It's been four Internet Years since I released my Report on
Affiliate Management Software (May 2004). Lots has changed with
then. I've been working hard on the second edition of this
popular book.
Since you're one of my paid subscribers, you'll
receive it in two parts by e-mail, plus be able to download the final book
in PDF format
when it is released in a few weeks.
Here are the 50+ affiliate programs I am tracking. If you know of
one that isn't listed here (not including those incorporated in
shopping cart programs),
please let me know.
Gives a bit of historical perspective on the development of
affiliate management software and offers and provides a simple
8-step explanation about how the typical affiliate management
software works. Read the Introduction
Types of Affiliate Management Software
Divides affiliate management software programs into five
different types -- custom programmed, network, ASP hosted,
integrated into the shopping cart, and licensed software
installed on the merchant's server. The author then discusses the
pros and cons of each type and makes general recommendations for
various kinds of companies. Read the Article
Features of Affiliate Management Software
This article explains the kinds of functionality basic to all
affiliate management software. The author considers new trends in
features and assesses their actual importance to the typical
merchant. Then he discusses in detail 13 different features,
where they can make a difference, and what software vendors offer
them. In particular he outlines the various types of commission
structures possible and how they can be used to maximize appeal
to super affiliates.
Read the Article.
Coming Up
The next issue of Web Marketing Today Premium, due
within a week or two, will complete this series. It will contain:
"Awards
of Merit" -- my recommendations in various classes of
Affiliate Management Software.
Detailed information
on each of 50+ Affiliate Management Software programs.
User comments and ratings
of both software and customer service for each of the more
popular companies.
New Ecommerce and Web Marketing Articles
Each month our team of link editors scours dozens of online periodicals and resources to find
key information on e-commerce and Web marketing. With so much new literature
available to you, how do you find what you need quickly and painlessly? Here's a selective and searchable database of article and resource links to help your
research and keep you up-to-date in the field. (Links gathered in a given month are usually available during the second week of the following
month.)
It's been four Internet Years since I released my Report on
Affiliate Management Software (May 2004). Lots has changed with
then. I've been working hard on the second edition of this
popular book. 
"Awards
of Merit" -- my recommendations in various classes of
Affiliate Management Software.
