CPA Networks – What They Are and How to Get Accepted

Joining the Cost Per Action networks is something that drives many marketers crazy. 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’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 offers as soon as possible.

The 1st thing you need to do is select the networks you want to join. That’s 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 might 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’s because the commission 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 join, go ahead and fill out 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 receive, 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.

Send 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 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!

At times 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 marketing plan will help get you accepted!

As a last tactic, you can contact 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 type 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’ll just have to move on and start with the networks you are a part of. You can always reapply later once you have more time under your belt. They definitely will not turn down a person who is able to get sales for themselves and for the client! Keep in mind — the networks are there to make money, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason to turn you down.