Best Affiliate Program for someone selling tangible goods?

Ghalt · 11-16-2009, 02:58 PM

I have a partner who sells computer-related goods. They are looking to establish an affiliate program.

I'm wondering which affiliate program would be best. Obviously Clickbank is out, since that's digital products only. Is Comm Junct too expensive for someone with a small profit margin per sale?

Other suggestions?

Thanks!

dekac1 · 11-16-2009, 03:16 PM

Hi

You can try to use PayDot.com and Plimus.com
It's pretty good affiliate program...I have a good experience with them...

RGallowitz · 11-16-2009, 03:19 PM

CJ is quite expensive. Give linkshare and shareasale a try.

Regards
Reinhardt

majidmaskat · 11-16-2009, 03:24 PM

how is your system setup, that could determine the difficultiness

Ghalt · 11-16-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGallowitz

CJ is quite expensive. Give linkshare and shareasale a try.

Regards
Reinhardt

How do they compare in their ability to deliver a ton of affiliates to my partner? In other words, are there a whopping 3 new affiliates per month looking for products at Linkshare, and Shareasale gains 500 per month?

I guess I'm trying to figure out where to recommend to my buddy for fast growth.

RGallowitz · 11-16-2009, 03:40 PM

Linkshare and Shareasale is pretty darn big on their own. CJ is VERY big and that's why they are so expensive.

BUT...in a big ocean you can get lost very easily. It might take a while for affiliates to spot your offer in CJ.

If your partner has many products he should include a datafeed for affiliates. Shareasale gives free datafeed access to affiliates.

Your partner should also hire a experienced affiliate manager otherwise it's going to be a pretty long ride to get his offer noticed (especially in that niche)

Catalyst eMarketing · 11-17-2009, 06:00 PM

Actually Linkshare is much more expensive than CJ. I haven't checked start up fees for a couple years but last I knew...

CJ - over 5,000 set up
Linkshare - around 10,000 set up plus requires an exclusive
Google Affiliate Network - I think they have an option for around 1500.
(Google Affiliate Network is my client but I don't work on that side of their business so am not sure on the fees)

Shareasale is by far the most affordable yet still really good affiliate network. I think their set up fee is 550 and well worth it.

In terms of recruiting affiliates at the various networks, I do affiliate recruiting and promotion for a living so can give you some ideas. Most good affiliates are on 3 out of 4 of the above networks anyway. CJ probably has the most affiliates I would guess, but I know a lot of affiliates that prefer Shareasale.

No matter what affiliate network you join you still need to do pro-active recruiting though. Many new merchants think "if we build it, they will come" and expect big results, fast. Building a thriving affiliate channel is not instant or easy and takes time. But once it gets going affiliate marketing can be the best ROI sales channel.

Hope this helps and best of luck!

Rohit Shah · 11-17-2009, 07:36 PM

I would say CJ.

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RGallowitz AffiliateTeachings.com War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Where ever I want to! Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 30 Thanked 137 Times in 117 Posts Contact Info	Re: Best Affiliate Program for someone selling tangible goods? Linkshare and Shareasale is pretty darn big on their own. CJ is VERY big and that's why they are so expensive. BUT...in a big ocean you can get lost very easily. It might take a while for affiliates to spot your offer in CJ. If your partner has many products he should include a datafeed for affiliates. Shareasale gives free datafeed access to affiliates. Your partner should also hire a experienced affiliate manager otherwise it's going to be a pretty long ride to get his offer noticed (especially in that niche)
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Catalyst eMarketing GooglePlaces Optimization War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 759 Thanks: 52 Thanked 176 Times in 98 Posts Social Networking	Re: Best Affiliate Program for someone selling tangible goods? Actually Linkshare is much more expensive than CJ. I haven't checked start up fees for a couple years but last I knew... CJ - over 5,000 set up Linkshare - around 10,000 set up plus requires an exclusive Google Affiliate Network - I think they have an option for around 1500. (Google Affiliate Network is my client but I don't work on that side of their business so am not sure on the fees) Shareasale is by far the most affordable yet still really good affiliate network. I think their set up fee is 550 and well worth it. In terms of recruiting affiliates at the various networks, I do affiliate recruiting and promotion for a living so can give you some ideas. Most good affiliates are on 3 out of 4 of the above networks anyway. CJ probably has the most affiliates I would guess, but I know a lot of affiliates that prefer Shareasale. No matter what affiliate network you join you still need to do pro-active recruiting though. Many new merchants think "if we build it, they will come" and expect big results, fast. Building a thriving affiliate channel is not instant or easy and takes time. But once it gets going affiliate marketing can be the best ROI sales channel. Hope this helps and best of luck!
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Rohit Shah IMer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 51 Thanks: 16 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Affiliate Program for someone selling tangible goods? I would say CJ.