CPA Networks – What They Are and How to Get Accepted
Joining the CPA networks is something that frustrates many marketers. That is 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 will want to follow the strategies below if you are turned down (and even before that happens!) by the 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 is right — you’re going to join a bunch. That is because there are likely a large variety of offers you want to choose from on the numerous CPA networks. Something that is offered on one 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’s because the payout is not always the same! You might discover that the same exact offer pays quite a bit more 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 promoting their offers, where your main website is, how many visitors you generally get, and other questions they want answered. 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 ready to wait up to a week or so 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 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 contact a successful Cost Per Action marketer so they can put in a good word for you. It usually doesn’t come 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 join a particular CPA network right now, and you’ve tried all you can think of, you will just have to go forward and focus on the networks you got into. You can always reapply again once you have more experience 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 CPA networks are there to make money, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason to turn you down.