Affiliate Marketing Explained

Affiliate marketing is any form of online advertising or marketing where the advertiser pays for results rather than paying to reach a specific audience.

Meaning — 1. You, as a "Publisher," can promote other websites' products and/or services on your website in exchange for a commission on leads or sales that result from the visitors acting on these offers....or 2. As an "Advertiser," you can allow others to promote your products and/or services on their websites'... (You'll only have to pay for the advertising after your offer has been acted upon by a visitor from one of your new Publishers.)

LinkShare is the largest online network of advertisers and publishers that tracks, reports and measures all of these transactions, collects and distributes payments from each advertiser, and pays the publisher their monthly earnings.

Publishers can get started today for free by signing up online and get paid in one monthly paycheck for all the online partnerships they develop through Commission Junction.

Advertisers pay only for performance - sales or referrals - instead of paying up front for advertising.

LinkShare is one of the leading affiliate solutions provider. Learn more about their global services and how they can help your website today.

Successful affiliate marketing, like any other type of internet marketing, begins with a solid content driven web site. Learn more about how to create a powerful web site at Affiliate Marketing Success Tips