The Popular Affiliate Programs In 2012
As more and more blogs use affiliate programs to shore up their viability, it is time to look back and look at the programs that gained prominence in 2012. As more websites turn to affiliate programs to drive traffic, bloggers have been on the receiving end. And it is a good thing. This idea of Internet marketing has been working since the infancy of Internet marketing itself. It has been relevant then and it is relevant now.
The steady rise of affiliate networks has made affiliate programs easier. Merchants are no longer handling the logistics in doing affiliate programs. All of the work has been automated as merchants get more traffic while marketers and bloggers sit back and relax. There are tools that are being used with the idea of increasing revenues for all that is involved.
Over the past few years the popularity of affiliate programs has increased. It has taken a lot of interesting forms. E-c0mmerce will not be complete without affiliate programs. Let us review at the trends that have caught the attention of marketers in 2012.
LinkShare
LinkShare has become the largest affiliate network with a reported base of 10 million members. LinkShare has been cited for its platform strength, robust international capabilities and the quality of support. Currrently, the site has the ability to offer control in all aspects of affiliate programming. Whether you support your own program or do it for somebody else, LinkShare has a wider and better service and support choices.
Commission Junction
North America’s largest affiliate program handler, Commission Junction takes the runner-up spot in 2012. Although it operates globally, its sphere of influence is stronger in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The program has been cited for its strong balancing act between the stakeholders in the affiliate program world. It provides a holistic approach to affiliate program handling for either self-management or corporate-controlled choices for your affiliate networking needs.
ShareASale
ShareASale claims the title best in overall performance for an affiliate program in 2012. Handling over 2,500 merchants it lists HootSuite and PS Print as its valued partners. This firm scored high on the areas of ethics, customer service and ease of payment through raving reviews.
Amazon Associates
As a lot of people know, Amazon is a vaunted pioneer in affiliate programs. It has built an unparalleled reporting program that its competitors can only dream of. It has one of the biggest and most diverse affiliate programs available. Amazon surely has one program that can be a perfect fit for your niche. Amazon Associates offers a myriad of programs that you can use to monetize your blog or website.
Google Affiliate Network
Another pay-per-action network is the Google Affiliate Network. Their goal is to help advertisers and marketers to increase their conversions online. Affiliate ads are used to monetize traffic and conversions boosted by great performance. It pays commissions to its affiliates for driving sales (or leads). This network requires a Google AdSense account to get affiliate payments and posting ads.
With their ranks considered, it’s best to get into any of these mentioned affiliates this year. Who knows that 2013 would be your big break at affiliate marketing? Just know and learn how to do it right and choose the best suited program for you!