Affiliate Marketing Tips with Commission Junction

Affiliate marketing is basically a method of promoting web business merchants, advertises etc. In this marketing the publisher i.e. affiliate is paid for every visitor visiting the website, or sale of any merchandise. It can be called Internet Marketing in other words. Affiliate marketing has become a growing. Industrial and many people who are into internet marketing are joining affiliate programs. Google Adsense, Commission Junction is the few companies. Due to such companies Affiliate Marketing is growing faster.
Let’s discuss about Commission Junction (CJ) now. Commission Junction, a Value Click company, is a global leader in the online advertising channels of affiliate marketing and managed search. CJ was founded in 1998 and it is based in Santa Barbara, California and has offices around the world. In 2001, CJ made a revolutionary move by publishing the performance metrics of all advertisers, publishers, and ads within their network, the CJ Marketplace. This approach provided both advertisers and publishers for the first time a way to gauge the value of their existing and potential relationships based on two key metrics, average earnings per 100 clicks (EPC) and network earnings – and fundamentally took affiliate marketing to the next level. Commission Junction has become one of the largest affiliate networks in North America. CJ has almost 1,500 customers including famous sites like eBay, Yahoo, Home Depot etc. In 2002, CJ abolishes individual tracking links per product and also redesigned their product catalog system. In Oct 2003 the company was purchased by ValuClick. In June 2006 CJ introduced LMI (Link Management Initiative).


Commission Junction also has provision of software tools that allow advertisers to identify, analyze, track and connect with the Web Publishers that provide best return for most of the advertisers. CJ has become one of the largest affiliate brokers on the internet and has many offices in UK due to which Webmasters using the service can pay in pounds. These commissions are all amassed together and placed in your main Commission Junction account which is better than signing up to individual affiliate programs and getting small amounts of money. This is especially true when a lot of affiliate programs will only pay you when your account has reached 20 pounds or so. CJ provide all the information on how to get started and you get tutorials for developing your website. The account and statistics page is excellent allowing you to see which banners are earning you the most money on your site. Users find it easy and user – friendly to work on the account page as they can get all the details without any difficulties. Visit www.cj.com and find all the details.

LESSON 3

HI MEMBER,
Affiliate promotion using Google.com

The book “ Google AdWords” in its entity, describes the concept of Affiliate marketing by using Google AdWords, a tool provided by the most popular search engine, GOOGLE.COM.

The concept is 100% genuine as it is by Google, and not by any third party.

The AdWords system of Google, works for you 24hrs round the clock.

We at again this always will be one of the ways by which you can promote Affiliate Marketing.

There are many more ways, can be more than what we have described in our iniGoogleCash package. It’s up to you to find out more innovative ideas, and you sure will get it automatically, once you start your work.









Lesson 2

HI MEMBER,


Steps to get Links for Screensavers.com Affiliate Program in CJ.COM.


We are describing you the steps to join in Screensavers.com and the same procedure applies for all the Merchants or Advertisers a few of which we have given in previous e-mail LESSON-1.



Step by Step example:



  1. Click on “http://www.cj.com/

  2. Enter your cj.com Login “E-MAIL ID” and “PASSWORD” in account manager and Click on “GO”.

  3. After Login Click on “Get Links” button and next Click on “Advertiser list”.

  4. Type “Screensavers.com” in the search field and then Click on “Find”.

You will see Screensavers.com there. Click on Screensavers.com A new page will be opened. You will see Text Link and Banner Link over there. First Apply for Affiliate program at the bottom of the page.

Click on “Apply to Program”. A new window will be opened and it will ask for “Terms and Conditions”. To accept just Click on “Terms and conditions” and another new window will be opened.

Click on “Accept” button and then Click on Continue. You should get instant approval in most of the cases. If not then your application is under review and might take 3-4 days time to get approved. Meanwhile try out with another advertiser like any other company in cj.com for the time being.


After getting approval Click on the “Text Link” to use in “ Google AdWords” and to use in your “Website” or “E-Mail Marketing” Click on “Banner

A new window will be opened.

Click on “Select All” then “Select Action” then Click on “Email HTML” tab and then Click on “Perform Action”.

A new window will be opened. Then Click on “Send”.

Check your e-mail inbox for the HTML code and you get subject like YOUR REQUESTED LINK CODE FROM COMMISSION JUNCTION.

You will get HTML code and your tracking code will be like this:

. target=”_blank” on-mouse-over=”window. status=’http: //www.screensaver.com’;
return true;”onfiltered=” window. status =’’ ;return true; ”> Be a part of the
largest online community. Register Now! www.lduhtrp.net/
image-1630574-10376992” width=”1” height=”1” border=”0”>

Now you are ready to do affiliate programs for Screensavers.com. You can use this and similar links in “Google” or where ever you want.

V.V.V.IMP: Try Advertisers till accepting or put an e-mail to the merchants directly to their e-mail id.






