Can Anyone Get Accepted Into CPA Networks?
General January 29th, 2010
Joining the CPA networks is something that frustrates many marketers. That’s because so many are used to the auto acceptance that comes from most of the affiliate marketing networks. Cost Per Action networks are pickier because they want a higher quality marketer.
But, you can get accepted! You will want to follow the methods below if you are not accepted (and even before that happens!) by the CPA networks so you can begin 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 is 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 may not be available on another network. Also, you should pay close attention to offers that are available in more than one CPA network. That’s because the commission may not always the same! You could find that the same exact offer pays quite a bit less on another network.
After you have investigated which networks you want to try, go ahead and find 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.
Send the application, and be ready to wait up to a week to hear something back. Alternatively, you can just go ahead and call the CPA 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’ll often get accepted right on the spot!
At times CPA networks are harder to join. 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 resort, 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 are not able to join a certain CPA network right now, and you’ve tried all you can think of, you will just have to move on and start with the networks you were accepted into. You can always try later once you have more experience under your belt. They definitely will not turn down someone who is able to get sales for themselves and for the client! Remember — the networks are there to make money, so if you are able to help them profit they have no reason not to accept you.
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