{"id":50984,"date":"2020-09-09T18:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T18:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authorityhacker.com\/?p=50984"},"modified":"2024-02-29T17:09:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:09:41","slug":"ebay-affiliate-program-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/ebay-affiliate-program-review\/","title":{"rendered":"eBay Affiliate Program Review 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A good affiliate is always looking for new ways to <a href=\"\/monetize-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monetize their traffic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because having a diverse range of affiliate programs available means you avoid having all your financial eggs in one basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"\/amazon-affiliate-program-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon is the affiliate program<\/a> of choice for many new affiliates, they\u2019re not the only game in town when it comes to e-commerce platforms featuring millions of products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay is another big player in that game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you rarely see mainstream affiliates or \u201cguru\u201d types mentioning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is that because the eBay Partner Program is shit&#8230;or are they keeping the good stuff for themselves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s find out with our in-depth eBay affiliate program review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ebay\">eBay<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-homepage-screenshot-1024x380.png\" alt=\"Ebay Homepage Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-50990\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pierre Omidyar, the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eBay<\/a>, probably had no idea where his idea for AuctionWeb.com would eventually take him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction Web?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh yeah, eBay was known as Auction Web for the first two years of its life, only rebranding in 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And by that stage, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of goods were being sold on his platform each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay then went from strength to strength, acquiring many of its competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They even managed to emerge from the Dotcom bust stronger than ever, before promptly acquiring PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of right now, eBay has 25 million active sellers and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/242235\/number-of-ebays-total-active-users\/\" target=\"_blank\">175 million active buyers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what their growth curve for just the last decade looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-growth-1024x502.png\" alt=\"Ebay Growth\" class=\"wp-image-50991\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, combined with 1.3 billion active listings and 432k sales each day, eBay is a legit success story in the e-commerce space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s grown to become so much more than just an auction site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-products-can-you-promote\">What Products Can You Promote?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What started out as an online garage sale has become one of the world\u2019s most popular online shopping destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because eBay sellers no longer only use the website for selling stuff they no longer want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s now home to a vast selection of both new and used products, including thousands of sellers working the drop-ship business model with Chinese products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, somewhere around 80% of all items now sold on eBay are brand new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s also an excellent place for those really niche items you\u2019ll never find anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a Graflex camera handle to build your own replica lightsaber?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vintage Japanese furniture that nobody except you and twelve other people on Earth actually understands?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s no problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All told, eBay has over 300 categories that shoppers can choose from \u2013 covering everything from automotive hand tools to wigs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-product-categories-1024x373.png\" alt=\"Ebay Product Categories\" class=\"wp-image-50992\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You name it, it\u2019s there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But surely there\u2019s some way of finding out which product categories are the most profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, what potential eBay affiliate has time to sort through 300 categories to find something to build a niche site around?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the top-selling category on eBay \u2013 bar none&nbsp; &#8211; is&#8230;drum roll\u2026\u201dElectronics &amp; Accessories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/top-selling-product-categories-ebay-1024x424.png\" alt=\"Top Selling Product Categories Ebay\" class=\"wp-image-50993\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.oberlo.com\/blog\/ebay-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oberlo<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t quite what I expected to find, but it also kinda makes sense considering the first item ever sold on eBay was a busted laser pointer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular products within the \u2018<a href=\"\/electronics-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electronics<\/a>\u2019 category are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Digital Cameras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smartphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tablets\/eReaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So there are no real surprises there \u2013 these are consumer favorites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what other product categories and sub-categories perform well enough for an eBay affiliate to pay attention to them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Baby formula<\/td><td>Industrial face masks<\/td><td>Beads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scrapbooking supplies<\/td><td>Hair accessories<\/td><td>T-shirts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hats<\/td><td>Perfume and cologne<\/td><td>Hair loss treatments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power tools<\/td><td>Water filters<\/td><td>Necklaces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wristwatches<\/td><td>Musical equipment<\/td><td>Pet supplies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Golf club<\/td><td>Movie action figures<\/td><td>Travel luggage and accessories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Video games<\/td><td>Cotton sheets<\/td><td>Seeds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not to say that you can\u2019t make money with the eBay Partner Network promoting items from other categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re just as likely to <a href=\"\/how-much-make-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make money in a specialty niche<\/a> e.g. vintage clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That kind of stuff does really well on their platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s just that the above provides the average affiliate marketer with the path of least resistance when it comes to making money.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-the-ebay-partner-network-work\">How does the eBay Partner Network work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly it appears to be an in-house affiliate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have to sign up for their program using an existing eBay account, so make sure you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The signup process for their affiliate program takes literally two minutes \u2013 they ask for the bare minimum of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a breath of fresh air in the affiliate marketing industry \u2013 one where some program managers stop short of asking for a DNA sample before processing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eBay Partner Network approval process is also very, very prompt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My test application was approved in less than 24 hours, although this one was for an established website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, all things being equal, there\u2019s no time-wasting on their part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An in-house affiliate program also means a custom affiliate dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-affiliate-dashboard-1024x470.png\" alt=\"Ebay Affiliate Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-50995\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But before we get into any of that we need to talk about two important items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy It Now vs. Auction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay\u2019s affiliate program offers a 24-hour cookie \u2013 it used to be several days, but not anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which leads us neatly onto how that works with \u2018Buy it Now\u2019 vs. auction items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For \u2018Buy it Now\u2019 items the referral must purchase the item within 24 hours of clicking on your affiliate link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s pretty typical of most affiliate programs with short attribution periods.