Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

In my view, the best country(ies) to advertise SFI would be your own. I say this because there are several advantages for doing so. This does not mean that you should not venture into other countries but when there is such a high potential in your country, it would be wise to look closer to home.

CULTURE/LANGUAGE
It is a lot easier to explain the concept of SFI to prospects who understand you when both you and the prospect speak the same language. You can also place emphasis on the earning opportunity within SFI in the target market where you know joining SFI will better the lives of other fellow countrymen.

OFFLINE MEETINGS
When you market SFI in your own country chances are that you can organize group meetings for prospects easily. Physical contact improves the your ability to join more recruits as it strengthens the notion of joining a company that is trustworthy. Many people are skeptical about online ventures because you join using a series of commands and until you join, you are unable to judge whether it is a bonafide company to work with.

UNTAPPED MARKET
You can judge how to build your business by the number of Affiliates who are actively involved in your country and that gives you an advantage of expanding in a market that has high potential. You will achieve success and the rate of your results will be higher. If your country has a population of 50 million and only 60,000 affiliates are active, this should give you an idea of the market that is untapped.

ECAs
To expand and build your business, you need to boost your income through referrals and ECAs. It's a lot easier to discuss this opportunity when you are in your own country. You can create time for such one to one meetings. Personal contact builds trust and long term relationships which will be useful in you business on a long term.
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In my view, the best country(ies) to advertise SFI would be your own. I say this because there are several advantages for doing so. This does not mean that you should not venture into other countries but when there is such a high potential in your country, it would be wise to look closer to home.

CULTURE/LANGUAGE
It is a lot easier to explain the concept of SFI to prospects who understand you when both you and the prospect speak the same language. You can also place emphasis on
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Affiliate since: 07/24/2012, Power Rank: 326 | Read Beverly's 79 other Ask SC answers

That's a good question. Which are the best countries to advertise SFI in, at this time.

Obviously, the best countries to advertise in would be those who speak the same language as you do, those who work hard, and those who can invest.

There are many English speaking people in the Balkan Countries: Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Slovenia. If you speak English, choose English speaking prospects to advertise to.

Affiliates who live in the Balkan countries are the hardest working, in my experience.

As a Silver Team Leader earning $350 per month with less than two years in SFI I'd say that most of my income comes from affiliates in those countries. Earning income is what you want right?

If you value quality over quantity I'd say this is the best way to go. I have a huge downline of people from these countries who are making me a lot of money. And I don't have to twist their arms.

I also have a profitable line in Ireland and Australia. Europe, South Africa, Britain, and India are also good. Although I'm from Canada and doing well, people from Canada and the U.S.A. seem to expect too much too soon. I could be wrong about that though.

Unfortunately, affiliates from poorer countries often can't afford to put any money into their business.
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That's a good question. Which are the best countries to advertise SFI in, at this time.

Obviously, the best countries to advertise in would be those who speak the same language as you do, those who work hard, and those who can invest.

There are many English speaking people in the Balkan Countries: Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Slovenia. If you speak English, choose English speaking prospects to advertise to.

Affiliates who live
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nimo's 381 other Ask SC answers

The affiliates that you recruit will have to be coached and sponsored. You have to do these in order for them to be successful and consequently for your own business to be successful. I therefore believe that you must advertise for affiliates from countries that you can successfully sponsor. You want them to be active in recruiting and successfully promoting SFI. You also want to be able to communicate with them effectively.

You must therefore when planning your advertising campaigns take into account among other factors, language and culture of your target audience, their economic standards and access to the internet.

Recently released figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) show that 6 out of 10 adults in the UK use the internet to buy products such as food, clothing, music or holidays. This is twice the average of the OECD’s 34 member states, which include the USA, Germany, Canada, Australia, France, New Zealand etc.. On average, just three out of ten people in OECD nations buy goods or services online.

The British spent around $116 USD billion on the internet last year, according to IMRG, a body which represents the UK’s online retailers. This is equivalent to $3,698 USD for every adult in the country. This is massive. The next country to come anywhere near the UK is Denmark with an average spending of around $1,696 USD per person per year.

In the country that has the highest broadband penetration in the world, USA, only about 1/3 of adults shop on line. This is however trending upwards. Mexico has the lowest proportion of online shoppers in the developed world, with less than 5 per cent of people buying goods or services online.

To me what this means is that if you want to recruit people into SFI who will purchase online and promote TripleClicks, the number one country where you should advertise is the UK. If however your primary language is not English, then I suggest you look at advertising at countries that speak your language.

