Affiliate Network Directory

The best way to get starting in Affiliate Marketing is to sign-up with one or more of the different Affiliate Networks (Top 5 Affiliate Programs) . Similar to banner networks, an increasing number of companies have sprouted up to help merchants facilitate their affiliate programs. Most act as consultants and software providers to merchants, and thus allow them to cost-effectively outsource their affiliate program operations. For affiliates, the networks often offer simplified registration, standardized commission tracking and reporting, and even consolidated commission payments. Below you will find a list of the major affiliate network providers.

Commission Junction - Easily one of the top affiliate networks. They have helped set the bar for affiliate networks.

LinkShare - One of the biggest and best affiliate networks out there. Lots of experience and highly trusted!

ClixGalore - Large affiliate network that lacks in customer service but is a good choice for 'niche' sites.

ClickXchange - Pretty good sized affiliate network that offers many different types of affiliate programs.

ClickBank - ClickBank is a great affiliate network with tons of offers you can make cash off of!

FineClicks - Medium sized, well-organized pay per lead/sale affiliate network. Lots of great offers to choose from.

Shareasale - Shareasale.com is a medium sized affiliate network offering pay per sale/lead and pay per click affiliate networks you can join.

Focalex - Focalex is a leading company in opt-in permission email marketing. They pay you 40 cents for every new e-mail address you send them or $1 for every thousand pop-up impressions!

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