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-buy-now-1024x258.png\" alt=\"Ebay Buy Now\" class=\"wp-image-51000\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Auctions are a little different though \u2013 the winning bid for the item must take place within 24 hours of your affiliate referral click.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So that means you could get paid for an auction that ends 10 days later, so long as your affiliate click lands within that 24-hour window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you would have to focus on auctions with either a really short duration, or are within 24 hours of ending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is entirely doable but very unpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So focusing on \u2018Buy it Now\u2019 items will likely mean fewer headaches for you as an eBay affiliate&#8230;and you\u2019re more likely to get the commission you worked for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affiliate-tools\">Affiliate tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The eBay Partner Network does itself proud here \u2013 it has a really comprehensive range of affiliate marketing tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bookmarklet <\/strong>\u2013 Allows you to create links from any eBay page directly from your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Link Generator<\/strong> \u2013 This is your default tool for creating deep links for any page, items, or stores on any eBay website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart Links<\/strong> \u2013 You add a code snippet to your site which ensures that every current or future link to eBay is monetized. This tool also generates mobile-specific ads for maximum conversions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart Placements<\/strong> \u2013 Create banners that match your visitor\u2019s search intent in real-time. Basically, create your own banners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/create-new-banner-ebay-1024x367.png\" alt=\"Create New Banner Ebay\" class=\"wp-image-51003\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart Share<\/strong> \u2013 This is a Chrome extension that appears to basically do the same job as the Bookmarklet tool, except the affiliate links are ready to share on social media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creative Gallery<\/strong> \u2013 A list of all existing creatives available on the eBay Partner Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, they provide an eBay Network partner with multiple ways to create pretty much any kind of link they could want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you can promote eBay listings or stores anywhere you like \u2013 from your own affiliate website to social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some other affiliate networks we could mention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affiliate-payment\">Affiliate payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s take a look at how you get paid once you earn money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eBay Partner Network operates on a net 30 basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, this means if you sell something on August 10<sup>th<\/sup>, you\u2019ll get paid for that on September 10<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of payment options, eBay keeps things pretty simple \u2013 you can choose between EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) or PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-affiliate-payment-methods-1024x371.png\" alt=\"Ebay Affiliate Payment Methods\" class=\"wp-image-51004\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a payment threshold of just $10 and their PayPal fees are capped at $20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eBay is obviously not going to push payment by check as an option what with them owning PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it will be interesting to see if and when they cave and offer payouts in cryptos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ebay-apis\">eBay APIs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Their program also offers a number of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for advanced affiliate marketers to make use of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Shopping API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merchandising API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trading API<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy API<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of any of the above goes beyond the scope of this article though, so be sure to check out eBay\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/partnerhelp.ebay.com\/helpcenter\/knowledgebase\/All-About-EPN-APIs\/United%20States%20(EN)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help document on the subject<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ebay-commission-structure\">eBay Commission Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember a while back when we said that eBay has over 300 product categories to work with?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah&#8230;there\u2019s a downside to this too \u2013 a commission structure that would give an accountant a splitting headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s do our best here to break it down to something a bit more manageable for you:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-commissions-1024x651.png\" alt=\"Ebay Commissions\" class=\"wp-image-51007\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The eBay affiliate program also places a cap on how much you can earn from certain types of sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great example of this is a $100 cap on any real estate sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, even if you sold a $200k house on eBay&#8230;you\u2019d get a paltry $100 for facilitating that with your affiliate link.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d probably earn more if you offered to stand outside the house wearing a house-shaped costume, screaming \u201cBuy a house!!\u201d at passing cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always check out <a href=\"https:\/\/partnernetwork.ebay.com\/our-program\/rate-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the eBay rate card<\/a> so that you know what to expect for your category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting the wrong category is the quickest way to <em>not <\/em>earn money here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long and short of their commission rates is that you can earn between 1% and 4% on all permissible items sold through your affiliate links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This places the eBay partnership network in the same ballpark as <a href=\"\/amazon-associates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Associates<\/a> Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And quite possibly prone to as much change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ebay-affiliate-program-reviews\">eBay Affiliate Program Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s take a look at the underbelly of this program \u2013 the stuff that eBay affiliate managers don\u2019t talk about in public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a post from a tenured EPN partner who got kicked off the program for no apparent reason.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-partner-review.png\" alt=\"Ebay Partner Review\" class=\"wp-image-51010\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebaypartnernetwork\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And another user who is less than happy with the network, but without any context.