Affiliate since: 01/06/2012, Power Rank: 415 | Read Anup Kumar's 203 other Ask SC answers

I can give my suggestions through email to my ECAs about sell and price of products. I know it very well that they have already decided what type of product they sell and set the price from their store in TripleClicks

But as per my experience I will suggest them to list

1) Variety products of daily use

2) Products relating to advertisement, traffic package, blog, website visitors

3) Products of amazing and rare pictures, wonderful greetings cards

4) Imitation Jewellery of low cost as well as high price Jewellery

5) Different Art Work etc

The above products will be suitable to various types of customers

I suggest them to attract more customers to your store price should be started from $1.00 as millions of affiliates and TripleClicks members will visit the store and according to my opinion $1.00 is reasonable as low price. Don’t forget there will be several customers with different capacity

I also suggest them to offer Free Shipping to the customers to generate a bulk sell





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I can give my suggestions through email to my ECAs about sell and price of products. I know it very well that they have already decided what type of product they sell and set the price from their store in TripleClicks

But as per my experience I will suggest them to list

1) Variety products of daily use

2) Products relating to advertisement, traffic package, blog, website visitors

3) Products of amazing and rare pictures, wonderful greetings cards

4)
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Affiliate since: 03/28/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Shamsina's 138 other Ask SC answers

In my opinion, products that people would need to buy every month is the best bet. This is especially so if you're targeting affiliates from your own country because they can choose for local pick up and forgo the cost of shipping.

I know that some feedback indicate that the prices in TripleClicks are higher. Try to advise your ECAs to target for number of sales rather than how much profit they make per sale. Reduce their listing price a bit (meaning reduce their profit slightly), especially for products that people would buy often, like teas and coffees, diapers and facial tissues (haven't seen these listed yet), soft drinks and biscuits.

Target your local affiliates. Remember that affiliates will always try to look for something to buy in TripleClicks to boost their VPs from sales and reviews afterwards. The more "normal" products you have, the more potential it will be bought.
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In my opinion, products that people would need to buy every month is the best bet. This is especially so if you're targeting affiliates from your own country because they can choose for local pick up and forgo the cost of shipping.

I know that some feedback indicate that the prices in TripleClicks are higher. Try to advise your ECAs to target for number of sales rather than how much profit they make per sale. Reduce their listing price a bit (meaning reduce their profit slightly), especially
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

ECAs can sell what they wish as long as it falls in the guidelines of the business. It is important to research the competition and gage the demand of the market. Any type of quality business service would be welcomed as business demands solutions. So ECAs should offer services that will help internet marketers build their business.

A pricing strategy should match the offer. If you offer top products then you can get a premium for them. But if you offer mediocre products and services then you can not expect to get good money for them. Of course factor in your cost into your price. Many merchants make the mistake of sell too cheap. Most buyers realize that if products are really cheap then this is a red flag that maybe quality is lacking. Conversely, merchants make the mistake of charging an exorbitant price for inferior products. The rule of thumb is . . . 'you get what you pay for!'

However not all cheap products are inferior nor expensive products of superior quality. The buyer should know what they are getting into and the seller has to make sure that they are delivering on the promise.
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ECAs can sell what they wish as long as it falls in the guidelines of the business. It is important to research the competition and gage the demand of the market. Any type of quality business service would be welcomed as business demands solutions. So ECAs should offer services that will help internet marketers build their business.

A pricing strategy should match the offer. If you offer top products then you can get a premium for them. But if you offer mediocre products and services
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 435 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

Here are the points to consider when advising your ECAs on which products to sell and corresponding prices to charge:

- Ask them what products they would like to sell, which they can talk about passionately. Passion coupled with unwavering belief gets you through all the obstacles and challenges that life and business present you in order to achieve your goals and life’s purpose.

- Encourage them to find out more about the products if it's feasible. Demographically, consider your target (exporting these products will require customs clearance + shipping and handling fees), who needs these products, are these products in demand?

