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affenpinscher · 05-02-2009, 02:53 PM

I continue to see questions from people who've applied to become an eBay partner or
join a CPA network and get turned down. If they include their url, it's often
filled with ads, on a free host, script generated and/or a design mess.

The easiest way to get accepted is to create a true website (html or wordpress)
on a non-controversial subject. Think gardening, cooking, lawn maintenance,
fly fishing, etc.

Regardless of the subject matter you eventually want, for approvals avoid
legally difficult subject matter such as cures for cancer, anything not
G-rated and anything that raises red flags on potential intellectual
property issues. In other words, don't use a trademark name as your
domain name, or a celebrity's name or pirate someone else's website
material.

All your website needs to get started is five pages, but ensure:

1. Have text on your homepage.
In other words, don't rely on a script that creates a page. Do it the old fashioned
way (just for this website). Browsers (eBay and Google) only view text. If
there's no text, to a browser that means there's no content.

2. Hold off on Adsense ads or Google widgets or anything commercial on your
on the website before you apply to eBay. Get eBay's approval before you go back
and add Adsense, etc. Google won't care about eBay ads but the reverse
is not true.

3. Have a privacy policy page.
Use Microsoft's or Google and rework for your own or go to dmoz which has a
ton of samples:
Open Directory - Computers: Security: Policy: Sample Policies

4. Register your own domain with a real address and a real phone number.
Most CPA networks will insist on reaching you via phone before you
are approved. They'll also check your domain registration.

5. Once you're approved, immediately activate and use your account.
eBay may cancel you if your don't; they don't like dormant accounts.

Hope this helps.

Ethan F. · 05-28-2009, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the guide. I've gotten rejected before, but I think they're just getting a lot more strict on what they accept these days.

Ethan

slvrsrfr · 06-28-2009, 02:57 PM

great tips. i've had success registering with cpa, but hadn't even thought about ebay.

i think i'll check it out.

jason

monopuff · 06-28-2009, 03:05 PM

When I first tried for an eBay affiliate I made a lot of those common mistakes. My page was already monetized with both adsense and amazon.

Great tips.. And also remember with CPA networks there are tons of them.. So if one rejects you it is not the end of the world.

EmmaJames · 06-28-2009, 03:32 PM

I appreciate the tips.

This keeps me from making
some mistakes. I didn't
think about setting up a
privacy page.

Thanks

Mary Green · 06-28-2009, 04:07 PM

Privacy pages, terms and conditions, and about us pages are great for ppc too. Great info btw.

rashamba · 06-29-2009, 01:38 AM

Please help clarify something. Do you have to have a different EPN account for each site you want to sell a product on? Is that why people buy multiple EPN accounts? I thought you were able to use one account for as many niche sites as you wanted.

Robyn8243 · 06-29-2009, 08:02 AM

Rashamba, You only need one EbayPartnerNetwork account.

Excellent advice about avoiding controversial topics and trademark violations.

I would add to avoid anything that comes across as hype or BS including obviously phony review sites. With the government starting to go after people and companies using these tactics, more and more legitimate networks are going to want to stay away from anyone who starts out this way.

While I agree that you don't want to submit a website that is nothing but one giant advertising site, having some advertising is fine and indicates that you know something about affiliate marketing and are likely to be an asset to whatever affiliate program you are applying to. Just make sure that you have useful content as primary focus.

That said, Ebay is not a fan of sharing with Amazon, so I would not use a site with Amazon banners when applying to Ebay.

Robyn

Eben · 06-30-2009, 07:04 PM

so true, EPN is getting harder to get in these days. Seems like a great product idea by showing n00bs how to get accepted, or the best way to create multiple EPN accounts without getting busted.

traxmaker · 06-30-2009, 07:31 PM

I really had all the No-No's on my site when I applied last year. I still was approved and there are so many who say, what did your site look like when you applied? I am now, in astonishment as well, as I've saw many not approved who were much better than that of mine own.

hugeaffiliatecash · 06-30-2009, 10:00 PM

I've been getting approved all day, just started last night. I created a site for my company so I looked more professional - I also called them after I applied, 100% approval so far.

Now what ;-)

Derek Thomas · 06-30-2009, 10:05 PM

Thanks for all the great info. I currently have a wordpress blog hosted on a domain I own, but it is advertising a Clickbank product. I assume this will not be a problem?

Also, would anyone with a free second mind taking a look at the site...just to see if this is in line with what you're talking about. Would a site like this help me get accepted or do I need to try another route?

