Best affiliate network for MERCHANTS

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by cardminger, Nov 16, 2009.

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    Does anyone have experience with these networks from the merchant perspective? I am looking to get on as a merchant but want to get the most bang for my buck! Some of them are very expensive and some seem quite reasonable but I was just hoping someone here has some experience as a merchant on a few of them!

    Thanks!
     
    cardminger, Nov 16, 2009 IP
  2. Cartman

    Cartman Active Member

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    It's a catch-22. There are networks that have rock-bottom fees, but you'll struggle to recruit quality affiliates, because they prefer to work with one of the larger affiliate networks. The larger networks have higher fees, and monthly minimums.

    Food for thought.
     
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  3. cardminger

    cardminger Peon

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    What is the middle ground? Where do you think I will get the most value for my $$$?

    Thanks!
     
    cardminger, Nov 16, 2009 IP
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    try out some good networks like globaladrevolution, lidango, mediatrust. lidango is best for quality affiliate recruitment. so go for lidango first
     
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    What type of product/service? I always highly recommend shareasale for an affordable, quality solution. Let us know more info and I'll be happy to help you further
     
    TaylorH, Nov 16, 2009 IP
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    cardminger Peon

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    Thanks Taylor. I had been thinking about ShareASale.

    My current product is a nutrition product but I also want to expand the affiliate program to my home improvement products as well.

    Either way these are physical products not info or download-able products.

    I will take a more serious look at SaS now...

    Thanks!
     
    cardminger, Nov 16, 2009 IP
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    5starAffiliates Well-Known Member

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    Hi cardminger,

    Yes Shareasale is where you want to be. It's the most affordable affiliate network that is still very good and has lots of very good affiliates.

    Note some of the networks CPRole mentioned I've either never heard of or they are CPA networks. You don't want to go with a CPA network since you sell physical products. You want to go with an affiliate network instead and SAS is the best for the money hands down.
     
    5starAffiliates, Nov 17, 2009 IP
  8. cardminger

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    Thanks guys! I will sign up for SaS now and report back in a few months with the results!
     
    cardminger, Nov 17, 2009 IP
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    What can you tell us about shareasale, now that has gone couple of months ?
     
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    I would also agree with shareasale. Been with that network for yrs as an affiliate and never had a problem. Always had payments on time. Payments being on time, everytime is a very good thing if you want to keep your affiliates.
     
    john269, Apr 24, 2010 IP
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    try "trade doubler" and "affiliate-pro dot com"
     
    jane.marshal, Apr 26, 2010 IP