$100 in 30 Days Challenge – Step 1: Choosing the Right Affiliate Product
Welcome to the first real step in my $100 in 30 Days Affiliate Challenge! If you’re following along, you’ll know that I’m on a mission to prove that affiliate marketing works when done right—and that means picking the right product from the very start.
A lot of beginners jump into affiliate marketing and immediately start signing up for every program they can find, hoping something will stick. Big mistake.
If you want long-term success (and not just a few quick commissions that dry up fast), the quality of the affiliate product is the single most important factor.
Let’s break this down.
The #1 Rule: Only Promote Quality Products
You can have the best marketing skills in the world, but if you’re promoting crappy products, it will come back to bite you.
Sure, you might convince a few people to buy. But what happens next?
- They receive a terrible product.
- They feel scammed.
- They never trust your recommendations again.
Affiliate marketing isn’t about quick wins—it’s about building trust and giving real value to your audience. If you recommend a great product, people will thank you for it, buy from you again, and even recommend you to others.
How to Make Sure a Product is Worth Promoting
Before you sign up for an affiliate program, do your homework:
✅ Check the product reviews – What are real customers saying? Look at both the good and the bad. Are there consistent complaints? Are people thrilled with it?
✅ Look at the company behind it – Does their website look professional? Do they seem to actually care about their customers? A poorly designed, outdated, or scammy-looking website is a red flag.
✅ Ask yourself: Would I buy this? – If you wouldn’t, why would you expect your audience to?
Be strategic and picky. Don’t just chase commissions—associate yourself only with brands and products you trust.
Other Key Factors to Consider
Once you’ve found a high-quality product, then you can start looking at the affiliate program details. Here’s what matters:
💰 Commission Rate
How much do you earn per sale? Some programs offer 5% commissions, while others pay 50% or more. The higher, the better—but only if the product is actually worth recommending.
⏳ Cookie Length
Affiliate cookies track referrals. Some programs have a 24-hour cookie (like Amazon), while others last 30, 60, or even 90 days. The longer the cookie, the better your chances of getting credit for a sale.
💵 Payout Thresholds
Some affiliate programs won’t pay you until you hit a certain amount (e.g., $50 or $100). If you’re promoting a program with a high threshold and slow sales, you could be waiting a long time to get paid.
📈 High Ticket vs. Low Ticket Products
- Low-ticket items (e.g., a $20 gadget with a 5% commission) mean you need lots of sales to make decent money.
- High-ticket items (e.g., a $500 product with a 10% commission) can generate big earnings from just a few sales.
Both can work, but consider your strategy—do you want lots of small wins or a few big wins?
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right affiliate product is the foundation of success. Get this step wrong, and nothing else matters.
🚨 Key Takeaways:
✔ Only promote products you believe in and would buy yourself.
✔ Research the product and company before signing up for any affiliate program.
✔ Don’t chase commissions over credibility—your reputation is worth more.
✔ Once you find a quality product, look at commission rates, cookie lengths, and pricing to determine its earning potential.
I’ll be using these exact principles to pick the product for my $100 in 30 Days Challenge—stay tuned for the next update where I reveal my choice!
Got questions? Thinking of trying affiliate marketing yourself? Drop a comment! 🚀