Definition Of An Affiliate Marketer - You're The Connector. By Susanne Myers 
I used to struggle to explain to others what I was doing for a living. That is until I realized that there is a very simple definition of what it means to be an affiliate marketer.
Today I'd like to share that definition with you. Not only will it help you with those sometimes awkward "job" conversations... it will also help you clarify in your mind what your core function is and what you need to focus on day in and day out.
You're The Connector
At its most basic, being an affiliate marketer boils down to connecting people with solutions to the problems they face. Let's walk through a few examples.
I have a small niche site on potty training. On that site I share plenty of tips and make some recommendations for a good potty training eBook and some tools like potty chairs. I'm connecting moms and dads that are struggling to get their child out of diapers with the tools they need to get the job done.
Let's say you have a niche website that sells hiking boots. You're connecting hikers with great deals on the boots they are looking for. Along the way you may also share tips and articles on breaking in and caring for hiking boots.
Do you see how this works? Your job is to get in front of your target audience and help them find the best solution to their problem. Sometimes that solution will be a free tip or idea, other times it will be a product that you are an affiliate for.
Applying It To Daily Tasks
Keep this concept in mind as you work through your daily tasks of growing your niche website. How can you be of service to your readers today? This will usually include doing things like:
· Sharing tips and advice related to the products you're selling as an affiliate.
· Pointing out the benefits and downfalls of products and services through honest reviews.
· Locating and sharing the best deals and special offers or bonuses for products and services.
· Finding new "customers" via social media, guest blogging, article marketing and SEO.
· Setting up email lists so you can easily get in touch with your subscribers.
· Creating special reports or video presentations that help your customers make the best use of the products and services they bought via your affiliate link.
These are just a few strategies to help you get started. If you keep thinking of yourself as the connector that helps your target market find the best products and the best value, you'll be well on your way to building a sustainable affiliate marketing business.
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