Does it help to be an affiliate of differnt web sites? Is this an effective way to advertise your business? I have been cautious about doing this because I really just don't understand how it works.
Are you looking to sell products on your web site or to market your products to other companies to sell? f you are looking to sell your products over a larger audience, then yes, it's worth it to get involved in several affiliate programs.
Joining an affiliate system will not help market your web site, but it may help with some of your search engine rankings.