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aalez
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#121 · Posted: 4 Apr 2008 17:14
Hi everyone.
I've been researching WA all day and I decided to join in.
But before that - one last question:
do I have to have anything to sell or I'll just be the bridge between seller and buyer?
because I see that a lot of people say that WA helped them in their business, which I don't have.
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#122 · Posted: 5 Apr 2008 01:10 · Edited by: getagrip
It really depends on how you define "sell". Your main goal will be to send traffic to company websites, and if someone buys through your link, you will recieve a commission.
There could be some "selling" involved here if you are doing a product review or something like that, but that is all done online, and really, what you are doing is pre-selling a product or recommending a service.
However, please note that you don't need to have your own products or carry an inventory, because as an affiliate, you are promoting other people's products.
For example, eBay has an affiliate program - and one of the things they offer their affiliates is $25 for every new sign up, plus 50% of eBay revenue for sales to existing customers.
So, let's say you write an article about cell phones - and you recommend that your readers visit eBay to purchase their cell phones because eBay offers great prices on cell phones. Your main goal is to encourage people to visit eBay so if they make purchases or join up as a new member, you will get credit for the sale.
Does that make sense? This is how all affiliate programs work - you make a recommendation, and when sales are made, you get a commission - and this is all done online. So yes, there could be some online selling involved, but it doesn't have to be a hard sell.
For example, I could say something like, "for more information on how to make money online, visit Wealthy Affiliate". That wasn't too bad, was it? 
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aalez
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#123 · Posted: 5 Apr 2008 03:58 · Edited by: aalez
well, how does the company know that I was the one who recommended their product? Do I have a special link like a referal?
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#124 · Posted: 5 Apr 2008 04:42
aalez: well, how does the company know that I was the one who recommended their product? Do I have a special link like a referal?
That's exactly it - you have a unique link code which identifies you as the one who referred the business.
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brazilfarmer
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#125 · Posted: 7 Apr 2008 22:31
aalez: well, how does the company know that I was the one who recommended their product? Do I have a special link like a referal?
These links are basically the difference between you making money online or not. This is the key throughout affiliate marketing so I guess it is the most important thing. You could be an excellent marketeer but if you don't use the right link or even worse, then you won't make very much at all.
Good luck with WA if you decide to join.
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#126 · Posted: 16 Apr 2008 22:45
brazilfarmer: These links are basically the difference between you making money online or not. This is the key throughout affiliate marketing so I guess it is the most important thing. You could be an excellent marketeer but if you don't use the right link or even worse, then you won't make very much at all. Good luck with WA if you decide to join.
The links with your code in them are given to you by the merchant. You simply copy the code they give you and paste it in your ad or on your website or blog. You can check your link to be sure you are being given credit. That part of affiliate marketing is quite simple. It takes a little longer to get to know your audience and market to them effectively. Some people are naturals at this, others have some learning to do.
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dark affiliate
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#127 · Posted: 21 Apr 2008 14:12
I am new to this and if possible could some one tell me how much this cost a month? Does wealthy affiliate really give me a free website or maybe i miss read, and is the support really that good? Ive tried to see some inside shots of the site/programme but they have been removed, will it e possible it someone could give me more information please and can i pay by paypal, what about cancelation?
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#128 · Posted: 22 Apr 2008 02:31
Wealthy Affiliate costs $29.99 may cancel your membership at anyse time. The support from Carson and Kyle is great, and Wealthy Affiliate comes with pre-built websites and an easy to use Site builder called Site Rubix. If you'd like to see more of what Wealthy Affiliate is about, take a look at my video - it should clarify things for you.
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Casper
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#129 · Posted: 22 Apr 2008 09:27
I am curious too know what products are you referring people to for example some computer software companies have affiliate programs where you refer customers too them.
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getagrip
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#130 · Posted: 22 Apr 2008 12:18
You refer people to a variety of different kinds of affiliate programs, which frequently come packaged as digital products, such as an ebook on how to lose weight. You can also market physical products - you can find affiliate programs for almost every product imaginable! 
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VictoriaNTC
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#131 · Posted: 22 Apr 2008 14:09 · Edited by: VictoriaNTC
Hi James zz,
You are free to cancel WA every 30 days with absolutely no hassle.
I have never been disappointed for joining and have never heard or read anything negative about Wealthy Affiliate.
You can use Paypal , a debit or credit card, and the processor would handle the payments for you monthly unless you cancel.
I hope this helps!
Victoria
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Casper
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#132 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 00:52
I have signed up for several affiliate programs can I use these with Wealthy Affiliates?.
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dark affiliate
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#133 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 08:39
I read some things about the WA membership going up due to a limited amount of spaces and when that is near the max the price will go up. Is this just another marketing scheme or is it true and if so does anyone know when it may be happening?