My primary language is English and I am not necessarily after a large quantity of recruits. My preference is for quality PSAs that would be active, that I can communicate with, that will promote SFI/TripleClicks and that have the ability to purchase advertising campaigns and also items from TripleClicks.

I therefore advertise primarily in the following countries in order of preference -
USA, UK, Canada, Australia. To me these are the best countries to advertise SFI in at the present time. I also advertise to a lesser extend at other countries such as Denmark, France, Philippines etc..

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The affiliates that you recruit will have to be coached and sponsored. You have to do these in order for them to be successful and consequently for your own business to be successful. I therefore believe that you must advertise for affiliates from countries that you can successfully sponsor. You want them to be active in recruiting and successfully promoting SFI. You also want to be able to communicate with them effectively.

You must therefore when planning your advertising campaigns
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Hello, Gorkic!

You may know that there are 203 countries represented within SFI. Some countries have much more affiliates than others. This is due to demographics, economics and entrepreneurial spirit: the desire and resolve to be in business for oneself.

Basically each country is a good advertising target. But we have to be selective indeed.
That need of selection bring us to choose which countries are likely to yield for us

(1) the greatest response, and
(2) the highest ratio of active affiliates.

Those are the two criteria to keep in mind.

Hence we can put together a 3-tier ountry advertising strategy:
(i) Countries chosen according to the language we speak. Communicating effectively is important when we conduct our own advertising strategies. We need to use words we understand well so as to have a well planned and executed campaign

(ii) The most actives SFI countries from which stems SFI affiliate growth.
You can find the list of those countries through the link below, especially it you want to go beyond the then first, which are:
India,
USA,
The Philippines
Pakistan
Nigeria
South Africa
Serbia
Bangladesh
Indonesia
Canada

https://www.sfimg.com/Leaders/Country

It is interesting to note that, if all the former Yugoslavia countries were put together as one entity and source of SFI affiliate growth, it would rank at the very top, as Serbia is already at # 7 and there are three more among the first twenty, Bosnia, Croatia and Macedonia.

Thus, for you Gorkic, it would be an excellent idea to focus on the former Yugoslavia countries first, as you are from there and you may know the market and customs very well.

(iii) The industrialized countries. North America (USA and Canada), UK and Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
The important factor these countries hold stems from the fact that Affiliates tend to be relatively active at a higher ratio and there are less constraints in having mechanisms and payments instruments to fund their SFI business.

Thus, a balance country advertising strategy should combines the above three criteria. If you have a limited monthly budget, you may want to alternate from one group to the other. According to your tracking results, you tweak your tactics for better results.

Good luck to you.
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Hello, Gorkic!

You may know that there are 203 countries represented within SFI. Some countries have much more affiliates than others. This is due to demographics, economics and entrepreneurial spirit: the desire and resolve to be in business for oneself.

Basically each country is a good advertising target. But we have to be selective indeed.
That need of selection bring us to choose which countries are likely to yield for us

(1) the greatest response, and
(2)
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

To find the best country evaluate according to the following check list.

1. Do I understand the people and the culture - best place to start is your own country.
2. Does this country have adequate and consistent internet available?
3. Do the values of this country support my own? - makes it easier to communicate.
4. Does the country have a reputation of hard working, enthusiastic people?
5. Is the country stable now, or going through some crisis that inhibits the members ability to work consistently on SFI.
6. With so many countries now embracing the internet more fully - check on a new country that doesn't have many or any SFI members.
7. Do the people have enough freedom to build the business?
8. Is this country financial stable?
7. How easy is it to advertise in this country?

Since the internet is everywhere and SFI depends more on the persistence and tenacity of the people joining, it is best to put your advertisements everywhere, and then work with those who demonstrate these qualities. Anyone anywhere can make it work. One of my most active members is from a very small country that many of us have never heard of. If I had been evaluating countries according to the above list, I would never have found him. Limiting yourself to countries isn't the way to go. People are people every where and the job of an SFI leader is to find and sort out those who will persist and do the work. Never assume anything about anyone when you are selling. Find the people and then listen to them and fill their needs.



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To find the best country evaluate according to the following check list.

1. Do I understand the people and the culture - best place to start is your own country.
2. Does this country have adequate and consistent internet available?
3. Do the values of this country support my own? - makes it easier to communicate.
4. Does the country have a reputation of hard working, enthusiastic people?
5. Is the country stable now, or going through some crisis that inhibits the
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Bob's 135 other Ask SC answers

Interesting question.
I would imagine some would suggest that the more economically
prosperous countries would be the response of many.
But, the leading Country Leaderboard stats suggest otherwise.
The top 10 are India, USA, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, So. Africa, Serbia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Canada.
In that order.

