What Is Pre-Marketing (And Why Affiliates Must Do It)? This is your warm-up session for greater product acceptance, meaning customer growth
Pre-marketing is the warm-up before the pitch.
It’s what builds curiosity, interest, and desire—before you ever drop a link.
When you’re promoting someone else’s product, you’re not just selling the product—you’re selling trust in your recommendation.
And that takes preparation.
Because if you just show up out of nowhere yelling “Buy this!”—you’ll be ignored.
But if you lead your audience into the offer with purpose and value?
That’s when they listen. And that’s when they buy.
Why Pre-Marketing Works (Even for Affiliate Offers)
When you pre-market, you’re giving people time to:
- See the problem the product solves
- Trust that you’ve done your homework
- Feel like this solution is coming at the perfect time
You’re planting seeds.
So when you finally reveal the affiliate link, it doesn’t feel like a cold pitch.
It feels like the next logical step.
And in affiliate marketing, that’s everything.
How to Pre-Market an Affiliate Offer Like a Pro
You don’t need a massive audience or a complicated strategy.
You just need to build intentional curiosity and connection.
Here’s how:
- 🔍 Start by teasing the problem the product solves
- 🧠 Share personal stories or experiences related to that problem
- 💡 Drop hints like “I found something that might surprise you” or “Watch this space…”
- 🛠 Share free tips or tools related to the product’s topic (this builds authority)
- 🔄 Use multiple posts or emails to warm people up before revealing the product
You’re not selling.
You’re setting up the sale.
That shift alone can double—or even triple—your affiliate results.
But Isn’t That More Work?
Yes… and that’s exactly why it works.
Most affiliates never bother. They grab an affiliate link and start blasting.
But that makes your message blend into the noise.
Pre-marketing separates you from the lazy majority.
It shows your audience you care about their results—not just your commissions.
And ironically?
Doing that leads to more commissions.
Because people buy from those they trust.
What If You Don’t Have a Big List or Audience?
Even better.
Pre-marketing is how you start building that audience in the first place.
You’re not just selling—you’re delivering value and positioning yourself as someone worth listening to.
Over time, your posts and content become magnets.
People follow you, engage with you, and actually look forward to your next recommendation.
That’s how real affiliate marketing works.
Want a Shortcut to Getting This Right?
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It’s not about spamming links or hoping for clicks.
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Because in affiliate marketing, the sale doesn’t start with your link…
It starts with your story.

So tell it right. Set the stage. And watch what happens.
What Is Pre-Marketing (And Why Affiliates Must Do It)? By Peter Hanley
Peter Hanley – Entrepreneur & Affiliate Marketing Mentor
A lifetime in business has taught me what works—and what doesn’t. Now, in semi-retirement, I focus on affiliate marketing and helping others build their own success online. Whether you’re starting fresh or refining your strategy, I’m here to guide the way.
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