If you’re new to affiliate marketing, you’re probably already up to your ears in “new stuff” that you need to learn, which can be somewhat overwhelming. On top of everything else, you also need to get your arms around things that you really should avoid, so that your efforts aren’t for naught. I put together this video to help out with that. These are some affiliate pitfalls that I wish someone would have shared with me when I first started out. It would have saved me a lot of time, frustration and money.

1. Seven Common Pitfalls New
Affiliates Should Avoid
Missy Ward, Co-Founder, Affiliate Summit

2. Tip#1: Don’t mindlessly follow the
crowd
Photo by LemonTwist 301 on Flickr.com

3. To Hop on the Bandwagon, or Not?
Photo credit: VanCityAllie.com
Photo credit: Beezy on Flickr.com

4. Tip #2: Don’t Forget to Read The
Fine Print

5. Read the Merchant’s Policies on:
 PPC & Trademark Bidding
 Email Marketing
 Incentivized Traffic
 Coupon or Rewards
 Duration of Campaign
Or You’ll Just Wind
Up Frustrated.

6. Tip #3: Do, Do Your Due Diligence

7. What You Market Can Impact Your
Business.
 False claims
 Product Recalls
 Customer Service Issues
 Product Competition
You can wind up getting

8. Tip #4: Don’t Be Lazy

9. Think Outside the Box
Don’t just use the canned ads provided by
the merchant, or you’ll look just like
everyone else. Where’s the value?

10. Tip #5: Free Lunches Can Give You
Heartburn

11. Invest In Your Business
While it’s OK to build
your business on a
shoestring budget,
avoid FREE
HOSTING, or you’re
just rolling the dice.

12. Tip #6: Don’t Lose Focus

13. “If you chase two rabbits both will escape.”
-Chinese proverb.
The more your focus is
divided, the less productive
you will be.
 Define your goals and
prioritize.
 Take little bites.
 Track your progress and
earnings vigorously.

14. Tip #7: And, most importantly…
Don’t change marketing directions like
you change your underwear!

15. Contact Missy Ward
 missyward@affiliatesummit.com
 Twitter: @missyward
 AIM: MsMissyWard
 Facebook:
http://www.MissyOnFacebook.com
 LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/missyward
 Personal Blog:
http://www.MissyWard.com