Jan Tallent-Dandridge-top affiliate marketers
Jan has been marketing on the internet for over 3 years and is the editor of the popular ezine Rim Digest which holds 30,000 subscribers…
Jan’s main sites are:
http://www.marketingwarrioress.com
http://www.rimdigest.com
http://www.softwarewarrioress.com
http://www.tallentagency.com
How much do you approximately make monthly promoting affiliate programs?
I would say with my most successful ones, which are click bank products and services, autolink pro submission service, the newbie club and the scam free zone, about $300 to $500 per month
How did you start affiliate marketing?
I was laid off from my *job* as a telemarketer and my kids and brand new hubby liked having me at home but I wanted to make money FROM home so I got on the net and started searching. Fell for a few "job" and "easy money" scams and then found affiliate programs as a way to make money until I had my own product(s) to sell. Now I have both!
How long have you been affiliate marketing?
3 1/2 years, started the end of November, 1988.
What are some of the key points you look for when choosing an affiliate program to promote?
Now I am really picky, if the product or service does not interest me, I forget it. I also look for ones that have someone I have heard of or trust and offers a fair deal to their sellers.
Do you suggest a potential affiliate becomes familiar with a product before they promote it? Please explain.
Yes, it sounds like a sale pitch but it is true. If you own and use something there is a difference in the way you can present it. People can TELL and they will react to the fire or lack of it in you.
If someone is on a tight budget, what are some of the first steps they absolutely need to take to get started on becoming a top affiliate?
I would say join programs where you have no investment to make in the beginning and once they become successful, spend your investment money in ads, preferably ezines. That is not because I have an ezine, although I do see first hand how well they work and pay for ads in other ezines. This really is the most economical form of advertising on the Net.
Also, join affiliate programs (2 tier) so signing up others will pay YOUR way if there is a monthly fee involved. If you cannot sell two or three or whatever it takes to pay your way, it may not be the one for you.
How do you suggest promoting affiliate programs?
(i.e.: Do you suggest using the web sites, ads, URL’s provided or doing your own unique promotion?)
I myself mention things that interest ME to my subscribers at Rim Digest and put a mention, usually a paragraph, on my web pages. I also submit to every submission site and free or low-cost ad service I can find.
In your experience, why is it that most affiliates never receive a commission check?
From what I have seen, even with my own affiliates, people get all enthused and join TOO MANY programs. Then they can’t devote the time or loyalty to any one to get it going in a manner that would keep them fired-up to push it.
I did this also in the beginning which is why I am now very picky about what programs I join. If I do not honestly feel I can care enough TO push it, I back off.
What would you say is the one most important thing you have learned as a top marketing affiliate?
One of my most asked for articles is on this subject. Pick and choose carefully and then really give it your all.
Focus on the ones that you LIKE or make you feel GOOD about sharing and you will be successful.
What do you feel is the #1 most important thing you are doing to stay a successful top marketing affiliate?
I really do not promote anything but my ezine full-time because it is a full time job in itself. I would say you have to stay focused AND enjoy what you do to be a success.
What information do you wish you had when first starting out?
My article on "focus" *smile*
What is the difference between you (The Top Affiliate) and all of the other affiliates promoting the same programs?
My subscribers AND my customers like my down-home neighbor persona. I feel if I have to be someone else,
I would rather NOT be, so I am just me, and it works.
What traffic generating techniques do you use to advertise affiliate programs? Do you advertise at all? If not, explain.
I use my membership in Autolink pro submission service, smallbizffa and others like those and also run ads in both my own ezine and others.
What are some ways you do NOT recommend when promoting your web site or affiliate programs?
Slow loading eye-sore banner laden pages are the BIGGEST no-no. Centered text, scrolling images that are confusing or befuddling and hype are also big NO NO’s!
What do you think is the biggest mistake new affiliates make?
Taking on too much and then not being able to give anything to any program or product.
In your experience, do you think you need your own product to succeed online?
I think it honestly helps, but the best way to accomplish success seems to make a credible name for yourself while selling for others. When people get comfortable with YOU they will be eager for your own products when you present them.
I used my eBook and software affiliate programs to build up a trusting customer base selling for others and then took those products with resell rights and made them my own offers. This works very well for me.
Please donate 1-2 of your favorite and most helpful resource links.
