CPA Networks – What They Are and How to Get Accepted
Getting started with the CPA networks is something that drives many marketers crazy. That’s 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 offers as soon as possible.
The 1st thing you need to do is pick the networks you want to join. That’s right — you’re going to join a lot. That is because there are likely a wide variety of offers you want to pick from on the numerous networks. Something that is available on one CPA network might not be available on another CPA network. Also, you should pay close attention to offers that are available in more than one network. That is because the commission may not always the same! You might discover that the same exact offer pays quite a bit less on another network.
After you have determined which CPA networks you want to join, go ahead and complete 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 get, and other questions at their discretion. 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.
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 cases. 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 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 ditch effort, you can get a hold of a successful CPA affiliate so they can put in a good word for you. It usually does not come down to this, but it never hurts to make these kind 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 away, and you’ve tried all you can think of, you will just have to move on and start with the networks you got into. You can always reapply 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 company! Keep in mind — the CPA networks are there to make money, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason not to accept you.