Clickbank

If you sell a digital product, like an ebook or software, you should definitely consider Clickbank, which acts as a third party payment processor, (say THAT 3 times fast) and has a built-in Affiliate program/network.

Clickbank has thousands of affiliates in their network who are always looking for digital products to promote…Nothing but nothing sells like information on the 'net, and Clickbank affiliates know that well!

Clickbank is the company I use to process sales of my Super Affiliate Handbook. Jim Edwards and I also use their services for Affiliate Business Blueprint sales.

Checks arrive like clockwork every two weeks.

It's super cheap to set up with Clickbank too. There's a one-time $50 setup charge, and then a $1.00 fee and 7.5% applied to every order processed. Order fees are split between you and the affiliate who referred the sale.

Sure, Clickbank's Affiliate Program has its limitations, not least of which is the inability to contact the affiliates who promote your product.

Nevertheless, it is a 'best bet' for getting an affiliate program started quickly, easily and inexpensively.

PayDotCom

In many ways, PayDotCom is similar to Clickbank in that it is a third-party payment processor with a built-in affiliate network.

PayDotCom offers a couple of options that Clickbank does not, so you may want to consider joining both.

PayDotCom lets the Merchant choose whether or not a customer's purchase should be refunded, whereas Clickbank refunds immediately on customer request provided the request comes within the allowable period.

PayDotCom also uses PayPal and StormPay as payment processors. Clickbank doesn't offer the Stormpay option.