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How to Get Accepted Into CPA Networks
January 29, 2010
Joining the Cost Per Action 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. CPA networks are pickier because they want a higher quality marketer.
But, you can get accepted! You’ll want to follow the strategies below if you are not accepted (and even before that happens!) by the CPA networks so you can start making money from cpa offers quickly.
The first thing you need to do is pick the CPA networks you want to join. That is right — you’re going to join more than one. That’s because there are likely a wide variety of offers you want to pick from on the numerous networks. Something that is available 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 network. That’s because the commission may not always the same! You could find that the same exact offer pays quite a bit more on another network.
After you have discovered which CPA networks you want to join, go ahead and fill out their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on marketing their offers, where your main website is, how much traffic you generally receive, and other questions they want answered. These questions may be intimidating if you are just beginning, 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’ll often get accepted right on the spot!
Many networks are harder 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 help get you accepted!
As a last resort, you can get a hold of a successful Cost Per Action affiliate so they can put in a good word for you. Normally it doesn’t come down to this, however it never hurts to make these type of contacts so you can make use of them if necessary in the future.
If you aren’t able to join a particular Cost Per Action network right now, and you have tried everything, you will just have to go forward and focus on the networks you are a part of. You can always try again once you have more experience under your belt. They definitely will not turn down someone who is able to get results for themselves and for the client! Keep in mind — the CPA networks are there to profit, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason to turn you down.
