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Qualities of a great affiliate from an operator’s perspective
As the igaming industry continues to grow, innovators everywhere are creating businesses designed to get in on the act.
One of the most lucrative ways to tap into the online casino business is through an affiliate site. These portals are used to drive traffic to online casinos through the affiliate marketing technique.
Although there is plenty of money to be made in this avenue of work, the reality is that not all affiliates make fistfuls of cash. Why? Well, the fact is that some are simply better than others! For operators, they will want to work only with the very best affiliates, namely those with the most desirable attributes.
With that in mind, it is tough to overstate the importance of affiliates to the business. Indeed, a spokesperson from the UK casino Fruity King said “affiliate sites are one of the most vital marketing avenues available to igaming operators.”
In this article, we will take a deeper look at these attributes. From the essentials such as knowledge of the business to more technical things such as SEO expertise, affiliates are expected to boast a wide variety of traits.
So, without further ado, let’s get down to it and take a peek at our list of qualities of a great affiliate from an operator’s perspective.
Know the business inside out
Perhaps the most important thing for any affiliate to remember is that an in-depth knowledge of the igaming business is essential. To effectively function as an affiliate, operators insist on an excellent level of knowledge on all things related to the business.
Think like a gamer
In order to really be a hit with operators, affiliate sites must have the ability to think like a gamer. For operators, sites that function as closely as possible to the way that real players do are the ideal affiliate. This is because the odds of driving traffic to a given operator increase dramatically when the affiliate is positioned close to real-life players!
Whether a pay by phone casino or a site that specializes in another niche, it is key for affiliates to think like gamers!
Be a marketing guru
Increasingly, online casino marketing is an essential component of all advertising. Whether through the use of SEO or link building or an alternative method, the importance of marketing knowledge for affiliates is tough to overstate. More than ever, operators require their affiliates to boast professional-level marketing expertise in order to boost traffic.
The importance of image
The best affiliates know how important it is to maintain a high-quality site. Whether through a stunning design that radiates trustability or through gaining a high profile all over the web, it is possible to get players on board through having a high-end image across the board.
Pedigree is a key factor
Similar to the previous point, operators always look to engage with affiliates that have a strong pedigree in the industry This is a tough one to develop for affiliates as pedigree is hard to acquire instantly. Rather pedigree and respect is something that comes through operating in a high-quality manner over time. With that said, this is just an important element as all others on our list.
Already Media, the tech-driven affiliate and media company, has opened its new headquarters in the Polish capital of Warsaw.
The office will initially house more than 20 members of Already Media’s 250-strong global team, with a focus on C-suite positions including CEO, COO, CLO, CFO, as well as senior SEO department heads.
Officially opening on July 1, the office provides a base for the company as it continues to pursue a primarily remote-work strategy, hiring on-the-ground talent worldwide, particularly in the emerging markets it focuses on.
Alina Famenok, CEO of Already Media, said: “It’s a proud moment to open our new headquarters in Warsaw. We’re excited to tap into the city’s thriving tech and start-up scene, as well as adding to our team from the huge amount of local talent here. Already Media has expanded rapidly over the last couple of years, and this HQ positions us well to continue what has been a remarkable journey so far.”
Members of the Already Media team – whether they work remotely or are based in Warsaw – enjoy a wide-range of benefits, with a focus on professional growth, health and work-life balance.
The approach has helped the company build a unique culture which contributes significantly to maintaining its edge when it comes to innovation.
It has been a busy few months for Already Media. In March, it acquired iconic affiliate asset PokerListings. In the months since, PokerListings has already significantly ramped up its video content output and launched into additional markets.
SiGMA East Europe will hold its third event for the Balkan-Slavic markets in Hungary this September. Powered by Soft2Bet and taking place at the Hungaro Expo in Budapest from the 2nd to 6th of September, the event is expected to attract a 9,000-strong crowd to the expo’s Pavilion E arena.
The event will also be held back-to-back with Affiliate World, which takes place on the 5th and 6th of September in Budapest – making SiGMA East Europe a must attend for operators.
This unique partnership promises an unrivalled networking environment, offering operators the chance to connect with top tier affiliates from a diversity of sectors. With an estimated 5,000 new affiliates expected to participate, this collaboration is set to elevate opportunities for operators and suppliers alike, while also bringing many of the world’s top affiliates closer to the iGaming community. Affiliate World also took place alongside the SiGMA Eurasia event, held in Dubai earlier this year.
Affiliate Announcements
Stase Blitz: ‘For PIN-UP Partners, iGB L!VE is a trove of opportunities and sets the tone for the rest of the year’
PIN-UP Partners will be attending iGB LIVE 2024 with a mission to be at the vanguard of the affiliate sector and a pledge to set new trends as the industry prepares to bid farewell to Amsterdam ahead of iGB L!VE’s relocation to London in July 2025.
PIN-UP Partners will be using its iGB L!VE presence to build new partnerships and find affiliates as CMO Stase Blitz confirmed: “For PIN-UP Partners, iGB L!VE is a trove of opportunities, as the event brings together the best and the brightest of the iGaming industry. Every year, iGB L!VE delivers for the business, and our team leaves the event with hundreds of new contacts that have the potential to really propel our business forward.”
Looking ahead to what she believes the industry will experience at the show she noted: “We can expect to be part of what will be the biggest edition of iGB L!VE there has ever been which would be the best possible way to say a big thanks to Amsterdam in advance of the move to London in 2025.
“Like everyone in our field we are always looking to identify new affiliates and iGB L!VE provides us with the perfect platform to do exactly that. For our part we will be using our presence on booth 11-D50 to launch amazing terms for our offers alongside some catwalk-worthy merch!”
She added: “One of our goals is to build a strong community: harnessing the power of people who are the greatest influence on any industry – but in particular ours! At iGB L!VE we are planning to host a grand event where we can gather our friends and partners for networking and so much more, so don’t forget to stop by our booth!
“The PIN-UP Partners team is delighted to be a part of the iGaming industry’s greatest event.”
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