Affiliate networks host affiliate programs designed to allow affiliates the opportunity to promote third party goods and services.  Affiliates are paid per-sale, per-click, or per-lead.  Affiliate networks offer many affiliate programs and make operations easy for vendors and publishers alike.  The advantage of affiliate networks from a publishers perspective is the certainty of payment and the vast assortment of affiliate programs to choose from.  Publishers sign onto their favorite affiliate network, scroll through the many available options, and simply click on the affiliate program right for them.  Vendors enjoy the affiliate networks large base of publishers and hassle free services.

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