Affiliate Programs 

 Why join an  Affiliate Program?

If you find an advertiser that fits the theme or topic of your site, it can be a match made in heaven. This is because they pay much more than standard banner ads - in return for you providing leads or sales.

Unlike more obvious means of advertising, an affiliate link can be incorporated anywhere within your site as a simple text link.

 Who should I choose? 

You want to find one or more advertisers that suit your site. The easiest way is to sign-up for one or more of the big affiliate services. It won't cost you a penny.

• Commission Junction - the biggest and best. Importantly, it consolidates all payouts into one check, which can make a huge difference
• LinkShare - USA. Over 3000 merchants, mostly quality brand-names
• Affiliate Window - UK, more than 200 merchants to choose from.
• Affiliate Future - UK
• ClickBank - best for virtual, downloadable products like e-books
• clixGalore - global. Over 2,500 programs. All applicants are accepted immediately, automatically
• LinkConnector - pay per click, pay per lead and pay per sale programs.
• Shareasale - an established affiliate network that features over 2500 different pay-per-sale, pay-per-lead and pay-per-click programs

Aussie services:

• CheckMyStats - pays via PayPal.
  
• clixGalore Australia
• Affiliate Guide - lists individual Australian affiliate programs
• Commission Monster - was out of action for ages, but is now back
• Dark Blue - a bit different!
• OzAffiliate - Australian Affiliate programs