called Youtube Shorts, a new program similar to Tik Tok. By doing this he grew more subscribers because once you hashtag a 60 second or less Youtube video with #shorts it is pushed into the algorithm. Youtube is testing Shorts in the United States and pushes videos into the Shorts algorithm to test how well they are performing.

 

Structure Tik Tok Videos To Hook Your Viewers

         

     Spencer’s Tik Tok @spencerhacks

The Tik Tok algorithm is very similar to the Youtube algorithm. Spencer uses the same curiosity factor from Youtube to keep his viewers watching his videos. He structures his videos so that the viewer doesn't really understand what he’s trying to tell them in the video until thirty to sixty seconds in. Once the viewer has reached that point, they’re been watching the video for so long that it doesn't matter if they scroll out of it. 

 

Spencer hooks his viewer and strings them along in the video. He shows his viewer the process and in the end explains the point. This allows him to keep the curiosity going as long as he can in the video. He uses terminology in his videos that keeps the viewer hooked and gives them something to think about while they watch.

 

It’s important to differentiate yourself from people on Tik Tok who make videos from similar videos. People don’t want to watch the same video over and over again. When starting your video, say that it’s something different than what your viewer has seen before. That way they want to keep their eyes glued to the screen in suspense. 

 

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How I Grew To 200,000 Subscribers! Step-By-Step Youtube Growth Plan

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Ryan Hildreth is a client who started off working a 9-5 straight out of college. He stumbled across affiliate marketing and found it to be the best business model for himself. He started his Youtube channel in 2017 and now has over 240,000 subscribers on Youtube and over 250,000 subscribers on Tik Tok. 

 

When Ryan first started out he was finding videos on Youtube to replicate and turn into his own words. Over time it became difficult to find new videos to replicate. He wasn’t getting much done trying to come up with ideas every day. He was missing one key factor- structure.

Creating Structure And A Schedule In Your Process To Become Successful

Ryan began putting out two to three videos a week. When you’re just starting out, he recommends you make two to three videos a week so you don’t overwhelm yourself. In order to do this he had to create a weekly schedule for himself and begin planning out his videos one step at a time. 

 

He says that getting ahead is important in case there is an emergency or something comes up that you need to spend time on. That way you have videos done that you are able to post while not working.  

 

Ryan’s process starts on a Monday. The first thing he does is grab a notepad and a whiteboard. You can also use Google spreadsheet to organize and list your topic ideas. He lists ideas he wants to do videos on. He also plans out topics he wants to expand on and trending topics to make videos on.

 

Monday is his administrative day, which means no filming or content creation is done. Instead, he uses Monday solely for a planning day for idea generation. He plans out ten video ideas. He scours Youtube and finds trending videos in his niche. 

 

Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday are the days Ryan creates, films, and edits videos. He creates three videos and edits them, and then uploads them each of the three days. He typically spends three days a week on Youtube related work and the remaining two days on his email marketing.

Ryan’s Youtube channel  https://legendarymarketer.com/ryan-youtube

 

Outsourcing Thumbnails From Affordable Creators To Deliver High Quality Images That Stand Out

 

Ryan outsources his video’s thumbnails. He does this through FIverr, where he finds a nice inexpensive thumbnail creator. He sends the person creating his thumbnails thumbnails for other videos that he likes. Then he asks them to be made to look similar.

 

 He typically keeps his thumbnails 3-5 words if he can. Videos that only have a few words in the thumbnail tend to perform better. He gives the creator the title of the video and then they create his thumbnail for him.

 

Finding Inspiration From Other Content Creators In Your Niche

 

In order to find videos to gain inspiration from, Ryan types in ‘make money online’ into Youtube and makes videos around the topics that come up. He isn’t looking for a particular time stamp on the videos. Videos can still be popular and relevant years after they are uploaded. Youtube will push the top trending videos for the keywords ‘make money online’ towards you. If a video is uploaded less than a month ago that means that it's performing really well and Youtube is pushing that towards you. 

 

Ryan doesn’t use any Youtube video filters when finding videos to get inspiration from. He leaves on ‘sort by relevance’ to ensure that he’s getting the most relevant videos to his topic. A video has to be at least eight to ten minutes long to add revenue to it. However, don’t create a video that is too long. 

 

Youtube tracks how long a video is being watched for. If it is not being watched all the way through or too many people are clicking out of it in the first few minutes, it may not rank well. Ryan waits for a video to hit a home run. If one video starts to take off and gets over 20,000 views he will create another one like that. 

 

Ryan stays within the broad niche of how to make money online. He says that if you just do ‘make money with Facebook’ videos for seven days straight the topic may not still be trending. However, if you did ‘how to make money online’ videos, one of those may take off. You have to have a broad topic to create from.

 

Get the idea?…

 

There’s probably not going to be a lot of videos you come up with that are original ideas. But that’s okay. Finding inspiration from videos is a great way to take parts of other videos you watch and expand on them. Getting information from other content creators and videos is a form of inspiration. Don’t get discouraged if you can’t come up with an entirely original idea for a video.

Using Free Easy To Use Software To Create A High Quality Video 

 

Ryan uses the free software that came with his Macbook when creating and editing his videos. He uses the screen recording feature on Quicktime Player  when filming. He does this by going to ‘file’ on Quicktime Player and then clicks ‘new screen recording’. Quicktime Player is free and easy to use because it saves right to his desktop. This makes videos easier to find. 

He also films himself as he’s screen recording with his Cannon T6i camera. He likes to have high quality video of himself. He combines the two in iMovie, another free app for Macbook. iMovie is an easy app for Ryan to use as well. “It’s all about what you’re comfortable with,” Ryan said. Showing a video of himself makes it more personal.

 

Another easy to use tool is Loom because you can record yourself and screen record at the same time. Loom is free to use for videos up to five minutes. Ryan says that over time it’s better to show your face. Showing your face links your viewers to your humanity. When Ryan films and messes up he keeps going. He takes out the parts he messes up on when editing. Each of his videos take about 20 minutes to edit.

Consistency Is The Key For Successful Results 

 

Ryan schedules his videos to post at the same time every day at 8am. He posts at the same days and times every week because having consistency in your business is good. You will see results from videos you upload three to four months down the road, but with that consistency you will begin to grow.

 

Showing Humanity And Building Relationships With Your Email Lists 

 

When Ryan adds someone to his email list, he likes to follow up with them for thirty days straight. The first two emails are conversational pieces. He likes to have a conversation with people who join his email list to get to know them and build connections. The third email he sends is typically when he pitches to them. 

 

He doesn't send people on his email list his youtube videos. He doesn't want them to affect his watch times. This is only because he has so many subscribers and gets several thousand views on his videos within the first few hours. If you are just starting out, you should be emailing your Youtube videos to your email list. 

 

Using Tik Tok To Generate Youtube Subscribers

 

When Ryan first created his Tik Tok, it took a while at first to build up followers. When he started, he started from scratch. He didn’t tell anyone about his Tik Tok and wanted to see how big he could grow it to challenge himself.

He posted at least twice a day and did mostly ‘make money online’ related posts. His posts were mostly previews of his Youtube videos. He put only his Youtube channel link in his Tik Tok profile. He wanted people to click on his Youtube channel from his Tik Tok videos to use it as a lead generation to his Youtube videos.

 

Ryan hit a record month in commissions the second month he was creating Tik tok videos. He was growing 1,000 to 2,000 subscribers each day on Youtube that were coming from Tik Tok. 

 

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The Ugly 2-Page Affiliate Marketing Funnel That Converts

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Jason Foster is a Legendary Marketer client who lives in Falmouth, Jamaica with his wife and children. Jason originally was working on a cruise ship on an H2B visa and was fired from his job in 2014. It was at that moment that he realized he didn’t want to be treated like that anymore. He wanted to be his own boss, instead of working for someone else, and he turned to online marketing. 

Jason began his online marketing career by purchasing things from Amazon and selling them on EBay, but when this didn’t bring him in enough money and opportunity, he decided to turn it up a notch and dove into affiliate marketing. For him, this was the best business model he could find. He liked that he was able to promote a product he didn’t create and that they were good quality products.

He learned how to write copy and became ranked in Google. He began to make a full time income as an affiliate marketer and in 2019, he found Legendary Marketer, and this changed his life. The training he viewed was eye opening for him. He followed exactly what the training showed, and found that for him, it was the simplest business model he’d ever seen.

Jason started his Youtube channel in March, and began making about 5 videos each week. Jason was using Youtube to create value based videos and reviews because so many people come to Youtube looking for reviews each day. He says not every video is perfect, and even he sometimes still makes mistakes. “Even when I make mistakes I still do the video. I'm just delivering some value,” Jason said. He uses Zoom to record his videos so that the viewer can see both his face, and his computer screen. His video footage is raw and unedited, making his videos the most authentic that he can create. 

Jason’s Youtube channel @iriejason1

One thing he says is very important is authenticity. “Make sure you’re authentic, you have to be genuine as well because some people are out  there trying to be someone else,” Jason said, “People want to see real stuff from real people.” He says that by being genuine and authentic you will find people who resonate with you. 

When it comes to the landing page of his website, he looks at what’s working for other people and then modifies it to fit his style. He says that a landing page doesn’t need to be fancy. He puts a picture of himself so that people can see that it’s a real person operating the site and then he creates a headline for the page that says ‘work from home’, and then frames the affiliate offer he is going to be promoting. 

One of the most important things to remember about a landing page is that less is more. Tell your viewer exactly what you would like them to do. If there is a video for them to watch, make sure you put ‘watch this video’ on your page. The landing page design should be simple, because most designs can be distracting. The words are what matter on your page along with clear copy.

Jason’s landing page, showing that it is very simple with a very un-cluttered design.

When making the video on your landing page, make sure you tell the viewer what is going to be on the next page of your site. When you’re honest about where your site is taking them next it will build trust and reassure your viewer of your honesty. Being genuine and authentic is key because of the amount of scams out on the internet, people may automatically assume you are trying to scam them if you aren’t honest and direct. 

This is a screenshot of Jason’s bridge video where he is clearly stating that he wants someone to watch the video in his thumbnail.

When making his videos, Jason uses Canva for his thumbnail images. He says that you have to put out content and get it out to people in order to see what’s working for you. Monitor your content and see what is performing well from what you create. “When you’re doing organic you have to put out the content, that’s the key thing,” Jason said. Regardless of the platform you’re working off of, whether it be Facebook, Youtube, or Tiktok to name a few, be consistent. Create content that people will still be searching for in the next few years. Jason still has content that he created in 2017 that people are still viewing and purchasing from his affiliate links. 

 

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The Exact Plan To Succeed In Affiliate Marketing In 3 Just Hours A Day

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Zeb Summers started off the year as an IT Manager, but after 15 years of hard work was laid off when Covid hit. Instead of deciding to go back to corporate America, he took the leap to turn his affiliate marketing side hustle into a full-time career. He wanted to do something that gave him full control of his time. As a 45 year old father of 2, he was looking to get some time back to spend with his family. 

Zeb loves affiliate marketing and has grown a passion for it, which is why he decided to do it full time. By full time I’m not talking 8 hours of labor each day. Full time as in 3 hours of work each day, and the rest of the day to spend with his family and do whatever he wants. 

We recently had him on our morning show, Wake Up Legendary to talk about his strategy for success. So what is Zeb’s strategy for success?

Planning A Month At A Time To Focus On Money Producing Activities

When Zeb first started his full time affiliate marketing career, he felt he wasn’t producing the results that he should be. He began focusing all his time on money producing activities. He plans out his schedule a month at a time, and makes weekly and daily schedules for himself.

He schedules everything he wants to do in his 3 hour work window in his planner. He does this by focusing on certain things each day. For example, one day may be a planning day for his Tik  Tok videos, and the next may be a day where he creates his Tik Tok videos. 

One key to this process Zeb feels, is getting a good night’s sleep. The human brain cannot function to its fullest potential without a good amount of sleep. Whenever Zeb feels like he has an idea for the next day, he always makes sure to write it down. By writing it down, it helps him to sleep better because he doesn’t have to think about it while he’s trying to sleep.

Zeb creates 3-12 Tik Toks to post throughout each day along with creating Youtube videos. He plans out each video and it’s headline. Planning is a huge factor in keeping his work day to only 3 hours. 

Create Goals For Yourself To Accomplish And Create To-Do Lists To Keep Track of Them 

Zeb takes his goals for the month and the week and divides them down into weekly, then daily goals. He creates an amount he wants to make for the month. He then decides how many emails he has to send, how many Tik Toks he has to create, and how many sales he has to make to get the commission. 

Once he has created his monthly goals, he takes them down to weekly goals. Every week he knows he has to send out a certain number of emails each day, a certain number of Tik Tok’s, and a certain number of customers to follow up with each day. 

