Google will end their AdSense Referrals program next month - this will even apply to software programs like Firefox and the Google Pack that convert fairly well on technology & software related websites.
If you are looking for alternatives to AdSense Referrals, try Microsoft Affiliate. This is much like the AdSense Referrals program though limited to two products - Windows Live Toolbar and OneCare, an anti-virus software from Microsoft.
Windows Live Toolbar is free and Microsoft will pay you $1 for every successful installation on a computer based in US. You can promote the Toolbar on your blog either through banner ads or regular text links.
In the case of Windows Live OneCare, you get paid $3 for every download completed on a computer that’s located either in Canada or US.
The difference between Amazon Affiliates and Microsoft Affiliates is that the former will pay you a commission per sale while Microsoft pays per unique download of the trial software that may or may not convert into a sale.
Windows Live OneCare - Sample Banner Ad
To get started, fill this form. A Microsoft representative will contact you the next day if the application gets approved. Then integrate the referral code in your website.
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Reader Comments
Thanks Amit, I am VERY interested to apply this to my Blog and was really in search of a good referral prog that could fill the void by going off of Adsense referral Ads, pl tell me more good options, also one thing, is these microsoft referrals can be placed in consonance with Google Adsense?
Also can we join google affiliate network, currently I am using all 3 ad slots by google adsense content ads?
Written by Piyush K on 07.21.08
Also, can we use both Microsoft referrals and Google Adsense on same page?
Written by Deepak Jain on 10.24.08