People have all kinds of questions about starting their own affiliate program and it's always a good idea to be prepared. Starting and managing your own affiliate program isn't something that can be done on the fly. It takes carefully preparation and planning, but the results are well worth it. Here are 3 commonly asked questions:Question 1: How much commission should I offer in my affiliate program?How much you offer will depend on the amount you can afford, taking into consideration the lifetime value of a customer, what your competition is doing and how attractive you can make your offer.As a general statement, information products usually have a higher commission rate – often between 25-50% with the higher end being more common. Consumer products with smaller profit margins can be as low as 5%, but don't often go above 20%.But what you charge should be based on your own unique business. Here are some more things to help you come to a decision:Sometimes it's okay to pay a bit more for a first-time customer who will buy from you over and over again.Always see what your competition is offering. You don't have to get into a commission war, just be sure to make your program very attractive through good conversion rates, unique and useful promotional tools and other attractive features.

Question 2: What kind of affiliate tools should I provide to my affiliates?The simplest answer is: Give them what they want.Talk to your affiliates and see what they need to serve their unique audience needs, and where possible, provide it to them.Question 3: Q: Can I have an affiliate program with a service-based business?Sure you can. If you have a profit margin or a lifetime customer value that allows you to pay commissions, certainly.If you have services available that are at a set price, it's easy to automate everything and run your program, just like a product-based one.If you charge by the hour or have to give project estimates, it's a little tougher to automate completely.

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