Hi,
I've been applying to many affiliate networks and don't have much luck. So far, only one approved. It seems like most networks are looking for more experienced affiliates? Any suggestion for networks that will accept noobie AM?
Thanks!
Hi mslamm - a few days ago Ruby Tunes wrote great article with tips how to get approved for your first network. There is also pretty long list with newbie friendly and verified affiliate networks.
Most places will take you if you sound serious and have a solid business plan. When I was a newbie, I got into everyone that I applied. Here is what I did:
- Told them I was doing it full time. Which was true because I was right from the start.
- Told them that while I do not have AM experience, I was not new to the internet and have made it before with SEO traffic.
- Told them I had a budget and I was going to focus on one traffic source and gave them the name.
- You can tell them that you are an STM member and that you will be following the cookbook. I told them something like that, minus the STM membership because I didnt have it then.
- I had a website and I applied from my domain email and not from gmail.
- I got a reference letter from an affiliate manager that I had an account with and sent them that letter along with the application even before they asked for it.
- Give them an ID card too along with the application even if they are not asking for it.
- Tell them that you know your shit and needs no hand-holding, you just want access to the offers and you will take it from there with minimal support from an affiliate manager.
Basically if you show them that you are doing this whether they want you are not and letting them know that you are serious will get you in. They all want newbies, hey everyone starts as a noob. They just dont want to waste their time on you and their resources, so show them that it wont be a waste of time.
You need to explain how much volume you have and where its coming from; a lot of networks want to avoid overlap or cannabilization with current sources. Also give more info on achieved results (case studies) and your experience in general will get you accepted way faster. If you want I can help you out with an account on our network so you can get started (+800 offers)
Hi mslamm
i Totally agree with "arunbasillal" the more serious you will be the more networks will approve you.
you will also need to find those Newbie friendly networks and that list that Ruby Tune created as Mr App" mentioned above is priceless.
We at affiliaXe are welcoming all STM members as we believe that being part of the STM community already shows that you are serious and willing to take that extra mile.
feel free to contact me should you need any help.
Thank you everyone! I will definitely take your advices into consideration 
Hello cbrughamans,
I would love the opportunity to join your network, please let me know how I can join!
Hey mslamm, I think you got enough tips here. it was an issue for most of STMers to get approved on specific networks. I think one more way is to contact managers and explain your situation. Prob some of them will approve your application.
I'd recommend to contact Jos from YepAds, he could help you to grow your $.
Also if you're interested in dating - let me know.