The Google Affiliate program is one of many affiliate programs available online. Although it is but one of many, it is backed by the well known Google. For that reason alone, it may be one of the more popular affiliate programs available today. Setting up an initial Google Affiliate program is very easy, all you need is a Gmail account. Once you complete the initial registration, you can browse through a very extensive list of affiliates to choose from (for example Barnes & Noble, Fossil, Llewellyn, Borders, Crabtree & Evelyn and more). Each individual affiliate has the option to allow you to use their affiliate links or to decline you access. If you are approved, you can scroll through the available ads and links and get the code to paste into your website. You can track any commissions made on the very first page you see when you log in. It displays the current month in a graph form, and it’s very easy to navigate.
The program is very easy to sign up for. They also have a large number of affiliates in a lot of areas, so there are a lot of choices. You have the option of html code or a regular link for most of the affiliates, so it’s very easy to add to your website. Tracking the number of clicks and number of commissions is very easy and intuitive.