This shows only 20% are what might be considered high on the economic base list.

It is this writers opinion, if you limit your advertising base to just a few countries,
you might limit your ability to find those few who are willing to work hard and become
great members of SFI and your team.

I have gain hard working and willing affiliates from a few countries
undergoing much national turmoil.

Other lists to study for an answer would be the VersaPoints Leaderboard,
Power Ranking Leaderboard and the Top Sponsors Leaderboard.
All of which will give you different perspectives on where successful activity is.

You might consider using targeted country/city advertising with free classifieds
to help you obtain your marketing goals.

Also, use different search engines to advertise and locate advertising, to reach specific markets.

Again, the Country Leaderboard, basically answers your question.

We succeed with Teamwork!
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Interesting question.
I would imagine some would suggest that the more economically
prosperous countries would be the response of many.
But, the leading Country Leaderboard stats suggest otherwise.
The top 10 are India, USA, Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, So. Africa, Serbia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Canada.
In that order.

This shows only 20% are what might be considered high on the economic base list.

It is this writers opinion, if you limit your advertising
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Affiliate since: 05/06/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lawal's 156 other Ask SC answers

Hello thanks for asking the question

Few things may have no being considered
most at times when advertising SFI to countries.


TAXES
Which countries have the lowest corporate tax
rate and taxation on foreigners and foreign-
owned companies? Especially for SFI members who would like to setup their business online.

1. Macedonia
2. Namibia
3. Qatar
and many more.
COST OF LIVING
Which countries are the cheapest places to live and operate a business? Purchasing SFI and Tripleclicks product would be made easier if cost of living is cheap in countries where adverts are to be placed

1. India
2. Nepal
3. Nigeria
4. Egypt
5. Pakistan
6. Algeria
7. Palestine and more

INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE
Which country has good cheap large-bandwidth internet connections? Surfing the internet is necessary for any online business especially SFI.

India
United States
Philippines
Pakistan
Nigeria
South Africa
Serbia
Bangladesh
Indonesia
Canada
United Kingdom
Kenya
Malaysia
Romania
United Arab Emirates and etc

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS?
What else do you think should be taken into
consideration? Language but with the help of google translate you can advertise to almost every countries around the world.

That is just all I have and hope it helps.

Cheers
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Hello thanks for asking the question

Few things may have no being considered
most at times when advertising SFI to countries.


TAXES
Which countries have the lowest corporate tax
rate and taxation on foreigners and foreign-
owned companies? Especially for SFI members who would like to setup their business online.

1. Macedonia
2. Namibia
3. Qatar
and many more.
COST OF LIVING
Which countries are the cheapest places
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Affiliate since: 03/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Raymond's 64 other Ask SC answers

I would like to start first by reiterating what others have written before me, inasmuch as it is always best to start with what you know... your home country. You already know your country's language, if it is not English, your country's culture, your country's economics, and so forth.

Beyond the scope of your country, to best determine which countries are the best ones to advertise in, I look at it from two perspectives: 1) The top 10 countries based on sign-ups; 2) The top 10 countries based on activity.

I think most are inclined to only look at the top countries for signups, but what good is it to your to go and get 1000 signups from a particular country is 0 are active? That is why it is also good habit to look at those countries which have the most active affiliates. "Work with the workers".

At time of writing this, here are the stats for both perspectives:
Top countries for signups
1) India
2) United States
3) Serbia
4) Philippines
5) United Kingdom
6) Pakistan
7) South Africa
8) Nigeria
9) Bosnia
10) United Arab Emirates

Top countries for activity
1) India
2) United States
3) Philippines
4) Pakistan
5) Nigeria
6) South Africa
7) Serbia
8) Bangladesh
9) Indonesia
10) Canada

Based on these two lists, India, the United States and the Philippines would be obvious choices as these three are the only ones to show up in the top 5 on both lists.

Hope this helps.
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I would like to start first by reiterating what others have written before me, inasmuch as it is always best to start with what you know... your home country. You already know your country's language, if it is not English, your country's culture, your country's economics, and so forth.