Thanks
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#134 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 08:49
And by the way getagrip, the WA video you posted being about 12 minutes long. You showed us the title of a post you made when you reached your first $100 day. May i ask how long that took you to reach that mark and what is your general income success like now?
Thanks
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getagrip
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#135 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 11:06
As far as the price going up at WA, I have heard that there might be a price increase soon, but I don't know if that is rumor or fact. I know that at one point, Carson and Kyle were comtemplating that, although they did say that if they do raise the price, existing members would not be effected by it, so you definately want to get in before they increase the price if they decide to do that.
As far as my first $100 day is concerned, I need to clarify that I don't earn $100 per day, although I have had $100 days, but it took me a long time to get there - about two years after I made my first sale online. Some people will get to that point a lot faster than I did, and some will give up before they ever make it to that point, so it all just depends on the individual.
I'd say its a bad idea to go into affiliate marketing thinking you are going to start earning a bunch of money very soon, as there is a learning curve and there is lots of trial and error, but with a lot of hard work, you can definately get there if you play your cards right.
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brazilfarmer
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#136 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 12:30 · Edited by: brazilfarmer
getagrip: As far as my first $100 day is concerned, I need to clarify that I don't earn $100 per day, although I have had $100 days, but it took me a long time to get there - about two years after I made my first sale online.
So the big question is - is trying to make a good living online really worth all the time spent/wasted? Let's face it, most people don't succeed at this game and would probably be better off concentrating their efforts on a more tangible profession.
Personally I've been trying to make some online money for about a year, but only part-time and I've come to the conclusion that I'm much better off with my day job where I earn well in excess of $100 per day and also know that it's safe and secure. With the internet you don't know if what you're doing will work or for how long. You need to have a lot of time to invest in order to find out what works and what doesn't. If you're doing it as a sideline then fair enough but I don't envy anyone who's relying on IM as a sole source of income, unless you're one of these so-called 'gurus'.
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#137 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 14:09 · Edited by: getagrip
Those are very good points, and I definately wouldn't recommend that anyone "quit their job" before starting affiliate marketing - it needs to be something you do on the side.
I've averaged about $1,200 per month over the last 4 months in affiliate commissions, and my expenses are very low. I don't spend a lot of time maintaining that income - in fact, most of the income I generate is from stuff that I've already set up.
So for me, even though I struggled early on, it was definately worth the time and effort I put into getting my affiliate marketing business off the ground. I expect bigger things for the future - I just need to motivate my self to get busier!
A friend of mine from Wealthy Affiliate was able to quit his day job as a broker - and this job paid him $120,000 a year. He quit that job when his online earnings reached $500 a day (his name is Thadroe if you ever decide to look him up at the Wealthy Affiliate forum). Even he struggled at first, so it just goes to show you that persistence pays off.
Having said that, if you have the mindset that it "isn't worth it" to get started, or if you give up, then you might really miss out. It is true that not everyone "makes it" in affiliate marketing, but for those who are able to crack the code, it is definately worth it.
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arcade
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#138 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 15:30
@ Getagrip
Your words have encouraged me. I am joining Wealthy Affiliate right now. Mainly because I have $30 right now at this time to invest. I've been searching for real programs that really teach you how to be sucessful in online marketing. I found one called SBI? Although SBI was $299 for a year. I do believe that program would have been awesome as well, I just don't have $300 to drop right now. I do understand it may take time before money starts comming in. Which is why I believe $30 a month could be in more my range to get started. Thanks for all your information to this site. You'll be seeing me on forums asking plenty of questions! Feel free to answer them!
Thanks again,
Wayne
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brazilfarmer
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#139 · Posted: 23 Apr 2008 21:26
getagrip: I've averaged about $1,200 per month over the last 4 months in affiliate commissions, and my expenses are very low. I don't spend a lot of time maintaining that income - in fact, most of the income I generate is from stuff that I've already set up.
You are doing very well at this game in my opinion but is this your main source of income? I think the set up stage is what causes the most problems as well as the tweaking stage. After you set something up you will inevitably need to go back and make some changes. These programs that suggest it's 1-2-3, plug 'n' play or some other playful slogan to 'earn' copious amounts of cash are just trawling in the suckers out there.
There are some good programs out there but they are the needle in the proverbial haystack!
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#140 · Posted: 24 Apr 2008 02:33
Hey Wayne ~ Welcome to Wealthy Affiliate! Just a quick note on Site Build It (SBI): I've done some research on it and it looks like a great program - definately something I'd like to join at some point. I think a lot of what you learn at Wealthy Affiliate will be very similar to what you would have learned at Site Build It (with some differences), but you don't have to pay $300 up front! At any rate, talk to you in the WA forums, and I'm sure you will learn a lot!
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