But he doesn’t stop there…

Zeb says that once he breaks down his goals into daily goals, the magic starts to happen. Zeb says he has to tune into his daily goals and be self disciplined and present. 

“It’s not about taking action, it’s about taking daily action,” Zeb said. 

He starts off each day writing emails to his email lists. Sometimes he spends up to an hour writing emails and interacting with his email list. He creates a goal number of emails to write and sticks to that goal. 

He wants to humanize himself to his customers and stay present because that’s something that is very important in affiliate marketing. The more authenticity you show, the more your customers can relate to you and build trust with you.

He also creates a goal amount of Tik Tok videos and Youtube videos to create. Once he’s planned out and created those videos, he spends his 3 hour work day creating those videos to be readily available to post throughout the day. 

[Image description] Zeb’s Tik Tok @zebsummers

One great tool for this that Zeb uses, is Trello. Trello is a planning website that allows you to create to-do lists and organize different lists to check tasks off of. Trello also shows you a percentage of how much you have completed each day and can refresh so that you have a clear list of tasks to plan for each day you’re working. 

Zeb typically uses a pen and paper for his planning. For more tech savvy people, Trello has a mobile app. Another useful tool is the notepad or calendar on your phone or computer. 

Becoming The Creator And Tracking Your Progress

Zeb always says that at the beginning you can’t focus on the money. He says to focus on creating the foundation and creating content. Once you create the content, the money will come. At first, it’s hard to figure out where to start. He says that when starting out create goals for yourself and get out of your comfort zone. 

He says to take 60 to 90 days and track the progress that you are making. Focus on your goal and track the progress of your videos and work. If you aren’t meeting your goal, take a few steps back and figure out what exactly you need to do to meet that goal. 

The money might not flow in at first so it’s important to make a realistic goal for yourself that you can track. Once you’ve reached your goal you can assess what you did that month to reach that goal and continue to repeat and tweak that process. 

 

In the beginning when you’re creating your baseline, it’s important to consistently do content creation in a channel or two, such as Youtube, Facebook, Tik Tok, or your email list. Once you’ve succeeded in making content, you can track what is working and do more of it. 

When Things Don’t Go As Planned, Keep Moving Forward

When a day doesn’t go as planned, Zeb says to always keep moving forward. “You’re going to be on top of the mountain and you’re going to be in the pit of despair,” Zeb said. It’s important to move forward and try your best to not let the little things bother you. 

You don’t have to get analytical to keep track of your progress. Just simply writing things down and keeping track of them is enough when starting out to monitor what’s working and what isn’t. Don’t give up even if it feels like you’re not being successful. Behind an unsuccessful day could be a thousand dollar day, but you won’t know unless you stick it out. 

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How A Car Sales Manager Grew A Profitable 117K Sub Youtube Channel Part-Time For Free

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Learn how this full time manager built an online business while working it part time.

Victor Paredes has been the general manager of an automobile shop in Texas for 24 years and was looking for a challenge. He loves his job, but he wanted to challenge himself to branch out and do more than just his normal nine to five because he wanted to grow more. He started in online affiliate marketing on the side and found himself learning from other affiliate marketers from Youtube on how to become successful. He started learning the ins and outs of affiliate marketing as he went along and soon enough, created a Youtube channel and was making videos himself. We recently interviewed him on the Wake Up Legendary show to hear how he balances his nine to five job with his affiliate marketing side business and finds success in both.

For Victor, Youtube was the last thing people thought he would find success in, but it’s become his #1 source of traffic. He has over 360 videos and over 123,000 subscribers. He also uses his Youtube channel in his business for motivation for his team and to help with their training. All of his employees are subscribed to his Youtube channel. One great thing Victor loves about his working with his affiliate marketing business and his 9-5 combined is that he can choose when to retire. “The plan is to not retire right away but to retire when I choose to retire,” Victor said. He loves working both jobs and still has time to spend with his family.

[Image description] Victor’s Youtube channel 

 

Victor said that one thing that stands out to him the most in his affiliate marketing business is the growth he’s had with the people he’s connected with. He’s connected with a lot of inspirational people and not just the super affiliates but also the people who are just getting started in the Legendary community. “I have the best of worlds. I still am able to go to a job and interact with people on a one on one basis and I have my online business where I’m learning so much, and I’ve made some incredible relationships online with people that I never would have met had I not decided to start an online business,” Victor said. He says that it has helped him grow more by supporting other people and have others show the same support for him. 

Victor says that you shouldn’t be ashamed or embarrassed about what you’re trying to do. “Don’t ever quit, chase your dream, go after it, hold yourself accountable, make a commitment, verbalize it to yourself. Make a commitment that you are gonna see it through and then if you don’t you’re lying to yourself and that’s the worst thing that can happen,”Victor said. People now ask Victor for advice with their online business now and he says that has really stood out to him. Now he gets to help other people grow that are in the same position he used to be in not too long ago. 

One message Victor gives is to never give up. “Don’t ever quit, chase your dream, go after it, hold yourself accountable, make a commitment, verbalize it to yourself. Make a commitment that you are gonna see it through and then if you don’t you’re lying to yourself and that’s the worst thing that can happen,” Victor said. If you run into hardships and obstacles, you can overcome them with the right support from your community. He says to find a mentor or a program like the ones we offer at Legendary Marketer, that can help guide you in the right direction when you are feeling stuck. “If you have a mentor there’s no reason anybody can’t get results unless they decide to quit,” Victor said. 

When it comes to creating an online business, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It’s something you can ease into and do part time and still get somewhere. Victor is an example of that. If you want to learn more successful marketing tips just like the ones Victor uses here to grow your online business, check out this video while access is still free. 

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5 Tips From A Million Dollar Super Affiliate Marketer You Should Know

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Learn what tips this affiliate marketer from Finland used to grow his Youtube channel of 36,000 subscribers.

Roope Kiuttu is a client from Finland who currently lives in Costa Rica. In 2015 he started learning little by little about affiliate marketing and by 2017 he became really serious about it. He didn’t want to work the 9-5 job anymore, he wanted more out of life. He found Legendary Marketer through another client who was getting good results and felt he should give it a try.

In the beginning he was super skeptical, as there are so many different scams on the internet, but soon he found that there was nothing to be skeptical about. “I was positively surprised by everything,” Roope said. He loves the Legendary community and how there are people from all over the world who are active in it and support each other. 

Roope has been doing blogging and email marketing but really found that he has both the ability to work and also have fun with Youtube. He enjoys the audience and connections he has built with his viewers. He posted his first video 4 years ago and after a few videos, he gave up and felt he wasn't getting the results he wanted. He picked up Youtube and blogging again in 2017 and has become more serious about his Youtube channel during the 2020 pandemic. 

Roope listened to advice from other Youtubers and realized that he needed to get into the mind of the viewer. He started to focus more on being interested and less on being interesting. “You should always create the content for the people who are watching the videos, not for yourself,” Roope said. 

He wanted to show people what he had learned through Legendary Marketer and myself (David Sharpe) specifically and made a Youtube video titled David Sharpe Review: 5 Lessons I Learned from Legendary Marketer ($250,000,000 Earned Online!). We recently asked Roope to join us on our morning show Wake Up Legendary to talk about his video and the things he learned. 

[Image description] A screenshot of Roope’s youtube channel Learn To Make Honest money online from Roope’s interview on Wake Up Legendary

Tell Stories

The first thing Roope learned is to tell stories. At first, Roope thought he wasn’t a good story teller. He realized that he could learn to become a good story teller. A story connects to people on a more personal level and gives them something to resonate with. When teaching a lesson it may help to absorb the information if they have something to remember it by. “Maybe some people get it, maybe some people don’t but if you tell your story then it somehow hits better,” Roope said.

Roope always tries to add a little bit of his life story here and there in his videos. He wants anyone viewing it who may be going through something similar to be able to relate to it and realize that they can make a better life for themselves. He also feels it will help make the point he is trying to make more memorable for them.

Never quit on yourself

The second lesson he learned is to never quit on yourself. “Instead of what is the most you can achieve, it’s how far can you go?” Roope said. Most people give up within their first 5 years. If you don’t give up you can go far and be successful. Roope plans to stick with affiliate marketing for at least a decade. 

Just doing it is 99% of your success

The third lesson Roope learned is that just doing it is 99% of your success. If you keep testing new things you will find something that works for you. Everything is in the mind when it comes to obstacles and your worst critic is yourself. “Ee always need to eventually take some action,” Roope said. There’s so much training out there but eventually you have to take action and apply what you’re learning from your training to your business. 

When you have an idea, just do it. That’s how you’re going to find out if it works for you. Follow through with what you know you need to do. Instead of just thinking you need to get something done, actually take action and do it. Don’t let the fear of making mistakes hold you back from getting things done. Mistakes happen and if they’re made, they’re just something to learn from. 

Make your message simple

Roope said that the fourth lesson he’s learned is to make his message simple. Instead of always trying to add more, focus on the most important things. If it’s simple, it can’t confuse anyone. “The confused customer doesn’t buy anything,” Roope said. Focus on simple messages. Clear communication is key. If it is simple, it is more understandable and anyone can understand it. 

Honesty and integrity is more important than short term profits

Roope said that the fifth lesson he’s learned is that his honesty is more important than his profits. There’s so many companies promoting scams and making claims that aren’t true. When a customer invests in something that tells them one thing, like that they can make a hundred dollars from clicking a link and it doesn't work, they aren’t going to trust that site anymore. “It really kills everything if one is not honest because it builds for the long term,” Roope said. You don’t want to be known as someone who isn’t honest to your customers and viewers.

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5 Steps To Make Sales On Tik Tok As An Affiliate Marketer

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Legendary Marketer client Vasiliy Lapitov is a full time computer engineer. He always had a desire to create multiple streams of income. He found a calling in  affiliate marketing because he likes that he is able to promote others products and doesn’t have to have his own product. He began affiliate marketing with blogging but because Google changed their algorithm to become more video based, he uses Tik Tok for his affiliate marketing platform. We recently interviewed him on our daily show Wake Up Legendary to hear how he uses Tik Tok to create good quality content to gain followers and traffic on his videos. 

Step 1- Create a Tik Tok account

The first step to using Tik Tok in affiliate marketing is to create an account. You can only create videos on a smartphone or tablet, so make sure you have one of those handy. Download the Tik Tok app and create an account. You can create an account using Facebook, Google, your phone number, your email, or your Apple ID. Tik Tok will ask you for your information like your birthday and email, and ask you to create a username and password. Once you’re done you’ll have successfully created a Tik Tok account. Then you’ll want to upload a profile photo and begin making your videos.

Step 2- Choose a niche

Once you’ve made a Tik Tok account, it’s time to choose your niche and what you want to make videos on. You can make videos about different topics relating to your niche. It’s important to stay on topic because it could become confusing to the viewer. Having a topic you are consistent with helps keep the viewers attention. Keep the same consistent topic and keep it simple. When growing a channel, it’s important to keep good consistency to keep viewers engaged so they can recognize you for it. 

Step 3- Have a consistent setting

Vasiliy’s Tik Tok didn’t take off at first. He had to try different approaches with his videos to see what worked for him and what brought in more views and likes. He was motivated to get a jump on his Tik Tok after watching another Wake Up Legendary interview with another client. He found that consistency was key.

Vasiliy began wearing the same clothes in every Tik Tok with the same background. This creates consistency for the viewer because then they get used to what you are wearing and where you are and are able to recognize a Tik Tok from you. Because of the consistency the viewer is more likely to watch the video because they already know who you are. The consistency creates better quality, and in turn, creates better results.

[Image description] From Vasiliy’s Tik Tok account. This shows the consistency in his setting in his videos.

Step 4- Use props

The two videos on Vasiliy’s Tik Tok that first went viral used props such as lottery tickets and hundred dollar bills. He’s found that viewers are more interested when they see a prop in a video because it attracts their eyes to the video. The Tik Tok doesn’t have to have fancy cars or fancy houses to keep the viewer engaged. Just a simple prop like a hundred dollar bill will catch someone’s attention while also making it easier for you to create the video because a lot less effort goes into making a Tik Tok with simple props rather than bigger more expensive props. 

[Image description] From Vasiliy’s Tik Tok account. This shows him using props in his videos.

Vasiliy says it’s important to re-access your mental state. When doing any type of affiliate marketing, it comes with ups and downs. There will be trial and error using Tik Tok especially. He says it’s very important to know why you’re creating an online business. “When you have those dips, those downs this is where you wanna go back to your why and ask ‘why are you doing this?’ ‘what is your biggest why?,” Vasiliy said. Through the Wake Up Legendary show you can find more of a ‘why’ and become more inspired through other’s real life stories, just like he did. We stream our show live 5 days a week on our Facebook page. You can text WUL to (813) 296-8553 for text message reminders when we go live.


