{"id":1842,"date":"2018-05-04T09:50:25","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T09:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.clickdealer.com\/?p=1842"},"modified":"2018-05-04T13:57:38","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T13:57:38","slug":"6-simple-tactics-profit-instagram-affiliate-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickdealer.com\/blog\/6-simple-tactics-profit-instagram-affiliate-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple Tactics to Profit from Instagram with Affiliate Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days when <strong>Instagram<\/strong> was just a social media app for sharing important moments and pleasant memories. Now it is a <strong>powerful global platform<\/strong> that helps brands present the product, engage their audiences and drive sales in a simple, user-friendly manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the launch in 2010, the number of Instagram users has steadily grown year after year, hitting a staggering number of <strong>800 mln<\/strong> monthly active users by now, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2017\/09\/25\/instagram-now-has-800-million-monthly-and-500-million-daily-active-users\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TechCrunch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With such a vast audience, the platform offers <strong>ample business opportunities<\/strong> both for big brands and smaller independent companies. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHY IT\u2019S A GOOD IDEA TO DO AFFILIATE MARKETING ON INSTAGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following stats speak volumes. As much as <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adweek.com\/digital\/instagram-1-million-monthly-advertisers-8-million-business-profiles\/\" target=\"_blank\">8 mln business profiles<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and over <strong>1 mln advertisers<\/strong> are currently registered with Instagram. Businesses take the solution seriously as it has <strong>one of the highest engagement rates<\/strong> among the social platforms. It outranks Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat and any other popular social networks, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adweek.com\/digital\/heres-how-many-people-are-on-facebook-instagram-twitter-other-big-social-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\">ranking #2<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right below Facebook. With that said, if you want to keep up with the pace of the times you should harness the power of Instagram marketing, the sooner the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing <strong>affiliate marketing<\/strong> on Instagram has its peculiarities, but the key idea remains the same \u2013 you don&#8217;t need to sell your own products, being able to promote someone else\u2019s goods and get a commission for each transaction. It takes a few simple steps. Sign up to an advertiser that has an <strong>affiliate program<\/strong> and enroll with it. Look at your Instagram profile analytically and decide if you\u2019d like to use a personal account or launch a separate one to earn money through Instagram. Bear in mind that personal accounts seem more trustworthy and credible. Polish your account, come up with a catchy caption and attach a link to a profile. Ready? Now it\u2019s time to make some money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 6 ways Instagram can help you make a killing with affiliate marketing. Let\u2019s jump in! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Build the Following <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you boast a solid number of followers? If not, it\u2019s high time to work on it. Stay away from fake followers and bots as they could undermine the genuinity of your Instagram profile and cause a very unpleasant user experience. Your task is to attract <strong>dedicated followers<\/strong> who will truly like and trust you. With these quick social media marketing tips in play, you will easily get things done. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be consistent and stick to your niche <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post actively \u2013 at least once a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always follow back <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promptly respond to comments and message requests on Instagram direct <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interact with other Instagram users to get noticed <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Cash in with Sponsored Content \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a viable option to promote products if done right. Start with <strong>photo ads<\/strong> as they are the most common type of content on Instagram. Since it\u2019s a visual platform by its nature, do your best to craft a photo that could move the needle with the audience. It should present the promoted product in the most favourable light. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same holds true for <strong>video ads<\/strong>. As <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mediakix.com\/2017\/08\/instagram-video-statistics-marketers-should-know\/#gs.RiFq1q4\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediakix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reports, sponsored videos are commented on <strong>three times more<\/strong> than sponsored photos. Once uploaded, your post will be labeled \u2018Sponsored\u2019 and will show up in the news feed of those users who fit the profile to be the most interested in your offer. This way, Instagram aims to preserve the seamless look and feel of the feed, so that users are more willing to engage with it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, leverage <strong>Instagram Stories<\/strong>, as they are known to be an effective business tool. They allow placing the links of the promoted products on a video. If a customer taps on the <strong>affiliate link<\/strong>, they will be redirected to the advertiser\u2019s website where the products are available to buy. Don\u2019t forget to add the <strong>location and hashtag stickers<\/strong> to raise the discoverability of your Instagram Stories. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Boost Sales with Instagram for Business <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you might already know, Instagram has made it possible and easy to switch between your personal and business accounts. Setting up a business profile has a number of advantages. It allows you to get access to real-time analytics and view the engagement metrics on particular posts. Users, in turn, can reach out to you by tapping the Contact button and taking a specific action afterwards, like making a call or sending you an email. In 2016, Instagram rolled out a new option for business accounts \u2013 <strong>Instagram for Business<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great way to <strong>put the promoted product in front of your target audience<\/strong> in a few simple steps. Upgrade your business profile to Instagram for Business. Create a compelling, eye-catching post featuring the product. Select the target audience, budget, promotional content, CTA, and duration of the promotion. Once it\u2019s done, you will see the button \u201cPromote\u201d under your post and be able to start running your ad on Instagram! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Use Hashtags to Drive More Engagement \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like them or hate them, <strong>hashtags<\/strong> make a difference. They <strong>improve the discoverability of posts and drive likes and comments<\/strong>. The key point here is <strong>relevance<\/strong>. Use the hashtags that correspond to your niche. Carry out research and pay attention to the tags your competitors use in their posts. Incorporate some branded hashtags to raise awareness, like the name of the promoted product or any other related tag. Let your creativity flow. Instagram allows to use up to<strong> 30<\/strong> hashtags per post, but be careful not to go overboard. The optimal number of hashtags for maximum engagement is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bufferapp.com\/a-scientific-guide-to-hashtags-which-ones-work-when-and-how-many\" target=\"_blank\">11<\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Learn Customers\u2019 Needs and Wants with Customizable Polls <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally it\u2019s possible to find out what your audience wants. There\u2019s no need to go outside and ask pedestrians for their opinion. With a recently launched <strong>interactive poll sticker<\/strong>, which is part of the Instagram Stories, it\u2019s way easier. Want to <strong>collect feedback<\/strong> on the promoted product or <strong>gather more ideas from the audience<\/strong>? Create a survey in one tap! Ask a question and give two answers to choose from. Check out the statistics to see the votes. The poll will last for <strong>24<\/strong> hours. If needed, fine-tune your affiliate marketing campaign according to the results obtained. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Incentivize Prospects with Coupon Codes <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers love <strong>promotions and deals<\/strong>. Instagrammers are no exception. What\u2019s the point to paying the full price if you can get a couple percent off? Offering coupon codes is a good way to <strong>increase your following and generate more sales<\/strong>. There\u2019s good news for affiliates who want to run exclusive coupons without providing a specific link. Some coupon codes don\u2019t require a click to be tracked by affiliate networks. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an e-commerce platform, Instagram holds <strong>untapped potential for affiliate marketing<\/strong>. It can help you significantly grow the user base and generate massive revenue streams. Make sure to master the art of Instagram marketing if you want to take your business to the next level. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for more affiliate marketing insights? 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