Affiliate Marketing - How to set-up an affiliate link in an article

When you're first starting out with an affiliate marketing program, it can be difficult to understand how to set-up an affiliate link. However, if you don't set it up correctly you could end up losing tons of money in commissions. Don't worry though with a little help you will find that it's extremely easy to do.

Step 1: Write your article. This is going to be the most important step to enticing readers to click on your affiliate link. Make sure it is helpful and informative, but without being a complete bore. Add a little spice to it so your viewers can start feeling the anticipation factor. Just make sure you do it without pushing them.

Step 2: Sign-up at ClickBank. If you don't have an affiliate marketing processor then we recommend going here. It's completely free to sign up and definitely one of the best places to start if you are new to the affiliate marketing world.

Step 3: Choose the right product. There are plenty of things out there ranging from weight loss and computer registry help, to energy and eBook publishing information. You may already have a website or blog setup for a certain niche, so you will want similar products to promote.

Step 4: Grab the hop-link. When you finally find the product you want to promote, get the hop-link from that particular page. You will be asked to provide your account nickname, and utilize a tracking ID if you choose. The tracking link is great for individuals promoting several affiliate marketing products.

Step 5: Place the hop-link in your article, usually in the author’s bio area. Many directory sites will not allow hop-links in the body of the article. Don’t be to sales oriented. Provide good usable information about the topic. If the reader found the information informative, she may use the hop-link for additional information. If she makes a purchase you will earn a commission

Step 6: Place articles in various directory sites. Places like Ezines, Associated Content, iSnare, and several other directories will distribute your article to web site and Ezine publishers. If these publishers like your article, it will get distributed to their readers. The more of your articles that get picked-up by other publishers, the more opportunities your hop-link will have to be clicked and the higher the probability that you will make a commission.

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