Here's the link...
Help Get Your Ex Back - Get Your Ex Back Fast

Thanks!
Derek

onlinerain · 07-03-2009, 08:53 AM

there are many more things you should do
but the number one is answering the phone, when they call you.

IncredibleChuckNorris · 07-03-2009, 02:34 PM

Few ebay tips

Be very professional. Have a very professional voicemail just in case.

They love anything where there is a big market for second hand niche stuff.

No free email accounts.

They wanted older established sites ideally.

They can be tricky to join. It could be wise to JV with someone who has a well established site?

Hope that helps. Many people recommend going with someone like Amazon first until you have a site they will accept.

highprofitdi · 07-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Great advice thanks for the help

rhinocl · 11-12-2009, 12:10 PM

I signed up for eBay years ago so I could buy and sell occasional single items. Do I need some other type of account if I want to sell more frequently?

natscash · 11-12-2009, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the tips. I did not even know there was an issue getting accepted to become an eBay partner.

amits43 · 11-12-2009, 02:04 PM

This is nice guide for the newbie . I like to add that if possible sign with only reputed cpa networks and always go into as many as cpa network because one cpa network offer you 32 $ per lead and same offer if you promoted by different cpa network , you will get 38 $ per lead . You can use offervault to check the highest payout offers .

sande · 11-12-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by affenpinscher

I continue to see questions from people who've applied to become an eBay partner or
join a CPA network and get turned down. If they include their url, it's often
filled with ads, on a free host, script generated and/or a design mess.

The easiest way to get accepted is to create a true website (html or wordpress)
on a non-controversial subject. Think gardening, cooking, lawn maintenance,
fly fishing, etc.

Regardless of the subject matter you eventually want, for approvals avoid
legally difficult subject matter such as cures for cancer, anything not
G-rated and anything that raises red flags on potential intellectual
property issues. In other words, don't use a trademark name as your
domain name, or a celebrity's name or pirate someone else's website
material.

All your website needs to get started is five pages, but ensure:

1. Have text on your homepage.
In other words, don't rely on a script that creates a page. Do it the old fashioned
way (just for this website). Browsers (eBay and Google) only view text. If
there's no text, to a browser that means there's no content.

2. Hold off on Adsense ads or Google widgets or anything commercial on your
on the website before you apply to eBay. Get eBay's approval before you go back
and add Adsense, etc. Google won't care about eBay ads but the reverse
is not true.

3. Have a privacy policy page.
Use Microsoft's or Google and rework for your own or go to dmoz which has a
ton of samples:
Open Directory - Computers: Security: Policy: Sample Policies

4. Register your own domain with a real address and a real phone number.
Most CPA networks will insist on reaching you via phone before you
are approved. They'll also check your domain registration.

5. Once you're approved, immediately activate and use your account.
eBay may cancel you if your don't; they don't like dormant accounts.

Hope this helps.

Is there a way to write the homepage differently. Is it different from using the wordpress admin area.
I just registered with ebay and I followed their instructions on uploading the confirmation code and still my domains cannot be confirmed.
Can someone advice...
Thanks
Grace

Alex Arseniy · 11-12-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks man, that really helped alot 

that answered my biggest question

blillard · 11-12-2009, 11:48 PM

This will hlp out a lo of ew user as for me I'm 5 for 5 so far and my list of networks keep on growing as I aply. The more you get approved to the easier it becomes for you just apply.

anwar001 · 11-15-2009, 11:18 AM

Thanks a lot for this advice. I have been rejected many times in the past by CPA networks. Do you think that if I put up such a website as you have mentioned and get accepted by ebay and CPA networks, then I can go on to create more sites on other topics and promote CPA offers through them and not get noticed or penalized by these networks?

Maddi · 11-15-2009, 04:18 PM

Some really good piece of advice.
Will keep that in mind when applying for EPN and CPA networks.
thanks man

noah.whitmore · 11-15-2009, 04:28 PM

That's some very helpful information. I am just now getting into CPA. I didn't realize that they would contact me via phone. Is it inappropriate to use my cell phone? Are you saying that we should register a 1-800 number??

-Noah

carlc · 12-11-2009, 02:34 PM

This is my first time applying for EPN and need some advice on what to put in the Business Description. Any advice or clues?

KC-Coop · 12-11-2009, 11:36 PM

EPN just never replies to me. I'm a full time affiliate but I can't get the light of day from those guys. With their new quality click pricing, we pay you whatever we feel like model, I'm not sure I want in anyway.

adsquare · 12-12-2009, 01:47 PM

Phone conversations can make or break any relationship, take them seriously.

