Many affiliate marketers may have encountered ad networks in one way or another. Also known as contextual marketing, it happens to be a form of marketing that targets advertisements that appear on websites or any other form of media.

Ads are chosen and served by automated systems which would then allow tracking, targeting and reporting of impressions or clicks where they would provide advertisers with specific ad placements. At the end of the day, this would ensure higher conversion and click-through rates.

Affiliate marketers may want to consider using ad networks as an additional source of income. The really nice thing about doing it is that you are presented with so many more options in terms of being creative than ever before.

Instead of spending a lot of time marketing to specific clients, joining networks like these would ensure a steady stream of income for many affiliate marketers. The amount you can expect to earn will depend on various factors, such as the number of advertisements displayed that are relevant to the product or service offered.

Good ad agencies will provide a mix of CPM (cost per thousand impressions) and CPC (cost per click) ads. The latter will pay once a visitor clicks on a banner ad to land on the advertiser’s site. On the other hand, CPM would pay a flat fee per thousand impressions.

Affiliate marketers should target a network that pays an average CPM of $1 to $4 and at least $0.15 to $0.20 cents CPC.

Another option would be the CPA (Cost per Acquisition). However, it has a lower conversion rate than the other two. In addition to getting paid once a visitor clicks through and purchases the advertiser’s product or service, an affiliate marketer will also benefit from getting paid in the region of 5 percent for referring other affiliates or advertisers to ad networks. prominent banners.

The important thing to remember is to make sure you fully understand the terms and conditions before joining. This way, you’ll have a better idea of ​​what you can and can’t do. It would be sad to have your account terminated if you break the rules.

Be sure to deal with banner ad networks that pay promptly. The good ones would pay between 15 and 30 days after the end of the month. Be on the lookout for ad agencies that will allow you to practice your own style as an affiliate marketer.