Partner Information
First thing (VERY important!):
Whether you decide to use text links or badges to promote DESIRE, make sure you ALWAYS replace http://thedesiremap.com or http://daniellelaporte.com/thedesiremap with YOUR UNIQUE AFFILIATE LINK. This ensures that your affiliate earnings are tracked. (If you don’t use your actual affiliate code, we can’t track your sales, and that would be sad.)
Your unique affiliate code will look like this: https://wt107.infusionsoft.com/go/DesireMap/YOURNAME/
You should have received your unique affiliate link in an email marked “IMPORTANT: The Desire Map Partner Information Enclosed”. If you cannot locate your affiliate link, please email [email protected].
Shorten your affiliate link:
Once you’ve located your unique affiliate code, use a link-shortening service such as bitly.com to shorten your link. Here are quick instructions for bitly:
1. Paste your unique affiliate code into the box that says “Paste a link here”
2. A pop-up box will appear with your shortened link (it starts with “bit.ly…”)
3. Copy this link and use it wherever you promote DESIRE. (This shortened link works exactly the same as the longer affiliate code you received in your email confirmation after you signed up.)
4. To be sure, paste your bit.ly link into a new browser. If it takes you to http://www.daniellelaporte.com/thedesiremap/, it’s working!
+ You might also want to consider using a service like HootSuite or TweetDeck to auto-schedule some social media updates (this works for Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and others also).
+ (I also have an affiliate program for Your Big Beautiful Book Plan. You can learn about that HERE.)
Here’s what I’ve got for you:
Badges + Graphics
Promotional Ideas
Program description
Blog post headline ideas
Newsletter copy + sidebar inspiration
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
Danielle’s bio
Even more DESIRE quotes
Badges for your site
Grab any of these badges from the Partner Portal HERE.
FYI: The last two are Pinterest & Facebook-friendly. The smaller badges will become distorted if you post them to Facebook. They’re better for your blog posts, newsletters, website, etc…
Here’s a tutorial that shows you how to manually link up the graphics above (so that you can embed them into your blog posts, website sidebars, etc.):
Here’s a tutorial that shows you how to use InfusionSoft to get Desire badges that are already linked up with your unique affiliate code:
1. To state the obvious: sprinkle your shortened affiliate link wherever apropos. Tweets, posts, Facebook, etc.
2. Write a review of The Desire Map program for your site.
3. You could write a “list” post on your site (or for someone else’s site) that includes Desire. ie.: Things I love,
5 helpful resources for aspiring lovers-of-life or Inspirational programs for your business.
4. On my own site, I have a special shop section called Other People’s Books. I’m an affiliate for the books that are listed there. I give a description of each book, a positive personal endorsement, and I list the price. I think the more info you can give up front about a product, the more effective it is.
5. If you create any e-books or products of your own, you can include DESIRE as a recommended resource.
6. Announce on your site that you’re an affiliate. “Hey look, I just signed up to help spread the goodness…”
7. Feel free to run quotes from DESIRE on your site or Twitter/Facebook, or grab any articles from DanielleLaPorte.com for re-purposing (with credit, of course).
8. Pin the badges to Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter - anywhere an image is welcome.
9. Buy an extra copy of The Desire Map and run a giveaway contest on your site.
10. Record a video that explains how knowing your Core Desired Feelings has shifted things for you (with your affiliate link in the description field). Embed it in a blog post. Share it on Facebook. Post it on YouTube, of course.
11. Add a link to your email signature: “Heard about the Desire Map yet? Click here.”
12. Get a friend/colleague to interview you about your aha moments while reading the book and working through The Workbook.
Program Description
The Desire Map is a holistic approach to planning your life. It guides you to identify your core desired feelings, and to use those feelings as the drivers of what you want to do, have and experience in your life. It turns goal-setting inside out.
The Desire Map is a multimedia program. It comes with a PRINTED book (it’s embossed, even!) a downloadable book, audio book, a series of audio contemplations; a private, online Desire Map space; an app, and 12 weeks of weekly inspiration to help people make desire-mapping a true practice.
Blog post headline ideas
Sample headlines:
+ How The Desire Map changed my New Year’s Resolutions
+ 5 reasons The Desire Map is the best gift to give this holiday season
+ Why setting goals without soul are pointless
And who says you can only write one post? Write a series of posts chronicling how The Desire Map is influencing the way you approach life-planning.
Newsletter copy + sidebar inspiration
A note on this one: Your readers know your writing voice and will tell right away if the tone isn’t what they’re used to, so please take what works from the sample below, edit it however you like, and ditch the rest. We’re just getting the creative juices flowing here…
Possible subject lines:
+ I’m on fire for desire!
+ This might change everything.
+ She’s revolutionizing goal-setting!
+ I’ve found the BEST Christmas gift ever!
Email body:
Hi {first name},
How do you feel about goal-setting?
At the beginning of the year, is setting very clear + specific New Year’s resolutions super important for you? A family tradition, even?
Or do you hate goal-setting, swear it never works and don’t want to talk about it ever again?
