Affiliate Marketing SOP Checklist

💰 Affiliate Marketing SOP Checklist

Systematized Operations for High-Performance Affiliate Business

Overall SOP Completion

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1. Niche & Product Research

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Identify profitable niches
Research top-selling affiliate products
Analyze competition
Select products with high commissions
Create product comparison sheet

2. Website & Landing Page Setup

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Set up website/domain/hosting
Install WordPress or landing page builder
Create product landing pages
Add email opt-in forms
Set up tracking pixels & analytics

3. Content Creation

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Plan content calendar
Write product reviews, tutorials, comparisons
Create videos & graphics if needed
Optimize content for SEO
Publish content on site & social channels

4. Email Marketing Automation

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Build email list via lead magnets
Segment subscribers
Create welcome & nurture email sequences
Send product promotions
Monitor open & click rates

5. Paid Ads & Traffic

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Set up Google/Facebook/YouTube ads
Define audience targeting & budgets
Run A/B ad campaigns
Monitor ROI & conversion rates
Optimize ad campaigns weekly

6. Social Media & Community Engagement

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Share content on social platforms
Engage with audience comments/messages
Join relevant groups/forums
Collaborate with influencers
Track engagement metrics

7. Analytics & Optimization

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Monitor website traffic & user behavior
Track affiliate link clicks & conversions
Identify top-performing content
Update underperforming pages/posts
Adjust SEO & ad strategies

8. Affiliate Program Management

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Join affiliate networks
Track payouts & performance
Communicate with product owners
Apply for high-ticket programs
Monitor affiliate links & redirects

9. Outsourcing & Team Management

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Hire writers, designers, VAs
Assign content & campaign tasks
Review deliverables & quality control
Train new team members
Track productivity & KPIs

10. Finance & Legal Compliance

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Track income & expenses
Reconcile affiliate payouts monthly
File taxes & comply with regulations
Maintain contracts & receipts
Monitor business profitability