Vasiliy says he wasn’t always comfortable with being on camera and he’s had to learn a lot when it comes to creating Tik Tok videos. Using Tik tok has helped him grow as a person and has elevated his mindset. He says that knowing why you’re creating your online business and keeping that in mind will help you to move forward and continue to bring you results and make you successful long term. 

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How To Make Money Online Taking Surveys From The Comfort of Your Couch

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Online surveys are something you can do while sitting on your couch and watching tv, waiting in a long line at the grocery store, or even waiting for the clothes to come out of the washer. These surveys are a great side hustle when you need to make a few bucks, but not a full time income stream.

The income from surveys can range from $3 for 5 hours of surveying to anywhere between $20-$50 for just 15 minutes. The larger profit from surveys like $100 and more exist as well, just not as often as one would hope to see. Some survey websites even give you money for signing up, such as Inbox Dollars. 

So how exactly do you make money from these surveys?

Survey companies exist, for the most part, to collect data from you. They want to know your interests, who you are, and what type of products and services you use amongst other things. They then take this data and sell it to whichever company is looking for the feedback and results. They practically pay you to give them your opinion so that they can sell it to researchers and other businesses. 

One of the most popular survey websites out there is Swagbucks. Swagbucks pays you with points which in turn you can cash in for gift cards or money back into your PayPal account. Swagbucks points typically equate to about one cent per point, so once you’ve earned about 22,000-25,000 points you’re able to go ahead and cash them in. They let you know the survey point value ahead of time so that you are clear on how much you are making from a survey. 

Important tip to remember- It’s best to look for survey websites that are clear about your point value and how much you will be earning per survey.

Depending on the company they may ask you more questions about yourself to survey screen you. What this means is that they are determining if a survey is a good fit for you to take and if your opinion on it will be of value to them. One complaint made often about online surveys is that some can disqualify you from taking them, and can feel like a waste of time. A site where you are constantly getting disqualified may not be a good one to stick around on. However, this is no reason to feel discouraged as a good tip to remember is to check your email for surveys because you are more likely to be qualified for those.

Before taking an online survey make sure to have an idea of how much you want to be making and base which ones you are taking around this. They will likely take more time than you think so finding the better paying ones is worth putting in the effort of  looking around at multiple sites. Considering how much time you have available and how much you want to earn are key factors to think about prior to signing up. 

Here are 8 survey sites just like Swagbucks that will help you kill time and help you make a little side money at the same time:

Survey Junkie- 

This site has a pretty clear point system where one point equals one cent. You’re awarded 25 points just for signing up and an additional 50 points for taking the demographic survey. The point value per survey is pretty high and the site shows the points monetary value right on your dashboard. This site only requires you earn 10,000 points in order to cash out for your first $10. Survey Junkie gives you options to deposit your money. You can choose direct deposit, PayPal, or cash out for a gift card. 

Springboard America- 

This site has a very direct sign up process and cashes you out in either PayPal or gift cards. You can see what the payout will be and the length of the survey before you take it and most of the surveys pay anywhere between $0.50 and $5. There are lots of survey options available with this site and each one typically takes between 10-20 minutes. This site is fast paying with points and it’s easy to earn rewards.

Opinion Outpost- 

This site offers higher payouts than most other sites. One point is equal to ten cents instead of just one. You can cash out your points for an amazon gift card once you reach 50 or you can cash out for a  PayPal deposit once you earn 100. The surveys take about ten minutes to complete and prior to each survey there is a survey screening, but every time you are disqualified from a survey the site will automatically enter you in a quarterly $10,000 prize drawing to make up for it. 

Inbox Dollars-

As mentioned before, this site gives you $5 right away just for signing up. These surveys can also earn you anywhere between $0.50 to $5 and take between three to twenty-five minutes to complete. Occasionally they offer surveys that pay between $10 to $20 as well. Every survey has the monetary worth clearly listed on the survey. Before you cash out $30 needs to be earned but if you have time to kill while at the kids’ softball practice, then give it a go. 

Toluna-

The surveys you take on this site might be a bit more interesting than the others because this site lets its surveyors choose their own topic to survey on. The site offers two different types of surveys to choose from, profile surveys which only take a few minutes to complete and are worth 100 points or you can choose to take the longer surveys which are worth more. The profile surveys are designed so the site can learn more about you but the longer surveys are going to be where you’ll get to choose your topic. There are various rewards to choose from as well such as various gift cards, PayPal cash out, checks, sweepstakes drawings, and the ability to buy yourself or someone else a present with the points you earn. However, the points don’t come in as high value as other sites and you need about 3,000 of them to cash out for the cheapest gift cards.

Lifepoints- 

This site offers a lot of surveys and options to earn points. All surveys have an estimated amount of time they will take to complete and most surveys have a progress bar attached to them while you take them to show your progress on completion. This site gives you an automatic 10 points for signing up and 10,000 points are needed before you can cash them out for either PayPal cash, gift cards, e-certificates, or charity donations. To earn money through PayPal 12,000 points are needed for $10 but for specific store gift cards sometimes the monetary value of the points goes up and you can get more money for less points.

i-Say-

This site provides surveys through the company that owns it, Ipsos. You stay on the same site for all of the surveys, which may make it easier. This site offers a faster way to cash out points starting at 500 points which is equal to $5, unlike the typical 3,000+ points that are usually needed to cash out. If you are disqualified from a survey this site gives you five points just for attempting to take the survey. Each point is worth one cent when cashing out for gift cards and 0.98 of a cent for PayPal cash. At 500 points you can choose from an instant Starbucks gift card, a Walmart or Amazon gift card with a three day wait on them, or a donation to the American Heart Association. 

My Points- 

This site is easy to use and also tells you upfront how many points you will earn per survey and the amount of time estimated that it will take to complete each survey. You are awarded 30 points just for answering your profile questions when first creating your account. Unfortunately for this site the surveyors get disqualified quite often because the site sends out email invitations to more people than is needed to take the survey, so someone who may get an email invite to take the survey may also get disqualified more often than other sites. However, the site gives out five points for the first five surveys you are disqualified from per day. Points can be cashed out for travel miles on a United MileagePlus account, gift cards, and PayPal cash. PayPal cash is about 3,970 points which equals to about $25. 

Things that are important to know before taking online surveys:

Don’t give out too much personal information.

If a site asks you for your drivers license information, banking info, or social security number it’s better to check out another site.

Create a survey email

Survey sites love to clutter your inbox so it’s a good idea to have a separate email for online survey websites.

Install antivirus software

In the off chance a survey sends you to a spammy website your phone or computer should be protected ahead of time.

Take breaks

Having your eyes glued to a screen while taking surveys for hours at a time can cause headaches and eye-sight problems. It’s important to take at least a 20 second break every 20 minutes.

Although doing surveys to earn extra cash has become a popular side hustle online, the truth is it can take a lot of time to earn only a couple a bucks. If you could make a full time income taking simple surveys everyone would be doing.

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Making Money Online With Affiliate Marketing: Where to Start and How to Do It

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Affiliate marketing is the process of connecting a buyer with a seller. This is something you are able to do even while you sleep. An online retailer will pay you a commission of money based on sales that are made through traffic through their website. Instead of just displaying an ad on your website for the company, you embed a link to the product in your recommendations and content as well. Many online companies that sell clothing or domain services use affiliate marketing programs. 

There are several types of affiliate marketing

Pay Per Click (PPC)- You are able to make money based on the number of clicks. Viewers are directed to an advertisers website through your website from an affiliate link.

Pay Per Sale (PPS)- You are able to make money based on the actual buy completed and then you’re paid a percentage of the sale.

Pay Per Lead (PPL)- You are able to make money when the online visitor gives out their email on the advertiser’s website through your affiliate link.

The basics of affiliate marketing:

Creating a website and choosing your affiliate product to promote- 

There are many options to build a website like Weebly and WordPress. Both allow you to create a customizable professional web page fast and for free. Choosing products to promote is simple and easy, you need to choose products that relate to your website content. A good way to do this is to join an affiliate network. An affiliate network is a business that connects online retailers to affiliate marketers. Then both parties can make money from sales. There are several affiliate networks to choose from. Some popular ones include ShareASale, CJ Affiliate, FlexOffers, and Amazon Associates.

Recommendation through your content- 

You recommend a product, service, or company through your website or email list with an embedded link to the product. Your viewers will click on that. It will take them to the  product page, they will buy the product, and that is how you will get your commission. You have now directed the sale towards the online retailer.

Something important to remember is to make sure they are a popular brand or a well respected company. Digital products and services often have the highest commission rates. They do not require shipping costs or any form of inventory.

Find the right product to advertise-

The quality of the product you are advertising is just as important as the quality of your website and content you are putting out. If a customer finds themself unhappy with the product they purchased, they mind find themself discouraged to visit your site again. They may not take your recommendation for a product into consideration again. Focus on choosing a product that comes from a good, credible company with great customer service. 

Create content that reaches you target audience and generates the affiliate revenue that you need-

The target audience that you are trying to reach are the people who want to buy products but may be having a hard time choosing a product. They want a product that is going to meet their needs and may not be sure if a product is worth the buy. By being the affiliate marketer, you now take on the job of helping your target audience find out which product is right for them. Lead them to the product website so that they can complete their buy and you can earn your commission. This means that the content you are putting out should be using the keywords that your viewers are typing into their google search bar to find the product that they want to buy. Then they will make their purchase. These types of keywords are called investigational intent keywords.

Promoting the products in your content to your target audience-

You’re going to need to find topics that relate to the problems your audience is facing, for example, if you’re trying to gain an affiliate commission from a facial moisturizer brand, you’ll need to talk about how this product can help your audience’s skin. The way you insert your links into your content will also depend on the type of content you are putting out. If you’re doing a product review it would make more sense to focus on the one main product. If you’re making a list of products to help solve your target audience's problem, you could insert more links for a higher chance at gaining sales.

The goal will be to place your links appropriately and strategically in your content. Don’t insert a link if it doesn’t fit into your content. Something to remember is that not everyone out there is going to always read through your whole article or website post. That being said, putting your affiliate links early on in your content is smart. This is an effective way to make sure people will see your links and click on them. 

Turning your viewers into customers-

The traffic coming through your website is important because you can also earn commission from people clicking on links through your content. The revenue you get will depend on the traffic you’re sending over to the product page. Another great way to do this in addition to embedding the links into your content is to create pop up ads. Whether you like the sound of it or not, the pop up ads wouldn’t exist on so many of the websites people visit if they didn’t draw in sales. When it comes to a pop up ad, it’s good to try to target your viewer at just the right time. Typically the best time being right before a viewer is about to leave your website. 

Advance your existing website traffic for more sales revenue-

Figure out what your most viewed content is and focus it for affiliate marketing promotions. Another way to do this is through email marketing. When a viewer clicks on your website for the first time, have a pop up that asks them for their name and email address before continuing to the next page. This way, you have a whole list of customers who you can communicate your content directly to. Your emails about your content will land inside of their inboxes, they will click them, and be taken directly to your website. This is where you are promoting the product. In order to keep your audience interested sending out emails at least once a week is a great way to keep them both updated and thinking about your content. 

Engaging your viewers with live webinars-

Another way to get people hooked and interested on your website and content so that you generate more traffic that will lead to more sales, is live webinars. Allowing your audience to see or hear about the product you are promoting instead of just having them read about it will get them hooked. Promoting your webinar on your social media pages like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well as sending out email reminders is the best way to bring your viewers in. Hosting a webinar is an excellent and easy way to stream live to your viewers. By hosting a webinar you are able to present your product’s elements. You can show different ways a product can be used while also talking about it’s pro’s and con’s to help your viewers get the most out of it. Make sure at the end of your webinar you remember to point to your affiliate link to direct them to the product that you just spent the time talking about. 

Don’t be discouraged when first starting out-

One major thing to keep in mind when starting out in affiliate marketing is that patience is your biggest key. In the beginning it’s very typical to start out with slow website traffic and slow commission. Over time your website will have traffic, customers will click your pages, buy a product and you will have money. This doesn't just happen overnight. Don’t expect to generate hundreds of clicks immediately or to be able to quit your job the day after you start. If you are patient enough, you will make money through affiliate marketing. Focus on making that very first sale. As your site grows, your email list will too. Don’t forget to set new goals for yourself and to continue to play around with the different types of ways to gain traffic. 

Affiliate income is not always consistent. Income will be less monthly and more annual from affiliate marketing. A dedicated affiliate can make anywhere between $10,000 to $1,500,000 a year, depending on the amount of effort and dedication you are willing to put into it. Saying it all might seem easy but be patient until you start generating more page traffic. The more work put into it, the faster you will be on your way to earning money while you are asleep in your bed.

