Everything you think you know about building an affiliate business is wrong. The simple truth is that the old rules no longer apply. You need to adapt and change or perish.

The promise

You’ve probably heard how easy it is to start an affiliate business. This is partially true. There’s no doubt it’s easier than starting your own business. But starting your own business is really hard, so it’s all relative.

The cold hard truth

To top it off you’ve been given false information. You’re told to pick one of more products to promote. Next to pick your keywords carefully. Then to use keyword-based advertising to send visitors to the product. And finally get a fat check for all the sales. But, it’s all wrong.

Don’t bother with keywords

This method worked a couple years ago. But the competition has shot the price of keywords through the roof. It’s time for a paradigm shift.

A better way

There’s still hope. Here’s a new method that works!

• Get into CPA marketing
• Instead of researching keywords, research demographics
• Do image ad marketing

Get into CPA marketing

CPA stands for Cost Per Action. It’s far superior to product promotion. Because you don’t have to get people to spend money. Your commission is generated when they complete an “action”. Like completing a survey. And getting them to do this is so much easier.

Utilize demographics data

You’re not even going to use keywords (explained below.) But demographics are highly important. First, select the CPA offer you want to promote. Then hop over to Quantcast.com. And discover the exact demographics of your ideal prospect.

Market on display networks

So you know what your promoting and you know who will be interested. You can advertise directly to them on display networks. And use images as your ads. And you don’t need to know or buy a single keyword. And you’ll save a fortune. Display networks charge a fraction for image ad clicks vs. keyword ads.

Summary

This is truly a quick cash concept. Because you can start CPA marketing for free. It’s much cheaper to do image ads than keyword ads. Display networks let you do demographics targeting. And your commission is much easier to earn.

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