my earnings with linkshare

[wesley]

I have found over the years that I have enjoyed being with linkshare. I remember signing up when they first started the program.

Still to this day, I like promoting their merchants because they have tried and true products that I can make some money in specific niches. The categories that really work for me are jewelry, clothing, pets and gifts.

The other thing I have always likes about them is they pay you a little finder's fee for sending on new new sign ups.

I have never had a late check either - which is important.

[techcrafters]

I had forgotten about linkshare as it's been quite awhile since I looked into their program - I do remember it working pretty well though, so I'll have to check it out again as I'm always looking for new programs to add value to my sites.

[AffiliateSeeking]

You signed up when they first started. I signed up about 1 year after I started this internet stuff and made my first site. That was when I was quite advanced in html, but still learning new html stuff every day.

Since then I have made some money from it, but I have found that they have sent me sometimes about 2 - 5 checks in a 2 week period instead of one large check. I don't see the point in sending individual checks when I should have received one larger check instead in a 1 month period. Although saying that, I still promote them as I do like their merchants.

[v2rfrendz]

I was never happy with linkshare. But i was using it long way back. So i really cant comment on its services this day. your comments are giving me a good impression..so..lemme check out..

[dbarton]

you mentioned in a May 2007 post that you use Linkshare to promote pet products. I own a gourmet dog bakery and want to start an affilate program, however i can't decided which method is best....go with a network like linkshare or buy software and do everything in house. As a marketer, would you consider an affilate program with a company direct? or do you only like to use networks and why?

[wesley]

As a marketer, would you consider an affilate program with a company direct? or do you only like to use networks and why?

I run programs with networks because it is easy to find merchants right away. BUT, I do use many direct programs. If I am looking for a particular product, I will go through a direct program if it has the right commission and the product I need. Also, I find that with direct programs, not as many people are using them so the market is bigger for an individual affiliate.

I usually go small in the beginning with a direct program to make sure I get paid and then when I know they are legit, I integrate more products.

[jossef]

It has a very limited range of products.
I realy hope the can expaned their network to more merchants

[MissJo]

I haven't used it before... will give it a look!