Twitter is a great tool for any online business as a way to build up a huge contact list and get targeted traffic to your sites and products in turn increasing your exposure and profits. I have listed the 3 best affiliate marketing strategies of all time for Twitter!

1. Develop some big time Twitter influence

This is simple and means don’t just try to sell! Genuinely try to give something of value to people who follow you. People will simply tune you out in no time if you are constantly “pitching” them your affiliate links. It’s fine to promote your products and send affiliate links but in moderation and only once you have gained real influence. They are following you for a reason so don’t betray their trust. Make sure they know you are listening to them and addressing their concerns and questions. Also try and become an authority or expert on your business or subject. Supplying their needs may be as simple as throwing up a blog and posting their answers on it. Then once you have their trust and respect they will be much more interested in what you are promoting and your sales will rocket.

2. Don’t promote junk!

If you can’t or wouldn’t use the product, why would you try to sell it? I know that money is a very powerful driving force but integrity has to factor in there somewhere. You also have to keep your promotions in line with the interests of your list. If you want your affiliate marketing on Twitter to work and make sales then send out links or information on relevant products your followers will be interested in. Your list will grow but your pocket book will too.

3. Don’t promote products you wouldn’t buy yourself

You shouldn’t be promoting products you do not really believe in. Fast money ranks right up there with fast women and fast cars, all can be costly! Chances are if it excites you then it will excite others, and you’re also helping your reputation and your customers. If you are working hard to establish yourself as a professional, then you don’t want to harm your reputation or your list. Your Twitter influence will grow as you are building your reputation through good business practices. A money only oriented business is business without an ethic, and you don’t want to do that.

Twitter influence is not just about success, but about successful practices, so put these to work for yourself today. Keep in mind to always be focused on the needs of your list, and you will do great! Continue to build your influence by engaging with your followers through your content and conversations and providing value to them. Remember, you are building a business that YOU deserve as well, so build it well.