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6 Steps To Earning Money With Affiliate Marketing Using A Blog

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Affiliate marketing is the process of promoting a product or service and connecting a buyer with a seller. If you are looking for a side hustle or a way to make some extra money online, keep reading. In this step by step guide I am going to walk you through the process of becoming an affiliate marketer using a free blogging platform.

Step one- create a blog

When creating a blog to use for affiliate marketing, a great blogging platform is WordPress. These blogs are free to start. You can customize your blog with background images, themes, different layouts, and widgets to add onto your blog. 

When creating your wordpress blog, you’ll first sign up with email, choose a domain name and from there you’re able to choose what type of blog you want, such as .org, .com, .blog, or you can choose .wordpress.com which is the free option. Make your domain name something short and memorable. You want your viewers to remember your domain name when discussing the products they buy with other people so they can tell others to check out your blog. From there name your site and launch it. 

Once you launch your site and begin customizing it, you want to choose a theme that will help you stand out and be pleasing to your viewers. Don’t choose too vibrant of colors, and choose a font for your site that is easy to read. You do want your blog to be pleasing to look at, but not distracting so that your readers are focused on your content.

Step two- Choosing a product and researching it

When you make your blog, it’s good to pick a theme. Your blog can be about anything you want. From laundry hacks to cooking recipes, you name it. Once you’ve chosen your theme, next is choosing your product. Choose a product you are passionate about. You will have to have a lot of knowledge on your product which will require research. The point of this is to talk about something you enjoy in your blog posts because you want someone else to enjoy it too. It is even better if you can obtain the product yourself and try it out to have an easier recommendation of it. You want your blog viewers to trust you and the product you are telling them to buy. If your viewers are not happy with the product you are recommending they likely won’t be back to visit your blog. 

You need to identify your target audience. These are the people who are going to be reading your blog posts and purchasing the products based on your recommendations. Researching and finding other content creators who talk about topics similar to the ones you have chosen will help to give you a good idea on who the audience is and what type of products they will be looking for as well as what information will be useful to them.

A great way to promote your affiliate products is through comparison posts. You can use this in almost any blog theme. Examples are cooking with two different types of brands of food, two different recipes for the same food dish, two different brands of the same cleaning products, two different gaming consoles, etc. Comparing and contrasting products helps your audience make a decision on what product to purchase. Just make sure you include those affiliate links to each of the products in your posts.

When writing about your products you want to try to solve a problem with them. When a customer finds that a product will bring a solution for their problem, they tend to want to buy it more. If they know that the product you’re recommending helped solve a problem you had in some way, it’s likely they’ve had the same problem. For example, if you’re reviewing a window cleaning product, explain how the product really got the dirt that other products couldn’t get off of your windows.

Step three-  Finding affiliate links

In order to get an affiliate link you need to sign up for an affiliate program like Amazon associates. From there you get the affiliate link for your product and that’s what you will use to link your customers and blog viewers to the products you want to talk about. Once they purchase the product from the link, you receive a small commission and make money from it.

If there is already a product you have in mind to purchase you can simply go to google and search the product name and “affiliate programs” and if there is an affiliate program linked to your product, it will usually pop up. If not, find the contact for the company and ask if there is an affiliate program for your product.

When inserting your affiliate links into your texts make sure that they are hyperlinked to words or phrases that pertain to your product. Add only one or two affiliate links per blog post to not clutter your posts. Add visuals to your content that will make it more appealing to your viewers. Adding photos and videos about the product will help keep your readers interested. 

Step 4- Creating an email list

One important part of creating an affiliate marketing blog is your email list. This is where your readers will input their email addresses so that they can be notified about content you post. You always want to invite your readers back for more. There are a few strategies for doing this.

The first strategy is to offer them a free product. For example, if your blog is about cooking and recipes, you may want to offer them a free recipe for putting their email address in. The next strategy is to have an email pop-up where you add a tag line that says something along the lines of “want to stay up to date with my latest posts? Input your email here to never miss a post from me!”. A great way to do this is through a widget from WordPress called Mail Chimp. This plugin for your blog will help you collect email addresses through newsletter subscription offers.

Step 5- creating a newsletter for your email list

When sending out your newsletters for your blog, you want to keep it short and interesting. You don’t want to give away your entire blog post in your newsletter email. You want your reader to want to go to your website to read more about what you have to offer. 

It’s great to start sending a newsletter about once a week. Do this whenever you publish a blog post and use it as an opportunity to really hype up your post.  When you start your newsletter, establish the goals you want to meet. This has to do with the amount of traffic you want to your blog, the engagement you want with your readers, and how you want to send out your content. The more readers are interested, the more traffic you're going to have coming into your blog. 

Write your newsletter with care. Regardless of whether your newsletter is going to new or existing readers you want it to be well-crafted and comprehensive. Check your letter for typos and use a conversational tone when speaking to your audience. Make sure you include your call to action. Ask your reader to click a button that says “click here for more information” or something along those lines. Your call to action is how you are going to get your readers to come back to your website and become customers.

Step 6- Repeat the process

Once you find a niche and content that works for you and starts to bring you sales, repeat your process. The more dedication you put into your work, the better. Making sure your newsletter is going out to people often, and readers are staying up to date with your content makes all the difference in the world. When first creating your blog, it’s normal to not get a lot of viewers straight away. Don’t give up. The more you promote your blog through other platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, the easier it is for other people to find your blog.

WordPress has a lot of tools to help you begin your affiliate marketing blog and run it without a struggle. Even if you’ve never worked with any free blogging platform and are just a beginner you can easily create a blog page for yourself that will be efficient and simple to run. 

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How To Get 19,000 Views Per Video On Youtube For Your Affiliate Marketing Business

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Simon Gorges is a full time airline pilot with a Youtube Channel that has 26,000 subscribers. He’s also a client of ours and we recently interviewed him about his affiliate marketing business on our daily show Wake Up Legendary to hear how exactly he does it.

Simon has been filming tutorials, reviews, step by step guides, amongst other types of videos for his Youtube channel Metics Media for two years. “I actually started to look for different ways to make money online when I was studying aviation, I had a lot of free time so I was looking for a way to make some money on the side,” Simon said. He started creating Instagram accounts and building them up to sell them to other people as well as using E-Commerce. This wasn’t stable enough income from him and he found it mentally exhausting. He had to deal with a lot of customer support and a lot of customers had unrealistic expectations.

Simon wanted to do something online for a second income and found his way to Youtube affiliate marketing. His channel that started with a few videos that didn’t even show his face now has 26,000 subscribers. His videos get anywhere between 19,000-20,000 views per video on average. “I realized Youtube is pretty cool because you can teach people and you get very cool feedback because people comment on your videos and you see how you help them,” Simon said. The reason he likes affiliate marketing as much as he does is because he is able to bring in a more stable amount of income and you don’t have to have your own product or customer support. He feels that having a blog or Youtube channel is “crazily passive”.

The aviation industry got hit very hard during Covid and Simon hasn’t been piloting since March. Luckily, his Youtube affiliate business brings him in just about as much money as he normally would make as a pilot. “Especially in this time right now I realize how important it is to have a second income stream or multiple income streams in case something happens. For me it gives me a lot of security and also a way to now spend my free time and increase my online business to kind of grow that on the side,” Simon said. He first kept building his Youtube channel until he had a couple hundred subscribers. Those couple hundred soon turned to a couple thousand.

Some of the videos that Simon first uploaded to his channel still occasionally bring him money. He tries to make sure his videos will still be relevant in a few months or even a few years when he makes them so that they will still gain views. “I see (Youtube) as you being a teacher that is teaching 24/7, but you don’t physically have to be there, and if you combine that with affiliate marketing you can make a good amount of money,” Simon said. However, his videos didn’t build traction and get views right away.

When Youtube recognizes that a video a channel uploads is a video that people are searching for often, they rank the video according to the keywords mentioned in the title and description. The more his videos showed up in a search, the more views they started to get. He said that every week a couple hundred people would be searching for the same keywords he was using in his videos. They would find his videos, click on them, and find the result they were looking for. “You can’t go in with expectations that your videos will get tons of views from the beginning. What I think is very important (is that) you, from the beginning, have a strategy that is working for your niche or your Youtube channel,” Simon said. For most niches the best strategy is to do keyword research and try and find long tail keywords people are searching for. 

Long tailed keywords are more than just one word, and more like a question or phrase that people are searching for. Simon’s strategy is to find keywords that aren’t as competitive. These keywords are the ones that don’t have as many good videos linked to them. When coming up with ideas for videos and doing his keyword research,  he says to think about what the person will be typing into the Youtube search bar.  Then it becomes his job to create that video.

When uploading videos to a channel, Youtube will test the videos, put them on the search engine, and once those videos have received a certain amount of views Youtube then determines where the videos will be ranked during a keyword search. “You have to trust youtube to be able to do that and give youtube time to gather the data to be able to rank your video and to show the video to the people that are looking for it,” Simon said. This takes time and if a channel doesn’t have any videos on it, it takes time for the channel to grow and get subscribers. 

Simon says that it’s important to really focus on targeting the right keywords so that his channel can deliver what people are looking for. “What I would think is the most important thing is don’t create one video a day. If you can create one quality video a day, okay, but the thing is you have to do a better video than your competition,” Simon said. It’s better to have one video that does very well compared to 10 videos that don’t gain any views. It’s all about quality over quantity. 

On Simon’s Youtube channel he has a total of 47 videos, which averages out to him uploading about 2 videos a month. Simon says that buying a good camera first is not the most important part of the video making process. Viewers have a problem they are looking to solve by viewing a video, and that having fancy gear isn’t necessary in doing that. The more important part of creating Youtube videos is the content being put out. Avoiding rambling and getting to the point as quickly as possible is major because the viewer wants to know the end result and what exactly is going to be covered in a video.

When creating a video, Simon advises that the things to remember are to have a good title, have the main keyword in the title, and that the thumbnail should have the same words as the title. Have a high quality thumbnail for the video that is not only colorful but also stands out to the viewer. Look for what videos are performing well and get inspiration from those videos. According to Simon, engagement is important. Ask for likes and comments. Give people a reason to comment on your video. The more likes and comments on a video, the more it will come up in a search.

It is important to put a call to action at the end of a video. “At the beginning of the video it’s important to get right to the point and suck them in to let them know that what they were looking for they can find in your video,” Simon said. Attention spans are so short that if every video started off spending thirty seconds to a minute to get to the point, viewers will be lost in the first minute. Youtube will see that and track how many people actually watch the video the entire way through and that’s how Youtube will base the ranking on a video. If viewers are clicking out a video in the first minute, Youtube won’t show it first.

When filming, Simon stays on track by scripting his videos. “I try to not make it too robotic but I want to script my sentences  so that I don’t veer off and ramble on,” Simon said. Simon says that he has a lot more respect for actors because of the difficulty of scripting a video, but even actors have bloopers. The important part is to be authentic and sound natural. Viewers knowing that they are watching real people is important to them because there are so many scams nowadays, people find themselves skeptical. “Any natural stuff that happens is funner than when people try to be funny, Simon said.” Everybody needs to think of themselves as a media or advertising firm. If someone is insecure about filming themselves, a great way to accept themself is to do a few live streams until they are more comfortable filming. In an industry where people want to get results out of videos, people need to create high quality, authentic videos.

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5 Steps To Becoming An Affiliate Marketer Using Youtube

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Do you work a full time job but feel like it just isn’t enough for you to be making money successfully? If you answered yes to that question, stick around. In this guide you’re going to learn the five easy steps to becoming a successful affiliate marketer on Youtube. 

 

By including affiliate links to products in the description of your Youtube channel and reviewing the products linked, you are able to make money. This is done when someone makes a purchase using your affiliate link. You then receive a small commission for the sale. 

 

Step 1- Choose the product you want to review

When selecting a product to review you want to make sure it is a product that you would recommend to a buyer. Your audience needs to not only believe you love the product, but also believe that this product is something that you actually use. A good way to do this is to focus on something you love. For example, a lot of Youtube channels exist for makeup tutorials. The person leading the tutorial will not only show themselves using the product in the video, but also spend time talking about the product and why they love it. When you scroll to the bottom of the video, you’ll find a list of the products they used and a link to buy them. These are the affiliate links.

 

 You need to find something you are passionate about to talk about. Someone who is passionate about reading books may review books with an affiliate link in the description to the book. Someone who is passionate about cooking may include links to the appliances used in their videos, so on and so forth. Luckily Youtube is a widely used platform for almost any hobby or interest you could think of. There is likely an entire section of Youtube dedicated to whatever your specific topic you want to review. You just have to find the right audience.

