Promoting your Affiliate Program with Directories- Part II
n part 1 we had discussed some options for setting up your own
associate program. Now, in part II we'll look at what you need
to do to get the word out to those who may be interested in
signing up as an affiliate in your new venture.
The best place to start is to list your program with the
directories that exist for just this purpose. If you do some
research you'll find many "associate directories" to list with.
Since these directories are usually the first stop people make
when looking for an affiliate program to join, getting listed
with as many of them as possible will work to your advantage and
make it easier for them find you and what you have to offer.
Here are some of the best directories that you can list your
program's details with absolutely free.
1) Associate Programs http://www.AssociatePrograms.com/
You must first drill down to the proper category to make your
free submission. Make sure you fill in as much detail as
possible and make it good as over half of the submissions are
rejected. This site is the gospel for associate programs so you
really want to get listed her.
2)CashPile http://www.CashPile.com/
The most comprehensive affiliate directory online. You'll get
some great exposure by listing your program here- absolutely
free.
3) Affiliate Channel http://www.AffiliateChannel.com
Fill in the short form and you're good to go. All submissions
are reviewed by a live human so make it good.
4) Affiliates Directory http://www.AffiliatesDirectory.com
Billing itself as "The Net's Largest Affiliate Program
Directory". Free listing as long as your program has a website
and is not MLM.
5) Affiliate Find http://www.AffiliateFind.com
Fill in the short form to have your site listed in a flash.
6) Associate-It http://www.Associate-It.com
Free to get listed but they do ask you to follow the guidelines
when submitting and for a link back to their site.
7)Refer-It http://www.Refer-It.com
This directory contains over 4048 programs and allows you list
your site for free. All submissions are reviewed by a human and
they do require you to post their "approved by Refer-It" logo on
your site if accepted.
8) Associate Search http://www.AssociateSearch.com
Choose your category, and fill in the form to get your free
listing.
9) Active Income http://www.ActiveIncome.com
Get listed in this directory by filling in the short form and
hitting submit.
10) Affiliate Forum http://www.AffiliateForum.com
Billing itself as "A Trusted Affiliate Network Directory", fill
in the quick form to be considered for inclusion.
11) Affiliate Guide http://www.AffiliateGuide.com
A regular listing is free but if you want to come out at the top
a pay for premium listing is offered as an option.
12) Affiliate Match http://www.AffiliateMatch.com
Free listing is offered to all just fill in the form with your
programs details and you're good to go.
13) Affiliate Promoter http://www.AffiliatePromoter.com
Accepting all types of affiliate programs except for adult
programs. All submissions are reviewed.
14) Associate Cash http://www.AssociateCash.com
You'll have to register first in order to list your program but
listing is free with no strings attached.
15) Click Associates http://www.ClickAssociates.com
Nice directory broken down by subject and sub categories. You'll
have to submit your site to the proper category for inclusion.
So there you have it the top 15 directories to list your
associate program with. Remember, an affiliate program is a
great way to increase your sales but they won't do you a bit of
good if no one knows about them. By submitting to as many
directories as possible you can be sure you'll be easily found
when an affiliate is searching for a great money-maker to join.