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Hello Affiliates, Today, we’re talking about putting the ultimate tool for speed and efficiency right at your fingertips: Your Affiliate Order Form. We’ve discussed before that speed is the competitive advantage in 2025.  If you or your client have to wait even an hour for a price quote, there’s a risk they’ll move on.  The…

Hello Affiliates, This week, we hit a massive landmark in our affiliate program—we officially welcomed our 500th affiliate! Idiomatic Affiliates started in earnest in April 2024 as a direct response to better assist our growing network of notary and apostille agent clients.  We’ve been absolutely blown away by the response we’ve received from everyone, and…

Hello Affiliates, Today, we’re covering something very basic, yet absolutely fundamental to your success: How to successfully place your translation order and ensure you get paid. Understanding How Affiliate Software Works First, let’s briefly explain the technology that tracks your hard work. Affiliate software uses two main tools to track commissions: The Key to Your…

Hello Affiliates, More and more, we’re seeing our community get involved in various types of translations beyond standard immigration documents.  We’ve talked a lot about Spanish sworn translations, given how popular Spain is for Americans looking to live, work, or retire abroad. Another equally interesting destination is Italy. “La dolce vita” has always captivated Americans,…

Hello Affiliates, We are extremely impressed with how well our community is doing.  We have some affiliates who are selling translations like hotcakes, and we want to do our part to keep that momentum going.  For those who are still working toward their first sale, we want to empower you through education—or whatever else you…

Hello Affiliates, Today, I want to talk about speed.  In business, success isn’t just about having the best product; it’s also about being the fastest.  In fact, you could argue that being first to market is the truest competitive advantage. Think about a company like Uber or Airbnb.  They weren’t the first to offer transportation…

Hello Affiliates, I want to start this week by how pleased I am with our affiliate community. I’m equally as proud to be part of such a motivated and friendly group of people.  That feeling of teamwork and building towards a common goal is the ethos of Idiomatic, and we do our best to help…

Hello Affiliates, We’re excited to introduce a brand new service designed specifically for our community.  More and more of you have gotten in touch about requesting FBI background checks.  You talk, we listen. And we’re pleased to say, we’ve turned your requests into our newest service. This is a service with immense demand, and by…

Hello Affiliates, As we continue our “Back to Basics” series, we want to build on last week’s discussion about the importance of being “findable”. We covered how a strong Google My Business profile and a healthy website are key to attracting clients, no matter what service or product you offer. Once people know you exist,…

Hello Affiliates, We’ve talked before about the importance of making your business known, and we often highlight your website as the central hub of your marketing efforts.  Your website is where you can showcase in-depth information, share blog articles, and tell your unique story. However, after speaking with many of our top affiliates, it’s become…

Hello Affiliates, We’re back with our “Back to Basics” series, which is all about empowering you to grow your business with translation services.  The more you understand your product or service, the more confident you’ll be in selling it.  You’ll be able to answer questions, address objections, and convince potential clients that you are their…

Howdy, Gabriel Sturges Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re taking a leap forward and moving past our “Back to Basics” series, which you can always revisit on our recent blog posts here. Now, for our next act, we’re excited to introduce a new, high-ticket service that will be a game-changer for many of you, especially our…

Hello Affiliates, We’re continuing our “Back to Basics” series this week, and it’s all about one critical thing: making sure your business is seen!  You can have the most amazing translation service to offer, but if no one knows you exist, it’s all for nothing. We’ve covered some essential steps in recent weeks: Now, let’s…

Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re continuing our “Back to Basics” series, bringing all the pieces together!  We’ve covered how to market a commonly requested service like a Spanish to English birth certificate translation and how to access your affiliate link from your dashboard.  Now, let’s put it all into action. We’re going to look at…

Hello Affiliates, We’re continuing our “Back to Basics” series this week with a clear challenge for all of you, especially those looking to dive into earning passive income through translation services but aren’t sure where to begin.  We’re stripping away the guesswork so you can understand the entire process, from what service to focus on,…

Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re continuing our back-to-basics series, offering another short tutorial aimed especially at those of you who haven’t yet made your first translation sale.  Our goal is to get every one of you up and running and confidently generating commissions!  You can check out last week’s article on marketing Spanish to English…

Hello Affiliates, This week, we’re moving from motivation to concrete, actionable strategies.  Let’s talk about a specific, in-demand service that’s a genuine opportunity for your business: Spanish to English birth certificate translations for USCIS. Last week, we discussed the power of promoting USCIS translations as an excellent niche, especially with the continuous flow of people…

Hello Affiliates, This week, let’s talk about something fundamental to successfully offering translation services: asking the right questions when a client comes to you. Even before you begin, remember this golden rule: always ask the client if they need a translation; never suggest it to them.  This ensures the ultimate responsibility for requiring a translation…

Hello Affiliates, Our Idiomatic Affiliates community is now nearly 400 strong!  That’s something I’m incredibly happy about because it shows we’re providing real value, and many of you are recommending us to others in your network. At Idiomatic, we’re always looking for ways to double down on the value we provide. As we’ve mentioned many…