 

Get the idea?

 

The audience you are going to be speaking to is on Youtube for one of 4 reasons: to learn more about products they enjoy, to figure out how to DIY something, to choose an item to put their money towards, and to enjoy whatever it is they are viewing. To understand that more, you need to break those down.

 

Viewers who want to learn more about products they enjoy-

Because of the vast amount of videos on Youtube and the ability to find videos on just about anything, most people go to YouTube as a learning source. Not just to research, but just to learn in general about things they like.  It’s almost like a huge online video encyclopedia. 

 

Viewers who want to learn to DIY something

These people are looking for video instructions on how to do or create something. Let’s bring back the makeup example- if someone’s prom night is coming up and they want to learn how to do a smokey eye look, they’d probably go to Youtube and search something simple like “how to do smokey eye” and a list of tutorials would pop up. In this case they’d probably want to know what brands of makeup to use and what specific shades or tools to use. 

 

The viewers who already know they are looking to make a purchase

The people who fit into this category already know they are wanting to put their money towards a product. Now they need to do their research to find out exactly what product they want to purchase. What better way to do so than by watching a variety of videos on what type of product they need to see what best suits their needs. They want to know which product will bring them the most bang for their buck.

 

The people who want to enjoy what they are viewing because they like it

This is the final category of people who are on Youtube. They are simply there just to check out the content that they enjoy watching. Whether that be sports, books, makeup, software, clothing, etc. These people want to know just enjoy the video. If they find themselves interested enough, they may scroll down and click on one of your affiliate links and make a purchase.

 

Step 2- Choose an affiliate program that best suits your content

Once you’ve figured out what type of videos you want to create and what type of products to review, the next step is to choose an affiliate program. There are tons of affiliate programs out there. If you have a company in mind they likely have an affiliate program. The way to find this out would be to simply go to your google search bar and type in the company name with  ‘affiliate program’ and hopefully it will pop up. If not, try to find contact information for the company and send an email to ask if there is an affiliate program for that company.

 

One of the easiest affiliate programs out there to become a part of is Amazon Associates. This is a great way to get started in an affiliate program because all you need to do it is an Amazon account. It is easy to sign up, you just visit the Amazon Associates homepage, build a profile, and from there you choose your products to create your affiliate links. For a more detailed guide on how to do this, visit this guide from Hubspot which will walk you through a detailed step-by-step guide to creating an Amazon Associates account.

 

Step 3- Creating your Youtube channel

Setting up a Youtube channel is simple, fast, and easy. All you need is a Gmail account to get started. Once you’ve created your Gmail account you’re going to want to head to Youtube and click on your profile icon and under that click “Create channel”. Once you do this, select “get started” which will bring up a pop up where you will choose what type of channel you are creating. After this, you will then input information about your channel, such as profile photo, channel description, and media links. Then click save and continue, and now you can upload videos to your channel. 

When creating your Youtube channel there are some things you want to remember as you upload content. Upload a trailer video. This should be a short 2-3 minute video that will play automatically when someone opens your channel. Once you start creating videos it is good to organize them by topic. This way you are able to create sub-themes and shorter videos around each sub-theme and topic. This also helps with navigation on your channel so people can find what they are looking for easier and are more likely to stay on your channel longer. 

 

Title your videos something that is going to draw your viewers to watch it. You could have great content but it won’t matter unless people click on it and view it. Which is why a good title is so important. Another important aspect of this process is your video thumbnail, the cover photo for your video that someone will see before they click on it. Professional content creators create their own thumbnail and then upload them to their video so that they can choose what it will look like when someone views it on Youtube. 

 

When creating videos, instruct your viewers to like, comment, and subscribe to your channel. Once they have subscribed to your channel they will get notifications through Youtube and through email when you’ve uploaded a new video.The likes and comments on your videos help get your content in the search engines. The tags on your videos are another way to help more people be able to find your videos. Don’t just tag the product or category that you are talking about. Also mix in some broader tags to make your videos more likely to show up in a search. 

 

Step 4- Inserting your affiliate links

Once you get affiliate links to the products you want to talk about in your video, you will then make your video and insert the affiliate links into your description. When inserting the links, you should put them in the beginning of your description. If they are the first thing someone sees in your description, they are more likely to click on it. 

 

When putting affiliate links, you can also include links to the type of computer you are using, the type of camera, microphone, etc. If they like the quality of your videos and want to do some Youtube-ing themselves, they just may click on the links to what you use to get their computer and supplies. 

 

When putting your affiliate links in your description, you want to make sure that you tell your audience in your video where to find your links. It is very important that you tell your viewers that the links are in fact affiliate links and that you will get a commission from them if they click on them or purchase the products. This is something especially important because it is a legal requirement.

 

Step 5- Collect your commissions

Collect your commissions from sales and clicks and continue to repeat and practice these things in all of your videos. The more content you upload, the more viewers you will have. It may take a little time at first to get started and get viewers. The more dedication you put forth, the more viewers you will have and the more sales you will get commissions from to collect.

 

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The Come-up: How Can Amateur Blogs Grow?

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9% of bloggers make between $1,000-$9,999 a month. While many dream of entering this earnings bracket it' easy to get stuck in the world of amateur blogs. That's because there are some important steps that are needed for blogging success.

Not sure where to start? Read on for more tips on going from amateur blogs to full-time blogger.

The Difference Between Amateur Blogs and Professional Blogs

It seems like these days everyone has their own blog on a wide variety of subjects. However, you want to dive into the emotional side of taking your amateur blog and raising it to a high-end commercial blog level.

While a major element of successful blogging is time, there are various branding, styling, and marketing aspects that can dictate the success of a blog.

Whether you're looking to turn your blog into a side hustle or full-time gig, read on to learn more about the important tips that can make your blog a success.

A Target Niche

As we stated earlier, there is no end to the number of blogs currently running online. Due to this fact, it can be difficult to stand out among the crowd.

An easy way to avoid this problem is by carving out a niche market from the get-go. For example, instead of having a healthy food blog, you may decide to have a vegan food blog with a focus on Asian and international cuisine.

The more defined you can be within your market the easier it will be to stand out as an original voice.

A Backstory

Many bloggers operate under the misconception that in order to write about a certain subject they have to be an expert on it. However, it doesn't matter if you're an industry expert or novice.

What your audience is really looking for is a unique voice and back story. Your audience wants to connect, and feel that they truly know you on a deeper level.

For example, sticking with the example of Asian cuisine, perhaps you have no experience in preparing Asian cuisine but married into an Asian family and are deciding to pursue the cuisine type in an effort to connect with your husband.

Maybe you even throw in a funny story on when you batched a favorite family dish.

Readers want to find someone with a touch of experience and plenty of character.

A Professional Look

Research has shown that a majority of website visitors will leave the website if they find it unattractive. To avoid this it's important to make your website both beautiful and user-friendly.

The good news is you don't have to be a master web designer in order to create a beautiful blog. There are a number of web design platforms that come with pre-created templates that are ready to go.

As the success of your blog grows and you're able to bring in some extra money, you may consider hiring a web designer to upgrade the site.

However, to get started an elegant template site should do the trick.

Photoshop Skills

Even the most beautiful meal can look gray and dull without the use of a proper camera and some basic Photoshop skills.

Again, this doesn't mean you need to be an expert, it just means that you need to know enough to ensure that your photos look good.

A simple visit to Pinterest or other photography related blogs should give you the information you need to create stellar photos.

You also don't need to invest in an expensive camera. The cameras found on today's smartphones can easily compete with some of the higher end, professional grade cameras currently on the market.

With the help of a handy iPhone, the right apps, and a great design eye, you will be able to create stunning photos that can compete with any popular blog.

Saying Just Enough

If you have visited blogs in the past, chances are you'll find that some blogs have a tendency to overshare ( i.e. you know the children's names, ages and shoe sizes). Yeah, people don't need to know that much.

Then there are some blogs that really don't share anything personal.We believe the sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.

This means you can get away with not sharing intimate childhood memories while still sharing the fact that a recipe’s inspiration came from your son's recent birthday party.

Try to allow at least 5 -10% of your blog post to be based on real-life anecdotal stories.

Remember, by the time your audience reads through a few blogs they should feel like they are a good friend catching up with you over coffee.

A Great Content Grab

You'll find there are recurring themes in each of the successful blogs you visit. You enter the website and not long after you've gotten there a familiar pop up appears on your screen with some cool offering.

This pop-up usually offers some kind of valuable content in the form of a list or a guide that you will receive in exchange for your email address.

This type of email grab is extremely popular on blogs due to their high rate of success. Not only does the content grab push the person to give their email address, but it then trains them to head directly to their email account to look for your email.

This marks the beginning of a habit.

Also, it's important to remember that there's a much higher retention rate for those who opt to receive something than those who feel like they're being spammed by email messages.

The stronger your list the better your following. More on that next.

A Strong Email Campaign

There are a number of people that are operating under the false belief that email marketing is dead. However, it continues to be one of the most successful marketing tools that can be used.

Successful bloggers understand that their audience has a life. Which is why they have a consistent email campaign to keep their blog on the forefront of their audience's memory.

A valuable email campaign does not have to be loaded with content. After all, that's what your blog is there for.

Instead, it should read more like a short letter penned by a dear friend. Obviously, within that letter, there will be a link pointing the reader to your most recent blog post.

Not only is this a great way to reach out to your audience from time to time, but it's also another opportunity to forge a relationship with them.

A Steady Social Media Flow

Successful bloggers understand the value of social media and leave no platform untouched. From Facebook to Twitter, and even Pinterest, the most engaging bloggers are those that know which type of content their audience responds to.

Social media is also a valuable tool as it gives your readers the opportunity to share your content. Enter word-of-mouth advertising.

Some bloggers even create closed Facebook groups for their audience. This creates a feeling of exclusivity that audiences love.

Monetizing Your Blog

Successful blog owners also know that they have to be direct in their attempts to monetize their blogs.

Fortunately, there is more than one way to earn income off of your blog content. Read on to learn more about earning a solid income for all of your hard work.

Advertising Space

Remember we said that later on, you may want to go back and hire a web designer? Having extra advertising space is a great reason to do just that.

Once you can prove that you have consistent traffic coming to your website, you can start to show these results to potential advertisers who will pay you to run their ads on your website. Remember, advertisers love to see those results!

There are also third-party services that will connect you to those looking for advertising and genres similar to yours.

Sponsorships

Who doesn't love free stuff? As a successful blogger, these are just one of the many perks you have to look forward to. Different companies may contact you to represent them by including their product in a recipe or simply mentioning it on your blog.

While many of the sponsorships are done simply for trade or free products, some also compensate with good old cash.

Guest posting

Once you've grown a solid following there are other websites that could benefit from such exposure. This means you can get paid to write blogs that are featured on other people's websites. Which is the big goal here right?

Typically this requires that you direct your audience to the other website to make it worth their while. However, you will find that guest posting can become another lucrative source of income.

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Try These SEO Secrets for Instagram

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Instagram is one of the most useful platforms to take advantage of in your internet marketing strategy.

In fact, 70% of US businesses are already doing so. It's easy to understand why business are using it as a tool when Instagram has 1 billion monthly users.

With so much content being produced, it's a little overwhelming to understand how to make your content stand out. There are many great theories and strategies out there. What one is proven to work the best?

By creating an Instagram SEO strategy, you can reach your target audience easier than ever before. The saying is, “work smarter, not harder”, so let's get you started with a smarter SEO strategy.

Instagram SEO Strategy

Creating a winning Instagram SEO strategy doesn't have to be all business, it can be fun too! You may be wondering what SEO even means. Let's break it down for you!

What Is SEO?

SEO is an acronym that stands for search engine optimization. It's a fancy way of describing the practice of taking advantage of internet searches. By understanding your audience, using keywords, and sprinkling in some creativity, you can use an SEO strategy to drive traffic towards your website.

Search engines will scan your website for keywords. Let's say someone just entered a search for “interior design trends”. If your website has this wording, it will show in that search.

Instagram + SEO

How can you take this marketing strategy to Instagram? Take advantage of using keywords in hashtags. Creating a hashtag SEO strategy will generate more leads and more engagement with your audience.

Using the right keywords in your hashtags will help your brand become more visible. Combine that with some great content, and you've got a recipe for success.

Build Your Strategy

You are looking to build your own Instagram SEO strategy, but how do you know which keywords to choose? Building any successful marketing strategy starts knowing where you are at, and defining your optimization goals.

Define Your Goals

Having clearly defined goals for your SEO strategy is important in understanding whether or not it’s worth your time. If implemented well, it always will be.

Before you begin rolling out a new strategy, it's important to create a list of goals, or things that you’d like to see improvement on. Some great goals to have when creating an Instagram SEO strategy are:

  • Increased organic traffic
  • Increased social media activity
  • Increased sales

In order to ensure that you reach your goals, you will need to know your audience.

