Join an affiliate network or purchase an affiliate script? - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

dreamache · 09-21-2008, 07:40 PM

I can offer $30+ per signup on my site and still make $20 (based on my $50 purchase price). So I figure why not start an affiliate program for it? The question I have is should I just purchase an affiliate script (or code my own), OR try and join an affiliate network that has established affiliates already? Thanks.

BizGuides · 09-21-2008, 08:33 PM

Give affiliate network first and see how it goes.

It will give you a baseline to compare to.

pat J · 09-21-2008, 08:37 PM

What are you selling? E-junkie.com is awesome for both physical and digital products. And it's cheap and awesome.. did i mention awesome?

It's also awesome.

dreamache · 09-21-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pat J

What are you selling? E-junkie.com is awesome for both physical and digital products. And it's cheap and awesome.. did i mention awesome?

It's also awesome.

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I'll check em' out... is it yours?

or are you an actual customer..

dreamache · 09-21-2008, 08:54 PM

Eh, after checking them out a bit, it looks like it's not very flexible in the idea that you can't have your own members area and distribute the files yourself...

PinstripeRambo · 09-21-2008, 09:11 PM

I'd go with a network to start off.. no startup costs, a pool of affiliates, and most have some sort of guarantee as far as the quality of affiliates/leads.

dreamache · 09-21-2008, 09:14 PM

question is, what network? what affiliate network will allow me to keep my members area on my end... is there one that'll let me keep my own order page too?

Rage9 · 09-21-2008, 09:37 PM

Well there is going to be some programing to do all the tracking but you should be able to keep all your own pages. Basically they only have to put a pixel on your order confirmation page to track conversions.

The initial cost by networks totally depends on the network. Some have zero cost, some charge a bit up front, some will make you put some money into escrow in case you don't pay up for the conversions.

pat J · 09-21-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamache

Eh, after checking them out a bit, it looks like it's not very flexible in the idea that you can't have your own members area and distribute the files yourself...

I think it's very flexible. And you can redirect them to your own thank you page if you want. It would work just like a normal paypal button.

You can sign up and try it out for free for 7 days or something. I guess the only bad part is that the pool of affiliates is not as big as with other networks.

Clickbank and PDC could be used for a membership site but they charge way more.

AdHustler · 09-22-2008, 08:53 AM

I would join a network. A lot of affiliates dont trust independant programs that have no proven track record.

MaxSteve · 09-22-2008, 09:08 AM

There's a lot more to running a program than just selecting a script. Recruiting, payment processing, affiliate screening, fielding day-to-day questions, other affiliate management, etc. You need to include this when you decide between going in-house and outsourcing your affiliate program.

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dreamache Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,824 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Join an affiliate network or purchase an affiliate script? I can offer $30+ per signup on my site and still make $20 (based on my $50 purchase price). So I figure why not start an affiliate program for it? The question I have is should I just purchase an affiliate script (or code my own), OR try and join an affiliate network that has established affiliates already? Thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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BizGuides Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Give affiliate network first and see how it goes. It will give you a baseline to compare to. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-21-2008, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
pat J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 802 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What are you selling? E-junkie.com is awesome for both physical and digital products. And it's cheap and awesome.. did i mention awesome? It's also awesome. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-21-2008, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
dreamache Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,824 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Eh, after checking them out a bit, it looks like it's not very flexible in the idea that you can't have your own members area and distribute the files yourself... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-21-2008, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
PinstripeRambo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 207 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'd go with a network to start off.. no startup costs, a pool of affiliates, and most have some sort of guarantee as far as the quality of affiliates/leads. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

09-21-2008, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
dreamache Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,824 iTrader: 7 / 100%	question is, what network? what affiliate network will allow me to keep my members area on my end... is there one that'll let me keep my own order page too? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-21-2008, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rage9 #1 Soccer Hater Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,174 iTrader: 13 / 93%	Well there is going to be some programing to do all the tracking but you should be able to keep all your own pages. Basically they only have to put a pixel on your order confirmation page to track conversions. The initial cost by networks totally depends on the network. Some have zero cost, some charge a bit up front, some will make you put some money into escrow in case you don't pay up for the conversions. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ MadPPC.com - PPC, PHP, and other Affiliate Marketing tips. It's OK to be MAD!

09-22-2008, 08:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
AdHustler Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,087 iTrader: 6 / 100%	I would join a network. A lot of affiliates dont trust independant programs that have no proven track record. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ AdHustler.com - Every Day I'm Hustlin'

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MaxSteve Double Secret Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 526 iTrader: 0 / 0%	There's a lot more to running a program than just selecting a script. Recruiting, payment processing, affiliate screening, fielding day-to-day questions, other affiliate management, etc. You need to include this when you decide between going in-house and outsourcing your affiliate program. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Let me slip my MAX into your BOUNTY. Steven Sauve steve at maxbounty.com / AIM = maxbountysteve http://www.maxbounty.com Want a 80" Sharp Aquos LED TV? http://www.maxbounty.com/vindalecontest.cfm

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