Why should anyone want to become an SFI affiliate?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
9/29/2014 7:57 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The main reason that anyone would become an affiliate is to create an additional income stream to improve there lifestyle. This is very possible and doable with little money out of pocket and consistent effort. They should know upfront that SFI is real internet income but it take real persistence to make life changing income that can replace your regular income.
SFI is free to register. All you have to do is fill out the registration form and verify your email account. Once your password is set, log in and start with the START section. Then SFI BASICS, and finally start on the LAUNCHPAD training. SFI provides a lot of information about the business and it is free to access for the affiliate center. Some programs charge a monthly fee but not SFI. Some programs charge for additional training but not SFI. Other programs charge for website hosting but again not SFI you get over 14 gateways and Prestige domain names all for free!
Moreover you can participant in the merchandising program as an e-commerce associate for free! There is never a registration fee for the service! You only pay a small percentage to TripleClicks for processing the sales for you. That's right. TripleClicks handles most aspects of the sale for you. It is truly a life changing business opportunity when you have all of your bases covered.
With free registration, free hosting, free merchant services who wouldn't want to be an SFI affiliate. If you want to create an additional income stream then SFI is for you. If you are a store owner when products that ship easy and you want to expand your market then SFI is for you. If you are tire of the 9 to 5 grind and want to change from employee to boss then SFI is for you. Work at home moms, retirees looking to supplement their savings, or just those with a pure entrepreneurial spirit can prosper with SFI. If you ask me, why haven't you gotten serious about changing your lifestyle? If so, then SFI is definitely for you.
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The main reason that anyone would become an affiliate is to create an additional income stream to improve there lifestyle. This is very possible and doable with little money out of pocket and consistent effort. They should know upfront that SFI is real internet income but it take real persistence to make life changing income that can replace your regular income.
SFI is free to register. All you have to do is fill out the registration form and verify your email account. Once your password
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Can I be successful in SFI without investing any money? And if so, how?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
4/23/2015 3:17 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Anything is possible but consider you have to lead by example. If you are not really to use a transfer buy to grow your business then why would you expect someone else to? Imagine, what if you recruited 1000 affiliates who thought just like you and would not invest money into a transfer buy. What would your commission be? ZERO! But what if you taught them to invest into their business by purchasing only 1 TCredit. Then what would your commission be? $610.00! Awesome extra income earned in your spare time working just a few hours per day.
Can you be successful without investing money? Yes, but consider that you would have to convince and persuade people to do what you are not willing to do. Will some do it anyway? Probably, but the odds are against you because you set the pace for your team and they will follow your recommendations. So you can not lead where you are not willing to go!
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Anything is possible but consider you have to lead by example. If you are not really to use a transfer buy to grow your business then why would you expect someone else to? Imagine, what if you recruited 1000 affiliates who thought just like you and would not invest money into a transfer buy. What would your commission be? ZERO! But what if you taught them to invest into their business by purchasing only 1 TCredit. Then what would your commission be? $610.00! Awesome extra income earned in
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What are the best methods to attract new TripleClicks members?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
5/31/2015 11:18 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
In my honest opinion, I had great success promoting TC Gift Cards online using safelists. The key to this strategy is the approach. I always approach potential members from the standpoint of saving money first on name brand merchandise they buy already, then saving the time it would take to go to the shopping mall or the local store. Finally, I drive the point home with convenience of free shipping in many cases and having your merchandise shipped right to your front door so you avoid traffic, long checkout lines, and hassle of dealing with poor customer service at the store. There are multiple checkout options to make a secure transaction online which is GeoTrust Verified and utilizes SSL encryption technology to protect sensitive payment information. Shopping TripleClicks is quick, simple, and easy.
Every shopper loves to save money. Shopaholics live for the deal! TripleClicks will save you money so you do more of what you love to do. All you have to do is use the filter to find the best deal base on the criteria you are looking for. I advise them that if you can't save money by making the switch to TripleClicks then don't do it! Factor in the time it takes to go to the store and back along with the gas. With TripleClicks you don't have to spend the gas which saves you money. If the item happens to be on auction you can save up to 99% off retail!
