Getting accepted into the Cost Per Action networks is something that drives many marketers crazy. That is because so many are used to the automatic acceptance that comes from most of the affiliate marketing networks. Cost Per Action networks are pickier because they want a higher quality marketer.

Still, you can get accepted! You’ll want to follow the steps below if you are turned down (and even before that happens!) by the networks so you can begin making money from cost per action offers quickly.

The first thing you need to do is select the CPA networks you want to join. That is right — you’re going to join a bunch. That is because there are likely a large variety of offers you want to choose from on the numerous networks. Something that is available on one network may not be available on another network. But, you should pay careful attention to offers that are available in more than one CPA network. That’s because the payout may not always the same! You might find that the same exact offer pays quite a bit more on another network.

After you have investigated which networks you want to apply to, go ahead and fill out their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on promoting their offers, where your main website is, how much traffic you generally get, and other questions they want answered. These questions may be intimidating if you are new, so just answer them to the best of your ability and know that this is not the be-all end-all.

Send the application, and be ready to wait up to a week to hear something back. Alternatively, you can just go ahead and call the CPA network to gain acceptance right away. Calling is the magic answer in many cases. If you are taking the time to call them and discuss things over the phone, the managers will know that you are serious about this. You will often get accepted right on the spot!

At times networks are harder to join. When that happens to you, you might want to lay out the marketing plan you have developed to promote their offers. Often laying out a solid marketing plan will help get you accepted!

As a last ditch effort, you can contact a successful Cost Per Action marketer so they can put in a good word for you. It usually does not come down to this, however it never hurts to make these kind of contacts so you can make use of them if necessary in the future.

If you aren’t able to get into a particular CPA network right away, and you’ve tried everything, you’ll just have to keep moving and start with the networks you got into. You can always reapply again once you have more time under your belt. They definitely will not turn down someone who is able to get results for themselves and for the company! Remember — the networks are there to profit, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason not to accept you.