Azoogle Ads is one of the newest affiliate network programs on the Internet, so we headed over to the site quickly in order to get the full scoop on its services for our affiliate network reviews. We discovered a comprehensive performance-based affiliate network program that provides marketing services to both merchants and publishers. The company uses innovative technology to direct traffic to merchant sites through search engines, websites, and e-mail. So how does Azoogle Ads stack up against the competition? Here’s what we think.
What's New?
- Option to design your own online campaigns in a matter of minutes.
- Search engine management and optimization techniques.
- Text, widget, banner, video, and coupon advertising programs.
Star Reviews' Favorite Feature:
Our favorite feature of the Azoogle Ads website was the option to create and design your own advertising campaigns. This unique tool allows merchants to develop detailed ad campaigns within minutes using Epic Advertising’s Ad Wizard program. Not tech savvy? No problem! A handy video demonstration guides users through the process by carefully illustrating the main features of the streamlined user interface. We think this is a great alternative to going through the process of hiring a graphic designer for any businesses interested in advertising.
The Azoogle Ads Experience:
Upon entering the Azoogle Ads website, we were delighted by the bright color scheme and user-friendly buttons and menus. We liked that we could easily locate site features through the menu bar at the top of the page, and also review Azoogle’s major products and services right on the main page.
When we began browsing the site contents, we learned that Azoogle Ads offers only one overarching affiliate program for all of its customers. This program is explained on the site through the use of a flow chart, which details the major components of the program including the use of data and technology to produce customized search, display, and e-mail advertising options. These advertisements are distributed through the use of text, widget, banner, video, and coupon campaigns.
We were a bit confused as to why so many of the links on the Azoogle Ads website all filter back to the same two pages. We would like the see the website expanded to include more details about the way the program works, instead of being presented with the same flow chart over and over.
We were also disappointed to see that Azoogle Ads offers absolutely no information on its website regarding program fees or commission rates, which we consider to be pretty important information!
You can get that information, however, once you sign up as an affiliate marketer. However, unlike many of the affiliate networks that offer instant access to the network, Azoogle manually approves your application and this takes time (expect to wait at least a day). You can check on your application status at any time during the process, but we'd have liked to see a faster sign-up option.
Azoogle Ads Features:
- Performance Marketing Program.
- Large publisher network.
- Traffic generated by search, web, and e-mail.
- Customer support section.
- Design and manage your own ads.
- Media buying options.
Azoogle Ads Pricing:
Azoogle Ads does not provide any information regarding pricing or commissions on its website. Commissions will vary by advertiser, but you need to sign up and be approved for an affiliate account before seeing exactly how much you can make. This, we felt, was not in the best interests of would-be affiliate marketers and we'd like to see the company be more up front about its rates and commissions.
Azoogle Ads Customer Service:
Azoogle Ads does not provide any type of Help or Frequently Asked Questions section on its website. The Customer Support section includes an e-mail address, mailing address, fax number, and a toll-free phone number. Email support was prompt, but "sketchy" when we asked about commissions and pricing. Phone support was pretty much nonexistent since we couldn't' get an answer.
Upside:
Design and manage your own ads, join publishers network, performance marketing program.
Downside:
No information regarding the specifics of site commissions and payment.