The dawning of the internet has dramatically changed so many aspects of our lives, including the creation of many diverse affiliate marketing networks.
Rather than spending time walking around the mall, we are ever more inclined to pull up a chair by the computer and dive into the world of the web and the numerous bargains it offers, especially once Christmas is approaching on the Black Friday sales start in the US.
For the entrepreneurial amongst us having easy access to the many affiliate marketing networks has opened the window of opportunity wider than ever before, with people from around the globe being able to promote the products and services they offer, and virtually without ever having to leave their homes to do it.
What’s more, those able to do the promoting can take a cut of the value of the sale; it’s a winning situation for all involved. Affiliate marketing has provided financial freedom to thousands of individuals around the world and its popularity is continuing to increase.
There Are Many Networks You Can Join
For those wishing to cash in on the success of affiliate marketing you need not feel completely alone. There are many affiliate marketing networks to help you discover products to promote.
Before selecting any affiliate network, it would be wise to do some research as to which will suit you best – although there is no reason not to join more than one.
Perhaps the most important factor is that of industry focus. One of the most common mistakes among new affiliates is to be lured by the high earnings potential of incredibly competitive sectors such as consumer finance, electronics, dating or even the adult industry where you can experience very big affiliate commissions if you are successful.
You are best to focus on areas where you have genuine insight and passion. Building an affiliate business is a long haul and you are competing with just about everyone that has access to the web so differentiation is vital.
Once you have decided on one or more sectors, you can then seek out suitable affiliate programs and networks.
One Of The Best Known Affiliate Networks
ClickBank is one of the best known affiliate marketing networks. With over 20,000 different digital products on display for you to promote and commissions of up to 75% of the value of the sale, this isn’t a great surprise. It`s free to sign up as an affiliate and there`ll be no waiting around for the approval of the supplier of the product which enables you to start selling quickly and easily.
Clickbank also offers affiliates the HopAd builder which creates highly configurable affiliate links which should help with traffic monetization. With a wide range of programs, many exclusive to Clickbank, there should be something for most affiliates to get started with.
What Affiliate Marketing Networks Should You Choose
If you`re looking to sell for some well-known brands such as Macys, Disney, Dell and American Express you might want to consider using Linkshare as your affiliate marketing network. Everything from flowers to books, music and fashion are available for promotion through this network. As an added incentive Linkshare offer training to their affiliates.
Linkshare also offers a broad range of professional services including paid search engine management (SEM) and lead generation to its advertisers which helps in attracting and retaining some of the world`s major brands as advertisers.
Finally you may be interested in another of the affiliate marketing networks PayDotCom which, unlike some affiliate networks, allows for two-way communication between merchants and affiliates. This helps you to identify the key information needed to effectively advertise the products that you’ve chosen to promote.
Commissions of up to 80% help to sweeten the deal and commission is paid regularly through PayPal with which PayDotCom is deeply integrated.
Most Affiliate Marketing Networks Except Affiliates From All Over The World
Stepping into the competitive arena of affiliate marketing doesn’t need to be a daunting process and it is not simply an area only open to the US market.
Applying your skills and knowledge to affiliate marketing in the UK is a very real possibility in today`s global village, especially with so many affiliate marketing networks available to bloggers.
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You have a lot of great marketing tips. I’m really impressed! I started using Clickbank about 6 months ago and have been really happy with them. They are great about paying on time and everything.
I’m going to look at linkshare for other opportunities to sell. i like clickbank for digital products, and have been using commission junction a bit. Thanks for the post!
Jack
Hi Jack
One affiliate network that has really shown its self to be very professional as well as have good products to promote is a company called ShareAsale you should check them out before going to any other network.
I think this post is invaluable for newbie marketers. There are far too many programs out there that simply scam you and get away with it . I wonder when we will start having Internet Detectives to police the web.
Hi Francie
I really hope that never happens, but you are right their are far to many false promises being made in the name of making an easy dollar. The users are also to blame in some ways simply because they do not do any research. The online world is not different to every day life and we are all taught from a very young age that if it sounds to good to be true it probably isn’t true.
Stay focused on your own goals look for those that are giving you good information without the heavy price tag and you will develop a solid online business. As an example of finding good information have a look at this site where you can get the exact steps to be successful on twitter without charge or even having to give your email address. Twitter Best Practises
In the past 2 months I have bought every affiliate program that has hit my Mailbox or I have found on Clickbank…
And the first thing that comes to mind is WHY? WHY is these people selling there JUNK for 29.95, 37.00, 49.95 and as high as 997.00?
If these so called GURUS are making a killing, why are they seeing their software so Cheap? Its because there ALL LIES!! Crooks! and I have a few more adjectives to put here but I will not.
I own 2 websites and they have been running now for about a month. How much have I made? $0000.00 That is how much. When I buy this software and once I go into the website, they want MORE MONEY!!
I GO get a REFUND without going any Further..THEY ARE ALL LYING!! Just show me ONE (1) affiliate program that Promises you money in less than 24 hours like they say and NEED NO WEBSITE..I will WASH your DAMN Laundry and Car.
Hi David
I am in total agreement with you on the this, many of these programs are complete rubbish and are ripping newbie affiliates off all over the internet.
However I have also had a look at your Zanadu24 website which by the way you will notice I removed your link from this comment. It is very badly created firstly you will never see any results because your site offers no value what so ever and it is only one page. You need to delete this site and get yourself a WordPress blog setup, you can learn this by reading this page on How To Setup A Blog. Once you have been through this course you will have a much better understanding of what it is you need to do to start making money online, because currently you have set yourself up to fail badly.
I am not sure who you have been buying these products from but I really do not know of anyone that would teach you to build a site like that… Sorry but if I do not tell you the truth then you would just keep making the same mistakes. Forget about all the get rich quick stuff online and concentrate on providing quality and you will see results but not in a month it will take time.
Oh and before I forget do not use that domain name either, you need to get a domain in a specific niche rather than having such a generic name or you will be creating a lot more work for yourself.
So nice of you for sharing this information it will help me in my affiliate marketing campaign. Thanks again
I just signed up to PayDotCom using your affiliate link. What I like about them is the payout through PayPal. I just wish Amazon and ClickBank will soon pay through PayPal.
Hi Raymund, And thanks for the support…
Yes it would make life much easier to have an option from those affiliate networks to be paid via paypal.
I did not like linkshare as an affiliate site the sales commission s are way to low. I did find a lot better commissions with share a sale .I AM NOW USING MOSTLY aMAZON BECAUSE THEY ARE EASIER TO SELL FOR EVEN WITH THEIR POOR AFFILIATE RATE AND VERY POOR COOKIES AT LEAST PEOPLE TRUST THEM ENOUGH TO BY FROM THEM.
Hi Bruce
I would have to be with you on this… I like ShareAsale as well and do not use anything from Linkshare. As for being an Amazon affiliate you really need a huge amount of traffic to see positive results and with them only having cookies set for 24 hrs this makes it very hard to generate continuous income from their affiliate service.
I do however use Amazon on some of my sites such as in the hobby niche where Amazon has a huge range of products to choose from.
Hello Ron
Just finished reading your review about affiliate marketing and I think that this is somewhat very accurate information. The web has truly evolve a lot and choosing the right affiliate program is somewhat very important this days. There are lots of Affiliate marketing program now than before. But I always goes with those you already am very established and have proven track record. This help me decide witch is witch.
This post made me realize that marketing is exciting when you know the reason why you’re doing the things that you do. Putting your customer first is the foundation of marketing but this is usually forgotten and seldom applied. Thanks for reminding me about this concept and may you have everything that your heart desire.