While affiliate programs may not be for everybody, if you have built up a website to receive a fair amount of traffic and you have a specific, targeted niche, consider using Commission Junction (or other affiliate programs) to find ads that target your web visitors.

In exchange for the ad space on your website, you receive a percentage or commission of any sales generated through click-throughs on your site.

Some samples of advertisers within that network include Yahoo, Zappos, Adobe, Staples, Apple Store, AT&T, Priceline.com, Monster, and eBay.

If you’re a publisher, “Maximize your revenue opportunities by developing sustainable relationships with top-tier advertisers. Perform and get paid for every sale and lead you generate. For qualifying publishers, take your program to the next level with our industry exclusive solution for top-performers.”

I would recommend doing a combination of direct advertising to sponsors interested in your niche market, as well as advertising through automatic programs like Commission Junction.

If you have ideas on how to generate revenue online, or if you have had success (or failure!) with any of these ideas so far, please leave a note in the comments section or contact me. I’d love to share your ideas.

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