- Ask them to find out about the prices and compare items prices with online store like amazon, ebay and so on. Remind them that the charging prices should be competitive and reasonable.

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Here are the points to consider when advising your ECAs on which products to sell and corresponding prices to charge:

- Ask them what products they would like to sell, which they can talk about passionately. Passion coupled with unwavering belief gets you through all the obstacles and challenges that life and business present you in order to achieve your goals and life’s purpose.

- Encourage them to find out more about the products if it's feasible. Demographically, consider
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thats an excellent answer, thanks for bringing the topic out.

I do occasional cross comparison shopping. Meaning, I go through the ECA Mart, and Product lists in TripleClicks. I look at products from ECA listings and many other websites to see what the various price differences are. I have observed some lower, and some higher prices, some with no shipping, others with shipping costs at all.

Many ECA's are are willing to listen to customer suggestions. Outlining that you have done some cross comparison shopping for similar products that they list can cause them to take note of your suggestions. If its a particular product or service you want from your ECA, perhaps an inbox to their ECA outlining you would be interested in seeing the product listed, and what comparable prices you have seen would be all it might take in this instance, so its always good to do some homework.

We also must take into consideration the size or ability of the ECA, they may not be able to carry some products due to financial limitations, or other factors. Its good to communicate to work around issues like this in the end.

Many are very approachable while some may not even reply to a suggestion, or request for simple information. But at least you can try.


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Thats an excellent answer, thanks for bringing the topic out.

I do occasional cross comparison shopping. Meaning, I go through the ECA Mart, and Product lists in TripleClicks. I look at products from ECA listings and many other websites to see what the various price differences are. I have observed some lower, and some higher prices, some with no shipping, others with shipping costs at all.

Many ECA's are are willing to listen to customer suggestions. Outlining that you have
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Affiliate since: 10/06/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Alexander's 30 other Ask SC answers

If you are ECA yourself, you just share your experience.

The real question is what if you are not. In that case it is not realistic you can be their mentor in all fields.

What you can do, is to browse through TripleClicks and compare the ideas of your sponsored ECA with the overall offers in TC. That applies to offer format, discount offers and prices of similar products being sold by other ECA-s.

I actually had a negative experience with a new ECA I connected with. The owner did not offer any discounts at all, set exorbitant prices compared to the market and did not translate the descriptions of products to English. When I told her she should change something, the answer was that is :-( for her. I could not do anything, only disconnect. I am not sure she is still with us.

Nevertheless, you may warn new ECA-s if they are going to do something wrong. If they listen, you helped. If not, they will disappear anyway.
Hardly anything else.
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If you are ECA yourself, you just share your experience.

The real question is what if you are not. In that case it is not realistic you can be their mentor in all fields.

What you can do, is to browse through TripleClicks and compare the ideas of your sponsored ECA with the overall offers in TC. That applies to offer format, discount offers and prices of similar products being sold by other ECA-s.

I actually had a negative experience with a new ECA I connected with.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The answer can be either wise. First you need to know whether they need your advice or not. Some ECAs might want to be independant and they may not like you interrupting them. So first learn about your ECA and then interact further.

If they are well enough good with their own ideas and satisfy you, just leave them to be themselves.

If they seek your idea, first you need to know what products they are capable of displaying and go on with them.

Dont advise more than what they can do. At initial stages it is good to have everything simple.

Regarding prices, you need to advice them to be moderate. Later on changes can be done after a little growth.

Just keep in mind that you dont intrude you ECA. Help only when needed. But stay close to them while failures on their own ideas and help to redeem.

In fact they are your ECA and profit or lose, you need to take part.
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The answer can be either wise. First you need to know whether they need your advice or not. Some ECAs might want to be independant and they may not like you interrupting them. So first learn about your ECA and then interact further.

If they are well enough good with their own ideas and satisfy you, just leave them to be themselves.

