CJ Affiliate is Commission Junction, the oldest affiliate network, founded in 1998. Now owned by Publicis Groupe. Works with major brands: Zappos, Overstock, GoDaddy, Hotels.com, Lenovo.
What sets it apart from other networks: they don’t let just anyone in. CJ works with sites that have traffic and content. If you’re just starting out — you’ll most likely get rejected.
Registration:
- Fill out the application on CJ.com
- Link your website
- Wait for moderation — up to a week
CJ checks: domain age, content quality, niche. Sites on free hosting or with empty pages get rejected immediately.
Offers: major advertisers with serious budgets. Commissions:
- Electronics: 2-6%
- Education: 10-30%
- Travel: 3-8%
- Finance: $10-50 per lead
Payouts: from $50, monthly. Direct bank transfer available.
Pros: top brands, high-quality offers, detailed statistics. Cons: hard to get in, high payout threshold, not suitable for beginners.
Official website: https://cj.com Who it’s for: sites with history and traffic of 1000+ daily visitors.