ShareASale is another one of the larger affiliate networks out there. Shareasale.com has a wide range of affiliate programs. There are 3 different types of programs that you can choose from. Pay-per-sale, pay-per-click, and my favorite, pay-per-lead. There are two minor problems that I have with this network. The first is that just because you are signed up with the network, doesnt mean you can advertise for all of their programs. A lot of networks have it set up to where once you are signed up and logged in, you can advertise for anything, but Shareasale.com has their own tracking system and management system (aka they are not using DirectTrack) and have it to where there is an extra application on a lot of the offers (means you have to check a couple of boxes and wait for the advertiser to accept you in order to run an offer). The problem is the turnaround on getting accepted varies with each individual advertiser. The other has to be the fact that you don't actually become a full member until you get your first paycheck. I understand that they want their affiliates to prove their worth and what not but what happens if you site, blog, or email list is niche specific? That means unless you can make it work with another advertiser, you may not ever see all of their ads.

Payout Date: 20th of every month
Payment Threshold: $50
Payment Method: Check, Direct Deposit
Tracking Software: ShareASale (Own Software)
# of Programs: 2636 (as of 3-1-09)
Type of Programs Offered: CPC, CPS, CPL, CPA

Bounty CPA works solely with cost per acquisition which means you get paid for every acting you generate. This could be anything from a click to someone registering, but the point is that no credit cards or personal information are usually needed. This makes it easier for us because I know how people feel about putting their real information on the internet. I know they usually pay out more, but this way your users dont get that feeling that you are trying to steal their identities or whatever.

Here is bits a pieces I found about the financial stuff on my personal account:

"Publisher Payments are sent on the 25th of the following month commissions were earned with $50.00 minimum payment. This means that earnings for January will be sent February 25th. If $50.00 minimum is not reached, commissions will be carried over to the next month."

Bounty CPA works with you as much as possible to help you understand how their world works and their goal is to make you money. I know you can say that about every network, but these guys contact me 3 times a day sometimes telling me about new offers and what not. It almost gets annoying which is I guess the downside to the network. If you are planning on advertising through banners, buttons, text ads, newsletters, pop-upsk or others, you are going to love Bounty CPA. In the big picture, they are quite insignificant. In fact, I doubt you will find many reviews of the place, but all in all they have good people.

Amount of Programs Listed: 83
Method of pay: Check, PayPal, Direct Deposit
Programs Offered: CPL, CPA
Tiers: 2
Pay date: Monthly
Min payout: $50
Tracking Software: In House

I have enjoyed working with Blue Phoenix Media because they are so helpful with everything. Another Medium sized network, you get to work with the owner quite a bit. I would imagine that some people get quite annoyed with it, but I don't exactly have that luxury as I am still learning new things everyday. I seriously think you have to stay up on this stuff everyday in order to be successful. Anyways, if you are looking for more attention with a smaller network then this is the network for you. On the smaller side of medium, this network still has a wide selection of programs to choose from. Pay period is net 30 but you can negotiate weekly payments with the owner or your affiliate manager. You are probably not going to be able to find much about this network on the internet, but don't let that discourage you because this really is a good network.

URL: Blue Phoenix Media
Minimum Payout: $100, $200, $500
Payout Date(s): Net 30
# of Programs: 129
Method of Payment: Check
Programs Offered: CPA, CPS, CPL
Tracking Software: DirectTrack