Beyond the scope of your country, to best determine which countries are the best ones to advertise in, I look at it from two perspectives: 1) The top 10 countries based on sign-ups; 2) The top 10 countries
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Affiliate since: 04/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Andrew's 330 other Ask SC answers

Advertising SFI as a business opportunity is fantastic in developed and developing nations where E-commerce has a strong foothold.

If you look around the forums and Ask SC you will find major distrust of online stores and businesses in countries that have only recently gained access to a well developed Internet. While there are often a lot of people who will check out SFI from these countries out of curiosity, the number who will trust this business and focus on the work needed to succeed is often very low.

Trust is vital and trust comes with experience with a brand or company.

When promoting TripleCLicks which should be your major focus you will also do better promoting in countries with a strong e-commerce presence and large consumer buying power. I saw others talking about being sure there are local providers to save on shipping cost but to ignore a country because there are a low number of ECA from it is earnings suicide.

Instead develop a plan to recruit ECA and buyers alike through targeted advertising. Match local stores with online customers and you will win at both ends with commissions and royalties.

In my business nearly 20% of my income and growing is coming from ECA Royalties. In time I anticipate this being 1/3 or more of my income because online sellers are need new and low competition places to market their goods online and as my business grows, so does my advertising budget.

Never count any country out. Some may not be tech savvy today or trust the Internet much but 3 to 5 years from now the net will be old hack to them and those sleepers of today may be the super affiliates of tomorrow.

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Advertising SFI as a business opportunity is fantastic in developed and developing nations where E-commerce has a strong foothold.

If you look around the forums and Ask SC you will find major distrust of online stores and businesses in countries that have only recently gained access to a well developed Internet. While there are often a lot of people who will check out SFI from these countries out of curiosity, the number who will trust this business and focus on the work needed to succeed
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Affiliate since: 04/02/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Anja's 41 other Ask SC answers

I'd say, it depends on how you like to advertise, which features you want to advertise and what you plan to do after getting your leads.

1. TARGET: SFI OPT-INS aka PSA's (online business opportunity)
If you want to reach a huge market of interest for SFI affiliates, watching the growth tab will help you. On the top you can see the countries of the day with most signups, the bottom list helps to analyse further, too. Over the last month, the most signups came from US, India, African and middle eastern countries.
A really good portion came from regions with lower living standards. Although many of them mainly speak their maother language, it isn't that much of a barrier anymore with all those free translators around. Minus points rather lie in the activity rates, since most want or need quick money and have nearly no investment capital.

If you want to get higher rates of active affiliates, it is best to focus on your own region, where you could have physical meetings and seminars. If you'd like to enhance your advertisement area, concentrate on regions where you can speak the language fluently and know about customs there. With this you can make sure to have regular and intense training sessions with your downline - physical, online and per telephones. Since you know of the customs and laws there, you will be able to specify your sponsoring even more.

2. TARGET: PRM's (regular TC customers)
Look up, which countries have the most active ECA's with interesting product ranges and advertise those. US will always be a good prospect here - the product and ECA range is huge. Prospects will easily find offers with free of at least low shipping fees and are able to find what they need for a good price.
Advertising in countries with low active ECA rates (small product ranges) is mostly wasted effort. If PRMs want to buy anything from TC they mostly have to get it from other countries, mostly the shipping fees are too high, so they'd rather taker another e-commerce platform to get their stuff -> lost regular. Unless you plan to get masses of active ECA's for those countries (if so, start to advertise with a suitable slogan even before you get those ECAs), there's barely something to buy for them (Pricebender auctions as exception).

3. TARGET: ECA's (E-commerce associates)
Best choices: countries with low TC ECA rates, regional (your own country and maybe neighbors)
Entrepreneurs need a lot of personal calls and meetings to bite. SFI might give you the arguments, but the work needs your physical presence, thus you need to be able to get there without having to put in massive money just for traveling or calling fees. Also if there are lots of prospective customers for your country, but nearly no competition, it is a double win for you and your prospective ECAs.

4. TARGET: OTHER WORLDWIDE FEATURES LIKE PRICEBENDERS AND MUSIC COMPETITION
These are features, that I found out to be suitable for worldwide advertisement with nearly no exception or favorites.


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I'd say, it depends on how you like to advertise, which features you want to advertise and what you plan to do after getting your leads.

1. TARGET: SFI OPT-INS aka PSA's (online business opportunity)
If you want to reach a huge market of interest for SFI affiliates, watching the growth tab will help you. On the top you can see the countries of the day with most signups, the bottom list helps to analyse further, too. Over the last month, the most signups came from US, India, African
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