How Does Affiliated.net®'s Video Ad Network work? Get Answer
Our Ad Network works much the same way as a traditional Ad Network except that we provide video advertisements in addition to traditional media to our publishers to use as a marketing vehicle. You simply need to join the network and gain access to the content library of videos, choose the products or services you are interested in promoting. We give these videos to publishers free of charge, most of our Custom Offers come with a set of conversion videos – additional videos that increase conversion rates once your visitor lands on the merchants website. With the above, in addition to a large collection of offline relationships, we have a history of bringing a number of merchants into the online realm. Our first launching pad is here... Affiliated.net®.
How is Affiliated.net® different from other Ad Networks? Get Answer
We provide a multi-media high responding solution that converts much higher than average Ad Networks. Recent studies have shown click through rates increasing many times over with video. With our Custom videos, we have effectively increased conversion rates instantly.
What is a Video Ad Network? Get Answer
A video Ad Network works in the same manner as a traditional online Ad Network except that video is used as one of the advertising vehicles along with traditional creative(s). 90% of our videos are non-embedded, which is a major difference to most video networks on the market. Each of our videos are created by us and are custom for each promotion/offer. There are no limits when it comes to the ability of our advertisements, both to the advertiser and publishers who utilize our services.
How much does it cost to join Affiliated.net®? Get Answer
Currently, there are no costs for publishers to join Affiliated.net®. Once approved, you have instant access to the benefits of the network, including access to all the videos, creative and offers exclusive to Affiliated.net. See why it makes sense to run with Affiliated.net and the power of increased click throughs and conversion rates using our advertisements when compared to traditional media.
How many programs can I join? Get Answer
You can apply to as many programs as you'd like. The advertisers have the option to decide who they will and will not allow to promote their products. Please make sure you list your properties on your application so advertisers can see the value of your websites.
What commission do I get from a Advertiser? Get Answer
Each merchant has their own commission structure. You should fully investigate each program you have an interest in before applying. Payment terms are determined by your volume with Affiliated.net®.
How do I know how much a merchant owes me? Get Answer
You can easily log into your Affiliated.net® account at any time to view a full accounting of what is outstanding and history of all payments.
How do I get the code for the links to put the video on my site? Get Answer
Once you are accepted into the network you will be given access to the code you need to promote that advertiser's products and services. The code is a simple script that gives you control of placement, timing and many other features. The features around the videos are changing and expanding weekly, the publisher has full control of all variables of the video - from customization/branding of the player to delivery capping and targeting.
Do you supply data-feeds? Get Answer
Yes, we have a limited number of merchants with data-feeds. In addition, we are currently in development of a full-scale data-feed of thousands of merchants. Look for it coming later in 2007.
http://www.feed.Affiliated.net®
Do you have supply Webservices? Get Answer
Yes, we have a full interface for all different type of requests. Use Webservices to get your data automatically. Why run reports manually every Week/Day/Hour?
What types of marketing initiatives can I use to promote Affiliated.net® offers? Get Answer
Our Publishers utilize the full spectrum of online marketing initiatives to promote our Advertisers’ offers – Banner Ads, Text Ads, Website Placement, Search Marketing, Opt-in Email Promotions, etc. Certain offers only accept traffic from specific sources, but others allow you to find the most effective method to drive traffic. Whether you use our Video Advertisements or not to produce traffic, you benefit from the conversion video's we supply to your traffic - effectively increasing your "typical" conversion rate many times over.
How does Affiliated.net® communicate with affiliates? Get Answer
Communication is one of our most important initiatives. Affiliate Managers maintain regular contact with all of their Publishers, via phone, email, IM or whichever method each Publisher prefers. In addition, our weekly email newsletters are sent out to all Affiliates with updates on new campaigns, news, tips and video feeds.
Are affiliates paid on impressions, clicks, actions, leads, or conversions? Get Answer
The industry as a whole is moving away from paying on a CPM basis because of the risk involved. Instead, advertisers are much more willing to pay a higer cost per SALE or Visitor than just displaying their ads. This gives publishers with quality traffic a much higher dollar per visitor. Many advertisers pay on Lead, Registration, Sale or even click or others have a specified action to take place; each differs.
How often are my reports updated? Get Answer
Your results are updated in real-time, including impressions, clicks, leads, sales and any other relevant figures. We audit and process invalid actions often, so if any of the leads are invalid for any reason we adjust those numbers to reflect in your reporting.
When do I get paid? Get Answer
Affiliated.net® pays on Net 30 terms. For example, your payouts earned in December would be paid on January 30th.
How can I qualify for weekly payments? Get Answer
Generally, Affiliates who generate at least $1,500 per week in commissions are eligible for weekly payments. Contact your Account Manager to discuss weekly payment qualifications in more detail.
Can I join Affiliated.net® if I reside outside the United States? Get Answer
Yes, we have a number of Affiliates outside the U.S and do provide a variety of international offers for Affiliates to run. In the coming months, we will also be looking to add more international offers to our list of available campaigns, making it even more attractive for international Affiliates to join the network.
How do I get paid if I am based outside of the US? Get Answer
Currently if you are outside the USA - We can only send checks.
Why do you need my Tax ID Number (EIN) or my Social Security number? Get Answer
If your commissions with Affiliated.net® are higher than $600 in a calander year, by law we must report these earnings to you and the IRS at the end of each year via a 1099 form. You must provide this information, if you do not, we are not able to pay you due to federal regulations.
Can I request additional banners or creatives that aren't available on network? Get Answer
We are happy to design web banners, pops, emails and other creative materials to match your individual needs. Please send any creative requests to your account manager. Pubisher who produce more than $1500.00 a week in commissions qualify for our
Oscar Winner Program.
I am an Advertiser and don't have a video advertisement, can I still join Affiliated.net®? Get Answer
Video is the one of the focal points of our Ad Network. If you don't have a video, then we produce one for you. Affiliated.net® offers video production services as a value add service to our clients. This is a major benefit in working with Affiliated over most other networks; we take on the production costs, making it a no-risk campaign for advertisers, increasing response rates and conversion rates for our publishers and advertisers alike. At times, we even allow the advertisers to run our videos in their already exisiting publisher relationships. Thus, increasing your overall marketing campaign across all publisher relationships.
What type of reporting features does Affiliated.net® offer? Get Answer
We are currently on the
Direct Track Network platform for standard usability purposes; however, we are currently in production of our own proprietary tracking solution due out early 2008.
How do affiliates sign up for our program? Get Answer
Affiliates are given the ability to search our inventory of programs, offers, products and videos from a wide range of companies. Once they find a program they are interested in and that is a good fit for their site and demographic, we give them the ability to apply to that program. As the Advertiser, it is your prerogative to choose which publishers can and cannot join your program.
How do we prevent offensive publishers from promoting our product? Get Answer
Affiliated.net® gives you the ability to approve or decline all affiliates that apply for your program. If you find that a publisher that produces offensive material has applied to your program you can simply decline their request to join your program, if they are already running your program, simply contact your representative to have them removed at your request.
