Hey ,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

I wanted to share a quick recap from our last Friday Virtual Summiteers Peer Group discussion, where we covered some valuable insights about Affiliate Marketing Strategies that can really help elevate your next virtual event.

Wanna see the session, where we discussed Affiliate Marketing in great details?

Here's a link to our membership site. tv.talk-virtual.com Here you can access all of our past meetings!

During the discussion, we examined the varying performance of affiliates for the "Handcrafted Live" event, produced and host by one of our members Zakia Ringgold! Notably, two of her affiliates stood out because of their active engagement in Facebook groups and newsletter outreach.

This engagement led to significantly better results compared to others.

We also talked about the importance of clear communication with affiliates, particularly when it comes to providing them with simplified, ready-to-use marketing assets.

By doing so, we make it easier for affiliates to promote events effectively and reach a wider audience.

On the technical side,

we discussed the benefits of using affiliate programs to generate passive income. We emphasized the importance of maintaining clear communication with affiliates and ensuring they have everything they need to succeed.

Tools like Missinglett_r and Switchy.io came up as excellent resources for managing affiliate links and automating social media campaigns.

We also highlighted the power of consistent content creation, including short, engaging videos that drive interaction and boost conversions.

Finally, we concluded with the importance of nurturing your existing audience and the value of attending local networking events to expand your reach.

I hope you find these insights helpful as you continue to grow your affiliate marketing efforts. Let me know if you'd like to discuss any of these strategies further!

Action Steps:

Review Affiliate Performance: 

Take a closer look at the performance of your affiliates. Identify what worked well and what can be improved.

Simplify Marketing Assets: 

Ensure that your marketing assets are easy to use and understand. Provide clear instructions and ready-to-use materials for your affiliates.

Broaden Your Event's Appeal: 

Consider how you can make your event appealing to a wider audience. Think about the positioning and messaging of your event.

Leverage Expert Speakers: 

Continue to engage expert speakers who can provide valuable insights and attract attendees.

Use Affiliate Links: 

Make sure you are using affiliate links to generate passive income. Communicate clearly with your affiliates about the benefits of using these links.

Optimize SEO and Content: 

Use tools like Missinglettr and Switchy to manage your affiliate links and social media campaigns. Focus on creating SEO-rich content and consistent, engaging videos.

Attend Networking Events: 

Don't underestimate the power of local networking events. They can provide valuable opportunities to connect with potential clients and partners.

I hope these action steps help you move forward with your affiliate marketing strategies.

 Consider applying to join us live on Friday's.

Hope to see you at one of our Friday meetings!

*Keep Moving Forward!

Ericka Bates

Digital Transformation Strategist