Joining the CPA networks is something that frustrates many marketers. That’s because so many are used to the automatic 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 outline below if you are turned down (and even before that happens!) by the CPA networks so you can start making money from cost per action deals as soon as possible.
The first thing you need to do is select the CPA networks you want to join. That’s right — you’re going to join many. That’s because there are likely a wide variety of offers you want to choose from on the numerous networks. Something that is available on one network may not be available on another network. But, 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 less on another network.
After you have determined which networks you want to join, go ahead and find their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on marketing their offers, where your main website is, how many visitors you generally receive, and other questions they want answered. 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 Cost Per Action network to gain acceptance right away. A phone call 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!
At times 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 help get you accepted!
As a last tactic, you can get a hold of a successful CPA affiliate so they can put in a good word for you. Normally it does not come down to this, but it never hurts to make these type of contacts so you can make use of them if necessary.
If you aren’t able to get into a particular CPA network right away, and you’ve tried all you can think of, you’ll just have to keep moving and start with the CPA networks you are a part of. You can always try later once you have more time under your belt. They definitely will not turn down someone who is able to get sales for themselves and for the client! Remember — the CPA networks are there to profit, so if you are able to help them profit they have no reason to turn you down.
