6 Recommended Affiliate Networks (per NickyCakes)

Apparently, there are hundred of Affiliate Networks.  So, I'm wondering, how does one know which ones to pick?  My understanding, at this point, is that there are 4 biggies:

• Commission Junction:
  
• LinkShare
• Clickbank
• Google Affiliate Network

You're safe sticking with these, and they offer advantages that others don't, such as consolidated payments, and upfront EPC (earnings per click.  Linkshare works with over 700 merchants in a wide variety of categories with big names like Target, Nordstrom, Disney and American Express.  ClickBank offers downloaded products, mainly Ebooks.  It's cheap to join, there's a huge variety of products that range the gamut of quality.   A good place to search for niches.   Google Affiliate Network is a professional site, also with big name clients like CompUSA, EddieBauer, HP, Kohls, VerizonWireless, etc.

So, I'm curious - are these the BEST affiliates networks?   Today I will be looking into networks recommended by NickyCakes below, and will likely sign up for several, if not all..... I'm ready to launch this thing!   Curious about other people experiences with any/all of these networks. 

Advaliant – They have a lot of really good exclusive offers that convert "amazingly well". 
Good affiliate managers (AM):  Geofferson Marcy, Alla Semenchenko, Richard Okolo.

Ads4Dough – A upfront network run by Jason Akatiff.  They'll help you with what's converting, how to promote, and give you landing pages where you can put your ad.  They offer great tools.   Experienced, knowledgeable AMs.

Convert2Media – Run by Ralph Ruckman, former owner of cashtactics blog.  "Good guys who know their stuff."

NeverblueAds – Good for beginners.
Nickycakes recommends: Scott (ext 289)


CX Digital – Previously "Incentaclick"   They’re one of the largest networks around, in terms of number of affiliates. Many offers, good place to start. 
Good AM’s: Winkie, Debrani