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| may join is an affiliate program. They are | | | | software like affiliate defender. You can |
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| their commissions: | | | | Payout is set at an unrealistic level- this |
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| Unscrupulous sponsorsClickbank fraud: Owners | | | | see a dime of your hard earned money. $25 is |
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| | | | this way and can miss out on commissions. |
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| saying if he joins the affiliate program he | | | | back through another affiliates link. That |
| can get 50% commission. He understands that | | | | affiliate gets the commission and you miss |
| if he joins up and buys the product through | | | | out. If your sponsors cookies have a long |
| his link he will get 50% commission and in | | | | life then even if your customer returns on |
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| | | | 30%-50% is a fair commission. You do not want |
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| thoughtlessness on behalf of the owner of the | | | | |
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| be aware of this problem. More than likely he | | | | answer any questions. |
| has not really thought about this and will be | | | | |
| happy to take it off. However if he does not | | | | Affiliate marketing is a fun and rewarding |
| do so then just move on to another program. | | | | business and does not require a lot of |
| | | | complicated payment systems. There are many |
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| | | | few of these affiliate programs and use the |
| A website visitor comes to your website and | | | | commission money to develop your own |
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| products He sees your affiliate link with its | | | | able to avoid affiliate fraud and really make |
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| times. He thinks that if he cuts off your ID | | | | |