Finding an affiliate for a specific niche

for a specific niche

[stef25]

having no experience with affiliate marketing, here we go: ive got site in a very specific niche and would like to add some affiliate links. how do i know they will have ads to show that are relevant to this niche, is there some kind of test or preview that can be done?

[piatkow]

Without taxing my memory Amazon is the only company that I can think of that manages its own affiliate scheme.

Most companies use a specialist affiliate network. Check out the companies appropriate to your location. They should provide details of participants and a library of ad formats to put on your site.

[stef25]

i hope im not saying anything stupid here, but what about the big ones like CJ and tradedoubler - is there any way to find out if they have advertisers in my niche? nothing stops be signing up to find out, just wondering. and im sure im not the first :)

[Catalyst]

stef25,

CJ has a robust search function you can use after you join to search for merchants and/or specific products that may fit your niche. Not only that but if there are multiple merchants to choose from you'll be able to get stats to help you determine which have the best commissions and EPC (Earnings per 100 clicks).

I assume TD has a search function too, but am not familiar with their interface so don't know how well their search works.

Happy affiliate niche hunting!

Linda Buquet

[LifeinAsia]

You can also try a search for "niche affiliate program" on Google on other search engines. That may give you an idea of what's out there.