Chapter 5
Surveying the Affiliate Landscape: Programs and Networks
IN THIS CHAPTER
Perusing affiliate programs
Noticing affiliate networks
Keeping clear of being banned
Although you may not be aware of it, practically every company on the internet today offers an affiliate program that allows you, as an affiliate marketer, to make money with them. In addition, affiliate networks gather together a number of affiliate programs from various companies. So by joining an affiliate network, depending on its size, you may have access to hundreds or even thousands of affiliate programs. This chapter guides you through the world of affiliate programs and affiliate networks to find the ones that are right for you.
Digging into Affiliate Programs
Visit practically every web page on the internet today, and either right at the top or down at the bottom, you’ll usually see the words “Join Our Affiliate Program,” “Make Money with Us,” “Become an Affiliate,” or something similar. Companies want you to promote their products using affiliate marketing. Why?
The answer is simple. If an affiliate marketer makes a sale, a merchant earns more profit. But best of all from the merchant’s standpoint, ...
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