Affiliate Marketing Programs and Marketplaces

0:17 Affiliate marketing programs allow marketers to serve as additional sales representatives or channels for brands and businesses. Affiliate marketing places on the other hand are networks offering different products and providing access to a wide array of merchants and brands.

0:34 They offer marketers the chance to promote both physical and digital products. Here are some of the leading affiliate marketing programs and marketplaces.

0:48 Amazon Associates Amazon Associates is the most popular program for beginners at the affiliate marketing, and with good reason. The program lets you earn a commission for pretty much anything sold on Amazon, which is one of the biggest retail giants across the world today.

1:07 Since 2017, the company implements a flat rate commission structure where affiliates get paid a flat commission percentage based on product category.

1:17 Here are some of the top features of this affiliate marketing program. They're a great addition to your arsenal, mainly because they're such a big retailer, and most people have heard of Amazon or are purchased from the site.

1:30 There's a massive selection of products, so virtually all marketers from different types of industries and niches can find a product to promote.

1:40 Commission rates range from 1% to 10%. This is a little low compared to other programs and marketplaces on this list.

1:50 The minimum payout threshold is very low at $10. Commission Junction CJ Affiliate, formerly known as Commission Junction, is another big name in the affiliate marketing world.

2:07 This network brings together thousands of merchants like Priceline, GoPro, and Grammarly under one roof. Check out some of the leading features of this affiliate marketing marketplace.

2:19 Like Amazon Associates, commission junction products cover a wide range of niches. The average commission rates depends on the merchant you choose to sign up with.

2:31 The minimum payout is $50 for direct deposit and $100 for check. The platform has a user-friendly back-end dashboard to help you generate links, adjust the metrics, and track statistics sufficiently.

2:50 Clickbank. Although Clickbank does offer quite a number of physical products, it is best known for its extensive selection of digital products.

3:00 You'll find smaller merchants selling courses, e-books, and memberships. Although they may not have the brand recognition that bigger merchants do, they can be a profitable source of income if their products fit the right niche you're in.

3:15 The top features of affiliate marketing marketplace include ClickBank allows you to easily filter their digital and physical offerings. You'll find products for some of the more smaller, specialized niches that other marketplaces is don't often cater to.

3:31 The commission rate also depends on the merchant that you decide to sign up with. However, most offer relatively high rates both for flat rate and percentage commissions.

3:42 Some merchants may even offer a commission rate of up to 75%. The minimum Founded in 2011, JVZoo is considered as one of the oldest and most popular affiliate marketing marketplaces on this list.

4:07 The platform is considered unique because it does not charge both merchants and affiliates in upfront cost. Instead, it only charges of fee once a sale has been made.

4:17 Commissions are also paid instantly, unlike other programs or platforms that pay once a week or every month. Here are the leading features of this affiliate marketing marketplace.

4:29 The platform is best known for its extensive selection of online courses about marketing and advertising. They're also the best platform for those who are marketing new product launches.

4:41 Commission rates depend on the merchant, but some offer rates of 50% and even higher. Payouts are instant, as long as you're able to promote and sell at least 50 products.

4:53 The platform offers detailed statistics and information about each merchant and program on the site. eBay Partner Network eBay is an e-commerce company that connects buyers and sellers around the world.

5:12 It is based on an auction model where users can purchase items by bidding on items or buying at set prices.

5:18 It offers a wide range of product categories from antiques to electronics. Their affiliate program uses a proprietary tracking software to track and record sales.

5:31 Below are a few of the amazing benefits of joining the program. eBay has a low payout threshold that only 10 units of the user's home currency, for example $10 or 10 euros.

5:43 The platforms offer commissions at rates varying from 50% to 70% of the profit that the site earns, depending on the product category.

5:54 Affiliates can also earn additional bonuses when qualifying transactions are made by new or returning buyers. The affiliate landing page offers useful resources for beginners such as guides, success stories, and a comprehensive FAQ.

6:10 You can also customize ad-banners before adding it to your site. Share a sale. Share a sale has been around for almost 20 years with its long history and extensive selection of merchants and products.

6:28 The platform is a popular choice for many beginners at affiliate marketing, due to its user-friendly interface, easy sign-up process, and communicative sport team.

6:38 Here are some of the top features of Cherisale. The platform boasts more than 4,000 merchants divided into over 40 categories.

6:49 A thousand of these merchants are exclusive to the marketplace. On average, the commission rate ranges between 5% to 20%. However, some programs offer rates of up to 80%.

7:03 Payouts are done monthly, as long as your balance exceeds $50. The platform allows users to easily compare several offers based on metrics such as average sale amount, average commission, earnings per click, and reversal rates.

7:20 There are also so many different programs and platforms out there. You only need to be a little more patient and meticulous when choosing the right one for you and your business.

7:32 Now that you know about the top affiliate marketing platforms and marketplaces, we'll move to the next section that covers the best practices you have to consider and implement as an affiliate marketer.