What to expect as an affiliate. All affiliate programs are not created equally. Read program agreements closely to avoid the misperceptions and ultimately unpleasant affiliations. Some programs pay commissions on the profit of a sale not the gross value of a sale. Some programs pay commission only for the sale of the specific item you link to.
Payment schedules vary according to program.
As an affiliate, you are taking a risk by joining programs that hold on to your check for too long. Bankruptcies and server crashes could cost you your commission checks. Cookies count . If a user has their settings programmed to refuse cookies, you may not be rewarded for their purchase. You can address this issue somewhere on your site but unfortunately, there is not much else you can do.