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from
the Pacific Trends Library ALL ABOUT AFFILIATE PROGRAMS
Choosing an affiliate program is often a
haphazard process. Most
website owners place little thought into these relationships.
Webmasters are too busy to invest time in shopping around for
affiliate programs which best match their website's needs. And
once an affiliate signs with a program they seldom hear from the
program, except for the occasional spam pitching the site's wares.
Here are some quick tips for choosing an quality affiliate program:
A. LOOK FOR RELEVANT CONTENT
Look for a program which provides an added value to your website.
Don't settle for a random banner. Choose a program which offers
relevant content. If you sell computers, look for a program which
offers software banners. Join ShopNow.com- OK, I'm pitching my
own site but we've got something for everyone. With over 60,000
stores in over 30 categories, integrating relevant content into
your website is a breeze. What's more, ShopNow pays 5 cents for
every click. Always 5 cents per click!
http://www.shopnow.com/affiliateprogram
B. SIZE DOESN'T MATTER!!!
You, yes you, the small guy with the small website- yes, you can
compete with the big boys. The key is to give people a compelling
reason to come back to your site. Why not create an interesting game-
something simple, addictive and fun. Or better yet, offer an easy-to-
access resource- like a specialized directory. I'd recommend
checking out BottomDollar.com:
http://www.bottomdollar.com/affiliateprogram.html.
BottomDollar.com is a true gem. BD offers a search box which you can
place on your site to offer visitors the option to search for
products and special offers in REAL TIME versus other search engine
technologies which pull from a database- a database which in many
instances is not up to date.
C. DOES YOUR PROGRAM PAY?
At the end of the day, most of us are looking for a quick and easy
way to earn money while building a business or hobby on the internet.
Many affiliate programs offer either pay per click or pay per lead.
Watch out for programs that keep their minimum payout levels too
high. Programs which require a $50 monthly minimum to cut a check
are probably not the best fit for smaller sites. Try to find programs
which offer both options. The Ubarter.com affiliate program pays
10 CENTS PER CLICK and $15 PER LEAD. Check them out at:
http://www.ubarter.com/corporate/conAffiliate.asp?t=60642361
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