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Affiliate Marketing: I am starting an affiliate program but I am not sure what percentage of affiliate sharing is profitable?
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Taylor Barr, Affiliate/Referral/Partner Program Expert. answered:

It really is all about your cost and margins; How much margin do you have on your products and services to account for a commission and how will that cost structure play into your marketing budget month to month.

Unfortunately, the only one who can answer that is you. I always recommend to start out at a lower, conservative commission structure to test. If things work out, you can always increase the commission rate to make it more competitive and enticing for affiliates.

I run through this scenario as I see it a lot with clients in my post here: http://upfoundry.com/guides/2016/02/how-to-set-your-commission-ratestructure-for-affiliates/

If you find it helpful and have more questions - don't hesitate to request a call.

Thanks!

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