| Affiliate Networks are a great way for website | | | | they continue to host some of the highest paying CPA |
| owners and content producers to monetize their work | | | | offers on any network. The LeadFlash affiliate |
| with related products and services. With literally | | | | dashboard is one of the most simple and easy to use |
| hundreds of affiliate networks in existence, it can be | | | | dashboards of any CPA network. Finding the category |
| an arduous task to stay in the loop about the network | | | | of offer to promote and integrating it into your website |
| options with their respective pros and cons. We've | | | | or email campaign is very intuitive. LeadFlash is located |
| picked our favorite 22 affiliate networks; included in this | | | | in Florida and employs nearly 50 people. |
| list is a little something for everyone. From the beginner | | | | LeadPile |
| affiliate marketer to the Fortune 500 company, these | | | | LeadPile is one of the largest lead aggregators and |
| affiliate networks have the tools, campaigns, and | | | | they feature one of the most diverse selections of |
| integrity that other networks continue to strive for. | | | | lead types for both affiliates and lead buyers. Through |
| Here they are, in alphabetical order: | | | | their custom forms, LeadPile reports that over the last |
| is a Media Breakaway, LLC company who has been | | | | 30 days they have served 61 different lead types. |
| involved in the affiliate marketing arena since 2001. | | | | LeadPile has a few different options for affiliates; they |
| With value added services that include domain | | | | can send traffic to a LeadPile web property, embed a |
| registration, email list management, and website hosting, | | | | form on their own website, or HTTP and XML post |
| has proven they are one of the leading affiliate | | | | directly into a LeadPile server. Their demo videos |
| networks. Affiliates are paid on a net 15 basis, and | | | | clearly explain and illustrate many of the CPA lead |
| advertisers can place offers on their network with no | | | | concepts and decrease the learning curve when |
| setup fees. Affiliate.com's blog is the place to check | | | | starting to work with them for the first time. The |
| out their new offers and company announcements. | | | | LeadPile blog has current company news and |
| Their website home page lists all of their social | | | | lead-gen tips for their affiliates. |
| network profiles so potential affiliates and advertisers | | | | LeadPoint |
| can follow them too. | | | | LeadPoint is a lead network founded in 2004 in Los |
| Buy.at | | | | Angeles offering services for both lead buyers and |
| Buy.at has been a pioneer in affiliate marketing since | | | | sellers. With many lead types, LeadPoint has services |
| 2002 when it was launched by Perfiliate Technologies. | | | | for voice leads, custom forms, and other creative |
| They were then acquired by AOL in 2008 and have | | | | solutions for lead delivery. The LeadPoint Blog is a |
| become part of the Platform-A department of AOL, | | | | great resource for all topics pertaining to lead |
| and are a business unit of AOL's Buy.at is the second | | | | generation and links to their social profiles. LeadPoint |
| largest affiliate in the UK, and has been aggressively | | | | also has a UK arm of business that works with many |
| expanding their offerings into the U.S. Buy.at has many | | | | of the same verticals as their U.S. counterpart. |
| well known advertisers including Ticketmaster, The | | | | LinkConnector |
| New York Times Store, Discount Tire, Speedo, and | | | | LinkConnector is an affiliate network which launched in |
| TurboTax to name a few. Buy.at offers a | | | | 2004. Their client list includes JC Whitney, MyLife, |
| customizable reporting dashboard to publishers, and | | | | American Muscle, WordTracker, PR Web, and |
| pays affiliates monthly. Advertisers and affiliates alike | | | | Monster Learning Network. LinkConnector's platform |
| enjoy the added level of transparency that Buy.at has | | | | features some great benefits, including an affiliate |
| become known for. | | | | widget builder and a linking technology that allows for |
| ClickBooth | | | | affiliates to link directly to the advertiser's site while still |
| ClickBooth is an industry award winning CPA network | | | | maintaining a high level of tracking. The LinkConnector |
| with many exclusive advertisers. With over 5 years | | | | home page also has links to their Facebook and |
| experience in affiliate marketing, ClickBooth has | | | | Twitter profiles so you can quickly connect. |
| become the premiere network for over 20,000 | | | | LinkShare |
| publishers and brands like Blockbuster, ADT, Dish | | | | LinkShare is one of the largest Affiliate Networks and |
