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 600 merchants, mostly quality brand-names
• BeFree - USA
• Affiliate Window - UK, more than 200 merchants to choose from.
• Affiliate Future - UK
• Click Xchange - USA, good for getting paid per click
• ClickBank - best for virtual, downloadable products like e-books
• clixGalore - global. Over 2,500 programs. All applicants are accepted immediately, automatically
• Fusion Quest -
• LinkConnector - pay per click, pay per lead and pay per sale programs.
• Performics - USA. Over 200 clients including AOL, HP Shopping, L.L.Bean & PC Connection, RedEnvelope, Verizon Wireless. Owned by DoubleClick.
  
• Regnow - mostly downloadable software to sell
• Shareasale - an established affiliate network that features over 700 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
• Dark Blue -
• DGM Australia