Know Your Audience

Marketing strategies begin with knowing your customer. By knowing your audience you can tailor each post to your unique customer's needs.

By analyzing your audience's interactions with your posts, you can learn about them, and get to know them. By interacting with your audience you can learn important things about them.

You can learn things like:

  1. What things is your audience searching for?
  2. Where are your customers located?
  3. What motivates your audience to purchase something?
  4. What hashtags are they using?

Knowing your audience will assist you with choosing a hashtag that your target audience is searching.

If your target audience is orthodontists in New York, you probably won't choose #redpanda as a hashtag.

Learn From Competitors

By looking to other leaders in your industry, you can learn a thing or two from their internet marketing. Analyze what they are doing. You can learn from it what works (and what doesn't).

Take the best of what they do and tweak it so it's customized for your audience. Pay attention to which hashtags they are choosing. Which ones are driving the most traffic?

Not sure how to tell which ones are driving traffic? Search the hashtags your competitors are using, to see which ones are used the most.

Keep It Simple

Keeping your hashtags simple will ensure that they are easy to remember for your audience. Being easy to remember means that customers will use them.

Not only will keeping it simple help build your audience, but it will also help the aesthetic of your Instagram post. Having long or complicated hashtags can make your post look messy or unprofessional.

Less is definitely more when using a hashtag.

Let the Fun Begin!

Now that you know keywords are important, and where to look for them, it's time to start creating posts! How do you create posts with keywords that look natural? We are glad you asked!

Use the Right Amount

Remember how we said less is definitely more when it comes to using hashtags? Research has found that Instagram posts with too many hashtags, is seen as “spammy”. So how many hashtags should you be using?

There are many different opinions on how many hashtags you should be using. Some people suggest using a maximum of 30 hashtags. Others advocate that using the maximum is too much, and 5-6 hashtags are sufficient.

Regardless of how many hashtags you choose to use, the important thing to remember is to choose hashtags that are relevant to what your posting, and to your audience.

Be Creative

There are many ways to be creative with your SEO strategy on Instagram.

One way to take advantage of hashtags is to look to the days of the week for inspiration. Not only will using the days of the week keep you consistent in delivering great content, but it's also something everyone can use (AKA a great way to expand your reach)!

Here are some great examples:

  • Monday: #MondayMotivation, #MondayVibes, #MondayMood, #
  • Tuesday: #Tuesday, #TransformationTuesday, #TuesdayThoughts
  • Wednesday: #WednesdayWisdom, #WednesdayVibes, #WednesdayMood
  • Thursday: #ThrowbackThursday, #ThursdayVibes, #ThursdayMood, #TBT
  • Friday: #FeelGoodFriday, #Frinally, #FridayMotivation
  • Saturday: #SaturdaySelfie, #SaturdaySunshine, #Caturday (if you're a cat lover)
  • Sunday: #SundayFunday, #SundayVibes

Another creative idea is to brand a hashtag. Create a hashtag just for your business. Some great examples are the State of Michigans hashtag #puremichigan or REI's hashtag #optoutside.

Be Relevant

Remember to take advantage of those keywords! Take advantage of trending hashtags too – as long as they are relevant to what you are posting. If it isn't relevant to your post, your audience may view your choice as a spam attempt.

If what you are offering is keto coffee, you may want to choose hashtags such as #coffee, #keto, or #healthyliving. You wouldn't want to tag #starbucks just because it may be a trending hashtag.

Unless of course, it was relevant to your post. Maybe your business is partnering with Starbucks, and you are announcing that partnership. If that was the case, then using that hashtag would be appropriate.

Use a Hashtag Generator

Not sure which keywords to use for Instagram? Try using a hashtag generator. You can download hashtag generators for free on your phone. A simple one to use is #HashMe.

Once you enter in a keyword to search, the app will find you 30 or more hashtags that are related.

We tried it out and chose “cats” as our keyword. Check out some of the results below!

#cat #gato #meow #kitty #catofthedat #officecat #beantoes #purrfect #ilovemycat #catlovers

Work with a Marketing Firm

By working with a marketing firm you can learn the necessary marketing skills to thrive with confidence in the online marketplace. Working with an expert takes the guesswork out of creating a great SEO strategy.

A marketing firm can help you grow your business using online and cutting edge marketing strategies.

Inspire Your Audience

Using the right keywords is one way to encourage engagement from your audience. Your goal with an Instagram SEO strategy is to inspire your audience to take action.

Inspiring your audience could be as simple as getting them to share your post. It could be to get them to visit your website or buy your product. Inspiring your audience to action is also known as a call to action.

To make a lasting impression with your audience try something unique, like Disney.

Disney has always inspired us. They partnered with Twitter with the #ShareYourEars campaign for Make A Wish Foundation and raised over 3 million dollars.

Create a Winning Strategy

In order to create a successful marketing strategy in today's culture, you need to go where your customers are. That means going digital and interacting with your target audience on social media.

Instagram is a great landscape to grow your audience. There are many ways to incorporate Instagram into your SEO marketing strategy. One great way is to take advantage of the hashtags.

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Worth Every Dollar: 13 Expert Tips for Effective PPC Campaign Management

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How would you define a successful PPC campaign? Do you measure success in the number of clicks your ad gets? Or, would you say it’s in the number conversions?

Well, the answer might surprise you. It all ultimately boils down to your PPC marketing ROI. That’s the bottom line.

If you want to grow your business you have to strike the perfect balance between what it costs to acquire new customers vs. how much business that customer brings in. That’s why effective PPC campaign management is so important.

You need to establish what kind of ROI you want from your PPC campaign. On average, businesses spend $116 million on PPC campaigns each year. The real question is, how much are these businesses actually recouping from their campaigns?

This article compiles 13 expert affiliate marketing tips for effective pay per click campaign management. Read on.

1. Research on Keywords

Every successful PPC strategy begins with a brainstorming session. At the heart of it lies choosing the right keywords that target the right audience. Getting the best keyword is a 3 step process:

First, you need to build a seed list. Use your knowledge of your customers, industry, and experience to come up with some words off the top of your head.

If you’re currently running a marketing campaign, that’s even better. You’re better placed to build a seed list.

Next, you’ll have to apply some research tools. These will help you understand what words and techniques your competition is using. You can also use keyword planners to either expand or water down your seed list.

The third step is the refinement phase. This is the most important part of the 3-step process. You’ll have to keep refining your list both at the initial stage and throughout the duration of your PPC campaigns.

You might find that some keywords are more effective than others, or others might be more appropriate for an entirely different campaign altogether. Don’t weed them out completely though. If you find that you won’t need them in this campaign, move them to a different ad group for the future.

2. Formulate Your Campaign Keywords

An SEO keyword is a phrase of 3 to 6 words that users use to run searches on search engines. As a rule of thumb, you should never use a one-word keyword. The competition for that would be too high which would make it impossible for you to make a decent ROI.

Long-tail keywords have since replaced them. The idea here is for your keyword to generate a decent amount of traffic to your site without being too competitive. Ensure you align your keywords to what your customers’ goals are.

3. Structure and Organize Your PPC Keywords

Now that you know which keywords you want to target you need to structure and organized them further. Put them into more targeted groups that are related to each other.

The best way to measure the performance of your keywords during the duration of your ad campaign is to make them very specific for every group you’re targeting. Bear in mind that search intent normally changes form very broad keywords to very specific long-tail search terms.

4. Add Negative Keywords to Your PPC Campaign

As you put manage your campaign the question you should always have at the back of your mind is: What is the search intent here? Search intent is everything!

A keyword may appear attractive based on the search volume it generates and even based on the CPC. But, it may not be ideal for your PPC campaign.

The intent of certain keywords may end up being quite different from what you want. Take for instance someone searches using the keyword “Chevrolet truck parts diagram”. This indicates that the user has a general interest in learning about the parts of the vehicle.

This keyword has a low level of intent. If someone searched instead for “Chevrolet Silverado seat covers” that is referred to as a high-intent keyword since the visitor is very specific and knows exactly what they’re looking for.

That way you avoid getting immediate bounces that don’t convert, or, impressions that don’t result in any clicks. Prevent this from plaguing your campaign by, flagging keywords that target the wrong audience as “negative keywords”.

5. PPC Campaign Management: Have a Budget for Your Ads

First, you should know that the average CPC varies based on industry. Before settling on the keywords you’ll use for your campaign, you need to determine if you can afford to advertise for that keyword.

That’s why it’s super important that your audience is searching for your target keywords, and that you know what the intent behind the search is. Ultimately you’ll need them to click on your ad and buy what you’re selling.

6. A Little Competitive Research Never Hurt Anyone

By the time you’re running a PPC campaign, you should already be acquainted with who your competition is and what they’re doing. If they’re running PPC campaigns as well you need to strip them down and see what keywords they’re targeting.

Your competition isn't only limited to businesses that are selling similar products to yours. Use Google Adwords to provide you with Auction Insights to see if there are unrelated domains bidding for the same keywords you are. If so you might want to consider using different keywords to reach your audience.

7. Create an Awesome Ad Copy

Once you have your keywords in the bag you need to come up with some killer ads. The time you spend doing this will make or break your ROI.

The words you choose to use in your ad copy need to highly target your audience. It’s the only way they’ll pay attention to your ad, click on it and eventually convert.

You need to make the ad personal. It needs to offer a solution to their specific problem.

Play to your audiences’ needs and interests. Understanding their psychology makes all the difference.

8. Create a Compelling Call-To-Action

Don’t be afraid to use actionable keywords like “Get” and “Now”. When coming up with a powerful call-to-action, you need to pay close attention to the specific action you want your visitor to do.

Do you want them to “Buy”, “Shop”, “Try”, or “Learn” something? Using the right CTA will do wonders for your conversion rate.

9. Use Ad Extensions to Enhance Your PPC Campaign

Ad extensions make your ads more attention-grabbing. It’s a direct way to interact with your audience.

However, it all depends on what the goal of your ads is in the first place. Some extensions you can use include: Sitelink extensions and call extensions.

10. Spruce up Your Landing Page

Sending traffic to your homepage is a rookie mistake in internet marketing. The page your visitors get sent to when they click on your ad needs to be relevant to the actual ad.

It has to meet the needs, intent, and interest of the visitor. Otherwise, they’ll get out of there faster than a bat out of hell. Your ad and your landing page need to create a seamless experience that ultimately leads to the conversion of that visitor.

11. Optimize for Mobile Platforms

In today’s world, people are always checking their smartphones. Therefore, you have to optimize your PPC campaign for mobile viewing.

Ensure that the ad is short, concise and clearly written. Your website’s landing pages also need to be mobile friendly. Try not to send your mobile visitors to a page that’s designed for desktop leads.

12. Your Quality Score Matters

As you review and optimize your campaigns, your Quality Score should be the focal point of the entire process. It basically measures how relevant your ads are in relation to your keywords and landing pages.

Google looks at the Expected CTR, the Ad Relevancy and your visitors’ Landing Page experience to come up with the score. The higher your Quality Score is, the lower the overall CPC.

13. Review, Rinse, and Repeat

Keep track of your PPC campaign data, review it regularly and pivot as much as you need to. As you run your campaign and the real data flows in, you’ll have to make some edits.

Your Quality Score will shift constantly. You’ll find CPCs going up and keywords changing as well.

You might even find that you’re getting massive amounts of clicks but no conversions. That’s a sign that you’re attracting the wrong audience. It means you have to go back to the drawing board and make some changes.

Experiment with different ad copy, landing pages, and modified keywords. Eventually, you’ll start getting the reaction you want from your audience.

The Parting Shot

PPC campaign management never ends. You have to continuously monitor your ads and use that data to tweak certain aspects of your campaign to improve conversions. Remember, it’s all about maximizing your ROI, so it’s important to make sure that your PPC campaign targets the right audience for your business.

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7 SEO Tips for Video Marketing

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You've done your research. You've optimized your site with the best of cutting-edge SEO techniques. But have you optimized your video content?

No, we're not making it up. There is such a thing as video SEO. And we've got about 1500 words worth of valuable tips on the subject.

The best part is these tips aren't limited to videos posted on your website. You can optimize videos wherever you post them. Learn how with our expert guide to video SEO optimization.

Mobile First

The “mobile first” SEO strategy isn't just for websites. It's important for optimizing your video content as well.

Case in point, more than half of all YouTube video views and 90% of Twitter video traffic come from mobile devices. Also, 92% of all consumers share mobile videos.

So, obviously, you do not want to miss out on reaching mobile viewers. Optimizing your video content for mobile viewing will have a huge impact on your overall video marketing success.

