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How to choose the RIGHT Affiliate Network for maximum profits.

How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

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Page 1: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

How to choose the RIGHT Affiliate Network for maximum profits.

Page 2: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

What is the Network's reputation?– Read Affiliate Blogs

• Is the Network portrayed in a negative or positive light?

– Do a Yahoo/Google search– Ask other people you trust within

the industry if they would recommend the Network• Do they pay on time?• Are they responsive to calls?

Do Your Homework

Page 3: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

What is the Network's reputation?– Read Affiliate Blogs

• Is the Network portrayed in a negative or positive light?

– Do a Yahoo/Google search– Ask other people you trust within

the industry if they would recommend the Network• Do they pay on time?• Are they responsive to calls?

Do Your Homework

Page 4: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

What is the Network's reputation?– Read Affiliate Blogs

• Is the Network portrayed in a negative or positive light?

– Do a Yahoo/Google search– Ask other people you trust within

the industry if they would recommend the Network• Do they pay on time?• Are they responsive to calls?

Do Your Homework

Page 5: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

What is the Network's reputation?– Read Affiliate Blogs

• Is the Network portrayed in a negative or positive light?

– Do a Yahoo/Google search– Ask other people you trust within

the industry if they would recommend the Network• Do they pay on time?• Are they responsive to calls?

Do Your Homework

Page 6: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

What is the Network's reputation?– Read Affiliate Blogs

• Is the Network portrayed in a negative or positive light?

– Do a Yahoo/Google search– Ask other people you trust within

the industry if they would recommend the Network• Do they pay on time?• Are they responsive to calls?

Do Your Homework

Page 7: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

What is the Network's reputation?– Read Affiliate Blogs

• Is the Network portrayed in a negative or positive light?

– Do a Yahoo/Google search– Ask other people you trust within

the industry if they would recommend the Network• Do they pay on time?• Are they responsive to calls?

Do Your Homework

Page 8: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

A Network's Reputation◦Many helpful sites available

• www.ripoffreport.com• www.wickedfire.com• Better Business Bureau

– How long have they been in business?

Do Your Homework

Page 9: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

A Network's Reputation◦Many helpful sites available

• www.ripoffreport.com• www.wickedfire.com• Better Business Bureau

– How long have they been in business?

Do Your Homework

Page 10: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

A Network's Reputation◦Many helpful sites available

• www.affspot.com• www.wickedfire.com• Better Business Bureau

– How long have they been in business?

Do Your Homework

Page 11: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

A Network's Reputation◦Many helpful sites available

• www.affspot.com• www.wickedfire.com• Better Business Bureau

– How long have they been in business?

Do Your Homework

Page 12: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

A Network's Reputation◦Many helpful sites available

• www.affspot.com• www.wickedfire.com• Better Business Bureau

– How long have they been in business?

Do Your Homework

Page 13: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Tracking and Reporting Systems

– What system do they use?• DirectTrack• HitPath• Proprietary

– Do they provide real time stats?– Do they allow 'Charge backs?'– Do they track using SubID's

Do Your HomeworkDo Your Homework

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Do Your HomeworkDo Your Homework

Tracking and Reporting Systems

– What system do they use?• DirectTrack• HitPath• Proprietary

– Do they provide real time stats?– Do they allow 'Charge backs?'– Do they track using SubID's

Page 15: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Do Your HomeworkDo Your Homework

Tracking and Reporting Systems

– What system do they use?• DirectTrack• HitPath• Proprietary

– Do they provide real time stats?– Do they allow 'Charge backs?'– Do they track using SubID's

Page 16: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Do Your HomeworkDo Your Homework

Tracking and Reporting Systems

– What system do they use?• DirectTrack• HitPath• Proprietary

– Do they provide real time stats?– Do they allow 'Charge backs?'– Do they track using SubID's

Page 17: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Do Your HomeworkDo Your Homework

Tracking and Reporting Systems

– What system do they use?• DirectTrack• HitPath• Proprietary

– Do they provide real time stats?– Do they allow 'Charge backs?'– Do they track using SubID's

Page 18: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 19: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 20: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 21: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 22: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 23: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 24: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 25: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 26: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 27: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 28: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Diversity of Offers– Specialty network

• Edu• Biz op

– Open network• Cross published offers

– Closed network• Only a handful of publishers for a

handful of offers– Exclusive offers

• Do they own the offer?• Are they agency of record?

Do Your Homework

Page 29: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Communication– Does a real person answer when

you call? – Find out their times of operation.– Can you reach a representative

by:• Corporate email address?• IM handle?• Cell phone number?

Do Your Homework

Page 30: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Communication– Does a real person answer when

you call? – Find out their times of operation.– Can you reach a representative

by:• Corporate email address?• IM handle?• Cell phone number?

Do Your Homework

Page 31: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Communication– Does a real person answer when

you call? – Find out their times of operation.– Can you reach a representative

by:• Corporate email address?• IM handle?• Cell phone number?

Do Your Homework

Page 32: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Communication– Does a real person answer when

you call? – Find out their times of operation.– Can you reach a representative

by:• Corporate email address?• IM handle?• Cell phone number?

Do Your Homework

Page 33: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Communication– Does a real person answer when

you call? – Find out their times of operation.– Can you reach a representative

by:• Corporate email address?• IM handle?• Cell phone number?

