How Can I Become a Business Affiliate?
Retailers are constantly searching for ways to attract more customers and increase sales, and affiliate programs are one method of doing so. Affiliates market a retailer's products through various means and send potential customers to the retailer's website. Compensation for this service varies by retailer. Some pay a referral fee for every new visitor who arrives via the affiliate's links, while others pay when the visitor purchases a product or service. Affiliates can sign up for various affiliate programs and market various retailers and products simultaneously.
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Select a company you would like to work with. Many businesses offer affiliate partnerships, from small businesses with limited products to large companies like Walmart and Amazon.
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Visit the company's website and search for an "Affiliate program" link. You may find this link on the navigation bars or at the bottom of the web page. Click the link to proceed.
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Read the information provided to learn about the affiliate program. The information usually addresses acceptable methods of advertising, how the company pays for referrals and methods of payment.
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Complete an application online. Some companies, like Amazon, provide their affiliate application on their websites. Others, like Walmart, contract with a different company that will manage the affiliate program. Some of the information required on the application includes your name, mailing address, Social Security number and your preferred method of payment. The company may also ask for your website address, if any, and a description of how you plan to promote the products. Agree to the company's terms and submit your application.
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Wait for the company to review your application and make a decision. Expect a notification via email, usually within a week. If your application is approved, you gain access to company-approved marketing tools that you can use to promote the products. These may include banners, text ads, data feeds and exclusive content.
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