25December2009
How to Get Accepted Into CPA Networks
Getting accepted into the Cost Per Action networks is something that drives many marketers crazy. That is because so many are used to the automatic acceptance that comes from most of the affiliate marketing networks. Cost Per Action networks are pickier because they want a higher quality marketer.
Still, you can get accepted! You will want to follow the outline below if you are not accepted (and even before that happens!) by the networks so you can start making money from cost per action deals as soon as possible.
The 1st thing you need to do is pick the CPA networks you want to join. That’s right — you’re going to join a bunch. That is because there are likely a wide variety of offers you want to pick from on the numerous networks. Something that is offered on one network might not be available on another network. But, you should pay careful attention to offers that are available in more than one network. That is because the payout may not always the same! You could discover that the same exact offer pays quite a bit less on another network.
After you have determined which networks you want to apply to, go ahead and fill out their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on promoting their offers, where your main website is, how much traffic you generally receive, and other questions at their discretion. These questions may be intimidating if you are new, so just answer them to the best of your ability and know that this is not the be-all end-all.
Submit the application, and be prepared to wait up to a week or so to hear something back. Alternatively, you can just go ahead and call the Cost Per Action network to gain acceptance right away. Calling is the magic answer in many circumstances. If you are taking the time to call them and discuss things over the phone, the managers will know that you are serious about this. You will often get accepted right on the phone!
Many CPA networks are a little bit more difficult to get accepted into. When that happens to you, you might want to lay out the marketing plan you have developed to promote their offers. Often laying out a solid business plan will make the difference in getting accepted!
As a last means, you can get a hold of a successful CPA affiliate so they can put in a good word for you. Normally it doesn’t come to this, but it never hurts to make these kind of contacts so you can make use of them if necessary.
If you aren’t able to join a particular Cost Per Action network right now, and you’ve tried everything, you’ll just have to go forward and start with the networks you got into. You can always try later once you have more Knowledge under your belt. They definitely will not turn down a person who is able to get sales for themselves and for the company! Keep in mind — the networks are there to profit, so if you are able to help them profit they have no reason not to accept you.