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We Analyzed 164 Affiliate Programs. Here's What the Top 10% Have in Common.

We scored 164 active affiliate programs on commission, cookie duration, payment terms, and listing completeness. The top 10% beat the average by 3x on commission and 2x on cookie length. Here's the full pattern.

8 min read·May 18, 2026

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How to Pick an Affiliate Program: 7 Metrics That Actually Matter

Most affiliate marketers pick programs the exact same way: they look at the commission rate, see a big number, and sign up. Six months later, they wonder why they haven't made a dollar.

9 min read·April 12, 2026

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