| Network, America Online, and VistaPrint. With a | | | | boasts one of the most impressive client portfolios. |
| continuing effort to ensure the quality of affiliates and | | | | Advertisers include AT&T, iTunes, Delta, |
| advertisers, ClickBooth has maintained a superior level | | | | CompUSA, Enterprise, FootLocker, GNC, Hotwire, |
| of network compliance within their network. The | | | | Macy's, McAfee, PetSmart, Toshiba, WalMart, and |
| ClickBooth Blog features even more info about the | | | | Zales, to name a few. LinkShare's affiliate platform |
| company, contests, and links to the major social sites | | | | features an exclusive CPA area called "Lead |
| so you can easily connect with them. | | | | Advantage," where publishers gain access to high |
| Commission Junction | | | | performing lead offers. LinkShare was founded in |
| Commission Junction is one of the largest affiliate | | | | 2006 and has offices in both the U.S. and Europe. |
| networks in the world, and they work with some | | | | NeverBlue |
| power-house companies like Yahoo, Home Depot, HP, | | | | NeverBlue is a lead generation affiliate network |
| Apple Store, Dell, Staples, Buy.com, E Harmony, and | | | | headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia. It began |
| Expedia. CJ has a pioneered many affiliate resources | | | | business in 2004 and is a subsidiary company of |
| which have been adopted by many other networks. | | | | Vertrue Inc. NeverBlue's advertisers include GameFly, |
| Among those resources is CJU, an area of the CJ | | | | MindSpark, PerfectMatch.com, and CellFish. The |
| website dedicated to educating CJ publishers about | | | | NeverBlue blog gives potential affiliates some insight |
| affiliate marketing's best practices. CJ was also one of | | | | into the corporate culture of their company, and offers |
| the first affiliate networks to make public internal | | | | some helpful tips to affiliates. Their "meet the team" |
| performance metrics (like EPCs or Earnings per Click) | | | | pages are filled with fun facts about the people who |
| for both publishers and advertisers, enabling both | | | | work there. |
| groups to make better decisions about their | | | | PartnerWeekly |
| campaigns. | | | | PartnerWeekly is the largest full-service player in the |
| CrispAds | | | | cash advance/payday loan space today. That didn't |
| CrispAds is the affiliate network arm of Intela, a | | | | happen by accident. Their philosophy of continuous |
| performance-based marketing company with offices in | | | | improvement makes being sensitive to affiliate needs a |
| the U.S. and UK. They feature a "blog advertising | | | | way of life. Today, that means offers that convert |
| network," which has allowed bloggers to sign up and | | | | extremely well, and that generate industry-leading ROI. |
| earn revenue in a format that is designed for bloggers. | | | | Tomorrow, that means a dedication by the company |
| Some of CrispAds advertiser brands include Visa, | | | | to diversification within other non cash verticals. More |
| DirectBuy, Gerber, and Toyota. Their blog is the best | | | | choice. More opportunity for profit. Business |
| way to stay current on new campaigns and special | | | | relationships, and how to make them great, is a |
| announcements. | | | | PartnerWeekly mantra. That starts with the best |
| CX Digital Media | | | | offers. An unmatched capability to customize them. |
| CX Digital Media, formerly IncentaClick, is an affiliate | | | | Supported by world-class customer service from |
| network based out of Toronto, Canada. CX Digital | | | | experienced affiliate managers, and real-time |
| Media works with advertisers like Netflix, DirectTV, U.S. | | | | communication tools to maximize business results. |
| Army, FreeCreditReport.com, and FlyCell. The blog has | | | | PartnerWeekly is a business unit of Selling Source |
| details about their current affiliate bonuses and | | | | LLC, which earned its place in 2008 at #68 on the Inc |
| promotions, as well as links to their social profile pages. | | | | 500 list. That didn't happen by accident either. |
| CX Digital Media has an agency component designed | | | | PepperJam |
| to work with traditional advertising agencies for online | | | | PepperJam was founded in 1999 by internet marketing |
| media buys. | | | | expert Kris Jones and has successfully integrated |
| DirectAgents | | | | several core services to their affiliate network side of |
| DirectAgents is an interactive marketing agency from | | | | business. Among those value added services are |
| New York specializing in affiliate and search marketing, | | | | search, media buying, and design services. The |
| lead generation, and media buying. Some of their high | | | | PepperJam was recognized by Inc Magazine as one |
