Hello there Sea Changers. Welcome back to my series of program lists to assist those of you looking to fund your sea change with affiliate marketing. Today we check out my 10 man cave affiliate programs to share with the boys this year. This topic is another one that has morphed into being as a result of a social interaction recently. You see a friend of mine has recently ‘dropped off the plant’ whilst he renovated his house. Once all was completed, he invited us all around for the obligatory celebration and barbecue where he proudly showed off his crowning glory – the man cave. This was a thing of beauty… Big screen TV, a Pool table, beer fridge and all of those tacky, kitchy signs that you would expect to see in a room such as this… So of course that was all it took for me to start wondering how much of this stuff is available online? Hence, a post outlining 10 man cave affiliate programs was born!

Before we begin however, I am conscious that when it comes to stuff for the man cave that there are a number of different areas or sub niches to choose from hence the quantity of affiliate programs available may also be just as large. So how have I picked my best 10? Well… I really just wanted to give you a good cross section of what is out there so I did some searching around and checked a few out and chose them by looking at:

• What they offer
• Commission rates
• Payment terms
• Cookie duration
• Application processes
• Affiliate/Marketing materials provided

Before we start however, let’s have a look at what I mean by the term ‘man cave’ and how it can be incorporated within an affiliate marketing website…

What do we mean by the man cave?

Now I have to be clear from the start – I will be generalizing in a ridiculous and self- indulgent manner here as we discuss options for the stereotypical man and that secret place we all either yearn for, or love to be in. So what do I mean by a man-cave (for those of you living under a man-sized rock)? I am talking about the home bar, rumpus room, TV room, shed/barn or carport that has become a haven and collection point for all things manly such as:

• Big TVs
• Beer fridges
• Bars – furniture and accessories
• Pool/Foosball/Poker/Beer pong tables etc.
• Memorabilia
• Rules/Signs and other things we all think are cool

So, if you are looking to make some money selling man-stuff online, let’s check them out below.

What can affiliate marketers promote?

There are essentially no real barriers to what affiliate marketers can promote when it comes to man cave items – especially as there really is a lot that can be stuffed in there. There are however some things to be aware of as you run your eye over affiliate programs for men that may suit your site. These are (careful, some serious manly stereotyping going on ahead):

1. Know your audience, some purchasers are looking for specifics and want the best whilst others are hoping to just get their manly retreats setup on a budget. Choose your affiliate sites accordingly.
2. Purchasers of high end brand items and accessories – such as TVs etc. – will not take risks if they don’t trust you or your affiliate site. Make sure the programs you choose are reputable and have good recourse options if the purchaser is not happy.
3. Those purchasing for a specific purpose will need to know details and why that particular item will suit – we men love a good electronics spec – oh and that pool table needs to fit in the space.
4. Don’t underestimate the purchase power of the avid man-cave collector – they will spend the dollars but will need to know exactly what they are getting.
5. Despite the stories to the contrary – men will spend money online – but we like to get on with things so make it easy for us by giving us the details and a clear link to purchase (that’s what I like but anyway – you have been warned…)

And to give you a boost, let’s have a look at 10 programs that I have found below:

1. UnbeatableSale.com

Our first site, UnbeatableSale.com is a one-stop-shop furniture and electronics site with items from so many categories that it would be impossible not to completely deck out the old man bar from top to bottom. Their range is massive with way too much to list here however their categories within our current discussions include:

Electronics

• TVs
• Sound Systems
• DVD players
• Lighting and lamps

Furniture

• Bars
• Bar Stools
• Buffets
• Lounges and recliners
• Coffee tables
• Serving carts

Bar Ware

• Glassware
• Blenders and smoothie makers
• Beer Dispensers
• Bottle openers and stoppers
• Carafes

Sports

• Pool tables and accessories
• Casino tables and accessories
• Sports memorabilia
• Slot Machines

And that is just the manly stuff… there is really so much more to this site that it could not only fully service a man cave related site but also those looking at home decor, personal care, outdoor sports, camping, gardening and baby stuff as well.

