Affiliate Tips and Tricks

Starting up in the affiliate business can take time, dedication and some legwork.  Once you get going though the results are rewarding.  Here are some ideas to get you started:

1.   Start your own website.

2.   Place business cards in urinals of bars, stadiums and other establishments.

3.   Place business cards or stickers in poker books at the library or bookstore.

4.   Put  up fliers at local colleges and universities.  Laundromats are also a good location.

5.   Throw parties and leave fliers/pamphlets laying around.

6.   Take advantage of poker promotions going on where you live.  Get involved, check out the scene...you never know who you can chat up or where you can leave your card.

7.   Play poker...and table talk.  This seems to work very well.

8.   Chat online...bring up the topic incidentally...you don't want to be accused of spamming.

9.   Slip cards, fliers or other advertising into free newspapers or magazines and deliver to residential mailboxes.

10.   Purchase advertising.

For a more detailed discussion of affiliate strategies and marketing ideas, visit:

Poker Affiliate World (PAW)

Pros

• Money keeps on coming in
   
• A lot of fun if you approach it with an open mind and a positive attitude
   
• Social connections to other affiliates are rewarding
   
• You have no boss
   
• Sophisticated stat programs allow you to monitor your progress daily
   
• You own your sign-ups for life
   
• There are always new companies and products to affiliate with
   
• Huge market potential
   
• Once you are up and running, the business almost runs itself
   

Cons

• Can be difficult to get started up successfully
   
• Takes time to build your customer base
   
• To be most successful, some initial investment is required
   
• Hard to advertise without stepping over the line or on someone's toes
   
• Many people do not like advertisers
   
• Lack of progress (i.e., slumps) can make you feel like you are taking steps backwards
   
• Lots of information to keep track of
   
• You can never please all of your customers
   
• Success can sometimes be deceiving...don't quit your day job just yet