As I am trying to fund my collection of web sites through affiliate marketing, I end up with a lot of spare knowledge about the industry. So, like thousands of other people in this industry, I decided to add a subdirectory that lists affiliate opportunities that I consider to be the top of the line. Again, like most people in the industry. I list the programs that give me a bounty for recruiting affiliates at the top of the list.
Share A Sale (*) - review Share a Sale is the leader in fighting parasiteware. They have an excellent selection of smaller merchant site. HINT, in using the product, you need to use the Compare Merchant feature to view a merchant's EPC.
Linkshare (*) - review Linkshare is a large affiliate network that includes many top internet sites including: Macys, Overstock, Walmart, LaQuinta, Hickory Farms, Mrs. Fields, etc..
Commission Junction (*) - review Commission Junction is the largest affiliate program. The reason for the success is that CJ publishes merchant performance statistics and consolidates payments.
ClickBank (*) ClickBank is an affiliate network based in Boise that is geared toward selling electronic products such as web site subscriptions, eBooks or software.
Link Connector (*) LinkConnector is an expanding affiliate network from Cary, NC.
Affiliate Relations (Community Profile) Essay concerning the affiliate relations on this site.
AffiliateTraction (www.affiliatetraction.com) AffiliateTraction is the largest affiliate marketing agency offering all-inclusive affiliate management and promotional services for global brands and retailers.