Here are the best tips for reaching mobile viewers.

1. Never, Ever Use Flash Videos

This is the most important thing you can do to reach mobile viewers. Delete from your brain the idea of ever posting flash video content. Terminate it with extreme prejudice.

Why, you ask? For starters, there are over 700 million people that won't be able to see your video on their smartphone.

That's the number of iPhones that are currently in use worldwide. And, for whatever reason, Apple still refuses to support flash video files on iOS devices. None of Apple's loyal consumer base will be able to see any flash videos you post.

The second reason is, neither will Google. Unlike with other video file types, Google's crawlers can't interpret anything about flash video content. Search engines will have no idea what your flash videos are about, let alone the quality of the content.

2. Choose the Right Format

Aside from that, keep in mind that loading time has a big impact on your SEO. Longer loading times will lower your search rank and cause impatient visitors to leave early.

This is especially true for mobile views, which usually take longer to load as it is. And the bigger your video file, the longer it takes the visitor (and Google crawlers) to load your page.

You may want to experiment with different video file types that are high enough in quality but a small enough file size to optimize your success.

3. On-Page SEO

Also, when embedding videos on your own website, don't neglect the other aspects of on-page SEO. It won't do to optimize your video format if your website is not optimized for mobile devices. A responsive website is a must.

Next, if you post multiple videos on one page, Google will only see the first one. In other words, don't do that. Post only one video per page.

And don't hide it somewhere halfway down the page. It should be the main focus of the page if you're trying to boost video traffic.

And, just like with images, don't forget to give an appropriate title to your video file. This reassures Google that your video is about what it's supposed to be about.

Make It Pretty

Those are the most basic of video SEO basics. Here are some more advanced bonus tips to earn you some video SEO extra credit.

4. Optimize Your Thumbnails

Wherever you're uploading your video, you typically have the option to pick the thumbnail image. This is the still image that represents the video before it is clicked. And it's what potential viewers will see in search results.

The importance of your thumbnail cannot be overstated. If your video was a book, your thumbnail would be the cover it's judged by.

Once your video appears in search results, the amount of clicks it earns is directly determined by its thumbnail. A high-quality, relevant image earns clicks. A random, blurry screenshot of a weird face you were making mid-sentence will repel potential viewers instead.

How to Optimize Your Thumbnails

There are two methods for obtaining the perfect thumbnail for each video. The best way is to not use a screenshot at all but make a custom thumbnail instead. This way, you can come up with any image you want that perfectly illustrates the main point of the video.

You can shoot fresh, HD photos for the image and add text. But you're also welcome to use one or two dolled-up screenshots from the video if they work. This method takes more time but produces the best results.

The second method is to simply pay attention and find a screenshot that works. It should illustrate the main point of the video, be in focus, and be devoid of weird faces. This method takes very little time but still makes a huge difference.

5. Add Captions

This is so important but so often overlooked. There are tons of benefits to adding a transcript of the video to play as captions.

First, it helps Google understand your video better. More than anything else, Google uses text to rank content.

Without a transcript, Google has a pretty accurate guess as to what your video is. But with a transcript, Google knows exactly what your video is. That makes your video more relevant, which earns it a higher rank.

Secondly, your viewers won't have to guess either. Anytime your video autoplays, such as on Facebook, the captions tell viewers exactly what's going on without them even having to click.

Furthermore, no matter where it's viewed, captions increase the audience's understanding of the video overall. For one thing, the transcript can be translated into multiple languages.

But also, not everyone learns best by watching and listening. Some people learn better specifically through the reading of text.

6. Fill in All Text Boxes

As with your title and transcript, the more text you feed Google, the better. So don't stop there.

When uploading a video, you're usually given a variety of options for describing it, including meta description and tags. Fill in any text field available for the description of your video.

7. Take Advantage of Schema Markup

Rich snippets show off your competence and authenticity to online onlookers. If you really want to impress search engine traffic, implement Schema markup on any videos you post to your own website.

Spread Out

You now know how to properly format and beautify your videos. But where, exactly, should you post them?

8. Upload Everywhere

The best answer: upload everywhere you can. There are several places in addition to your website where you can upload your videos for free. There's YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitter, just to name a few.

And since it's free, why would you market to only one audience when you could market to two? And why market to two when you can market to three?

At the very least, get your videos on YouTube. YouTube makes adding metadata very easy and has an audience to rival that of primetime TV.

9. Upload to Your Site First

That said, don't deprive yourself of the chance to boost traffic to your site. In Google's eyes, posting videos on your site first sets you up as the authoritative source of that original content. That boosts the SEO of your site overall and any future pages/content.

Plus, traffic to your site is traffic right in your hands. Once they're on your site, you can close sales, get signups, or whatever other metrics you're working on.

As a side note, it's extremely important you have a live chat service or at least a chatbot on your site for this purpose. This is a feature that viewers on your YouTube channel won't have.

10. Diversify Your Video Descriptions

The great thing about posting to multiple video sites is that one video can reach much farther. But there's a way you can maximize this reach further still: diversify your video descriptions.

Think about it from Google's perspective. If you post the same video with the same description, four different times, there's no reason for Google to list more than one of them in search results.

Google isn't about to spam its user base with a bunch of similar results. All but one of the videos will be ignored.

But if each site lists the video with a different title, different description, and different keywords, there's a good chance Google will list all four. Furthermore, you have a better chance of achieving a high rank. One of the videos may happen to feature the perfect combination of title, description, and keywords to earn rank 1 on the SERP.

Lastly, different video sites have different audiences. If you do your research, you can optimize your video for each specific site's audience.

Use These Video SEO Optimization Tips

If you care about your website's SEO, it doesn't make sense not to optimize your video content, too. And now, with the tips you've learned in this guide, you can make that happen.

Use these tips and get started with video SEO optimization today.

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A Guide to Using SEO for Social Media

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Are you looking to get more followers on your social media profiles?

For the longest time, people debate whether social media helps with SEO or not. While the truth in that matter is still up for debate, there’s strong evidence suggesting SEO doesn’t increase through posts from social media or the like.

However, that doesn’t mean SEO doesn’t help you gain followers in social media.

SEO does wonders in making your page visible enough to help you gain a lot of followers online. It can also help you top social media search engines with the help of social SEO. This is different from normal SEO, so knowing all you can about it can give you an advantage over your competition on social media. Here at Legendary Marketer we often use Social Media SEO with our Facebook content.

Read what we have below to understand the relationship between social media and SEO. Use this to know what SEO can do for your social media profiles.

Social SEO is Similar to Traditional SEO in Certain Ways

Before learning about how SEO can help with your social media profile, understanding how social search optimization works should be among your first priorities. The reason for this is it allows you to do better in optimizing your social media content to rank higher.

A good way to understand social search optimization is to think of social media platforms like search engines in and of themselves. They have a ranking system as well as different factors affecting the SEO of a social media post. The way social search optimization is different though is it puts a higher priority on actions on a social media post.

Actions are the activity a post gets like shares, reactions, and comments. The more actions your post gets in a short span of time, the higher your SEO will be on social media. While creating content, you should ensure it gets a lot of views on YouTube, likes on Facebook, retweets on Twitter, and reactions on Instagram.

To help you get all those, here’s a list of the things you can do to improve your social media SEO.

1. Know How to Attract Your Intended Social Media Audience

As you create a social media profile, it’s imperative you first do some research on a few things. The most important bit to research though is your audience. Understanding your audience is the key to having a successful social media profile.

This is important because small factors like your demographic’s age and gender can play a big role in social media. If your intended audience are millennials, for example, they may respond better to your content if it has some humor mixed in and a touch of cynicism as well.

This is only one example of how you can mold your content to fit your audience. Also, while researching, you should pay attention to trends your audience leans towards. You can leverage these to catch their eye later on.

2. Make Correct Use of Keywords

Keywords are the essence of anything SEO related. This also holds true when it comes to the SEO of social media platforms.

There are 2 different kinds of keywords which you can choose to use in your content. Using any of the 2 will help people find your page faster and even help you appear on the front page of Google and the like.

Long Tail Keywords

This type of keywords is for a more specific audience. Often composed of four words or more, these keywords don’t bring much traffic to your content or page. This is due to the fact the words need to be specific to make them work like regular keywords.

Because they’re less likely to succeed, they’re not as contested as shorter keywords. This makes it easier for you to get a hold of a good keyword without worrying about contesting. Don't worry about the conditions you need to meet to make them work, these keywords can still be effective.

The best way to make long tail keywords work is to target a niche audience. While they’re fewer than a general audience, niches ensure you get priority on traffic should they search your long tail keyword. If you do this well, you should notice a great surge of traffic going to your content and social media page.

Short Tail Keywords

Opposite to long tail keywords, these keywords often have 2-3 words between them. These are also direct opposites to long tail keywords as they’re more useful for a general audience. Because they’re shorter, it’s easier for them to pick up a high search frequency from people on the internet.

This quality also makes them more contested than compared to a long tail keyword. Getting a hold of a short tail keyword can ensure a great rise in traffic from all audiences to your page though.

It also ensures a higher search frequency on traditional search engines. This is because they promote traditional SEO due to being a common word or phrase. Again, this will help other people coming from websites outside social media to find you.

Once you have your keyword ready for use, what you should do now is blend it in your content in a natural way. Grammar should take priority too as engines now check the usage of the keyword before ranking it.

Also, take care not to stuff your content with keywords. This is among the most common SEO mistakes people commit when creating content. Search engines will think bots made the content and mark it as spam, ensuring people don’t find your content.

3. Create Social Media Content on a Regular Basis

Creating and putting out content on a regular basis makes sure you make your mark on social media. It also helps social search engines to recognize you as an active page. Being active is something search engine bots love as they’re always on the lookout for dead pages.

The more activity your page has, the higher search engine bots will rank you. The ranking score you get from this is small, but doing so helps you build a social reputation.

As you begin as a page on social media, you can’t expect people to trust you at once. You need to earn their trust and posting content is a way to do that. Doing so also makes you look like a professional in your topic’s field.

Even when you’ve gathered a large audience, you shouldn’t stop posting content on the regular. If you must, reposting old content is a viable option. Doing this makes ensures your audience and search engine bots that you’re still an active page.

4. Ensure Your Social Media Content is Up to SEO Standards

While you’re grinding out the content, there are a few things to consider for matters of SEO. For example, you should consider your content’s grammar and composition. The quality of your content, if written, is often checked by the bots mentioned above.

Spelling or grammatical errors can drop your score by a significant amount. For video posts, what you should consider is the title, thumbnail, and length of it.

The title should contain your main keyword for marketing. Doing this makes it easier for your target audience to find on SEO and social media engines. The thumbnail should be appealing enough to catch the eye of anyone scrolling past most posts.

Your video’s length is also important as many people tend to skip longer videos. Keep it short and don’t drag your content out. Retention is important in video posts, so go straight to the point of why you’re making the video.

When it comes to images, there’s not much to discuss other than making it SEO compatible. To do this, you should compress it to SEO specifications. You can even have it licensed as an SEO image for others to use as well.

5. Learn the Basics of Link Building

Link building is one of the best ways you can promote your social media content with SEO. Mastering this means you can set up SEO for your page and content that can outlast any of the other current search engine optimization techniques.

The basics you should know about for link building are relevance and authority. Relevance pertains to how much your link relates to both your content and your audience. Having an irrelevant link may lessen your authority on your topic to your audience.

You should always make sure your links have a good connection to your topic and audience. To do this, you need to look beyond the title of a post and read the meat that’s its content. Titles are often misleading in that they sometimes don’t relate to the content.

In regards to the authority of links, there’s a certain way that works. As you know, we all start at the bottom at the beginning. You shouldn’t expect your links to hold much authority at all at first.

That can change over time though by using the other links with high authority on your content. Doing so increases your authority as well as increasing theirs. This makes this method a great way to build partnerships with other pages, too.

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Social media is a big part of today’s world. Take full advantage of social media by increasing your social SEO score today! With it, you can create a successful social media page and skyrocket your social media career.

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5 Ways an Email Marketing Strategy Helps Your SEO

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Did you know that even today, email marketing is a widespread strategy? After all, more than 97% of all businesses use this strategy. They use it to convert recipients to potential buyers.

Among these subscribers, around 76% of them make new purchases. They base these from emails they received.

This paints SEO email marketing as a great way to convert people using different methods. You can always look for the right digital marketing services around. This helps to fit your business goals and infrastructure.

But it doesn’t stop here. Are you ready to learn how email marketing affects your SEO efforts? Read on and find out more today:

1. Drive the Right Traffic to Your Website

This is the most obvious benefit of starting an email marketing campaign. But if you’re doing this, you need to ensure that you put a big emphasis on qualified traffic. This means you need to focus on the visitors likely to make any type of conversion as soon as they visit.

