Becoming Accepted by CPA networks
Unfortunately, you usually cannot just join any CPA network you want to. Usually,
you will have to apply to join and then be admitted into the network. Each CPA network has its own criteria
for being accepted as an affiliate marketer. However, there are various ways you can help your chances of
being accepted by the CPA network of your choice.
The following are some things which can help you with being accepted by a CPA
network.
Create Your Own Website
Although it is possible for some CPA networks to accept affiliate marketers without having your
own website, it will give you a better chance if you have a website that you personally run. Having your own
website gives you more credibility and will make you seem more committed. If you have extensive experience
as an affiliate marketer or are a major web publisher, you can simply apply with your current website
domain.
On the other hand, if you only have several smaller websites or maybe no website at all, you will want to
start one in order to brand yourself as an Internet marketing professional. The website should describe the
areas that you are looking to work in, such as financial markets. You should include a selection of your
most applicable skills, such as SEO, email marketing, PPC or any other online marketing methods with which
you are familiar. Also, remember to choose a website domain name that makes you appear more professional.
You may even want to hire a professional web designer / developer to create a website for you.
Email Address with Your Own Domain
Using an email address with your own domain name will also help with appearing more
professional. In other words, your email should look something like “[email protected]” Even if
you prefer to mostly use another email account that is free, such as Gmail, you will still want to use this
method. All you have to do is set up an automatic redirect from the professional email to the email that you
primarily prefer to use. There are CPA networks that have been known to automatically reject applicants who
utilize a free email address because those email services have no identity verification. Also, because free
email addresses are easy to create, using an email with your own domain name will demonstrate your
commitment to the affiliate marketing business.
Transparency
Being honest and realistic about your abilities will be better for you as an affiliate marketing
professional in the long run. Although some of the more discerning CPA networks may reject you, being honest
about how many leads you are able to generate is important in many ways. For instance, if you claim you can
drive 1,000 leads per month and the CPA network ends up interviewing you, and it becomes clear that in
reality your experience in affiliate marketing and online promotions is exaggerated, it will hurt your
credibility.
It is generally better to be honest about your lack of experience in affiliate marketing because many CPA
networks will appoint a manager to work with you individually to help you with extra support in any areas
that you may be lacking. Successful affiliates build strong relationships with their affiliate managers
because their role is to help you succeed and they will commit more time and effort to partners they trust,
are reliable and deliver on their promises. In return, having a strong relationship also gives you leverage
to negotiate better payouts and other perks. It really is one of those scenarios where a win-win
relationship benefits all stakeholders.
Algo-Affiliates places a huge amount of emphasis in this area to ensure you have access to their
professional and friendly team, 24/7. This makes sense, since the more successful you are at promoting, the
more profit you and the CPA network will earn. Therefore, honesty is generally better for you as well as the
CPA network.
Be Proactive During the Application Process
CPA networks oftentimes require a phone or instant messenger interview prior to approving your
application. If the CPA network has provided direct contact information, you should contact them via phone,
email orlive chat. This shows that you are serious about pursuing the affiliate marketing opportunity.
Hopefully, by the time the affiliate manager contacts you, he or she will remember that you are the one
showing commitment to the affiliate marketing opportunity.
