OK, forget everything you know about affiliate marketing. Everything you’ve been taught is simply out of date. If you play by the old rules, you will lose this game.

The promise of affiliate marketing

Unfortunately, you’ve been led to believe affiliate marketing is easy. And it is – sort of. There’s no doubt it’s easier than starting your own business. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

The bad news…

To top it off you’ve been given false information. The first thing you’re taught is to pick some great products. Next do some keyword research. Then to use keyword-based advertising to send visitors to the product. And sit back and collect the profits. But this just won’t work!

Forget keywords

This method worked a couple years ago. But it’s just too competitive to use keywords now. Adapt and change…

A better way

There’s still hope. Here’s how to win at this game.

• Do CPA marketing instead of product promotion
• Instead of researching keywords, research demographics
• Market on display networks

Do CPA marketing instead of product promotion

CPA means Cost Per Action. It’s so much easier than promoting products. Because it doesn’t involve payment. Your commission is generated when they complete an “action”. Like completing a survey. And it’s much easier to get them to do that.

Utilize demographics data

Don’t waste time researching keywords (see below). But demographics are highly important. First, select the CPA offer you want to promote. Next, you go to Quantcast.com. And discover the exact demographics of your ideal prospect.

Market on display networks

So far, you’ve got your CPA offer and your target demographics. You can target these exact demographics on display networks. And use images as your ads. No keywords required. And you’ll save a fortune. Display networks charge a fraction for image ad clicks vs. keyword ads.

In closing

This is truly a quick cash concept. Because it’s free to get started in CPA. You can buy image ad clicks for a fraction of keyword ad clicks. You can laser target with demographics. And getting them to take an action is much easier than making a sale.