Promoting your Affiliate Program with Directories- Part II

Merle n part 1 we had discussed some options for setting up your own
associate program. Now, in part II we'll look at what you need
to do to get the word out to those who may be interested in
signing up as an affiliate in your new venture.

The best place to start is to list your program with the
directories that exist for just this purpose. If you do
some research you'll find many "associate directories"
to list with. Since these directories are usually the first
stop people make when looking for an affiliate program to
join, getting listed with as many of them as possible will
work to your advantage and make it easier for them find you
and what you have to offer.

Here are some of the best directories that you can list
your program's details with absolutely free.

1) Associate Programs
http://www.AssociatePrograms.com/

You must first drill down to the proper category to make
your free submission. Make sure you fill in as much
detail as possible and make it good as over half of
the submissions are rejected. This site is the gospel
for associate programs so you really want to get listed
her.

2)CashPile
http://www.CashPile.com/

The most comprehensive affiliate directory online.
You'll get some great exposure by listing your
program here- absolutely free.

3) Affiliate Channel
http://www.AffiliateChannel.com

Fill in the short form and you're good to go. All
submissions are reviewed by a live human so
make it good.

4) Affiliates Directory
http://www.AffiliatesDirectory.com

Billing itself as "The Net's Largest Affiliate
Program Directory". Free listing as long as your
program has a website and is not MLM.

5) Affiliate Find
http://www.AffiliateFind.com

Fill in the short form to have your site listed
in a flash.

6) Associate-It
http://www.Associate-It.com

Free to get listed but they do ask you to follow
the guidelines when submitting and for a link
back to their site.

7)Refer-It
http://www.Refer-It.com

This directory contains over 4048 programs and
allows you list your site for free. All submissions
are reviewed by a human and they do require you
to post their "approved by Refer-It" logo on
your site if accepted.

8) Associate Search
http://www.AssociateSearch.com

Choose your category, and fill in the form
to get your free listing.

9) Active Income
http://www.ActiveIncome.com

Get listed in this directory by filling in the
short form and hitting submit.

10) Affiliate Forum
http://www.AffiliateForum.com

Billing itself as "A Trusted Affiliate Network
Directory", fill in the quick form to be
considered for inclusion.

11) Affiliate Guide
http://www.AffiliateGuide.com

A regular listing is free but if you want to
come out at the top a pay for premium listing
is offered as an option.

12) Affiliate Match
http://www.AffiliateMatch.com

Free listing is offered to all just fill in the
form with your programs details and you're
good to go.

13) Affiliate Promoter
http://www.AffiliatePromoter.com

Accepting all types of affiliate programs except for
adult programs. All submissions are reviewed.

14) Associate Cash
http://www.AssociateCash.com

You'll have to register first in order to list
your program but listing is free with no
strings attached.

15) Click Associates
http://www.ClickAssociates.com

Nice directory broken down by subject and
sub categories. You'll have to submit your
site to the proper category for inclusion.

So there you have it the top 15 directories to list your
associate program with. Remember, an affiliate program
is a great way to increase your sales but they won't do
you a bit of good if no one knows about them. By submitting
to as many directories as possible you can be sure you'll
be easily found when an affiliate is searching for a great
money-maker to join.

About the Author

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