strawberryfields

Before I get started, this is my first post so I'm going to take this oppurtunity to say hi!

Basically, I've recently started exploring the world of CPA and, in all honesty, it's left a sour taste in the mouth. As of yet I haven't even begun promoting offers because of all of the hurdles you have to jump through to be accepted on to them, added to the fact that I haven't been given an awful lot of help.

I am currently trying to get somewhere with WolfStorm Media, who were recommended by Jani G in his Facebook Ads For Free course. I personally find their site extremely difficult to get round, I'm not sure if it's just teething problems with their new design or the old one was the same, I didn't get chance to use the old one.

The first offer I applied for, I answered all of their questions and got denied without them explaining why. I can only assume that it is because I have a new site that I was to be promoting their weight loss offers with. During this first application, I found that I couldn' access any affiliate information or data such as site traffic and conversion rates. When I asked my account manager, I got the response "We don't show overall stats because they can be misleading depending on how other affiliates are promoting them compared to how you would." As long as everyone takes the stats with a pinch of salt, this should never be a problem and should only help affiliates, rather than mislead.

I left it a week then applied for three more, only this time an extra hurdle was put up which involves me having to make a landing page for each one before they make their decision. Based on recent results this is likely to result in time wasted rather than time well spent.

I also applied for a NeverBlue account a few months back and didn't get accepted. I tried again recently and it said that my email address was already on their database. Having sent an email to their support about this I got no reply, leaving me with no real chance of reapplying. Quite frustrating if you ask me!

I don't intend to thow in the proverbial towel already, but I'm curious as to what others think of CPA and whether it's worth it or not! Are there any better networks out there than WolfStorm? In researching Wolf Storm online it seems people are generally quite happy with the service they provide. Is it just a case of getting into their exclusive club and gaining their trust as a new affiliate? I'm just so used to the trust shown by Clickbank Fendors to new affiliates and how much help they provide.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to your feedback!

Jake

PandoraMarketing

Start to read up on more cpa related stuff, learn the game more. Clickbank is cps so is different in that sense. They will want to be assured that your quality is going to be good and no fraud etc. Keep at it, there are 100's of networks out there, don't stick all your eggs in one basket.

Checkout affiliatepaying.com for reviews!

Nikomia

Welcome to Warriorforum!

Wolf Storm Media is a very good cpa network. They have got tons of good offers and a lot more.

However, when you starting out, that is not the type of network I would recommend. You should consider joining networks like Peerfly, Maxbounty, Fluxads, CPA Path, etc. These networks are newbie-friendly. You can start your CPA journey with one of them.

Neverblue is for established affiliates only. Since you are new to this field, you should go with the smaller networks.

CPA is of course worth it. It is way better than any other form of affiliate marketing.

Any other problemo, let us know.

strawberryfields

Thanks for the points guys, I had no idea that those Wolf Storm and Neverblue were for more experienced CPA marketers, that makes a lot of sense!

I shall check out affiliatepaying.com, as well as Peerfly and the others and the other sites/companies you both mentioned.

Now that I know where the bottom is, I can start from it! Thanks you two

Matthew NY

You seem to be very well spoken and on top of your game with what you want to do. Going by this, you should have absolutely no issue getting into entry level networks (which are great networks in general). Sometimes all it takes is a phonecall to one of the affiliate managers, and within minutes you will have your CPA account. Just be professional and show that you have a lot of interest in their network.

Try out peerfly, max bounty, and wolf storm media. They are 3 very great networks that shouldn't be difficult to get into.

Also, welcome to WF! You have a ton of information here. Use all of it at your disposal!

art.kav

VERY HELPFUL INFO ON WHERE TO START

imback

CPA is great but the tides are definitely changing as far as using the top tier ad networks for advertising.

CHAD

MayhemMirix

Honestly, I sort of feel that the more you read, the more confusing it gets. And so I just use my brain, common sense, some notions (and ofc the basics) and run any methods and thoughts by my manager Luke (PeerFly). I'm not spamming his inbox and he's more than happy to help me out.

strawberryfields

That's 3 mentions of Peerfly, they'll be the first company I'll approach for sure!

Thanks for all of the comments, my faith has been renewed, as Nikomia said I just need to join one that is more newbie-friendly, all is well!

skwish

i say try peerfly as well! good luck :-)

ChrisBa

Affiliate Marketing is a business, there will be things of it that are difficult at first, but we all need to remember, this is a business, not a hobby. If we want to succeed, we need to ensure we are constantly learning and we need to learn to get around our struggles.

Stephen Lessey

Join the newbie friendly networks, like Peerfly & Maxbounty.
These don't require a website and is easy to get accepted to.

I would find a strategy and stick to it in order to get accepted, there are plenty of resources on this forum

biz4bucks

I found info through Offervault that Peerfly was ranked #2 behind Clickbooth and Maxbounty was #4, Offervault is not a CPA network but you can get plenty of help there. They did a interview with Peerfly CEO Chad French. just Google "inside.offervault" and you should be able to find it. Even experienced CPA Marketers can benefit from Offervault.

AL

DomainZone

I typically join CPA programs with good affiliate programs and promote them. If you have a good list of webmasters or know how to promote to them, you can make better residual income.

wwjdo

Read my new post on an actual admitted conspiracy theory and you'll be ready to quit.

strawberryfields

Thanks for the comments guys, I've gained so much from posting this, I have a much better idea of CPA from everything that has been said here!