Hi. I've started working with CJ 2 month ago and at first I used their banner to promote products but 2 weeks ago I've create my own banners and the sales almost double. So I'm asking you: do you create your banner to promote products or you use their banners?
depending on what program you promote, some don't allow you to change the banners.. at the page where you get the code for your affiliate link usually there is a place to put your own image if the program allows it. i have changed one, it didn't really make much of a difference on sales. i think it depends on the product and how you promote, as well as your creative talents. if it works for you, keep it up! great tip, thanks for sharing!
You can contact the affiliate manager of the program you re promoting and ask them if its ok to use your own designed banners. Tell them that you are getting better performance and they may add your banners to the account!
Depending on the program I use their banners if they are good, but in many case I make money own. Hope that helps. -Patz