Affiliate programs are a lot like fishing.
The catch is thrilling but no one wants to deal with the clean up. To ensure satisfaction with programs you participate in, affiliates need to take a proactive approach before, during, and after the sign up process. Research Merchant Philosophy Merchants generally fall into two categories. Some merchants WANT affiliates to be their online salespeople and give them plenty of incentive to sell, sell, sell. Before you join a merchant's affiliate program, make sure you know which category they fall into.