Yes affiliate marketing rocks, but it’s really hard to get started. This is because there are already a lot of people doing it. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to do a better job promoting. And the sea of information about this doesn’t make it any easier. Well, here’s on simple thing you can do that will put you ahead of the game.

Affiliate videos

No one would deny the power and popularity of video. Video online is everywhere because people love it. It’s so much easier to keep people’s attention with video. So why wouldn’t you use it in your affiliate business?

Here are a few ideas for creating affiliate videos:

• Record your testimonial
• Walk-throughs
• Do an ordering video
• Sneak peak

Testimonials

This one is super simple. Just turn on your web cam and talk. It doesn’t have to be professional or polished. Listening to your honest endorsement makes your viewers feel comfortable buying. And honestly, if you mess up it just makes it seem more authentic. So serious, just turn on the camera and talk. If you don’t want to be in front of the camera use one of the other methods.

Record a walk-through

This technique works slightly more subconsciously. Basically you’re doing a tutorial on how to use the product. And in the process you’re actually selling the product. As long as the product is good, the tutorial makes them want it. So just make sure you’re demoing a good product.

Do an ordering video

This one is killer! Do a screen capture of the ordering process. There is nothing more motivating than watching someone buy something live. First of all it’s what’s called “social proof”. Once they see you doing it, they feel more secure. This also makes your viewers trust you. They are much more likely to take your advice to buy when you’ve taken it yourself. And don’t forget about the need to “keep up with the Joneses”. They see you getting the satisfaction of making the purchase and that makes them want it. You can add additional juice to this one with: In order to get to see the inside, you gotta buy the product.

Record a preview of the members area

Here’s an easy way to show the value of the product. In this case you record a screen share of the inside of the product. You show them the entire contents of what they get. This one also helps to remove the skepticism. It’s much easier to trust they’re getting something if they actually seen it.

You can do this!

There’s no technical knowledge required. There are simple software programs that make it easy to create videos. All the work is done by the program. So please don’t let technical worries slow you down. Remain focused on the benefits:

• Make more money Using videos in your affiliate marketing will dramatically increase your sales. Start using videos because people love them.
• Lower refund rates You’ll lose less of the commission your earn. Now they know what they get before they purchase. So less of them will ask for refunds.
• Beat your competition! This is such a simple technique. But only a very small percentage do it. That puts you ahead of the pack.

Take your affiliate promotions to a higher level and getting started with this now. The bottom line is that if you’re not using video, you’re losing money.