Getting started with 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. Cost Per Action networks are pickier because they want a higher quality marketer.
Still, you can get accepted! You will want to follow the methods below if you are turned down (and even before that happens!) by the networks so you can begin making money from cpa offers 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 many. That’s because there are likely a large variety of offers you want to choose from on the different CPA networks. Something that is available on one CPA network may not be available on another network. But, you should pay careful attention to offers that are available in more than one CPA network. That is because the payout may not always the same! You might find that the same exact offer pays quite a bit more on another network.
After you have investigated which CPA networks you want to join, go ahead and find their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on promoting their offers, where your main website is, how much traffic you generally get, and other questions they want answered. These questions may be intimidating if you are starting out, 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. Calling is the magic answer in many circumstances. 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 spot!
Many 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 doesn’t come to this, however 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 certain Cost Per Action 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 reapply again 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! Keep in mind — the networks are there to make money, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason not to accept you.
