If you’re just beginning your quest to make money online through affiliate marketing, you should know that there’s a number of affiliate networks you can join to get your affiliate marketing business off the ground. Some of them are good to work with…some of them are not.
If you’re wondering what an affiliate network is …an affiliate network is basically the go-between or the middleman that brings together people like you, the affiliate marketer with companies that offer affiliate programs for their products and services
As an affiliate marketer, you want to choose the affiliate network that gives you the best chance of success…and that’s why I’m writing this post.
I recently came across a YouTube video called ODi Production that ranked the top 5 affiliate networks for beginners. He also has a blog that you might be interested in. Just go to ODiProduction.com/Blog. Go to the site , you’ll find a lot of good stuff on the site.
If you’re a beginner and don’t know where you should start, I’m going to give you a list that this site ranks as the top 5 affiliate networks for beginners. This list is based on the authors years of experience in affiliate marketing but is not written in stone. This list is not a one size fits all, but you can use the list as a gage to the type of affiliate network you want to work with. The list starts in order of the 5th affiliate network to the 1rst. With that being said…
No. 5 Share a sale: This company has a reputation as being honest and fair in their business practices. They have great people working for them because they care about both the affiliate and the merchant. They strife to deliver the best products in the industry through their business practices and innovation. They possess some of the largest network of legit companies in the business. Plus you earn 35% commissions on every sale.
No 4 Impact : Impact-formerly known as Impact Radius-works with top-named brands like Microsoft and Levi, along with some of the largest multi-million dollar companies out there. One thing that needs to be mentioned about this company is that each company in this network has its own exclusive program with in it. In other words you won’t be able to see all of the companies in the network by just joining…you have to go to all of them individually. But this network is one of the largest networks on the planet and that’s what you want as an affiliate marketer…a lot of products to sell.
No 3 Commission Junction CJ.com: Having over 20 years of experience, Commission Junction is one of the most trusted and established name in the affiliate marketing industry. Their platform is reliable and user-friendly. CJ allows you to identify top performing brands through their cutting edge technology. They’ve been the preferred network by advertisers and publishers in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
No 2 Amazon Associates: Amazon promotes millions of products, plus millions of people buy on this site. This makes it a perfect fit for anyone starting out in the affiliate marketing business. You not only receive a commission on every customers purchase within 24 hours after clicking your link…but you get a commission even if they don’t buy the product you’re promoting but buys something else. As long as they stay on your link, you’ll get the commission.
Amazon has the tools to meet every level of affiliate marketer…whether you’re new or a seasoned veteran.
Now we come to the number one affiliate net work on ODi productions list. And it’s not a network you think it is. (Clickbank).
No 1 Direct: Direct simply means finding the company of your choice directly. This network is considered the best because, you’re essentially cutting out the middle man by going to companies directly.
To find these companies you simply Google the name of the company you want and put affiliate at the end. You can Google all kinds of companies like Walmart, Bestbuy, or Target just to name a few. You can find many companies offering affiliate programs by choosing this path.
The thing that makes this network so great, is companies offer better terms when you become an affiliate for them this way. Your commissions are usually higher because you’re cutting out the middle man who take their cut when you earn a commission. Plus there’s no limit to the types of products and companies you want to promote…you have more control.
In-Conclusion
These are the top 5 affiliate networks on ODi Productions list.
Once again this is a great blog for beginners wanting to learn their craft. Check it out, you’ll find tons of information.
Use this list as a guide to helping you find the affiliate network you want to work with.
Until next time …may GOD bless you in your business venture and keep strong, keep safe, and stay enthusiastic about you affiliate marketing business.
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