Do Your Homework

Page 34: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Communication– Does a real person answer when

you call? – Find out their times of operation.– Can you reach a representative

by:• Corporate email address?• IM handle?• Cell phone number?

Do Your Homework

Page 35: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Communication– Does a real person answer when

you call? – Find out their times of operation.– Can you reach a representative

by:• Corporate email address?• IM handle?• Cell phone number?

Do Your Homework

Page 36: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 37: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 38: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 39: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 40: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 41: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 42: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 43: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 44: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 45: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 46: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 47: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

$$$$ Payment $$$$– Do they have a reputation for on time

payments?– What types of payments do they offer?

• Wire Transfer• ACH• Check by mail• PayPal

– What is the minimum earnings threshold?– How often will you be paid?

• Weekly• Bi monthly• Monthly

Do Your Homework

Page 48: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

90%-95% of all Affiliate applications

are denied.

Fact

Page 49: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Okay, I found the network I want to work with, NOW

WHAT?

Page 50: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Apply• Have a Website or Blog– They will check the “Whois” on your

site. Make sure the information (name, address, etc) on it matches your application

• Make sure that your billing address, mailing address and Whois address match.

• It is highly recommended that you do not use a free email such as Gmail.com or Yahoo.com

• Use an email from your site: yourname@your_site.com

• DO NOT USE A PROXY TO SIGN UP

Apply

Page 51: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Apply• Have a Website or Blog– They will check the “Whois” on your

site. Make sure the information (name, address, etc) on it matches your application

• Make sure that your billing address, mailing address and Whois address match.

• It is highly recommended that you do not use a free email such as Gmail.com or Yahoo.com

• Use an email from your site: yourname@your_site.com

• DO NOT USE A PROXY TO SIGN UP

Apply

Page 52: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Apply• Have a Website or Blog– They will check the “Whois” on your

site. Make sure the information (name, address, etc) on it matches your application

• Make sure that your billing address, mailing address and Whois address match.

• It is highly recommended that you do not use a free email such as Gmail.com or Yahoo.com

• Use an email from your site: yourname@your_site.com

• DO NOT USE A PROXY TO SIGN UP

Apply

Page 53: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Apply• Have a Website or Blog– They will check the “Whois” on your

site. Make sure the information (name, address, etc) on it matches your application

• Make sure that your billing address, mailing address and Whois address match.

• It is highly recommended that you do not use a free email such as Gmail.com or Yahoo.com

• Use an email from your site: yourname@your_site.com

• DO NOT USE A PROXY TO SIGN UP

Apply

Page 54: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Apply• Have a Website or Blog– They will check the “Whois” on your

site. Make sure the information (name, address, etc) on it matches your application

• Make sure that your billing address, mailing address and Whois address match.

• It is highly recommended that you do not use a free email such as Gmail.com or Yahoo.com

• Use an email from your site: yourname@your_site.com

• DO NOT USE A PROXY TO SIGN UP

Apply

Page 55: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Apply• Have a Website or Blog– They will check the “Whois” on your

site. Make sure the information (name, address, etc) on it matches your application

• Make sure that your billing address, mailing address and Whois address match.

• It is highly recommended that you do not use a free email such as Gmail.com or Yahoo.com

• Use an email from your site: yourname@your_site.com

• DO NOT USE A PROXY TO SIGN UP

Apply

Page 56: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Enter your real information.– Do NOT use a SKYPE phone number– Use a real phone number that you will

answer when the Network calls– Answer the phone when they call, do

not just let it go to VM– BE HONEST

• We all had to start at some point, being new does not disqualify you

Apply

Page 57: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Enter your real information.– Do NOT use a SKYPE phone number– Use a real phone number that you will

answer when the Network calls– Answer the phone when they call, do

not just let it go to VM– BE HONEST

• We all had to start at some point, being new does not disqualify you

Apply

Page 58: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Enter your real information.– Do NOT use a SKYPE phone number– Use a real phone number that you will

answer when the Network calls– Answer the phone when they call, do

not just let it go to VM– BE HONEST

• We all had to start at some point, being new does not disqualify you

Apply

Page 59: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Enter your real information.– Do NOT use a SKYPE phone number– Use a real phone number that you will

answer when the Network calls– Answer the phone when they call, do

not just let it go to VM– BE HONEST

• We all had to start at some point, being new does not disqualify you

Apply

Page 60: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Enter your real information.– Do NOT use a SKYPE phone number– Use a real phone number that you will

answer when the Network calls– Answer the phone when they call, do

not just let it go to VM– BE HONEST

• We all had to start at some point, being new does not disqualify you

Apply

Page 61: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

Enter your real information.– Do NOT use a SKYPE phone number– Use a real phone number that you will

answer when the Network calls– Answer the phone when they call, do

not just let it go to VM– BE HONEST

• We all had to start at some point, being new does not disqualify you

Apply

Page 62: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

Page 63: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY

Page 64: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY

Page 65: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY

Page 66: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY

Page 67: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY

Page 68: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY

Page 69: How To Choose The Right Affiliate Network For Maximum Profits Shai Pritz Affilicon Israel June 2009

DO NOT LIE!– If you lie once a Network will

believe you will lie againExplain your experience

– It's OK to be newTell them how you will generate traffic

– PPC– Email– Web placements– Blogs

RULES TO MAKE MONEY BY