If they seek your idea, first you need to know what products they are capable of displaying and go on with them.

Dont advise more than
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Affiliate since: 01/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sule's 287 other Ask SC answers

Hi Sharon,

I am of the view that it is not part of your business to advise your ECAs which products to sell and what prices they should charge. I hardly know how any outfit can be rightly called an ECA if they do not know what to sell and even the prices to charge for their products. I believe you may be stepping out of line if you make these assumptions. This is because it is possible that many ECAs may be very experienced e-commerce business outfits and many may even be more experienced in the business than you are. That you introduced them to SFI/TripleClicks does not necessarily mean that they can not find their ways around such business. ECAs (except you personally own them) are in no way answerable to you whether they succeed in the business or not. Granted that it is in your best interest to see them succeed, I have no doubt they too also want to succeed with or without your undue interference in their business.

What I think is important is for you to encourage your ECAs to study TripleClicks listing rules thoroughly and to comply fully with the rules. You can offer yourself as a stand-by advisor but that advice must first be solicited by the ECA. If not, please allow your ECAs the freedom to do their business as they see fit with minimal interference.

I do hope this answers your question. Best wishes.

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Hi Sharon,

I am of the view that it is not part of your business to advise your ECAs which products to sell and what prices they should charge. I hardly know how any outfit can be rightly called an ECA if they do not know what to sell and even the prices to charge for their products. I believe you may be stepping out of line if you make these assumptions. This is because it is possible that many ECAs may be very experienced e-commerce business outfits and many may even be more experienced
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

A great question and probably one which a lot of us ask ourselves. Here is what I do.

In the first instance I go through my house and sell anything that I think might be interesting to my prospective customers and which I have not used for some time and obviously no longer need it myself. The item need not be new but must be in good condition. I then check the new price and divide it by at least 4. This is the price I will then advertise it for. If it is listed for say one month and hasn't sold, then I will discount the price a little further or perhaps add a free gift.

I go to popular sales sites and see what items are selling. I check out the rate of sales for a particular seller and I check out their ratings. I then make a decision on what to sell. I check the sales prices of these items and reduce my prices by at least 10%.

These ideas do not necessarily make sales but they are a start. Once you find an item which starts to sell, then I would upload more of this item as it can then become one of your best sellers.

Dropshipping is an option to obtain products but you need to do your homework in this area and much research to make sure you are dealing with a reputable provider. In this regard you can go to Forums and Feedback to see how the provider is rated. I have dealt with several dropship companies myself and only one so far failed to deliver the product. I no longer deal with this company as it caused much angst with the buyer from my site. As I said, dropshipping is a great way to obtain products but do your homework and make sure you state in your advertising that the product may be shipped from overseas and delivery times can be up to one month.

I hope this helps.
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A great question and probably one which a lot of us ask ourselves. Here is what I do.

In the first instance I go through my house and sell anything that I think might be interesting to my prospective customers and which I have not used for some time and obviously no longer need it myself. The item need not be new but must be in good condition. I then check the new price and divide it by at least 4. This is the price I will then advertise it for. If it is listed for say one
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Affiliate since: 01/26/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sakuntala's 20 other Ask SC answers

I think it is better to have :-

1. Common products with low cost and high Versa Points and CV.

2. Avoid shipping charges

3. Provide ocal payment facilities

4. Best service with proper response from the ECA.

5. Should properly handle negative reviews if any.

6. Provide discounts and intimate the SFI affiliates in the to do list.

7. Every day display one item on deal with low cost.

I think it is enough, then your ECA will get good demands and you can earn CV definitely.

All the best.
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I think it is better to have :-

1. Common products with low cost and high Versa Points and CV.

2. Avoid shipping charges

3. Provide ocal payment facilities

4. Best service with proper response from the ECA.

5. Should properly handle negative reviews if any.

6. Provide discounts and intimate the SFI affiliates in the to do list.

7. Every day display one item on deal with low cost.

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