The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More

The holiday season is just around the corner, and affiliate managers everywhere are gearing up for the busiest (and potentially most profitable) time of year. For some programs, we’re talking 40%, 50%, even 60% of their entire year’s sales crammed into just a few hectic weeks! So, if you’re not prepared…it’s gonna be a rough ride. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the seven essential things every affiliate manager needs to know to absolutely crush it this holiday season. From prepping your affiliates to maximizing those last-minute sales, let’s make sure you’re ready to make this the best holiday season yet!

Welcome to the holiday season—the busiest, noisiest time in the affiliate world! Every program out there is cranking up their promotions, their recruiting, their emails…and let’s be real, it can feel like trying to shout over a crowd of holiday shoppers. So how do you make sure your affiliate program doesn’t get lost in all the holiday clutter? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to make your program stand out this season. Let’s cut through the noise and make this your best holiday season yet!

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

How to Activate Affiliates (How to Run an Affiliate Program in One Hour a Day): https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/how-to-run-an-affiliate-program-in-under-an-hour-a-day/

Get my email templates for activating affiliates: mattmcwilliams.com/bestemail The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Affiliate Marketing Promotions: https://www.mattmcwilliams.com/ultimate-guide-holiday-affiliate-marketing-promotions/

Warm Up Your Audience Guide: http://mattmcwilliams.com/warmlist

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