So you're interested in getting affiliates and you'd like to know how to recruit them. One of the best ways to attract them is by having your affiliate program listed on as many affiliate directories as possible. You don't have to pay anything to have your program listed on these directories. However, you do have to meet certain guidelines.



There are around forty directories for affiliate program listings. If you want to put into action your ideas regarding how to recruit affiliates, you must be listed on the directories. Furthermore, you must ensure that you're listed under the right category.

The Directories

Keep in mind that many directories won't list affiliate programs having anything to do with adult content or gambling, so it would be a waste of your time and effort to even attempt to list it.

Affiliate programs that pay on more than 2 levels, are a red flag to getting listed in the directories, and is something that should be avoided. Now let's look at some other issues for recruiting affiliates.

How To Get Listed

Once you submit your request to the directories, your case will be reviewed by their editors. Therefore, you should make sure beforehand that you meet all the requirements, and present your case strongly. There are few tips that you can follow to make your case strong.

Make sure your affiliate program is prepared and ready to go, and that your sign on and sales pages are logged. Check for any spelling and/or grammatical errors, and that both your logo and banners are visible.

The information page on your website should have a description about your product and/or service, the terms and conditions of your program, as well as and explanation of the commission structure. And finally, it should have a link to your home page. These are areas that simply can't be overlooked in attempting to recruit affiliates.

The particular category you choose to post you affiliate program under is of paramount importance. Be sure you choose the category that's most appropriate for your particular program. Otherwise, you'll have a difficult time in your recruiting efforts.

When you submit your request to have your particular affiliate program listed within the directories, you must have additional information in readiness such as: your destination URL, your program description, as well as your commission rates. Be prepared to submit this information for consideration.

Choose the right keywords for your program name.

Getting your program listed in the various affiliate directories, will indeed go a long way towards helping you to recruit more affiliates. However, getting your program listed under the most appropriate category for your particular program, will have you recruiting more affiliates than you can possible handle.