37 | How Clicks Equal Cash Through Affiliate Marketing with Jeannine Crooks

The idea of passive income seems too good to be true to a lot of people. Let me tell you my sweet friends, it’s Real and it Works! I’ve brought an affiliate marketing expert on the show today to give you all the information you need to get started! Jeannine Crooks shares her expertise with us about how affiliate marketing programs and how to use them in your content. She talks about cash-out thresholds, choosing your affiliates, and what you need to do to stay above board.

Jeanine Crooks has been working in marketing for over 25 years, specializing in affiliates for over 15. She currently works for Awin, a “global marketing network that empowers advertisers and publishers of all sizes to grow their businesses online”. She has a passion for her job and loves helping people get started in the world of affiliate marketing. Jeannine believes that these links help the seller, link provider, and user get what they want! Who doesn’t love a win, win, win situation!?

In this episode, we cover:

– Helping your readers find the products they want

– How incremental income adds up

– Different ways to add affiliate links on social media sites

– How audience engagement impacts marketing success

– Monetizing old content with new links

– What to look for in an affiliate partnership

– Disclosure text you need to stay compliant

– Why an Amazon affiliation may not be right for you

– Payout thresholds through different networks

– Tools available to make affiliate marketing easier

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Jeannine on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
Follow Awin Global on Facebook
Get started in Affiliate Marketing with Awin Global
Sign up for an account at ShareASale
Connect with Melanie on Facebook and Instagram
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