The Lanscape of Affiliate Programs

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by kabuoeu, Oct 30, 2009.

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    Hi :) , decided to start online business through the affiliate programs. Then what's next?;

    Where do I find selection of affiliate programs
    Which one is the best affiliate program provider
    What is the industry standard for affiliate commission
    When is the payout time line
    How do I know whether program provider is also a good paymaster
    How do I plan to make big bugs from the programs
    what kind of budget should I prepare
    If I need mentor, who should I look for...

    Appreciate everyone input on the above questions or any input which is vital in affiliate programs ....:)
     
    kabuoeu, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  2. infebious

    infebious Well-Known Member

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    Best of luck with your endeavours! I'll do my best to answer your questions in order:

    I've had good luck with finding affiliate programs through commission junction, or clickbank. Or if you have a favorite website with it's own affiliate program you can use them too. Unique niches are good too, like SalviaAffiliateProgram.com for example.

    I don't think there is one "best" provider, most people probably use more than one.

    Commissions generally range from a percentage or a fixed dollar amount, and vary greatly depending upon the program. Some Clickbank programs pay up to 75% commission, some Commission Junction programs pay $100+ per sale, etc.

    Usually you can expect to get paid about 30-60 days after your sale, depending on the program.

    Your last 4 questions may best be answered by your own trial and error, it is going to be hard to find someone who will show you "how to make money for free" ;) They'll want some $$$.

    Hope this helps!
     
    infebious, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  3. jelba

    jelba Peon

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    I agree with infebious. Apart from clickbank and commission junction you can check LinkShare as well.

    There are certainly no ways to make money for free as you need to invest some money into website, tools and so on. However there are free reports and ebooks that could help you a lot to understand Internet Marketing and enjoy making some money. You can also read free report in my signature. :)
     
    jelba, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  4. internetmarketingiq

    internetmarketingiq Well-Known Member

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    Join everything on the planet. Won't make any difference until you identify a profitable market. People who make money online know how to find customers FIRST then they build.

    I don't know how much demand there is for


    Might be a good place to investigate first then find programs.

    If there are no fish in the pond... you are not going to catch any just because you try.
     
    internetmarketingiq, Oct 30, 2009 IP
  5. kabuoeu

    kabuoeu Peon

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    Thank you infebious, brief & precise.
    Yeah... We need to do the test drive feel the ride......:)
     
    kabuoeu, Oct 31, 2009 IP
  6. kabuoeu

    kabuoeu Peon

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    Thank you internetmarketingiq, will need to learn the ability to identify profitable market and build. Any suggestion.....:)
     
    kabuoeu, Oct 31, 2009 IP