It is extremely difficult to get started in affiliate marketing. This is because there are already a lot of people doing it. The challenge is to try and outdo other affiliates and think of ways to do a better job promoting. There’s also a lot of information out there about how to do affiliate marketing, so it can be confusing. But here’s one tip that almost no one is talking about.

Marketing with video

The power of video is undeniable. The reason it’s so pervasive is because everyone loves it. It’s so much easier to keep people’s attention with video. So why wouldn’t you use it in your affiliate business?

Here are a few ideas for creating affiliate videos:

  • Do a testimonial video
  • Do a video walk-through
  • Do an ordering video
  • Sneak peak

Testimonials

This one is super simple. Just turn on your web cam and talk. Don’t worry about quality. Just seeing another real person endorsing a product helps your viewers decide to buy. In truth, mistakes and mess-ups just make it more believable. You really can just click record and start talking. Use one of the other ideas if you’re feeling shy.

Do a video walk-through

This one is a little more subtle. You’re taking the role of teacher and showing how to use the product. And seeing it being used is a great way to make people want to buy it. If it’s useful, then what you’re teaching just makes people want it. So pick some really helpful aspect of the product and show how to use that.

Record the order process

This could be the most powerful method of all. Record a video of yourself actually buying the product. Nothing inspires your viewers to buy like watching you do it. In the first place it acts as social proof. People will feel more comfortable buying after seeing you do it. Second, it builds trust. Your advice is easier to trust if they can see you’re doing what you tell them to do. And don’t forget about the need to “keep up with the Joneses”. It’s simple – you have it. Now they want it. You can add some extra punch to this by ending with: If you want to see the inside, you’ll have to order it yourself.

Do a preview video

This is a great way to build value. What you do is record a tour of the back end. And show them everything they get by ordering. This one also helps to remove the skepticism. Once they’ve seen the back-end, they know it’s real.

Anyone can do it!

No special skills are required. There are simple software programs that make it easy to create videos. All the work is done by the program. So there’s no need to even think about the technical side. Remain focused on the benefits:

  • Increase sales You will increase your affiliate sales when you start using videos. People love video, so please use them.
  • Less refunds Less of your commissions will be clawed back, too. Now they know what they get before they purchase. So they’ll be less likely to refund.
  • Rise above the competition! Adding video is so simple. But pretty much no one does it. So, you’ll be way ahead of the crowd.

Take your affiliate promotions to a higher level and getting started with this now. The bottom line is that if you’re not using video, you’re losing money.