February's Sigma Beauty Classy Affiliate Award

As mentioned in our How to be a Classy and Respectful Affiliate blog post, we will be choosing a ‘Classy Sigma Beauty Affiliate’ each month. This affiliate will exemplify the polite techniques that generate sales while remaining tactful. We would like to introduce you to our first winner…Justine (http://productrater.blogspot.com/)! Why was Justine chosen? Read her classy techniques below!

Banner Placement and Promotion

Justine has placed her Sigma Beauty banner at the top of her blog page, making it immediately visible when you visit her site. By sharing the $10 off promotion and using the new promotional banner, she has created interest in her banner and increased her chances of gaining a sale without overwhelming the visitor.

Review and Affiliate Link

Another technique that Justine exhibited was the ability to passively share her affiliate link while reviewing a product. As you can see in the review below, Justine hyperlinked the words in pink to the Sigma Beauty website and added her click number (http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?=ClickXXXX). Again, moderation is important and Justine was able to create interest in the product without spamming her readers.

Overall, we loved Justine’s honest and genuine reviews on her blog. She displayed tactful affiliate techniques without being too pushy, and we’re proud to announce her as February’s ‘Classy Sigma Beauty Affiliate’!

Are you using classy affiliate techniques on your blog or YouTube channel? Apply for the Classy Affiliate Award today!

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Frequently Asked Questions!

In a world where the answer to virtually any question can be found online, we wanted to clear up some confusion and set the record straight! We’ve noticed a few questions that keep popping up, so we thought it would be helpful to make a blog post with our FAQs! 

1. I’ve set up my affiliate account, where do I put my PayPal address?

Once you have signed up as an affiliate, please email affiliate@sigmabeauty.com and let them know the email address associated with your PayPal account. They will update your Sigma Beauty account so your commissions will be sent to your PayPal account.

2. Can I receive gift certificates instead of PayPal payments for my commission?

Yes, if you cannot create a PayPal account or would rather receive your commission in the form of Sigma Beauty gift certificates, you can email affiliate@sigmabeauty.com and let them know. They will update your account to reflect this change.

3. Do I have to provide my SSN?

You will have to provide your Social Security Number if you are a US citizen. Since you will be earning an income through the Affiliate Program, this amount will need to be reported for tax purposes. Our website, http://www.sigmabeauty.com, has been validated to receive a secure SSL certificate which proves industry standard data encryption of information transferred from your computer to the website.

4. Do I receive a discount since I am an affiliate?

At this time we do not offer any special discounts or codes to be used exclusively by affiliates.

5. Do I earn commission when I use my own link to make a purchase?

You will not earn commission when you make a purchase using your own affiliate link. However, you will earn 10% commission on purchases made by first time customers who use your affiliate link.

6. How do I find my affiliate link?

Log into your Sigma Beauty account, and click the ‘Visit My Affiliate Page’ near the bottom of the page. You will find your affiliate link under the ‘Helpful Reminders’ section. 

We hope this helps! We’re always here if you have any other questions!

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