Joining the Cost Per Action networks is something that frustrates many marketers. That is because so many are used to the easy acceptance that comes from most of the affiliate marketing networks. Cost Per Action 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 cost per action offers quickly.
The first thing you need to do is pick the CPA networks you want to join. That’s right — you’re going to join more than one. That’s because there are likely a large variety of offers you want to pick from on the numerous CPA networks. Something that is offered on one network may not be available on another network. But, you should pay careful attention to offers that are available in more than one network. That is because the commission is 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 apply to, 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 many visitors you generally get, and other questions at their discretion. 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.
Submit 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. 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’ll often get accepted right on the spot!
Some CPA 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 marketing plan will make the difference in getting accepted!
As a last means, 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, however it never hurts to make these kind 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 have tried all you can think of, you will just have to keep moving and focus on the networks you got into. You can always reapply later once you have more Knowledge under your belt. They definitely will not turn down a person 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 not to accept you.