'Apply to run' offers (19)
I'm a new member of an ad network, and all offers are on a request/apply to run basis. I tried applying for an offer I was keen to run, but was declined.
I have run offers at other networks with some reasonable success, so I was wondering if you guys had any tips on what to say when applying to run an offer on a network with which you have no history? I don't fancy continuing to get declined for the offers I *really* want to run.
Talk to your AM. If your AM isn't responsive, use another network. I very rarely run offers where I have to apply to run things, personally.
i know the network you are talking about and it's very stupid how you must request to run an offer. i mean, until you apply for an offer you can't see anything: what traffic they accept, what is allowed and not, do they have daily caps, banners... at least let me see this...
you mean peerfly? :-)
Originally Posted by lixor
unfortunately, i am a part of many networks that require you to apply for most offers...
Yeah we do mostly apply to run because it keeps affiliates from getting hammered. Nothing worse then building a whole campaign as an affiliate and then some other pub gets on it and does some shady shit and the network loses the deal. Then the pub that put all the time in a lot of time loses the offer all together. Seen it happen so many times.
Jason is spot on here, it may seem like an annoyance to the affiliate, but if there wasn't an approval basis, the shady affiliates would ruin all the good offers for everyone, networks don't want to have to do that, they'd like as much volume as possible, but you have to balance this with maintaining quality for the advertiser. It's not just about the affiliate, the process has to work for everyone involved and approval systems like that ensure that the quality offers stay up longer.
Originally Posted by mattconlon
it is annoying when the AM is non reponsive
contact head of the network, request a new AM who accommodates your needs, I'm sure the network manager would be more than happy to get things sorted out in return for your business
Contact your AM and describe the type of traffic you'll be sending and that should be enough to get approved. Most of our high-volume deals are on private or capped so that explains the reason for applying.
hey, applying to an offer is just a good excuse to talk to your AM, so he know what is your traffic, your intent, give you tips and you can (Should) ask what lander work, epc etc..... you can be denied for many reason, just ask....
Still getting familiar with Cake, but....
It looks like you can only apply to one offer at a time. Can this be true?
(Sorry for the thread necro. Figured it was better than starting a new one.)
Nevermind, I got it figured out.
FYI: When you apply to run an offer, keep your explanation brief. Otherwise, nothing will happen when you hit 'submit'. (The 'notes' text field won't tolerate a long litany.)
Haha yep you can definitely apply to more then one, properly submitting an explanation and traffic source makes it much easier for communication and faster approvals from your network
a lot of networks will remove the "apply for offer" part when you develop a bit of history with them
other than that. I just select "banner" as a traffic source and leave the note field blank. never had nay issues
For cap purposes, it's good for networks to have that "Apply to Run" button. Otherwise, we could have 100 guys hop on an offer unsuspectingly, cap it quick and redirects may mess up conversion rates for some. It's an extra step in the process but hopefully your AM gets back to you ASAP to get the ball rolling.
The key is the proof of your history success
I think they just whants to see your seriouse. No need to show big profits, but that you understand how to test offers, and that you are not to naive and asking to many questions to the AM, and not sending any traffic, for them its waste of time maybee only 5-10 % will be important customers. I did a few interviews on Skype, got approved most of them not all. My mistake was to signup to many AM networks and did not be abel to really give all network fair a chance. Focus Focus one one or two in beginning. Otherwise they will look at you as a failing affilite (waste of time) . Unfortanly .
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