Moreover many of the ECAs allow for local pickup and all of the prizes won on auctions are shipped for free. This saves you time and money. Avoid rude cashiers, unhelpful sales associates, and long checkouts. Not to mention in bigger cities, there can be a traffic jam. TripleClicks is a very attractive solution to every bargain hunter and the TC Gift Card provides even more savings because they got it for free!
Therefore the best approach to attract TC members is to give them what they need as a viable shopping solution and TripleClicks over delivers. My shopping experiences have been excellent. I mostly buy items to build my business but there is so much to choose from. So all you need to do is grab a few digital gift cards and go to work!
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In my honest opinion, I had great success promoting TC Gift Cards online using safelists. The key to this strategy is the approach. I always approach potential members from the standpoint of saving money first on name brand merchandise they buy already, then saving the time it would take to go to the shopping mall or the local store. Finally, I drive the point home with convenience of free shipping in many cases and having your merchandise shipped right to your front door so you avoid traffic,
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What is the most effective way to communicate with your team?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
12/7/2014 12:22 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The most effective means of communicating with your team is to communicate with them on their level. If you are talking too much about the business you will lose your team. The reason is simple. They are new to internet marketing in most cases and they don't know you well enough to trust your recommendations. So communicate with your team like you would an person that you just met. Get to know them. Get to understand why they are in SFI. Find out what their dreams are and goals. Using email, phone, or skype, or Google Hangouts is not going to be productive if you just talk over their heads about the business. Use what method they make available to you and relax. Be yourself and speak candidly with them about anything. Always be available by being actively involved in assisting your team in anyway you can reasonably.
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The most effective means of communicating with your team is to communicate with them on their level. If you are talking too much about the business you will lose your team. The reason is simple. They are new to internet marketing in most cases and they don't know you well enough to trust your recommendations. So communicate with your team like you would an person that you just met. Get to know them. Get to understand why they are in SFI. Find out what their dreams are and goals. Using email,
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How do you encourage your PSAs to stay active in SFI when you have no funds to invest in them?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
12/20/2015 11:04 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Encouraging your PSAs to stay active in SFI when you have no funds to invest is an art just as much as it is a matter of following the plan. PSAs that come to SFI looking for gift certificates have proven to be not serious about their own investment toward their future business success. So anytime a team member comes to SFI with the idea that someone else is supposed to invest in their success besides them is misguided. No business venture is successful without an investment of time and money.
That said, everyone comes to SFI to make money and improve their lifestyle and standard of living. Therefore, it is imperative that you mentor your team members and help them catch the vision for their SFI success using the plan found here: https://www.sfimg.com/the_plan Point them to the getting started video here: https://www.sfimg.com/start Then help them map out what a day looks like at their new business center here: https://www.sfimg.com/SFIBasics
Most team members come to the SFI business center with no prior knowledge or experience in running a business or internet marketing. So it is very important to take the time necessary to be sure that they understand the SFI Basics and where to start. This will eliminate the paralysis of analysis. It is easy to become overwhelmed when you do not know where to start or what to do.
Consequentially, you encourage your PSAs by investing the time in them they need to get a solid footing in the business. Don't shove standing orders, purchases, sales, or leadship responsibilities down their throats. But give them the basics. Allow room for their questions by asking open ending questions to get the conversation started. We are not independent bosses but independent mentors and should avail our time and talents freely to the team we are supporting. Follow the guideline for awesome sponsors as given here: https://www.sfimg.com/Training/AwesomeSponsor Reward your active members by giving them recognition in the recognition forum and use ECards to give them the proverbial pat on the back for a job well done.
Finally, remember that your team doesn't care how successful you are. They are concerned with how successful they can be. When you show your team that you are genuinely concerned in their success, then they will become actively involved in their business and therefore perpetuate your success. This can be done without gift certificates, TCredits, or money. That's the beauty of the SFI success formula - invest the time in and the rest will come.
