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Thursday, July 20, 2006

Implementing Your Own Affiliate Program


While many home based business owners focusing on signing up as affiliates for other companies, have you ever considered running your own affiliate program? While it can be hard for some small companies to get started, particularly, if you are on a small budget, running an affiliate program can make the difference for extra sales.

AffiliateShop offers an interesting combination of a shopping cart and an affiliate program start-up with some really great features. You can set up several different types of affiliate programs, from CPA to percentages, making it easier for smaller companies to get this implemented.

Their directory also makes it easier for new affiliates to discover your company. This is a nice integrated approach that can help walk you through the process if you're new to affiliate programs. It's worth the managements tools alone, which can save you a ton of time and hassle.