Built on data, not hype

What we do

We pull program data directly from affiliate network APIs and feeds — Skimlinks, CJ, Impact, Awin, FlexOffers, Rakuten, AvantLink, Partnerize, Mavely, and LinkConnector — and normalize it into a single searchable directory.

The same brand often runs programs on multiple networks with different commission rates, cookie windows, and EPC. We surface all of them so you can compare and pick the best option for your audience.

Why EPC matters

Most affiliate directories rank programs by commission rate. That's misleading. A 30% commission on a $20 product with a 1% conversion rate earns you less per click than a 5% commission on a $400 product that converts at 4%.

EPC (earnings per click) captures the full picture — commission rate, basket size, and conversion rate — in a single number. It's the closest thing to "what will I actually earn per click I send?" and it's the primary metric we use to rank programs.

Data sources & methodology

All data is sourced directly from affiliate network APIs, publisher dashboards, and official data feeds. We do not scrape, and we do not accept self-reported data from merchants.

How the data pipeline works

Our ETL (extract, transform, load) pipeline pulls program data from each network's API and normalizes it into a unified schema — merchant name, commission structure, EPC, conversion rate, average basket size, cookie window, and reversal rate — then loads it into a central database. Networks with direct API connections are refreshed weekly; networks that require manual data collection are updated quarterly. When multiple networks carry the same brand, we merge them into a single profile so you can compare all available programs side by side.

Performance metrics like EPC are calculated by each network from their own click and conversion data. We report these numbers as-is — we do not model, estimate, or extrapolate. The lookback window varies by network, typically 30–90 days of trailing data.

What the metrics mean

• EPC — Earnings per click. Average publisher earnings per click sent to the merchant. The single best indicator of program earning potential.
• Conversion rate — Percentage of clicks that result in a confirmed sale or action.
• Average basket — Average order value when a conversion occurs.
• Commission — The publisher's percentage or flat-rate cut per sale. May vary by product category or tier.
• Cookie window — How long after a click the publisher can earn a commission on a resulting sale.
• Reversal rate — Percentage of commissions clawed back due to returns, cancellations, or fraud. Higher is worse.

Data freshness

Network data is refreshed regularly through our ETL pipeline. The date shown on each program listing reflects when that program's data was last updated. Performance metrics like EPC represent trailing averages as reported by each network — the lookback window varies by network (typically 30–90 days).

Limitations

Not all networks expose all metrics. Some programs may show EPC from one network but not conversion rate. Where data is unavailable, we show a dash rather than a zero. Programs with no performance data at all are still listed but ranked lower in search results.

How we make money

AvidAffiliate is free to use. We monetize through:

• Sub-affiliate referrals — When you join a network through our link, we earn a small referral fee from the network. This costs you nothing and doesn't affect the data we show.
• Display advertising — Standard, non-intrusive ads. We do not sell "featured" or "recommended" placements that would compromise data integrity.

We will never gate data behind a paywall or charge for access to program listings. The directory is the product — not a lead-gen funnel for SaaS.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or partnership inquiries: hello@avidaffiliate.com