Hi everyone. I am very knew to affiliate marketing. I currently run a website that sells coupons and would like to setup affiliate links to help promote my site. Reading through numerous posts here it looks like iDevDirect might be a great/cheap option for me, but because I am so new to this I would like some insight from anyone that can provide some information. Basically I am only to give a straight fee to anyone who directs a user to my site and they purchase a coupon. We have a custom cart and only sell one item a day (much like woot). What would be my best option for software that is low cost and east to work with? Thanks for your help in advance.
iDevDirect has just very basic coupon functionality. I'm not sure, if Post Affiliate Pro is in your price range. It has better coupon functionality. Check this description if you like: http://www.qualityunit.com/postaffiliatepro/features/offline-affiliate-marketing-coupons/
Thanks unitminer. I actually don't need actual coupon functinality as I sell coupons already. I just want to be able to create affiliate links on other sites and track the purchases through those sites. This looks like a great option though.
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I would never go for a free affiliate software solution. Paid is always better. Have you thought about using a Network so your affiliate stuff gets looked after for you and affiliate networks already has an affiliate base whereas you will not.
HasOffers has a free version of their platform you can use depending on how much traffic you get and how many campaigns you are running.
I've had a few HasOffers CPA Network submissions to the AffiliateSeeking site I work. I had to decline a good majority of them as they have a lack of contact info, and some has nothing. If you are a serious CPA Network company then you should show a good bit of contact info including company mailing address and phone number. It makes the network look far more professional and less of a scam.