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Using Independent Affiliate Programs

So, you are finally interested in affiliating a specific product, only to find out it's not on one of the big name affiliate networks. Guess what, PepperJam Network and CJ don't have all the affiliate programs out there and sometimes the smaller guy can pay bigger commissions by eliminating the middle man. That's why I also use independent affiliate programs in conjunction with the big networks to maximize my earnings.

The largest benefit I've seen to using an independent affiliate program is the level of service. Generally speaking, these guys want your business bad and are willing to go the distance to make sure you are happy. I've personally had custom ads created for my use and had questions answered so fast it'll make your head spin. Not saying that PJN and CJ don't do a good job at customer service, but there is something refreshing about getting help from someone who is generally interested in your success.

But let's be honest, the real reason we are all here, independent affiliate programs can and do pay more money. This becomes especially true with digital products and media, where the distribution can be handled in house. Therefore there is no middle man, only me the salesman (affiliate) and the manufacturer (product creator). This means I get a bigger piece of the pie that would normally go to pay PJN and CJ's expenses.