Jared

all4won · 01-15-2010, 11:40 AM

I have received EPN approval for my main business website, a business in the motor trade that has had it's site/domain for 5 years. I ONLY used that site because I thought it might be the sort of thing they would look kindly upon.
What I want to know is if I now setup several Niche Store websites and use them to drive traffic to EBay, will the EPN folk know that I am not using the original website for which they gave approval? It seems that I am supposed to register each domain I intend to use with them, but if I don't tell them will they end up banning me? Are they "spying" on us?

asdf2234 · 07-28-2010, 02:12 AM

it really help me , thanks for your post

sim4 · 08-01-2010, 10:43 AM

Thank you for this useful information; i am using it as a guide and will get back to ask further questions when needed. Thank you.

05-02-2009, 02:53 PM	#1
affenpinscher HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 161 Thanks: 80 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals I continue to see questions from people who've applied to become an eBay partner or join a CPA network and get turned down. If they include their url, it's often filled with ads, on a free host, script generated and/or a design mess. The easiest way to get accepted is to create a true website (html or wordpress) on a non-controversial subject. Think gardening, cooking, lawn maintenance, fly fishing, etc. Regardless of the subject matter you eventually want, for approvals avoid legally difficult subject matter such as cures for cancer, anything not G-rated and anything that raises red flags on potential intellectual property issues. In other words, don't use a trademark name as your domain name, or a celebrity's name or pirate someone else's website material. All your website needs to get started is five pages, but ensure: 1. Have text on your homepage. In other words, don't rely on a script that creates a page. Do it the old fashioned way (just for this website). Browsers (eBay and Google) only view text. If there's no text, to a browser that means there's no content. 2. Hold off on Adsense ads or Google widgets or anything commercial on your on the website before you apply to eBay. Get eBay's approval before you go back and add Adsense, etc. Google won't care about eBay ads but the reverse is not true. 3. Have a privacy policy page. Use Microsoft's or Google and rework for your own or go to dmoz which has a ton of samples: Open Directory - Computers: Security: Policy: Sample Policies 4. Register your own domain with a real address and a real phone number. Most CPA networks will insist on reaching you via phone before you are approved. They'll also check your domain registration. 5. Once you're approved, immediately activate and use your account. eBay may cancel you if your don't; they don't like dormant accounts. Hope this helps.

05-28-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
Ethan F. The "Movie Voice" Dude Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 137 Thanks: 6 Thanked 29 Times in 19 Posts Contact Info	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Thanks for the guide. I've gotten rejected before, but I think they're just getting a lot more strict on what they accept these days. Ethan

06-28-2009, 02:57 PM	#3
slvrsrfr Peaceful Jedi Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 110 Thanks: 158 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals great tips. i've had success registering with cpa, but hadn't even thought about ebay. i think i'll check it out. jason
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06-28-2009, 03:05 PM	#4
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06-28-2009, 03:32 PM	#5
EmmaJames Autoresponder Expert Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 128 Thanks: 17 Thanked 29 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals I appreciate the tips. This keeps me from making some mistakes. I didn't think about setting up a privacy page. Thanks

06-28-2009, 04:07 PM	#6
Mary Green Mary Green Copy & Content War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central NY USA Posts: 2,151 Thanks: 49 Thanked 74 Times in 56 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Privacy pages, terms and conditions, and about us pages are great for ppc too. Great info btw.

06-29-2009, 01:38 AM	#7
rashamba HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 267 Thanks: 6 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Please help clarify something. Do you have to have a different EPN account for each site you want to sell a product on? Is that why people buy multiple EPN accounts? I thought you were able to use one account for as many niche sites as you wanted.

06-29-2009, 08:02 AM	#8
Robyn8243 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 355 Thanks: 77 Thanked 77 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Rashamba, You only need one EbayPartnerNetwork account. Excellent advice about avoiding controversial topics and trademark violations. I would add to avoid anything that comes across as hype or BS including obviously phony review sites. With the government starting to go after people and companies using these tactics, more and more legitimate networks are going to want to stay away from anyone who starts out this way. While I agree that you don't want to submit a website that is nothing but one giant advertising site, having some advertising is fine and indicates that you know something about affiliate marketing and are likely to be an asset to whatever affiliate program you are applying to. Just make sure that you have useful content as primary focus. That said, Ebay is not a fan of sharing with Amazon, so I would not use a site with Amazon banners when applying to Ebay. Robyn

06-30-2009, 07:04 PM	#9
Eben Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 75 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals so true, EPN is getting harder to get in these days. Seems like a great product idea by showing n00bs how to get accepted, or the best way to create multiple EPN accounts without getting busted.

