An affiliate network manages affiliate programs for advertisers and publishers.

By signing up for an affiliate network, you get instant access to hundreds of quality affiliate programs. All you have to do is pick the products you feel comfortable with, promote a unique link and that's it - you get paid per every single sale coming from your link.

The Affiliate network ensures you'll get paid on time every time.

Affiliate networks provide all the information you need to select which programs you are going to promote, along with the links, banners and other promotional materials to start promoting the programs you choose.

Below is an overview of some of the best affiliate networks on the internet:

* Commission Junction

Pros: Giant affiliate network with over 1900 affiliate programs available to publishers.

Cons: If an advertiser leaves Commission Junction without paying, CJ does not cover any lost revenues for publishers.

Requirements: Publishers have to fill out a two page application and pay a $5,000 setup fee.

Some of the affiliate programs will automatically accept you, while others require you to apply. If a program automatically rejects you and you think your web site is a good match for the program, you can contact the advertiser directly and they will normally approve your web site.

Best Programs: Web Hosting, Credit Reporting, Loans, Credit Cards

* Azoogle Ads

Pros: Azoogle guarantees payment to publishers, even if they do not get paid by an advertiser. Many of the affiliate programs have excellent pre made landing pages.

Cons: Smaller network of affiliates (less than 500 offers). There have been several complaints around affiliate forums about various tracking issues.

Requirements: Azoogle has a fairly long application, and many applicants have to go through a phone interview. If you have at least one quality web site with steady traffic, you should be able to get approved. Although it can take awhile to get approved, once you are in, you are approved for every program that they offer.

Best Programs: Ringtones, Health and Beauty, Dating

* ClickBank

Pros: Access to over 10,000 digital products

Cons: There are a lot of worthless products on ClickBank, so it can take a fair amount of testing to find a profitable one.

Requirements: After filling out a short application, ClickBank will automatically approve you.

Best Programs: Software, Ebooks, Surveys

* Other Affiliate Networks Worth Researching:

Chitika
Amazon.com
XY7
LinkShare

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