LESSON 1

HI MEMBER,
Understanding a few Merchants before proceeding further
Before proceeding further let us understand a few Merchants out of the 2200+ Merchants associated with CJ.COM first. It is very important to understand their functioning and Mode of working. To getting the Affiliate links first visit the respective sites and get a clear understanding as to how a Lead is generated. Complete all the formalities that a person will do by visiting your link to generate a lead for you. This is important for you to understand the type of traffic you have to go for, in order to get maximum lead, without getting into any type of product selling. Try out some of the links given below. Believe us: it will give you a real good learning experience.
Read carefully the text below: (Examples only)
  1. www.ebay.in (Bazee.com) is one such advertiser in India which currently offers a lot of earning potential for all of us. The company is doing a lot of promotion to make its brand popular in India. Have you ever made a Sale or Purchase on eBay.in? This is important and has various advantages, one you will understand how the e-commerce transaction takes place in India which is very important to understand as you are stepping in the world of online Business. Second it always improves your chances of getting approval from respective company to participate in their affiliate programs.
  2. www.screensavers.com just makes a visit to this site, browse through the site as per your convenience and download any screensaver you like for free. Screensavers.com pays an Affiliate (you) US$0.80 if some one downloads a ScreenSaver or Wall Paper via the link placed by an Affiliate (you) i.e. This is one good site as Screensavers there are of very high quality and not even a registration is needed. Moreover, everyone likes to have a great screensaver on their PCs or laptops. Visit www.screensavers.com and complete the process of downloading a screensaver on your PC to get a fair idea as to how a lead is generated
  3. www.monsterindia.com make a visit to this site by clicking on the link monster.com spend at least 5-10 minutes over there and fill up the displayed form about my monster or send a resume or search for a resume or jobs or whatever category you select. Understand the complete concept, how it works, what its offers know about more details.
  4. www.rentalo.com make a visit to this site by clicking on the link rentalo.com spend at least 20-25 minutes over there, understand the complete concept, how it works, what it offers, submit a request for a location where you want to spend time with you family or friends, see the response you get.

Please do not try the short cut path, by skipping the above links. To give you complete understanding of Affiliate programs, it is very necessary to understand the merchants and to understand how a lead is generated. It won’t take more than 30 minutes, but will give you a very good understanding of the topic.

Publisher application

Follow the rules and regulations described below in step by step to become a Member in CJ.COM

(Read full page carefully minimum 2 or 3 times & follow)

This link will take you directly to an information verification and Sign-Up page.

Once verify your information, we'll review your Application and e-mail you after we check your details for affiliate eligibility.

Publisher Application Sign-Up page will appear. You are called as a Publisher or Affiliate.

PUBLISHER APPLICATION: Step 1 of 2 Page will appear.

  1. Select Language as “ENGLISH” next select your Country “ INDIA” (in our case) and next select Function currency “USD” if you are registering from India.
  2. Click on "NEXT" (You fill the * Marked fields only) A warning pop up window should appear. Simply Click “CLOSE” on that window.
  3. Check the “Service Agreement” and “Privacy Policy” and “Age”
    Tick in the 3 check boxes.
  4. Next it asks for “WEBSITE” or “NEWS LETTER” name. We assume that at this point of time you are not having a website of your own. Enter any name in this field for e-News letter. You could write something like Example: “Your Name” or “Income on Net” or “Top 100 Stores on the internet” or “Online Shopping” or “CJ income” etc... You got the idea? Simply write a name, which signifies the name of the Promotional Campaign you will be carrying.
  5. Next it asks for “WEBSITE URL”. (Not required for newsletters)Write your website name if you have one. As you don’t have one, leave that field blank. Delete the http:// written over the box field.
  6. Leave the box empty to “DESCRIBE YOUR WEBSITE” field as blank.
  7. Next it asks for “WEBSITE CATEGORY”. (Main topic of your Web site or News letter) Select any one, which you feel is appropriate. You will have to select any one to complete your registration. Example: “Business to Business” or “Business to Marketing” or any one.
  8. Next it asks for “PROMOTIONAL METHODS”. You can Select (Tick) “Search Engine Marketing” and “e-mail Marketing” for the time being.
  9. Next field asks “Does your Website offer Incentives” As you don’t have a Website at this point of time simply Click on “No”.
  10. Leave empty the “Description of your Incentive/Special Program” field as blank.
  11. Next, it asks “Contact Information” and “Company Information”. These are general fields to Fill. Write your name and address and all. Here Organization Name means Your Cheque Name. Write it carefully.
  12. Leave “Tax ID” and “ Tax Classification” as blank, if you reside in India.
  13. In the Payment Information” Select “Check” (Cheque). Check the “Payee’s Name”. You will receive Cheque on this name only.
  14. Next it will ask you to “Please enter the Characters into the box below”. This security Norm now a day is followed by almost all companies, to prevent from Auto Form submission spam. Enter the Characters carefully.
  15. Click on “Accept Terms” and you are done. Immediately CJ will send you an e-mail regarding online account login information immediately. If not found in your “Inbox” check for the same in your “Junk” or “Bulk” mail folder.

If your account accepted, you'll then be able to log in to your online account with the e-mail address and password sent by COMMISSION JUNCTION.

You will get your “Password” & “Account Number” to your e-mail and a “W8-BEN tax form”. This tax form is not necessary to fill up and sends to Commission Junction. Allow your account into reach at least $25 first. You can later write us an e-mail: support@inetcashincome.com.

Click on the Link: https://signup.cj.com/member/publisherSignUp.do.

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