27. Creating Valuable Affiliate Programs that Sell with Shawn Collins

Shawn Collins has been an affiliate marketer since 1997, and is the co-founder of Affiliate Summit. He is an author, speaker, and the co-publisher and editor-in-chief of FeedFront Magazine. You can find Shawn on Twitter @AffiliateTip.   EPISODE From the occasional email to immediate tracking and results, Affiliate Marketing has grown from a simple pay-per-click system to a limitless source of possibility and income. Shawn Collins explains how there is more to affiliate marketing than just reaching out to a partner or creating a  profitable system - you have to make the sale interesting. We Discuss: Adding information to your lead page or website that generates interest. Using social platforms to market your program. The tools and plugins that can automate your processes. Staying in compliance with your local state laws.   For complete shownotes and more, please head over to www.marketingspeak.com/shawncollins   LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED Affiliate Summit FeedFront Magazine Amazon instagram Snapchat Kickstarter Performance Marketing Summit Facebook Advertising Google Adwords For Me to Coupon TripIt OptinMonster SumoMe WPEngine David Vogelpohl on Marketing Speak Gravity Forms Pretty Link ThirstyAffiliates Yoast SEO Yoast SEO Video Plugin Affiliate Summit on YouTube Geno Prussakov Stripe Affiliate Summit East 2016 Tricia Meyer Shawn on Twitter Shawn on Facebook Email Shawn   STEP UP YOUR MARKETING GAME! 1) Considering your target audience, come  up with a few creative ideas on how to add value to your desired client base. What will draw them in and leave them wanting more? 2)For affiliate revenue,  Research your local tax nexus and FTC guidelines to make sure that you are compliant with your state laws. 3) Attend Affiliate Summit East July 31st to August 2nd in New York City for three days of networking, learning, and fun.   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! As always, thank you for tuning in. Please feel free to drop by the website to contact me or leave a comment. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! -Stephan STAY CONNECTED 10 Point Facebook Ads Checklist - Free eBook | Twitter