I wanted to take a bit of a look at UK affiliate networks in terms of the features they offer to affiliates. For example, what kind of merchant performance data do they provide? What tracking tools? What are their feeds like? I’m starting with Affiliate Window… because they begin with an “A” and because I happen to really like using their affiliate interface and reporting.

Network Name: Affiliate Window
URL: http://www.affiliatewindow.com
Contact Details:
Affiliate Window Ltd
3rd floor
100 Leman Street
London, E1 8EU
United Kingdom

Tel: 0844 557 9240
Fax: 0844 557 9241

Type of Merchants Available: Affiliate Window has a broad base of merchants for affiliates to promote. Increasingly attracting in big brand names such as Woolworths, Vodafone, Curry’s & B&Q this network also has a good selection of gift, gadget and clothing merchants. Also a handful of gambling and finance programmes.

Min Payout: £25

Payments:Twice monthly. Merchants have 28 days to validate payments and the network is active in encouraging validations from all merchants to ensure as speedy payment as possible to affiliates.

2nd Tier Commissions: Yes, usually 5% with participating merchants. Some pay lower amounts dependent on margins.

Support Quality : Generally pretty good. Affiliate Window makes use of a support ticket system which makes it difficult for your enquiry to go unanswered. Queries generally get a response within 24 hours. E-mails sent direct to individual members of staff are answered quickly and curteously. Read the rest of this entry »