06-30-2009, 07:31 PM	#10
traxmaker Active Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 36 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals I really had all the No-No's on my site when I applied last year. I still was approved and there are so many who say, what did your site look like when you applied? I am now, in astonishment as well, as I've saw many not approved who were much better than that of mine own.

06-30-2009, 10:00 PM	#11
hugeaffiliatecash HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 104 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Contact Info	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals I've been getting approved all day, just started last night. I created a site for my company so I looked more professional - I also called them after I applied, 100% approval so far. Now what ;-)
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06-30-2009, 10:05 PM	#12
Derek Thomas Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 345 Thanked 127 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Thanks for all the great info. I currently have a wordpress blog hosted on a domain I own, but it is advertising a Clickbank product. I assume this will not be a problem? Also, would anyone with a free second mind taking a look at the site...just to see if this is in line with what you're talking about. Would a site like this help me get accepted or do I need to try another route? Here's the link... Help Get Your Ex Back - Get Your Ex Back Fast Thanks! Derek
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07-03-2009, 08:53 AM	#13
onlinerain Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals there are many more things you should do but the number one is answering the phone, when they call you.

07-03-2009, 02:34 PM	#14
IncredibleChuckNorris Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Few ebay tips Be very professional. Have a very professional voicemail just in case. They love anything where there is a big market for second hand niche stuff. No free email accounts. They wanted older established sites ideally. They can be tricky to join. It could be wise to JV with someone who has a well established site? Hope that helps. Many people recommend going with someone like Amazon first until you have a site they will accept.

07-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#15
highprofitdi Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Great advice thanks for the help

11-12-2009, 12:10 PM	#16
rhinocl HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 284 Thanks: 43 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals I signed up for eBay years ago so I could buy and sell occasional single items. Do I need some other type of account if I want to sell more frequently?

11-12-2009, 02:02 PM	#17
natscash Tantje Gumbs War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Netherlands Antilles Posts: 62 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Thanks for the tips. I did not even know there was an issue getting accepted to become an eBay partner.
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11-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#18
amits43 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 114 Thanks: 24 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals This is nice guide for the newbie . I like to add that if possible sign with only reputed cpa networks and always go into as many as cpa network because one cpa network offer you 32 $ per lead and same offer if you promoted by different cpa network , you will get 38 $ per lead . You can use offervault to check the highest payout offers .

11-12-2009, 08:48 PM	#20
Alex Arseniy Future Millionaire Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Auburn Posts: 287 Thanks: 88 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Thanks man, that really helped alot  that answered my biggest question

11-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#21
blillard Bryan Lillard War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 732 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 75 Thanked 109 Times in 82 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals This will hlp out a lo of ew user as for me I'm 5 for 5 so far and my list of networks keep on growing as I aply. The more you get approved to the easier it becomes for you just apply.

11-15-2009, 11:18 AM	#22
anwar001 Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: , , India. Posts: 1,623 Thanks: 257 Thanked 189 Times in 119 Posts Social Networking	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Thanks a lot for this advice. I have been rejected many times in the past by CPA networks. Do you think that if I put up such a website as you have mentioned and get accepted by ebay and CPA networks, then I can go on to create more sites on other topics and promote CPA offers through them and not get noticed or penalized by these networks?
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Maddi Maddi Murtaza War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 809 Thanks: 255 Thanked 286 Times in 134 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Some really good piece of advice. Will keep that in mind when applying for EPN and CPA networks. thanks man

11-15-2009, 04:28 PM	#24
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12-11-2009, 02:34 PM	#25
carlc Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals This is my first time applying for EPN and need some advice on what to put in the Business Description. Any advice or clues?

12-11-2009, 11:36 PM	#26
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12-12-2009, 01:47 PM	#27
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01-15-2010, 11:40 AM	#28
all4won Warrior at work Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 136 Thanks: 25 Thanked 32 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals I have received EPN approval for my main business website, a business in the motor trade that has had it's site/domain for 5 years. I ONLY used that site because I thought it might be the sort of thing they would look kindly upon. What I want to know is if I now setup several Niche Store websites and use them to drive traffic to EBay, will the EPN folk know that I am not using the original website for which they gave approval? It seems that I am supposed to register each domain I intend to use with them, but if I don't tell them will they end up banning me? Are they "spying" on us?

07-28-2010, 02:12 AM	#29
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08-01-2010, 10:43 AM	#30
sim4 Active Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Thanks: 35 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Newbies only - getting eBay, CPA approvals Thank you for this useful information; i am using it as a guide and will get back to ask further questions when needed. Thank you.