Before you join an affiliate program do plenty of research. Get some answers because they will be the deciding point of what you will be achieving later on. Here are some important things to consider before joining an affiliate program:
Will it cost you anything to join?
Most affiliate programs today are totally free to join. Why settle for one that charges you to promote their products?
When are the commission checks issued?
Each affiliate program is different. Some issue their checks weekly, monthly or even quarterly. Select the one that best suits your payment needs. Many affiliate programs set a minimum commission amount that an affiliate must meet or exceed in order for their checks to be issued.
What is the hit per sale ratio?
This is the average number of hits to a banner or text link it takes to generate a sale based on all affiliate statistics. This factor is extremely important because this will tell you how much traffic you must generate before you can earn a commission from the sale.
How are affiliate referrals tracked and how long do they remain in the system?
You need to be confident that the program will correctly track people you refer from your site. This is the only way that you will recieve credit for a sale. The period of time that your referrals stay in the system is also important. This is because some visitors don't buy right away but may want to return later to make the purchase. You should know if you will still get credit for a sale even if it is made months after the initial visit.
Monday, July 06, 2009
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