by: J. Ratliff

This information may be helpful for everyone, regardless of how long
you have been in the affiliate business, or even if you are just
getting started.

First, a good affiliate program can be hard to come by. It needs to
offer decent commissions, accurately track sales, and most
importantly, pay their affiliates in a timely manner.

Many webmasters and internet gurus are doing very well with only a
handful of affiliate programs. Once you find a good one, you kind of
seem to get stuck on it until you are positive you are making every
penny possible.

Before spending a lot of time and money marketing an affiliate
program, always check it out first. There are a number of ways to do
this.

1. Search through the hundreds of affiliate directories online and
look for comments about it.

2. Ask them how many affiliate they have, and what the top earners
are making, as well as the average affiliate.

3. Give the program a trial run - just enough to make a few sales
that will allow you to recieve a payment from them. This will ensure
they pay as offered.

4. Spread the word! Lots of affiliate money stays on the table
because we do not refer others. If you know other affiliates, send
them an email and let them know about your new program. Of course,
send your affiliate link id to earn 2nd tier revenue if possible!

To see my favorite affiliate programs, please visit
www.free-affiliate-program.us



About the Author
Jamie Ratliff has been in the affiliate marketing business for
years. He currently offers advice to beginner and intermediate
affiliate marketing websites. He has a website at
www.free-affiliate-program.us