Yeah, You Need a Website First
Since I work for Awin US, which owns both the Awin.com and ShareASale.com affiliate networks, WA members often reach out to me when their applications to join are rejected.
The above is one of the top reasons.
This was submitted as the website they wanted the network to review and approve.
You do need a website with at least 8-12 posts to be considered. At minimum, the affiliate network or in-house program wants to confirm that it’s a valid website. A single starter page like this is not a valid website.
Hope that helps!
Jeannine
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Jeannine,
It is hard for me to imagine that anyone would not realize that they need a website. Even if they do not, if someone provides you with a website that looks like the one you posted then they deserve to be rejected. However, I think those who progress through the training here at WA and follow it will know that they need a viable website prior to applying.
We'd both like to think so, but honestly I took this screenshot from the URL supplied by a rejected affiliate who applied to ShareASale. And it wasn't the only one.
Some people just think they can skip steps and they'll be okay.
Fortunately, the new Hub training does explain that you need a few content posts before signing up with affiliate programs.
Thanks for the definitive number!
Rudy
I have people ask me that question all the time, so while it's not a firm guarantee, especially if each post is about a different niche (yeah, I've seen that too!), it is at least a reasonable first step.
Yes, initially, the training included setting up right away with an affiliate, yet with any content, most marketplaces won't accept you.
Hopefully your post will help to pass the word!
Rudy
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Wow! Seriously??? I would never imagine that someone would think they should apply with this as a website. I always advise people never to apply for affiliate marketing until they have a website with a good collection of informational content and at least some traffic. The get-rich-quick mentality is right.
Nancy
We don't have a threshold for traffic, but we do expect to see content on a site. Otherwise, it's just a waste of time. Part of our job as an affiliate network is to ensure that only valid affiliates can apply to promote an advertisers products or services. The above is an example of an invalid affiliate.