Special Report: Affiliate Marketing

The costs involved in employing an affiliate network vary. While some networks don’t charge a startup fee, others will charge from $2,250 to $10,000. Monthly access fees from $2,000 to $15,000 also apply in some cases. Finally, in addition to the commission paid to each affiliate, a percentage commission often is given to the network. This fee ranges from 3 percent of sales conducted through the network to 30 percent of the commission paid to each affiliate, and often is negotiable as part of your contract with the network.