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 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.
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 are the video ads different from the embedded videos? Get Answer
Our video advertisements are 100% custom created for advertisers. Non-Intrusive layered “peeker” advertisements that expand once the end user responds to the advertisement. Publishers do not need to ‘replace’ our video with another. We have taken video “out of the box” and brought it to each end user in a much higher responding, non-intrusive vehicle.
Will the video run on Mac and PC? Get Answer
YES. The video advertisements will run on both Mac and Windows PC's.
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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.
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.
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What commission do I get from an 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®.
Are affiliates paid on impressions, clicks, actions, leads, or conversions? Get Answer
More and more advertisers are moving away from paying on impressions (CPM or CPC) because of the speculative nature of such campaigns. Instead, advertisers are willing to pay significantly more to actually get a tangible result from campaigns. This empowers publishers who maintain a responsive user base to earn significantly higher amounts. An action - which you get paid on - can include a lead, a sale, a sign-up, or some other user action as specified in each campaign. Occasionally, a click is the only action required, in which case you are paid for simply a click. So, a lead, a sale, a sign-up, or even a click can all be called actions. Thus, CPA – Cost per Action. Sometimes people also call any type of Action a “conversion”.
How often are my reports updated? Get Answer
The results of your campaigns will update your reports in real-time, including clicks, actions and other relevant figures. We attempt to audit and process invalid actions nightly, so if any of the actions from your traffic are invalid for any reason, the update to your stats may be delayed by up to 24 hours.
When do I get paid? Get Answer
Affiliated.net® standard payment terms are on a Net 30 basis. For example, your payouts earned in February would be paid on March 30th.
How do I get paid if I am based outside of the US? Get Answer
If you are based outside the US, you have several options. If you live in Canada, you may receive a check, although mail to Canada can take up to a week, and sometimes longer. You may also receive payment by wire. There is a $35 fee associated with wire transfer.
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.
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.
Why do you need my Tax ID Number (EIN) or my Social Security number? Get Answer
If you earn money through Affiliated.net® and if you make over $600 in a year, we must report these earnings to you and the IRS at the end of the year via a 1099 form. If you do not provide this information, we are not able to pay you due to federal regulations.
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What choices do I have in videos? Get Answer
Our library of videos is growing exponentially each week. You can choose to display videos ads on a category level (currently 15 different categories available) or choose which video ads you wish to display.
What is the duration of a video? How often does it play? Get Answer
Each video varies, however, currently most videos are between 20 – 45 seconds in length. We have found and research supports that short form advertisements are most effective.
How do I decide which video type is better for my promotions? Get Answer
Test, Test and retest. Each site may be different how on end users interact with the video ads. We have found that a mix works best, in addition to always giving control to the end user which is comes with all of our videos.
What are video ad pools? Get Answer
Video Ads are the ability to dynamically change each video presentation on the fly or with each page load. You can target Ad Pools down to a specific category or multiple categories. With this feature you can determine which type of ads will display on your page.
Where do I add videos on my offers/incentive paths? Get Answer
There are different options when running our video ads:
Peeker Ads – Peeker ads are the lay over animations that will appear at the bottom of your page, drawing the end user into the animation and ultimately the advertiser’s website.
VIP – Video Interactive Personality. VIPs are live personalities which you will have full control over of when, how and where they will appear on your site. The personality will appear where you determine and be clickable should the end user decide to respond to the ad.
Presentation – Presentations are both the Peeker Ad which then extends into a VIP w/animation. This is the most powerful responding widget online today.
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How do I add the code for video ad pools? Is it different from the normal code of single video? Get Answer
YES. Each are very simple to implement, to view the instructions for adding code for a video pool click here.
To view instructions on adding code for a single video click here. To view instructions on adding code for a Ad Pool of videos click here.
Can I customize the video to suit my preferences? Can I control the display time and have other controls? Get Answer
YES. Each publisher has over a handful of controls for each video including How, When and Where each video will be displayed. We will be adding new controls each month for full Publisher control around the videos being displayed. To see the current list of controls
click here.
Is there any technical support on any functionality on videos? Get Answer
YES. You can contact support by email us at
support@affiliated.tv or chat with a support representative by
clicking here.
What parameters do I need to add to my tracking? Get Answer
There are different options when running our video ads:
1.)Video ID – This can be received by selecting the values to each of the display options found here. Once completed, the interface will give you a Video_ID that will be placed in your script and display the video based on your selections.
2.) Optional information that you would like to passed along to the advertiser and have sent back with each sale in your reporting interface.
(i.e. Customer_ID, _Order_ID, Visit_Date, etc.)
Will I have to change the video if the offer updates? Get Answer
NO. Should the offer change or the advertiser wishes to pull the ad – We update our system and the ads are no longer feed to your script. There is no modification on your part.
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?
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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.
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.
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.
