To get a more in-depth breakdown of these different types of affiliate partners, download our Ultimate Guide to the Affiliate Marketing Model and/or check out the list on our Publisher Development page. In an affiliate program, affiliate networks typically handle all tracking, reporting and payment to affiliates. In addition to providing tracking technology, some affiliate networks also provide full-service management or self-service management of a program. Affiliate networks also give brands access to a network of affiliates who apply to join their network, which also gives these affiliates access to hundreds, even thousands, of affiliate programs. In an affiliate program, SaaS platforms also provide companies with performance tracking, reporting and payment, however, they do not manage affiliate programs or provide companies with access to a network of affiliates. Their focus is just on the technological aspects of an affiliate program.
The result? By 1993, Tobin’s products were generating $6 million annually for Prodigy. Talk about success! This success resulted in Tobin going on to patent the concept in 1996, which was later granted in 2000.

There’s no point in recommending an affiliate product if it hasn’t been proven to convert. Of course, you won’t know for sure if a product will generate revenue until you’re running traffic to it, but there are a few ways to find products that are proven to sell.
During this step, it’s vital that you need to choose the products listed in Amazon that you want to sell. Looking for a product requires hard work. And when choosing a product, you must consider the following checklist: The products you select must fall within the scope of your nicheThey must be from a reputable sellerConsider the shipping timelinesCheck the feedback and what customers say about the product