I am specifically trying to increase the number of affiliates for our health product / vitamins related website: www.smarthealthshop.com/affiliates.html Currently, there are 160 active affiliates and I'd like to increase it by hundreds. Could you have a discussion about best practices for affiliate recruitment and best affiliate networks to join? Currently, we promote to current customers with a friend referral program via email communication and Facebook fan page and are included in the ClixGalore network for affiliates. Suggestions? Thanks!
I guess the question I would ask you is what is the budget your using? What types of ads are you offering your affiliates? Banners? Email? If possible, Join as many Trusted Affiliate Networks as you can, Some of the large networks can bring you big numbers but it will cost. Get the best creatives made for your products. Change your banners and text ads up. Promote all your affiliate programs across the net.
Hey Huiz41, Like Jackqs stated above, partnering up with a quality affiliate network is definitely a good idea. Also, if you're looking to get more affiliates signed up, what you want to do is increase your brand awareness. A good first step for this might be to increase your visibility on the forums where most of your affiliates might be found. Hope this helps! -LeadBoltMatt
Hi there huiz41, I wrote a brief guide to increasing your affiliate base with quality practices. forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=2197676#post16329240