First I'd like to say thank you to everyone on this forum for contributing such valuable information on all things IM. It's astonishing how much free information is on this site and anyone who doesn't utilize this goldmine is a fool.

So a little about me.
For the past 5 years I've primarily done freelance website & graphic design. Recently my nerves have been slowly dwindling away due to the exhaustion of tiresome work hours, low compensation and annoying clients. Several months ago I was venting to a friend who works in a related field and he suggested I check into CPA. After his brief overview of how IM works, I was a little skeptical, but I was interested. My friend suggested I check out Warrior forum and he lent me his copy of 4 Hour Work Week. (F'ing amazing book btw)

So the next few months I gradually started doing my homework and reading as many threads on here as I could find. The amazing thing is, it all made sense. I knew how offline advertising worked and it dawned on me this wasn't all so foreign now. After looking at tons of landing pages, it wasn't going to be a challenge at all to out perform competition when it came to landing pages & ad design. I just really needed to grasp the correct, proven methods to running successful campaigns.

I continued to just cram every bit of knowledge I could on proper procedures for paid & organic SEO, social media marketing, etc. Finally, last week I felt comfortable enough to start applying to CPA networks. The first and only network I've applied for was Peerfly and I was accepted!


How did I get into Peerfly with no CPA experience?



Don't jump the gun with your submission
I spent MONTHS doing my research on CPA & how it works. It's easy to read these threads about people making the money you wish you had. It sucks, I know... but there is no point in applying for networks if you don't have the knowledge to build successful campaigns that convert.


Keep it relatively short & sweet.
I can't imagine how many applications affiliate companies receive on a daily basis, but I think its safe to say the last thing a rep wants to do is read your novel of a story. Once you've completed your form, go back over your answers and cut out the verbal fat.



Be honest
No one likes a liar. On my application I didn't stretch the truth one bit. I pointed out specific skill points & knowledge that I did have which makes up for my current lack of CPA experience.


Have a game plan
In my application, I specifically laid out my tactical plan of action for promoting offers. If asked how you will promote for the affiliate network, those reps want to make sure you can deliver results.



This little bit of information I've provided above is new or revolutionary. It can all be found through warriorforum. I just laid out some staple points and how they have worked for me so far.

I encourage any newbie out there such as myself, before you go pay for classes, ebooks, etc, to read these forums! Use that search bar! I can assure you I'll never pay for information on IM, because it's all right here...and that's incredible.



- James