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Encouraging your PSAs to stay active in SFI when you have no funds to invest is an art just as much as it is a matter of following the plan. PSAs that come to SFI looking for gift certificates have proven to be not serious about their own investment toward their future business success. So anytime a team member comes to SFI with the idea that someone else is supposed to invest in their success besides them is misguided. No business venture is successful without an investment of time and money.
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How can I get my affiliates interested in and engaged in selling products at TripleClicks?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
12/23/2015 10:37 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Selling like any other activity is something that is a matter of choice. Not every team member would like to push products. If they aren't interested in that income stream then it is a waste of time. So you can not get them to do it but if they want to do it then you can refer them to all of the marketing aids that will be needed to sell products online. For the right team member, you can provide examples of income that can be generated from selling products.
There are many ways to promote products online to include:
1. Banner advertising. The marketing center provides several banners to choose from plus you can create custom banners with your favorite category of products to market.
2. Text exchange. You can promote products using text ads. Use value added key word rich words to hook the prospect.
3. Blogs. When selling on blogs you can highlight the product to create desire in your prospect then provide banners linked by to TripleClicks to capture the sell.
4. Social Media. Yes, you can sell products by listing interesting facts about the products in your newsfeed. Remember that when you sell on social media the key is to be sociable first then capture the sell on the backend. 80% of your posts should be newsy and 20% should be directly linked to a product. Never bombards your friends with offers as this will have a negative effect especially if they are all linked to TripleClicks. You should set up a business profile by category so that you can promote products using social media and place a link to your website or TripleClicks in your profile for that page. This also utilizes the backend approach to selling and not hard selling.
5. Word of Mouth. Never forget excitement sells. So when you share newsy factoids about TripleClicks products and services your friends will take note. Create a buzz around a particular feature. This will attract buyers.
6. Classifieds. Classified ads work like text ads except you have a few more characters you can use sell products. Usually classifieds are circulated to a specific audience by category for better results. There are online classifieds like Craigslist and offline sources like magazines and newspapers.
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Selling like any other activity is something that is a matter of choice. Not every team member would like to push products. If they aren't interested in that income stream then it is a waste of time. So you can not get them to do it but if they want to do it then you can refer them to all of the marketing aids that will be needed to sell products online. For the right team member, you can provide examples of income that can be generated from selling products.
There are many ways
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How can we reassure our downline to continue their activity with SFI after the recent cyber-attack?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
3/3/2014 12:27 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
We all need reassurance from time to time. Yes, the recent cyber attack was troublesome but emphasis the positive. We are a more secure company now than we have ever been. Our resolve to create more success stories is even stronger. Since 1998, Strong Future International has been leading the way in the home business industry teaching average people how to make money online with an internet ready device and internet connection.
Let your team know that you are committed to assisting with any log in issues they may still face. Assure them that somethings are beyond our control but we must choose to press on toward our goals. Life is about overcoming challenges. God didn't promise sunshine without rain. So it is in business. We must persevere through difficulty to reap the rewards of our labor.
Remind them of the importance of goals and focused action that produces results. Instead of making excuses, encourage them to move toward solutions and achieve milestones. Let them no that no commissions accrued will be lost and everyone will get just what they deserve.
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We all need reassurance from time to time. Yes, the recent cyber attack was troublesome but emphasis the positive. We are a more secure company now than we have ever been. Our resolve to create more success stories is even stronger. Since 1998, Strong Future International has been leading the way in the home business industry teaching average people how to make money online with an internet ready device and internet connection.
Let your team know that you are committed to assisting
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How do I attract big traffic to my SFI website?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
3/15/2015 9:56 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
To attract big traffic just remember that massive action will lead to massive results. You have to send enough traffic to differentiate your message from the masses. Whether you use free or paid advertising this still holds true. Everyone that sees your site is not going to take action the first time. As a matter of fact, you will most likely have a bounce rate of more than 90%. This means that only 10 people out of 100 will stay on your site long enough to read the main titles. Add an interesting video and you can improve stickability by more than 33%. Add interested widgets, pictures and video and you can increase stickability by 50 to 75%. Throw in a lead capture form with quality content and you will improve the likelihood of getting sign-ups instead of just visitors. I've gotten over 200,000 hits to my gateways using paid advertising which generated over 500 sign-ups in less than 24 hours. Only about 2% will take any action and even less will be around 1 year later.
