Video is all the rage as everyone tries to figure out how to monetize video within the context of affiliate marketing.

Qoof is entering the video race, but with an interesting slant towards affiliate marketing.

Here’s the basic pitch:

Usermercials™ are user generated recommendations that leverage the power of broadband video content delivery and enable the creator to finally generate solid revenue from their partnerships with online retail affiliate programs. Qoof allows for affiliates to link and tag their Usermercials™ to the associated product page so that they can earn money for every sale generated by their customers click throughs from Usermercials™. It is a completely free service that enables them to improve their marketing strategy and thereby increase their commissions. Members of Qoof can also upload their Usermercials™ to their favorite blogs, websites, and online social networks, thereby increasing viewership and ultimately sales. After that, all a customer has to do is click on the Buy It Now button, and they will be directed to the webpage appointed by the affiliate that sells the product they are advertising.

Currently, they are offering a $5 payout for the first 250 affiliates to register and upload a “usermercial.”

There’s no doubt that the line between content creation and monetization will continue to blur as we move into this brave new world of interactive advertising/marketing/content creation.  I’ve always said that affiliate marketing has an incredible chance to lead the charge to monetize these new platforms because of its nature of relationship.

So, Qoof looks like an interesting step in the right direction.  Give it a go and see what you think.

Qoof - Usermercials and Affiliate Marketing