How to vet a new affiliate network before committing traffic

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Trying a new network always feels like a bit of a gamble, so a few things worth checking before sending real traffic their way:
  • Payment history and reputation. A quick search for the network name plus "payment proof" or "scam" tells you a lot before you risk anything.
  • Payout terms in the fine print. Net-30 vs net-60, minimum payout thresholds, and reversal policies can quietly eat into what looks like a great EPC on paper.
  • How responsive is their support before you're even a real earner? If pre-sale questions get ignored, post-sale support is unlikely to be better.
  • Start small. Send a limited test batch of traffic before committing your best sources to an unproven network.
What's a red flag that's saved you from a bad network in the past?