In conclusion, getting big traffic means having a lot of time and effort or/and a huge ad budget so that you can get mega visitors. It's a proven fact that the more visitors you get the more sign-ups you can get. The more sign-ups you get the more active members you will have in your network. So you have to be consistent and diligent to maintain a rigorous effort to grow your team to the point where you are making the profits you desire. The correct massive action will get you the massive traffic but more importantly active members which yield profits.
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To attract big traffic just remember that massive action will lead to massive results. You have to send enough traffic to differentiate your message from the masses. Whether you use free or paid advertising this still holds true. Everyone that sees your site is not going to take action the first time. As a matter of fact, you will most likely have a bounce rate of more than 90%. This means that only 10 people out of 100 will stay on your site long enough to read the main titles. Add an interesting
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Should I be assisting new ECAs I've referred to set up their store and products? If yes, how best can I assist them?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
3/3/2014 12:13 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Absolutely. You introduced your ECAs to the ECA program so do offer your continuing support. While your ECA will have their own ideas about products and prices, you should connect with their store and help them to promote it. Moreover, if they have any concerns about listings, hot deals, and multiple listings be prepared to assist any way you can. Be aware of the application process. The more you know then more you can help. But even if you don't know, never say you can't help. Let them know that you will find an answer and get back with them asap.
The best support you can give your ECA is to promote their store alongside there efforts to promote it. We all need all the promotion we can muster to create sales. When you help them make sales, they are more productive and you benefit by having a strong ECA that produces a 10% royalty to your commissions.
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Absolutely. You introduced your ECAs to the ECA program so do offer your continuing support. While your ECA will have their own ideas about products and prices, you should connect with their store and help them to promote it. Moreover, if they have any concerns about listings, hot deals, and multiple listings be prepared to assist any way you can. Be aware of the application process. The more you know then more you can help. But even if you don't know, never say you can't help. Let them know
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How can I transform my website traffic into SFI sign-ups?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/24/2015 5:07 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Transforming your website traffic into SFI signups is a matter of relationship marketing or permission marketing. Many marketers are marketing uneffectively. They blast messages to the masses in hopes of a signup. This is like putting the carriage in front of the horse! While the horse might push the carriage into the ditch, if you hitch the horse and carriage properly you get a far better result.
To get the most out of your website traffic you must be able to capture their contact information so that you can begin the process of building a relationship with them. People like to do business with people they know and trust. It's know as a marketing funnel because like a funnel guides liquid to the destination desired your series of communications will build liking with your prospects and turn the into qualified leads and then customers.
The part of your marketing funnel include the bait which is something that you offer for free to gather their contact information. To collect their information you need a squeeze page or a leads capture form tied to your autoresponder. Then you will continue to build liking and trust with those that are on your list through a series of communications . Finally you will make an offer and give them a call to action.
Consequentially to get the most out of your web traffic all of your promotions should go to a squeeze page. SFI provides at least 3 of these for free. The free gateway, the entrepreneurs first gateway and the invitation gateway all all excellent squeeze pages. You can beef up your efforts by creating your own domain the use the domain manage to customize these squeeze pages or as a STL or higher create your own approved squeeze page. Build your list first, then build liking and trust. Then the sales and sign ups will follow.
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Transforming your website traffic into SFI signups is a matter of relationship marketing or permission marketing. Many marketers are marketing uneffectively. They blast messages to the masses in hopes of a signup. This is like putting the carriage in front of the horse! While the horse might push the carriage into the ditch, if you hitch the horse and carriage properly you get a far better result.
To get the most out of your website traffic you must be able to capture their contact
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