Back in my running days I had a coach that said he would rather train someone with less natural talent but a great work ethic than anyone that was talented but had a poor work ethic. I think its great that affiliate managers recognize that.
Cool story here; back when computers were first making their way into high schools, kids would get a punch code that gave them allocated time to mess around with the computer. One kid figured out he could punch in random letter instead of his number code and it would let him go on for as long as he wanted.
He then started spending a lot of time working with the computer, staying until the school shut down etc and by the time he graduated he had logged thousands of hours. In college he decided to drop out and start his own computer company. His name was William Gates and his company was Microsoft.
Just a testament to what hard work and a good attitude can do for you in life.
Awesome story. Now how to do it my own way :devil:
I agree with your coach.
And I have to say that I much prefer working with the new affiliates who are willing to learn and willing to work than those who are not.
The first thing I usually explain to a newbie is that they should not expect to make money in the first year and that if they do this is a bonus. That way they know from the start what they are in for and they know that it is not an easy thing to be at the top of the searches etc. From that point you know whether or not the affiliate is serious or whether they think it will be as easy as clicking their fingers to make fast money. IMO the ones that stick around after you have told them that are more than worthy enough of your time.
I love it when people ask questions. Sometimes questions are asked that I wouldn’t necessarily have thought of before. And you can never ask a stupid question.
I think one of the best tips I could give when first emailing a program is that your first email should never come across accusing, especially if you are frustrated that you are not getting the results that you had hoped for. The last thing you want to do if you need help is put the affiliate manager off side at the word go – after all you need their help and believe it or not, manners go a long way. It is far easier to work with someone who is open minded and wants to hear what you have to say.
And address the person by their first name if you know it. I can’t tell you how many people will type in my email address, which has my name in it, and then address me as “to whom it may concern” or “Dear Sir”. That immediately makes me think that you’ve just harvested my email and are sending mass mails to all affiliate managers.
If you’re not sure on the person’s sex or name, you could simply say “Hey there”.
Just my 2 cents.
Renee