Getting accepted into the CPA networks is something that drives many marketers crazy. That’s because so many are used to the easy acceptance that comes from most of the affiliate marketing networks. CPA networks are pickier because they want a higher quality marketer.
Still, 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 start making money from cpa deals quickly.
The first thing you need to do is select the networks you want to join. That’s right — you’re going to join a bunch. That’s because there are likely a wide variety of offers you want to pick from on the different CPA networks. Something that is offered on one network might not be available on another network. Also, you should pay close attention to offers that are available in more than one network. That is because the commission is not always the same! You could discover that the same exact offer pays quite a bit more on another network.
After you have determined which networks you want to apply to, go ahead and fill out their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on marketing 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 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 or so to hear something back. Alternatively, you can just go ahead and call the CPA 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’ll often get accepted right on the phone!
Some 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 tactic, you can contact a successful Cost Per Action marketer so they can put in a good word for you. Normally it does not come down to this, but 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 certain CPA network right away, and you have tried all you can think of, you’ll just have to go forward and start with the CPA networks you were accepted into. You can always try again once you have more time under your belt. They definitely will not turn down someone who is able to get sales for themselves and for the client! Remember — the CPA networks are there to make money, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason not to accept you.