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2. OverStock

As with the first program above, Overstock is an all encompassing site offering a huge catalogue of Apparel & Accessories, Games, Electronics & Computers, Home & Garden, Jewelry, Sporting and Handmade Goods. Again, I have added it to this post on the strength of their extensive range man cave suitable products including:

Bar Furniture

• Counter & Bar Stools
• Bar Tables
• Buffets & Sideboards
• Bars

Glasses & Barware

• Tumblers
• Wine Glasses

Bar & Wine Tools

• Beer Glasses
• Decanters & Carafes
• Cooler & Ice Buckets
• Beverage Serving Sets
• Bar Fridges

Grills & Cooking

• Gas Grills
• Charcoal Grills
• Smokers
• Grilling Accessories
• Grilling Tools & Cookware

Electronics

• Televisions
• Home Theater & Audio
• Video Games & Systems
• Smart Home & Security

This is another great one to base a manly affiliate marketing site around – especially if you are aiming at the establishment and setup of the man cave. It would also make a great addition to any other niche listed withing their product range as well.

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3. BarProducts.com

Ok, now it is time to focus on the all important bar aspects of the man cave. And as the name suggests, BarProducts.com is a massive site stocking everything to do with bars for both commercial and home bars alike. Their range is quite extensive and I certainly couldn’t start to list it all here. Their categories however include:

• Bar Tools
• Bar Supplies
• Bar Equipment
• Beer and Wine making supplies
• Serverware
• Home bar and gifts
• Customised stuff – to really make that man cave your own

This list really doesn’t do the site justice so please just believe me when I tell you that if there is something that your readers need for their home/man cave bar and this site doesn’t have it… then it does not exist.

Look, if you have a man cave related affiliate marketing business (or a home bar, entertainment or even home decor one) then add this site to it.

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4. Man Cave Giant

When I started researching sites for this post and wanted a site that just screamed all the things that a man cave should be, Man Cave Giant said “hold my beer”! I mean this is the site I had in mind when I thought of this subject with its huge range of:

• Bar products
• Furniture
• Decor
• Game tables (billiards, Foosball etc.)
• Entertainment (TVs, Juke boxes etc.)
• Memorabilia

As with the previous site, this list goes no where near doing them the respect they deserve for the sheer amount of products available. And, as an added selling opportunity for affiliates, almost everything on this site is available branded with professional or college sports teams (and I mean ALL of them), entertainment and movies (Marvel etc.), beer manufacturers as well as personally customised options too.

This site could seriously support a man cave related affiliate marketing business on its own or any sporting, entertainment or even home renovation site as well

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5. A Gentleman’s Trove

Now let’s take things to a more sophisticated level with A Gentleman’s Trove. This is a site that whilst focusing on personalized, high quality gifts for men, also offers some great options for the man cave including:

• Oak Barrels
• Barrel tables
• Decanters and tumblers
• Bar carts and bottle racks
• Darts and poker sets
• Sports banners

Everything above is also available as a personalised option as well.

There is probably not enough on this site to base a man cave related affiliate business around however it would certainly make a good addition to any of the above sites. And whilst we are at it, it could also work in well with any manly, wedding or gift sites as well.

6. Omega Billiards

Now let’s narrow our focus a little starting with Omega Billiards. Omega Billiards has all of your man cave pool table requirements covered with a good range of:

• Tables – incl. pay as you play models.
• Table accessories – everything you could need
• Balls
• Cues and cases
• Racks
• Novelty Items

There may not be enough here to base an affiliate business on however it would make a great addition to just about any other man cave, pool/billiards’ or home gaming website. And with some tables costing upwards of $5k, this would be a very handy high ticket option for any of those niches as well.

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7. PoolDawg

Whilst we are discussing the whole billiards’ side of things let’s also check out PoolDawg. PoolDawg is a specialty billiards’ store and another great site to assist with the decking out of the man cave. It has a great range of billiards’ related equipment and accessories such as:

• Pool Tables
• Pool cues – there are so many of them
• Pool cue cases
• Pool cue and table accessories – again, everything you may need

But that’s not all – if we are discussing man cave gaming fun, then there is also a ‘game room’ line of products including:

• Ping Pong
• Shuffleboard
• Game Tables
• Poker Supplies
• DVDs and TVs

There may just be enough here to base an affiliate business on if you are looking to focus on the game room aspects it all alternatively it would make a great addition if you are looking at general man cave or billiards’ sites as well. Again, there are some higher priced options here for some high ticket promotion as well.

