CPA Networks – What They Are and How to Get Accepted
Joining the CPA networks is something that drives many marketers crazy. 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 steps below if you are not accepted (and even before that happens!) by the networks so you can begin making money from cost per action deals quickly.
The first thing you need to do is select the CPA networks you want to join. That is right — you’re going to join many. That’s because there are likely a large variety of offers you want to pick from on the different CPA networks. Something that is offered on one CPA network may not be available on another CPA network. But, you should pay close attention to offers that are available in more than one CPA network. That is because the payout is 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 CPA networks you want to apply to, 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 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.
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 CPA 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’ll often get accepted right on the phone!
Many 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 help get you accepted!
As a last means, you can get a hold of a successful Cost Per Action affiliate so they can put in a good word for you. Normally it does not 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 get into a certain Cost Per Action network right now, and you’ve tried everything, you will just have to keep moving and start with the networks you got into. You can always reapply later once you have more Knowledge under your belt. They definitely will not turn down someone who is able to get sales for themselves and for the company! Remember — the networks are there to profit, so if you are able to help them profit they have no reason to turn you down.