Either way, I’m guessing you make plans. Long-term plans, like for a family vacation, career moves, house renovations, or short-term plans like what dress to wear on date night or whether to have a bubble bath or a shower. Big or small, we all make plans.
Well, here’s my big, bold statement: I think a lot of us are making the WRONG plans.
We’re making choices based on should’s, or because it’s what our parents did, or it’s familiar, and not because it lights our hearts on fire.
I’ve just finished reading/doing a program that has done exactly that. It’s called The Desire Map [your affiliate link here] by Danielle LaPorte. This book has changed the way I plan my life, the way I make decisions.
And what perfect timing, because with the holiday season approaching, New Year’s resolutions are right around the corner. I’m thrilled (and so relieved!) to get 2013 started with business and life goals that resonate with my soul. THAT’s how I want to live.
If that sounds like you too, check out The Desire Map [your affiliate link]. I only recommend stuff that I truly believe in and this book absolutely fits the bill. Buy it for yourself. Give it to your family, coworkers, the PTA president. EVERYONE should read this.
The Desire Map [your affiliate link] is all about ditching the auto-pilot approach to life.
Because clearing the space for wide-awake living is just about the best gift we can give to ourselves, isn’t it?
Love,
(insert your signature)
Newsletter sidebar:
Upload a badge and memorable quote to the sidebar of your newsletter. You might like one of these:
Knowing how you actually want to feel is the most powerfully creative thing you can do with your life. The Desire Map: [your shortened affiliate link]
Most goal systems fail to harness the most powerful driver behind any pursuit: your most desired feelings. The Desire Map: [your shortened affiliate link]
Twitter
Wherever possible, please include the hashtag #DesireMap in your tweets.
Sample Tweets:
Got goals with Soul? The #DesireMap is what you want. Get it here: [your shortened affiliate link]
Screw living on autopilot. Crack the code to wide-awake living. #DesireMap [your shortened affiliate link]
This is how I’m starting the New Year: Desire mapping. [your shortened affiliate link] #DesireMap
The Desire Map is THE coolest Christmas gift you can give: [your shortened affiliate link] #DesireMap
2013 is going to feel so good. I’m planning it with #DesireMap: [your shortened affiliate link]
+ You can also pull from this list of More DESIRE quotes if you want more tweet action.
Facebook
Click HERE to download the DESIRE graphics.
Next, go over to your Facebook profile/page and follow these steps:
1. Above the box where you’d normally write your status updates, click “Photo/Video”.
2. Select “Attach Photo/Video”.
3. Upload the Desire graphic you’ve chosen.
4. In the box that says “Say something about this…” add your shortened affiliate link and any quote or message you want to include.
5. Click “Post” and you’re done!
Here’s a tutorial that shows you this process in real-time (plus you’ll learn how easy it is to share The Desire Map Trailer or the You are Desire video poem on Facebook too):
Sample status updates:
The Desire Map: Feel the shape of your heart. Hear what’s true for you. [your shortened affiliate link]
Who else is on The Desire Map train with me? Setting Soul goals for 2013. [your shortened affiliate link]
The way I set New Year’s Resolutions has completely changed since doing The Desire Map. [your shortened affiliate link]
After doing The Desire Map, I’m turning my goal-setting inside out! [your shortened affiliate link]
Pinterest
Click HERE to get the Pinterest-specific DESIRE badges we’ve made for you. (They’re also the same images you can use on Facebook.)
Next, follow these step-by-step directions to start pinning:
1. Log in to your Pinterest account
2. In the top navigation menu, selected Add+.
3. In the pop-up menu, select Upload a Pin.
4. Upload the Desire graphic you’ve chosen and put your shortened affiliate link in the description field. Voilà!
Here’s a tutorial that shows you this process in real-time (plus you’ll learn how easy it is to pin The Desire Map Trailer or the You are Desire video poem to Pinterest too):
Danielle LaPorte is the creator of The Desire Map, author of The Fire Starter Sessions (Random House/Crown), and co-creator of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan. An inspirational speaker, former think tank exec and business strategist, she writes weekly at DanielleLaPorte.com, where over a million visitors have gone for her straight-up advice — a site that’s been deemed “the best place on-line for kick-ass spirituality”, and was named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes.
You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter @daniellelaporte.
More questions?
They might be covered on the FAQ page.
Gratitude:
There is no union except in the same high effort.
- Antoine de Saint Exuprey
Deeply grateful,
I have a feeling this might change everything: #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte [your shortened affiliate link]
Dear Santa, THIS: #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte this year: [your shortened affiliate link]
On fire for some desire. #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte is amazing [your shortened affiliate link]
I’m making goals with Soul this year. #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte [your shortened affiliate link]
Look your desires in the eye. #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte [your shortened affiliate link]
Behind every desire is a feeling & feelings lead to your Soul. #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte [your shortened affiliate link]
I just downloaded #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte Holy. Moly. [your shortened affiliate link]
Less proving, more living. #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte Yes! [your shortened affiliate link]
Planning your day turns into living your life. #DesireMap from @DanielleLaPorte Get it: [your shortened affiliate link]