AffiliateBenchmarks conducted their 4th annual affiliate marketing research report in 2011, collecting data from over 10,000 participants globally to understand trends among successful affiliates and advertisers. The report provides highlights on affiliate marketing globally and in the USA, common best practices among top performers, and is intended to help the industry grow through sharing knowledge. Participants were invited to take part in the free research study by the end of August 2011 to receive a full copy of the results.

1. 2011 Affiliate Marketing Research Report Research Highlights

2. What is AffiliateBenchmarks? Research division of Netx Agency, formerly NETexponent 4th annual research study currently in progress Free data is the only motivation for participants Over 10,000 participants in our 2010 study Affiliate, Advertiser, & Agency surveys Hundreds of data points collected Global research effort Wide industry support Our Mission Grow the affiliate industry through shared best practices and demystification

3. Who is helping?

4. Global Highlights

9. U.s.a. Highlights

15. Common Trends among successful affiliates

20. Common Trends among successful Advertisers

27. “ Thank You ” There is still time to participate and get a full copy of the research results. Go to www.AffiliateBenchmarks.com before the end of August. Peter Figueredo Founding Partner, Netx and AffiliateBenchmarks Follow: @Figueredo Email: peter@Netx.com