How to Find the Best Affiliate Programs by: blog-editor2 , April 12, 2010 Affiliate marketing is one of the biggest money makers on the Internet. That’s why there are hundreds of affiliate programs each claiming to be the best one in the industry. It is important not to take these claims at face-value. There are bad programs, average ones, and good affiliate programs. However, because of the large amount of web clutter, you might need to spend a significant part of your time searching for suitable offers and determining which affiliate programs are most conducive to your interests and efforts. Fortunately, there are a number of affiliate programs that offer long-term potential. The key is to join a company that provides recurring revenue. Think of membership websites. In many cases, if you refer a friend to join the program, you can expect to earn a commission on the membership throughout the time-frame of his membership. The same scenario is true in other service-oriented programs. Recurring commissions is ideal for many affiliate marketers. In essence, you will receive passive income each month without doing anything. Your efforts at the beginning can potentially yield a lifetime of results. It comes as no surprise that many are choosing to become affiliates of reliable companies that offer this opportunity. If you’re interested in pursuing this industry, research the background of the company you want to join before signing up as an affiliate. Find the company you will feel comfortable and proud to work for, as well as the program which has the greatest likelihood to return income for your efforts. A residual income from affiliate programs can make a big difference in the long run. Search for: Search Categories Advertising Branding Business Growth Communication Entrepreneur Management Marketing News & Updates Tags Small business Small Business; Small Business Growth; Small Business Communication; Small Business Technology; Toll Free Vanity Numbers Toll Free Numbers Toll Free Trends Uncategorized Vanity Toll Free Archives 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009