| profile advertising clients include Experian, Scholastic, | | | | of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. Their blog |
| SnapFish, Terminix, and TruGreen. DirectAgents has | | | | announces new campaigns on their network, company |
| been presented with numerous awards, including the | | | | events, and links to a few of their social profiles. |
| Inc 5000 for fastest growing companies. The | | | | ShareaSale |
| DirectAgents Blog is a very active affiliate blog, with | | | | ShareaSale is an affiliate network with over 2000 |
| posting occurring almost daily, and is the best source | | | | merchants and numerous awards. Their website |
| for media mentions and company events. | | | | features a preview of all merchants that they work |
| FluxAds | | | | with so potential affiliates can search by category, |
| FluxAds is a CPA network that takes a hands-on | | | | allowing easy look-ups of relevant campaigns. |
| approach by matching up affiliates with offers that | | | | Merchants to ShareaSale have a minimal network |
| match the demographic of their audience. The FluxAds | | | | access fee and a very competitive pricing structure. |
| website even has a live web cam where visitors to | | | | The ShareaSale Blog is the prime source for company |
| the website gain a visual insight into the daily activities | | | | info and events. |
| of the FluxAds team. Their blog is full of quick tips, | | | | Share Results |
| conference reminders, and has the links to their | | | | Share Results is an affiliate software and network |
| company's social profiles. They have been actively | | | | with merchants that include PhotoBucket, Nero, |
| posting content on their blog since January 2009. | | | | eLearners, and Founded in 2002 by Nicky Senyard, |
| Google Affiliate Network | | | | Share Results is known for, among other things, the |
| The Google Affiliate Network is a relatively new player | | | | high level of transparency the network provides to |
| on the scene but has quickly become one of the | | | | both its affiliates and merchants. Share Results |
| primary destinations for both advertisers and affiliates.It | | | | features multiple campaign types like CPA, CPL, |
| is one of the more strict networks for allowing | | | | referral, and rev share, and they make their affiliate |
| publishers to sign up without the proper verification; | | | | payouts monthly via wire, check, or PayPal. The Share |
| they take a close look at publisher websites and | | | | Results Blog is packed with great affiliate information |
| promotion methods prior to account approval. The | | | | and video interviews with industry professionals. |
| Google Affiliate Network hosts their blog on Blogspot. | | | | Tribal Fusion |
| They frequently blog about new laws that affect | | | | The Tribal Fusion network serves over 20 billion |
| affiliates and system maintenance schedules, and they | | | | impressions per month reaching over 230 million users. |
| have a section for GAN frequently asked questions. | | | | Clients include Classmates.com, Morpheus Media, |
| Hydra | | | | Beyond Interactive, PowWeb, and Artifact Software. |
| Hydra Network is one of the most popular CPA | | | | Tribal Fusion has a very handy "channels" page which |
| networks and has won numerous awards including Inc | | | | compares some of their network metrics with some |
| 500 Fastest Growing (2007, 2008), and 2009 Internet | | | | competitors. Potential clients are also able to drill-down |
| Advertising Competition Award for Outstanding | | | | the category that their site fits in and see landscape of |
| Achievement in Internet Advertising. Hydra features | | | | Tribal Fusion's reach within that vertical. |
| many exclusive campaigns that can only be found on | | | | Zanox |
| their network, as well as offers that can be | | | | Zanoxis a leading affiliate network with advertisers |
| incentivized. Hydra's affiliate dashboard is very well laid | | | | that include Jamster, 1&1, ZoneAlarm, GameOn, |
| out, making it easy to access reports, campaigns, and | | | | and FerrariStore.com, Amazon, Lycos, Procter & |
| account settings. | | | | Gamble, Citibank, among others. The Zanox blog |
| LeadFlash | | | | features a live cam of their office in addition to links to |
| LeadFlash is a CPA network and is one of the largest | | | | their Facebook Group, company Twitter account, Flickr |
| players in the cash advance/payday loan vertical. | | | | photos, and their iGoogle gadget. Zanox works with |
| More recently LeadFlash has moved into the home | | | | over a million affiliates in over 190 countries and offers |
| loan modification, debt, and automotive loan verticals as | | | | direct support in about 30 countries. |