I must brag on my ezine, I have the BEST subscribers on the Net. My ezine is at http://www.rimdigest.com
I am most PROUD of my association with iCop and
being a charter member:
International Council of Online Professionals (iCop)
www.i-Cop.org
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Jan Tallent-Dandridge-top affiliate marketers
Jan Tallent-Dandridge-top affiliate marketers
Jan has been marketing on the internet for over 3 years and is the editor of the popular ezine Rim Digest which holds 30,000 subscribers…
Jan’s main sites are:
http://www.marketingwarrioress.com
http://www.rimdigest.com
http://www.softwarewarrioress.com
http://www.tallentagency.com
How much do you approximately make monthly promoting affiliate programs?
I would say with my most successful ones, which are click bank products and services, autolink pro submission service, the newbie club and the scam free zone, about $300 to $500 per month
How did you start affiliate marketing?
I was laid off from my *job* as a telemarketer and my kids and brand new hubby liked having me at home but I wanted to make money FROM home so I got on the net and started searching. Fell for a few "job" and "easy money" scams and then found affiliate programs as a way to make money until I had my own product(s) to sell. Now I have both!
How long have you been affiliate marketing?
3 1/2 years, started the end of November, 1988.
What are some of the key points you look for when choosing an affiliate program to promote?
Now I am really picky, if the product or service does not interest me, I forget it. I also look for ones that have someone I have heard of or trust and offers a fair deal to their sellers.
Do you suggest a potential affiliate becomes familiar with a product before they promote it? Please explain.
Yes, it sounds like a sale pitch but it is true. If you own and use something there is a difference in the way you can present it. People can TELL and they will react to the fire or lack of it in you.
If someone is on a tight budget, what are some of the first steps they absolutely need to take to get started on becoming a top affiliate?
I would say join programs where you have no investment to make in the beginning and once they become successful, spend your investment money in ads, preferably ezines. That is not because I have an ezine, although I do see first hand how well they work and pay for ads in other ezines. This really is the most economical form of advertising on the Net.
Also, join affiliate programs (2 tier) so signing up others will pay YOUR way if there is a monthly fee involved. If you cannot sell two or three or whatever it takes to pay your way, it may not be the one for you.
How do you suggest promoting affiliate programs?
(i.e.: Do you suggest using the web sites, ads, URL’s provided or doing your own unique promotion?)
I myself mention things that interest ME to my subscribers at Rim Digest and put a mention, usually a paragraph, on my web pages. I also submit to every submission site and free or low-cost ad service I can find.
In your experience, why is it that most affiliates never receive a commission check?
From what I have seen, even with my own affiliates, people get all enthused and join TOO MANY programs. Then they can’t devote the time or loyalty to any one to get it going in a manner that would keep them fired-up to push it.
I did this also in the beginning which is why I am now very picky about what programs I join. If I do not honestly feel I can care enough TO push it, I back off.
What would you say is the one most important thing you have learned as a top marketing affiliate?
One of my most asked for articles is on this subject. Pick and choose carefully and then really give it your all.
Focus on the ones that you LIKE or make you feel GOOD about sharing and you will be successful.
What do you feel is the #1 most important thing you are doing to stay a successful top marketing affiliate?
I really do not promote anything but my ezine full-time because it is a full time job in itself. I would say you have to stay focused AND enjoy what you do to be a success.
What information do you wish you had when first starting out?
My article on "focus" *smile*
What is the difference between you (The Top Affiliate) and all of the other affiliates promoting the same programs?
My subscribers AND my customers like my down-home neighbor persona. I feel if I have to be someone else,
I would rather NOT be, so I am just me, and it works.
What traffic generating techniques do you use to advertise affiliate programs? Do you advertise at all? If not, explain.
I use my membership in Autolink pro submission service, smallbizffa and others like those and also run ads in both my own ezine and others.
What are some ways you do NOT recommend when promoting your web site or affiliate programs?
Slow loading eye-sore banner laden pages are the BIGGEST no-no. Centered text, scrolling images that are confusing or befuddling and hype are also big NO NO’s!
What do you think is the biggest mistake new affiliates make?
Taking on too much and then not being able to give anything to any program or product.
In your experience, do you think you need your own product to succeed online?
I think it honestly helps, but the best way to accomplish success seems to make a credible name for yourself while selling for others. When people get comfortable with YOU they will be eager for your own products when you present them.
I used my eBook and software affiliate programs to build up a trusting customer base selling for others and then took those products with resell rights and made them my own offers. This works very well for me.
Please donate 1-2 of your favorite and most helpful resource links.
I must brag on my ezine, I have the BEST subscribers on the Net. My ezine is at http://www.rimdigest.com
I am most PROUD of my association with iCop and
being a charter member:
International Council of Online Professionals (iCop)
www.i-Cop.org
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