The best way to use email marketing is to ensure that they look personalized. Marketers use personalization to get their audience’s attention. But they’re more likely to use it on email compared to any other means of marketing.

Due to this, customers have this expectation that their email newsletters coincide with their personal interests. Some studies proved that people only subscribe to email due to its relevance. That’s why it’s important to make the type of content that’s relevant to your intended audience.

If you live up to your customers’ expectations, you’ll become more confident. You’re assured that you’re driving more traffic to your website. They’re the people you want since their likelihood of converting is higher than others.

How to Make Use of Email Marketing to Drive Traffic

Is your business still on the fence with email marketing? If so, it’s fortunate that you don’t have to go through complicated processes to get started. It’s easy to send emails tailored to your specific audience’s wants and needs—start by segmenting your list.

A good example is to let your audience choose the type of emails they want to get. They can do this once they subscribe to your newsletter. If you do, you’re only sending your subscribers the emails they want.

This helps you make content for each customer segment’s preferences.

2. Improve On-Site Engagement

As you attract qualified traffic to your business website, you can now get more readers. Often, they become more willing to spend more time engaging your content. The result is that you get the means of increasing their time on your pages.

It also helps in lowering the rates of exit from your website. The biggest benefit is that they’re more likely to convert. It happens since they become more invested in your content.

It goes side by side with on-site engagement metrics since it improves your SEO ratings. Remember, time on side and bounce rates both contribute with your SEO rankings. It’s especially the case when you’re trying to run in Google.

You need to become more effective at driving your subscribers to the content that makes them interested. If you do, you become more visible to search engines as time goes by. It’s most important to get noticed by the search engine titans especially Google since it holds about 92% of the entire search engine market.

3. Develop a More Focused Content Strategy

Good email marketers will test and analyze a few different elements in each of their sent emails. The most common among these is the subject lines. A lot of marketers say that they will do tests on a regular basis over the course of their email marketing campaigns.

Other marketers say that they’ll test the messaging while others will modify the calls to action. If you already have an email marketing strategy in place, you might already have a trove of data. This will include the email elements you test whenever you send emails.

With this data, you can gain some valuable insight on what to use for your digital marketing strategy. This will include your on-site optimization methods. It’s possible since all your recipients are already components of your intended audience.

That means you can make informed decisions based on your email list’s preferences. This will affect both your website and other marketing channels. It’s only possible when you try using your emails to get a feel of what your audience best responds to.

4. Make High-Performing Emails into New Website Content

There are a lot of approaches you can use when trying to make newsletters. If you’re not sure how to do this, you can read this amazing guide to know what mistakes you need to avoid. That will prevent you from getting into disastrous results that can cripple your business’s reputation.

Regardless, a great approach is to make original content that fits your subscribers’ tastes. That means you need to choose topics with high relevance to their needs. For example, if you’re a finance business, you should pick content focusing on trending topics in the finance industry.

Another way to improve email marketing as a lead generation tool is to center your topics on things other outlets haven’t covered yet. Doing this might sound like a lot of effort compared to writing about something already covered before. But the caveat is that all your efforts are worth the leap in engagement rates.

But even if you don’t want to go through that effort, you can always republish your email newsletters on your website’s blog. The main reason is that it still benefits your SEO rankings in some form. You need to make sure that it’s high-quality, original content so that it ranks better.

5. Increase Social Media Shares

With email marketing, you can put your content in front of a more interested audience. That means you’ll increase the chances of each content piece getting social media platform shares. It holds better when you’re encouraging your subscribers to share your content using their own social media accounts.

You can connect this with your SEO strategies since the increased social visibility can boost your SEO ratings. It’s especially important if you’re using the Facebook platform since it has about 2.27 billion monthly active users. With email marketing working with social media, you can expect to find better link opportunities and build better partnerships with your audience.

Google neither confirmed nor denied that social media plays a part in their ranking algorithm. But there’s evidence that social shares affect your search visibility. Studies conclude that getting more social shares will work to your business’s favor.

How to Use the Right SEO E-Marketing Service

If you opt to use email marketing software to help with your marketing efforts, you need to know a few things. This will help ensure that you get the most out of what you pay for. Here are some things you need to consider:

Features

There are a lot of features you need to think of when picking the right email marketing service. But it’s important to remember that your goals and methods will determine the overall impact of each feature.

Unlimited Emails

Depending on your business size, you might want to avoid a vendor that puts a cap to the number of emails you can send. Ensure that they can accommodate your email marketing campaign, regardless of its size. If you need to send a million email to different customers, you need to have the means of doing so.

Analytics

The most important feature for any email marketing service is analytics. You need to have the means of tracking, reporting, and analyzing the email campaign. Pick a service that gives you a more comprehensive and detailed analysis in real-time.

Survey Apps

Is your email marketing campaign centered around customer surveys? If so, your provider should have a suite of customizable survey applications in their arsenal. That way, customers can answer without getting inconvenienced.

User Segments

Another important part of customizing your email campaign is to tailor emails to different customer types. With message segments, you can make your email campaign more effective. If your email marketing vendor doesn’t have this feature, avoid them and find a better one.

Ease of Use

Email marketing applications are only great when you can understand their use. The best ones will have an intuitive user interface with a gentle learning curve. This helps you concentrate on the marketing campaign while improving your email marketing capabilities.

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SEO email marketing remains as one of the best ways to market your business. It helps you target your audience better and drive the right type of traffic to your website. That way, you won’t waste your efforts trying to woo an uninterested audience.

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How Long Will It Actually Take to Rank in Google?

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In 1999, Google handled over one billion searches per year. In 2016, while not giving out specific stats, they claimed they're now handling over two trillion searches per year.

Globally speaking, there are over 1.6 billion websites (and counting). That can make getting ranked on Google seem a bit more daunting.

If you're looking how to rank on Google, you want to know how long it takes and what steps are involved. And Legendary Marketer can help.

Keep reading to learn how all about how to rank in Google.

How to Rank on Google Depends on a Variety of Factors

How long does it take to rank in Google?

If you're expecting to build a new website and immediately rank high on a Google search, you will be disappointed. How long it takes often depends on how competitive your industry is and how popular the keywords you use are.

And there are other factors that Google uses such as the strength of your website and even the skills and the budget amount that went into building your website.

Ranking in Google should be viewed as a process. It's also important to understand which websites are most likely to appear at the top of Google's ranking.

The Google Ranking Process

When someone types keywords into Google, the pages they receive are selected from the index based on how well they match up. And there's no exact formula that guarantees your website ends up at the top of searches.

One frustrating part is that the formula Google uses to rank websites is always changing. And they don't always openly share what changes they've made with the public.

That makes for a bit of a guessing game. However, these specific factors definitely play a role in getting your site ranked higher:

Content Quality

Google bots identify certain characteristics such as original content, the length, (and quality) of posts, and how often new content is published. One way to boost your site in the rankings is to keep adding new, original, high-quality content to your site.

The content should be relevant to your website. Google wants to ensure its customers that the sites that rank highest are providing the most trustworthy and reliable content possible.

Clean Domain

While it may seem tempting to try to cheat the system by purchasing inbound links or keyword stuffing, it's only a matter of time before Google catches on and penalizes your site. And it's a lengthy process to gain back their trust.

Look for high-quality links to add to your site. Avoid spammy links or any link that just isn't appropriate for the content you're adding.

Do things the right way and you'll notice positive results you and your customers can rely on. And keep things clean. Google is not a huge fan of inappropriate language or images.

Domain Age

Google strives to provides its customers with quality. Therefore, web domains that are less than six months old are considered less reliable or trustworthy than older, already verified sites.

Over time, as your site proves to be a safe site for people to visit, your site begins rising in the rankings. Just like you as a customer feel more comfortable using a company that's been around for a while rather than one that's just popped up, the same is true in on the internet.

Error-Free Website

Many people don't realize how minor mistakes can work against them, especially when they're trying to rank on Google. Mistakes such as slow loading sites, duplicate content, and broken links can force Google to penalize your site by ranking you lower.

If the errors are really bad, such as plagiarism, you may find your website is completely missing from the ranks. And it takes a while for you to get back into Google's good graces.

Make sure you get your website audited at least once a year to check for errors. Then immediately fix them.

Keyword Competition

Keywords and/or phrases that are used more often are considered more competitive. More established sites have already been using the most popular words and therefore those phrases have more merit on their sites.

Newer sites shouldn't bother to compete for keywords with more established sites. Instead, it's smarter to build rankings and trust by using keywords with lower levels of competition.

Once you've built up trust, you can start using the more popular keywords.

Length of Posts

In terms of the search index, the longer the posts, the more credible Google views your website. SEO content posts should never have fewer than 300 words in order to take advantage of positive ranking.

But, Google prefers longer posts. Posts ranging between 1,000 and 3,000 words tend to perform even better.

That's because Google thinks that a longer post means that your website is more of an authority on the subject matter you're writing about. The more authoritative a website looks to Google, the higher the ranking.

Original Content

Obviously, placing plagiarized content on your site for the sake of having content will work against you. Google will definitely penalize you for doing it.

But it's also not okay to write duplicate content. And Googe bots can literally index your site in seconds while cross-referencing all of its content with every other site in the search index at the same time.

You can't outsmart Google's bots so don't bother trying. Hire a professional writing service if you're not good at developing content on your own. And use internal links when you want to back up information without resorting to using duplicate content.

SEO

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) works to help make your website more visible to Google bots and other indexing programs. The keywords, titles, headers, and ALT image texts you use all are a part of effective SEO.

SEO works to help organically boost your site to the top of the rankings. However, there is an art form for doing it correctly.

You may want to consider hiring professionals who specialize in SEO to help you out. Ranking higher on Google within less than a year is possible but only if you hire an SEO professional who has the time, knowledge, and budget to do it the right way.

How Long it Takes for SEO Efforts to Work

How long does it take for SEO to work? Most experts will tell you it takes between four and six months to start seeing actual results.

However, that's just the beginning and SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. Done correctly, you should see even better results after 12 months than you do in only six months.

Timeliness of Content

Google loves relevant content. Posts and content on current and breaking news rank higher in searches than those written about non-time-sensitive topics.

One way to get around that issue is to write articles on topics that are likely to stay relevant for a long time. However, it's also smart to write about topics that are also current event related on a regular basis as well.

Aim to add at least two or three new posts to your site each week. In most cases, the new content will be indexed, crawled and added to Google's search index almost immediately.

Quality External Reference Links

Always add high-quality external references links to your site. Make sure they're from legitimate sources.

Not only will your customers trust you more, but Google loves quality ranking and it will improve your rankings on their search index. To get quality backlinks, always post useful, relevant, and quality content.

The higher the quality of information you share on your site, the more likely people will use and share it with others. An SEO expert can help you create high-quality content that people can't resist sharing with everyone.

Tackling Negative Google Results

The one thing no website owner wants to content with is negative Google results. Maybe someone left a negative comment on your Google Business Listing.

Perhaps someone wrote a blog post that reflects poorly on your company. That could mean that all your hard work to boost your website in the rankings is all for nothing.

Steps to Handle Negative Google Results

Fortunately, there are steps to take to push down the negative results so that the positive results rank higher such as:

  • Create a Wikipedia page
  • Own New Domains
  • Create new pages with target keywords
  • Create an app
  • Set up social profiles
  • Optimize website site links

Also, activate a Google alert so that you'll receive a notification whenever your website's mentioned anywhere else. That way, you can use good mentions to help build up credibility.

And you can immediately take steps to handle or eliminate any negative online comments.

Watch Your Expectations

If you hire a marketing company to help you improve your site's online rankings and they tell you to expect immediate results, find another company. Even if you're doing it yourself, you should have reasonable expectations.

While you should expect to see results within six months, this isn't a sprint.

And these efforts aren't something you can do once and then expect to keep reaping the rewards. Ranking higher is an ongoing process that never ends.

Learn How to Rank In Google Yourself

Now that you know how to rank on Google, it's time to get started. Remember it's an ongoing process that you'll need to stay on top of.

It's also an ongoing educational process. The more you understand what you're doing, the more successful you'll be.

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3 Lessons From Inside A 15,000 (sq ft) Mansion At Our Marketer Mastermind

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I don't know about you, but everything I learned growing up hasn't served me as an adult. Whether it was the grueling math lessons, the idea if I was creative and unable to focus I had to be “ADD”, or that “money doesn't grow on trees”… I have had to unlearn so much as an adult.

We recently hosted a Legendary Marketer Mastermind at an amazing 15,000 (sq ft) mansion and here are a few important lessons I wanted to get on film while they were fresh in mind.

Let me know what you got out of the video and if you can relate down in the comments.

I hope to see you at a mastermind soon.

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