Whether you just got started writing a blog or have an established internet business, you can take advantage of product launches within oneNetworkDirect. For starters, I highly recommend promoting products on your site that you are familiar with, or even multiple products within a category that you’re interested in. While you may know that oneNetworkDirect has the market cornered with software, you may not know that we’re also entering the consumer electronics and pc gaming verticals. Within software alone, you’ll find many areas of interest including: multimedia, office productivity, security/utilities, internet security, Mac software, B2B, etc. The best thing to do is log in to your oneNetworkDirect account and browse programs by category. Find a few programs that interest you and that you would be proud to endorse.

Once you’ve chosen some programs to promote on your site, get familiar with the product life cycle. Keep track of how often new versions come out. Do some research into the history of the product and benefits for the average user. Gaining knowledge in this area might even help you to write product reviews and add even more unique and valuable content to your site.

After you have a handle on a program, start taking advantage of product launches. If you follow a particular program and keep the lines of communication open with your affiliate manager, chances are that you’ll have an idea of when product launches are approaching- before the masses. This will allow you to prepare for a big product push leading up to and around a major product launch. Your affiliate manager will try to provide you with the resources you will need to have an edge when promoting a new product. Add content describing what’s new about the product, what’s better and why you’d recommend it. Most importantly, incorporate your affiliate links throughout your content. Think of your links to product detail pages, etc. as helpful references at the point of need, more than just an advertisement. Readers may want to learn more about the product, find other products from the same merchant, or simply make a purchase.

Ultimately, as an affiliate, you have the opportunity to provide your site traffic with valuable product information while monetizing your traffic successfully. Many oneNetworkDirect affiliates have found that they are able to make windfalls over a short period of time by focusing on major product launches. If you have questions about specific products or how you can get started, please contact your affiliate manager or send an email to: affiliates@oneNetworkDirect.com.

Megan Egan
Affiliate Development Coordinator