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-partner3-1024x250.png\" alt=\"Ebay Partner review\" class=\"wp-image-51015\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebaypartnernetwork\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But once I scrolled down a bit I found this one:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-partner-review2.png\" alt=\"Ebay Partner Review\" class=\"wp-image-51014\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebaypartnernetwork\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, not every eBay affiliate is as pissed off as others are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, many of their partners seem to love it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-partner-review1.png\" alt=\"Ebay Partner Review\" class=\"wp-image-51013\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebaypartnernetwork\/reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s not just a case of liking the way the program runs \u2013 there are also lots of affiliates making pretty decent money with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently some of eBay\u2019s top affiliates make at least US$100,000 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-partner4-1024x253.png\" alt=\"Ebay Partner Review\" class=\"wp-image-51016\" style=\"width:600px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/search?q=ebay+affiliate+program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quora<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The overall sentiment is that the eBay Partner Network was WAY more popular with affiliates when it paid higher commission rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wailing and moaning started the instant their commission rates dropped to Amazon levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So there\u2019s absolutely nothing surprising there in terms of how much resentment that would generate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, the negative feedback is also an indication that the eBay affiliate program is just as flawed as any other.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1570d31\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f4aebe1 gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> Avoid sharp drops in revenue by using a variety of affiliate programs and networks. Not only does this provide protection, but it also has a positive correlation with earnings \u2014 according to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate marketing stats<\/a>, high-earning affiliate marketers use 3+ networks. <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weighing-it-up\">Weighing it up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So how does the world\u2019s biggest multi-billion dollar flea market look when we take everything into account?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go over the obvious advantages and disadvantages of eBay\u2019s affiliate program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can attain VIP status if you can drive enough traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No other auction website comes close in terms of brand recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literally billions of items you can sell via affiliate links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% of all products on eBay are new<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The only real marketplace for those ultra-niche items&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Really nice selection of affiliate tools and creatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intuitive affiliate dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very low eBay affiliate payout threshold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cons\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The 24-hour cookie is silly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusing commission structure at times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caps on how much you can earn per sale, regardless of sale value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ebay-affiliate-program-pros-1024x171.png\" alt=\"Ebay Affiliate Program Pros\" class=\"wp-image-51019\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>URL: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/partnernetwork.ebay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eBay Partner Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commission<\/strong>:&nbsp; Varies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment schedule:<\/strong> Net 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment threshold:<\/strong> $10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cookie duration:<\/strong> 24-hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So that brings us to the conclusion of our eBay affiliate program review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of their \u201cpartner network\u201d, eBay has done a respectable job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their program has a great set of tools, the interface is a dream to work with and reporting is super easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most other <a href=\"\/best-affiliate-programs-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate programs<\/a> and networks could learn a lot from them in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EPN makes being an affiliate on eBay as straightforward as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not without fault though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like its 24-hour cookie, low commission rates, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-much-make-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"51469\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate earning<\/a> caps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But overall what you have is an interesting alternative to Amazon that\u2019s at least worth testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because that\u2019s the only way to evaluate any affiliate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still not sure what an affiliate program even is?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s okay \u2013 those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-to-start-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"98145\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new to affiliate marketing<\/a> typically have more questions than answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is exactly why we put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/free-training\/\">100% free training<\/a> for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn the basics of <a href=\"\/best-niches-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">niche selection<\/a>, keyword research, and how to get a basic affiliate website online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And all without paying us a single cent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound like a good deal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cool \u2013 tell us what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/free-training\/\">email address<\/a> to send your invite to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And we\u2019ll see you there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good affiliate is always looking for new ways to monetize their traffic. Because having a diverse range of affiliate programs available means you avoid having all your financial eggs in one basket. While Amazon is the affiliate program of choice for many new affiliates, they\u2019re not the only game in town when it comes &#8230; <a title=\"eBay Affiliate Program Review 2024\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/ebay-affiliate-program-review\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about eBay Affiliate Program Review 2024\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":22868,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[655,17],"acf":{"coauthors":null},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1.png",1764,1024,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1-520x292.png",520,292,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1-300x174.png",300,174,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1-768x446.png",768,446,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1-1024x594.png",1024,594,true],"gs-tiny":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1.png",50,29,false],"xl":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1-1600x929.png",1600,929,true],"xxl":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1.png",1764,1024,false],"xxxl":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1.png",1764,1024,false],"xxxxl":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1.png",1764,1024,false],"xxxxxl":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1.png",1764,1024,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1-1536x892.png",1536,892,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/affiliate-generic-illustration-1.png",1764,1024,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Niall Roche","author_link":"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/author\/niallroche\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"A good affiliate is always looking for new ways to monetize their traffic. 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