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Internet marketing services looking to make the most of an affiliate network have been advised by one expert of some key dos and don'ts for operating in their sector.
Writing for Econsultancy, Patricio Robles noted that it is important to give the channel the attention it deserves and not to consider it as an afterthought.
He explained that if companies do not give adequate time to this part of their business, "affiliates feel neglected, the channel underperforms and everyone loses".
Mr Robles also stated that it is essential to maintain a good working relationship with these marketers, advising against practices such as rejecting applications without giving a reason and not treating all affiliates equally.
The expert stated that doing so could ensure firms keep hold of potential useful contacts
Recently, the site's Matt Swan noted that the affiliate marketing sector has been diversifying into new revenue streams, including voucher code sites and offering rewards to customers.
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Affliliate internet marketing services providers may be interested in a few tips for improving their profits that have been suggested by one expert.
Writing for Econsultancy, Patricio Robles recommended that outsourcing basic but labour-intensive activities such as link generation to freelancers may be a good way to ensure that firms keep their focus on more critical matters that need specialist attention.
He also suggested that standardising the tools used for different websites across a network will not only make life easier, it should lead to improved profitability through greater productivity.
Focusing on a particular niche and providing highly specialised services could be a good way to deliver a high-quality service, instead of trying to spread resources out across multiple areas which companies may not be able to dedicate the required time to, Mr Robles added.
Recently, the website's Matt Swan observed that many affiliates are witnessing a shift in focus away from traditional forms of revenue to models based around activities such as voucher codes and offering rewards to customers.
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The changing nature of the internet marketing services provided by affiliates is seeing a shift towards revenue models such as voucher code sites and content, it has been claimed.
According to Econsultancy's Matt Swan, while six years ago pay per click (PPC) services were the primary source of income for a majority of affiliate networks, since then the sector has diversified into several new areas.
He noted that the last click model currently favours businesses that are geared towards services such as voucher code sites and those offering rewards to consumers.
"The cashback model of paying part of or all of a commission back to the customer has seen the leading cashback sites experience phenomenal growth," Mr Swan explained, adding there was also a significant rise in voucher code sites.
However, while the number of affiliates using PPC services has fallen, the volume of sales they generate has remained steady, which is indicative of a year-on-year increase in the value of the affiliate channel, the commentator added.
Recently, the site's Matt Bailey suggested that affiliates would have to work to build trust with brands, due to them being affected by the Advertising Standards Agency expanding remit.
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The extension of the Advertising Standards Authority's (ASA's) remit to cover digital and online marketing services may have several affects on affiliate marketing, it has been claimed.
According to Econsultancy's Matt Bailey, the changes could have implications for several elements of the sector, including on product feeds and voucher code sites.
He explains that if these services inadvertently offer incorrect or outdated information to users, they could be in breach of the ASA's codes.
Mr Bailey also observed that, at present, there are no clear guidelines as to whether responsibility for this would lie with the brand or the affiliate.
The expert said: "I do see a situation coming where more brands will be looking to protect themselves by ensuring that they only work with a smaller number of affiliates whom they know and trust."
Recently, it was reported by Econsultancy that changes to the ASA's remit could also have an impact on some search engine optimisation practices such as paid-for links.
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