Are you experiencing frequent log-offs when surfing your SFI Affiliate Center (www.sfimg.com)? Most likely, the issue is a result of security settings on your computer and is easy to fix.

First, a little background: SFI's system requires ONE login per session, set at 45 minutes (an established standard duration for secure sites such as ours). So long as an affiliate does not remain on any one page longer than 45 minutes, he or she will remain logged in to the Affiliate Center indefinitely. NOTE: An infrequent exception (normally less than once a week) is when SFI Administration needs to restart the system.

If you're experiencing frequent log-offs, it is probably due to one of these common causes for failure to access secured SFI pages:

* SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0 must be checked in your Internet options. In Internet Explorer, you can access these settings via the Tools menu, then Internet Options and the Advanced tab.

* Firewall programs, especially Norton, frequently block access to SFI's secure pages. If you are running a firewall on your computer, check the program's settings to ensure SFI pages are allowed.

* If you have disabled third-party cookies in your browser, you must specify in the cookie settings/permissions to allow www.sfimg.com.

Many new affiliates who join SFI get overwhelmed. "Information overload" or sometimes just the perception that there is so much to read and learn "paralyzes" some affiliates and stops them in their tracks.

To help with this, SFI Founder Gery Carson has written an article, "The Essence Of SFI," which boils SFI down to three basic actions.

Read it now at: https://www.sfimg.com/EssenceOfSFI.sfi

Or, for an audio version, in which you can hear Gery recite the article, just click the audio icon in the top right corner of the article.

Tip: If you're sponsoring affiliates, you're undoubtedly hearing from people saying they are confused, stuck, or don't know what do. When this happens, be sure to point them to The Essence Of SFI article.

Can't find what you're looking for at the SFI Affiliate Center? Try the SFI Sitemap, which outlines all the site pages within the categories and sections at the site.

You can access the Affiliate Center Sitemap here.

You can earn two points each day (maximum 180 pts.) for reviewing your Alerts Page at the Affiliate Center. And you can earn another two points each day (maximum 180 pts.) for visiting your SFI Homepage. That's a total of four points a day just for logging in at the SFI Affiliate Center.

For a complete list of actions that can earn you VersaPoints, click HERE.

We recently unveiled a new Power Rank pointable action for sending your sponsor an SFI "Commitment Message." Read more about this HERE.

If you're the sponsor and you receive a Commitment Message, make sure you respond to the affiliate who sent you the message immediately. If you're not doing this, you're wasting GOLDEN opportunities for creating invaluable duplication in your group!

Conversely, if you haven't yet sent your sponsor your Commitment Message, don't put it off any longer! Your sponsor may be waiting to receive your Committment Message before they offer you co-op spots, reassignments, and/or other valuable benefits! That is, they may be looking for people to "raise their hands." Show your sponsor you're someone they should invest in by sending them your Commitment Message.

SFI makes its blog updates available to affiliates via RSS feeds. This helps you stay up to date on the latest SFI tips and ensures you won't miss out on important information. Subscribing to RSS feeds is easy. Below are some simple instructions:

In FireFox and Mac's Safari...just go to http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php and click on the RSS icon in the right side of the URL address box.

In Internet Explorer...Click the RSS icon in your IE toolbar. Click the arrow next to the RSS icon on your browser toolbar. In the dropdown menu, select “Get RSS 2.0 Feed.” You'll now see a feed page with directions on how to subscribe.

Via E-Mail Client:

The cool thing about subscribing to RSS feeds via your mail application is that you're notified in your e-mail inbox each time SFI updates its blog, so you're less likely to miss out on the latest posts.

To add an RSS feed in Mac's Mail app:

1. Choose "Add RSS Feeds" under File menu

2. Select the "Specify a custom feed URL" radio button at the top.

3. Enter http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php

4. Click the "Show in Inbox" option.

5. Click the Add button.

Optional: Go to RSS under Mail Preferences and adjust time to check for updates and when to remove articles.

To add an RSS feed in Windows Outlook:

1. On the Tools menu, click Account Settings.

2. On the RSS Feeds tab, click New.

3. In the New RSS Feed dialog box, type http://tips.sfimg.com/index.php.

4. Click Add.

5. Click OK.

After you have added the RSS Feed to Outlook, a folder is displayed for the RSS Feed in the Navigation Pane. When you open the folder, the latest items downloaded from the SFI blogs are displayed.

Dispelling An SFI Myth
A special message from SFI President & Founder, Gery Carson

One of the biggest misconceptions about SFI is that there is a monthly fee or purchase requirement.

This is, of course, completely FALSE.

There is NEVER any cost to be an affiliate. And you can become an EA (Executive Affiliate) at no cost by simply generating 10 SVP (Sales Volume Points).

Yes, thousands of SFI affiliates DO purchase SFI products for themselves. It only makes sense, after all, to buy from TripleClicks.com, "your own store"—especially those items that you are already purchasing from someone else (more on this in a moment). However, this is TOTALLY OPTIONAL.

The best way to become an EA is to generate 10 SVP instantly via Transfer Buying...OR...without any personal purchases by generating Customer Sales as described HERE.

In fact, SFI has several, great 10 SVP products available for you to offer your customers and prospective affiliates. As few as one customer sale of one of these products can get you to EA status each month!

How do you make these sales? The easiest way is to check out the numerous strategies outlined at the Customer Referral Methods page.

By the way, as an EA, for every retail sale you make, you'll earn 60% of the total commission payout. In other words, there are great profits to be made. Of course, that's just the start of the many benefits of being an EA.

You'll also become eligible for the Executive Bonus and can earn commissions on the activities of other affiliates in your network! For a list of ALL benefits you'll get as an EA and or to become an EA now, click here.

Then, start having some fun with what I consider to be one of the most exciting aspects of the Internet: E-COMMERCE!...

Read the entire article at:

https://www.sfimg.com/Training/SpecialReports/DispellingSFIMyth.sfi