The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More

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The 6 Pillars of Every Great Affiliate Program (Pillars #4-6) Jan 30, 2024

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What does it take to run a great affiliate program? Surprisingly, it only takes getting six things right. But you have to master these six things. Today, I reveal the final three pillars of the six pillars of great affiliate programs.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Your First 100 Affiliates - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/first100

Your Affiliate Launch Coach - https://www.youraffiliatelaunchcoach.com/

Affiliate Communication Calendar - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/affplan

Affiliate Commitment Plan - https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan

Affiliate Terms and Conditions Template: mattmcwilliams.com/termstemplate

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The 6 Pillars of a Great Affiliate Program (Part Three) Jan 23, 2024

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A client of mine once told me that what I'm sharing today was worth more than $2 million to his affiliate program in one launch. Some have called it our "secret sauce" to run a great affiliate program. It's the third pillar of every great affiliate program and yet most programs aren't doing it at all.

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Affiliate Commitment Plan

Your First 100 Affiliates

Your Affiliate Launch Coach

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The 6 Pillars of a Great Affiliate Program (Part Two) Jan 16, 2024

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Most affiliate programs mess this up big time. As an affiliate, it's not only annoying but it leads me to quitting at least a few programs each year. And getting it right is foundational to building a great affiliate program. Today, I'm sharing the second pillar of great affiliate programs.

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Affiliate Communication Calendar

Affiliate Commitment Plan

Your First 100 Affiliates

Your Affiliate Launch Coach

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The 6 Pillars of a Great Affiliate Program (Part One) Jan 09, 2024

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Every great affiliate program follows the same basics. They are built on the same pillars that lead to success promo after promo, year after year. They work in every niche. They work for small programs and large ones. And I promise you they will work 10 years from now and beyond. So listen up, because today, we're going to cover the first pillar of all great affiliate programs.

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Your First 100 Affiliates

Your Affiliate Launch Coach

George W. Bush Announces Affiliate Prizes

John Morgan's site

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10 New Years Resolutions for Affiliates and Affiliate Managers Jan 02, 2024

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If you're going to make this year your best ever for your affiliate program and your affiliate marketing, you have to resolve to doing things right. Today, I'll share 10 New Year's resolutions to truly make this year a year to remember. Listen up because if you follow what I share today, you will take your business and your life to a whole new level!

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Turn Your Passions into Profits Book: passionsintoprofitsbook.com

Meet Edgar Social Media Scheduler: mattmcwilliams.com/edgar

Affiliate Activation Email Templates: https://mattmcwilliams.com/activate

Find Affiliates Now: findaffiliatesnow.com

Promo Plan Template: mattmcwilliams.com/promoplan

Promo Checklist: mattmcwilliams.com/promochecklist

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2024 Affiliate Marketing Predictions Dec 26, 2023

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What does the future hold for affiliate marketing? Specifically, what will happen in 2024? It's time for me to reveal my annual affiliate marketing predictions. So buckle up and listen up, because you're about to get a glimpse into the future!

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How to Make Money from Affiliate Product Reviews

How to Write a Product Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost

Review Post Guide for Affiliate Managers: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview

How I Built a $1 Million a Month Affiliate Program In Only Two Years Without Any Connections or Credentials: mattmcwilliams.com/millionamonth

Find Your First 100 Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100

ShareASale: mattmcwilliams.com/shareasale

Awin: awin.com

ERC Guaranteed Affiliate Program: mattmcwilliams.com/ercg

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How to Make Money from Affiliate Product Reviews Dec 19, 2023

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Product reviews are a great way to make money online without having a single subscriber or any existing traffic. In the past year alone, I've made more than $300,000 from product reviews. They are also a great way to grow an affiliate program and make sure you that your brand is well represented in search results. So how do you do write a product review as an affiliate and how do get affiliates to write them? Listen up, because I'm spilling all my secrets in this episode.

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How to Write a Product Review Post that Ranks and Converts: mattmcwilliams.com/reviewpost

Review Post Guide for Affiliate Managers: mattmcwilliams.com/affiliatereview

Agathon Hosting: mattmcwilliams.com/agathon

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How to Recruit and Work with International Affiliates Dec 12, 2023

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Working with internationally-based affiliates can open up a whole new world of opportunity for your affiliate program. But there are some challenges and considerations to keep in mind. In this episode, I'll share exactly how to work with affiliates from all over the world…and grow your program in new ways!

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2023 FTC Endorsement Guide Updates: What Affiliates and Affiliate Programs Need to Know: mattmcwilliams.com/2023-ftc-endorsement-guide-updates-what-affiliates-and-affiliate-programs-need-to-know/

Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions Template: mattmcwilliams.com/termstemplate

ShareASale: mattmcwilliams.com/shareasale

Gmass: mattmcwilliams.com/gmass

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How to Make Your Affiliate Program Attractive to Affiliates Dec 05, 2023

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In the increasingly competitive world of affiliate programs, how do you stand out? How do you create an affiliate program that is so attractive to potential affiliates that they just HAVE to join? That's what today's episode is all about.

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How to Determine the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE

PODCAST EPISODE - How to Run Affiliate Contests Without Breaking the Bank: mattmcwilliams.com/tag272

PODCAST EPISODE - How to Build Trust and Credibility with Your Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/tag556

Affiliate Terms and Conditions Template: mattmcwilliams.com/termstemplate

Affiliate Training Template: mattmcwilliams.com/sampletraining

How to Find Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100

My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail

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How to Create Compelling Affiliate Offers Nov 28, 2023

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What good is it to have affiliates if they aren't excited to promote you? The reality is that affiliates have tons of options these days and if you don't create compelling offers for them to promote, they won't. So, today, I'm revealing exactly how to make your promotions stand out and get your affiliates fired up to promote.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

How to Determine the Right Affiliate Commission Structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYgeRCh7tE

How to Find Affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/first100

How to Help Your Affiliate Prepare for a Promotion: mattmcwilliams.com/affplan

My #1 Affiliate Recruiting Email: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail

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