First check the product. The best performing affiliates actually use their sponsor’s products and know them well. Know the market that will need these products and how to create a need for them.

• Check out the company carefully

• Not everyone can afford high end products so unless you are familiar with special markets who can afford high priced goods stick to the average market of $10-$500. It will be easier for you to promote products in this range.

• Commissions: Be sure the company is offering a decent percentage. Do not accept anything below 20% as it is not worth it.

• The company should also be offering good training and tools, their success lies in your success.

• Be sure they offer good, quick customer support.

• There should be no obligation for you to buy the product

• There should be a good tracking system, showing your earnings in real time

• The company should have a system in place to prevent theft of your ID

• You should be paid at least once a month and the minimum payout should not be more than $100. Also be sure that the company has a convenient method of paying your commission.

With these points you will be able to have a good idea on what to base your decision to join a program on. Carefully check out the affiliate program before joining with these criteria in mind and they will help you make the right decision. Joining the right programs will put you on the road to success.