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8. Warrior Table Soccer

And now we move from the pool table to Foosball with Warrior Table Soccer. Foosball is an extremely popular addition to the old man cave due to the fact that apart from being fun, their tables take up less room than a billiards’ setup. Warrior Table Soccer has all of the man cave Foosball needs covered with a range of products including:

• Tables
• Table Parts
• Accessories
• Custom Foosball Tables
• Custom Foosballs
• LED Tables
• Black Light Tables

Added to this are some good cross selling opportunities including:

• Foosball T-Shirts
• Merchandise
• Collectables

As with the billiards’ sites above, there is probably not enough here to build a complete affiliate business around however it would certainly work in well with any of the site types we have listed so far such as man cave, indoor game or even professional entertainment/bar arrangements as well.

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9. Kegerator.com

What is a man cave without cold beer you might ask? Well the solution here is Kegerator.com. Kegerator.com contains all of the products required to keep those frothies as cold as they need to be with a good range of stock including:

• Kegerators – obviously
• Builtin or freestanding fridges
• Wine and beverage fridges
• Portable/Bar fridges
• Commercial fridges
• Ice makers and crushers

However, that is not all – in terms of ensuring that the man cave is totally decked out there are also a few others items on sale including:

• Fire places
• Home entertainment
• Bars and bar sets
• Bar stools and chairs
• Pub tables and bistro sets
• Gaming tables
• Bar carts
• Wall decor

In fact, at the end of the day, this is as close to an all encompassing man cave site as you can get. And on top of that, they also have much of the stuff listed above for the outdoors as well as commercial items and a massive range of home brew kits and accessories too.

You know what?. There may just be enough here to build a complete affiliate business around however it would certainly work in well with any home or commercial man cave or bar related site as well.

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10. fuboTV

And finally, let’s check make sure that there is always something to watch in the man cave with fuboTV. fuboTV offers 70+ HD channels, DVR capability and access to 250+ live games per week as well as news and entertainment. Sports programs covered include (but definitely not limited to):

• Soccer
• NFL
• NBA
• MLB
• NHL
• NCAA
• Golf
• Motorsports
• Cycling
• MMA

There is not enough support an affiliate business on its own here however it would work extremely well with any other site dealing with the man cave, sports or television services.

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Amazon Associates

Alternatively, should you wish to set up your site up with a range from a few different brands or companies on the same site then you can do so via Amazon. Amazon provides access to a good range of man cave related products and has a fairly good affiliate program as well. So if you wish, join the Amazon Associates program, locate the best products relevant to your site within Amazon itself and you can post links on your own site as per below:

Amazon’s commission rates are not too bad and some prefer this avenue due to the sheer amount of traffic and trustworthiness that comes with a company site of this size.

How to find your own affiliate programs

As stated earlier, by outlining the sites above I have really just tried to give you a good cross section of the types of programs that are out there by listing the really good ones in each ‘category’. That does not mean that you cannot find affiliate programs that better suit what it is that you are trying to do within this space especially as I could never even begin to cover manly requirement or sub niche in the one post. Luckily for us, there is a simple way to find these programs online.

All you need to do is enter “affiliate: niche type” into your search engine (substituting ‘niche type‘ for whatever product it is that you are choosing to sell). An example is as below:

There are man cave related affiliate programs for everything else that we have listed at the top of this page as well – you will just need to have a look around until you find one or two that suit your site. Once you have completed your searches, you can look through and find programs that:

• Relate to your niche/problems that you are solving.
• Have quality products – your brand can be severely damaged if you promote poor quality products.
• Have solid payment and customer service arrangement.
• Pay decent commissions.
• Have good testimonials covering commission payouts and quality of product.

In most cases, you will need to apply for the program before you are allowed to promote their products – don’t take this step lightly or you will be rejected. Affiliate programs will generally want to know:

• Your website name.
• Traffic levels.
• Why you want to join – (so I can make money by selling your pool balls is unfortunately not generally a good enough answer).
• How you plan to promote their products.

Conclusion

So… There are 10 of the best man cave affiliate programs to share with the boys this year. I hope it has been helpful for you as you commence your own manly affiliate marketing business and as usual, please do not hesitate to comment below if you have any questions, need some advice or have any experiences to share. Oh, and especially comment if you have any experience with these, or any other programs as well.

Until next time

Have fun

Paul

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