6. Create a content website with a review of your affiliate program. Don't try to sell program, instead, give your visitors best review you can write of program. Make a bulleted list of benefits YOU have found on that program.

7. Refer to your program's web site with a TEXT LINK. Avoid using banners. People tend to look banners as a sales pitch and doesn't like it. People in your site are looking for information, not to buy. So give them some information. Make them want more information, then give them your text link.

8. Compile your own mailing list. Offer your visitor a freebie, a newsletter, a free e-book, a report... In exchange, ask for their contact info. The key here is to get their address.

9. Follow up with this list. Contact them at least once a week. Build trust. Make them know you and trust you.

10. Track your advertising results and make corrections as necessary. If program is good, you can profit from it. Do whatever it needs to be done to achieve you goals.

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