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What does it mean to be a successful affiliate marketer? More and more often it means being able to find, process and analyze relevant data to pick the best offers and sources of traffic. Like in many other instances, technology comes to the rescue and provides tools for aggregating large data sets about offers and affiliates. This exchange of data between demand and supply sides is made possible by API. Affiliate marketers often encounter this notion in their professional life. But what is it exactly? And how API can help with everyday tasks of affiliate marketers and partners? Let’s find out what are the pros and cons of API.

When searching for the best way of earning income online, publishers inevitably come across affiliate marketing . It provides a convenient way of receiving passive income by promoting products and services from brands in various industries. As a rule, advertisers and publishers are connected via an intermediary — an affiliate network. While it’s possible to connect to a brand directly and agree on the terms of affiliate marketing, usually all parties choose to work through a network.