FAQ
An OPM manages the day-to-day operations of an affiliate program, and he or she is in charge of the relationships that exist between merchants, networks, and affiliates. Some of the duties of an OPM include:
This person could be considered to be the one behind the proverbial curtain, because he or she makes everything work.
Do I need some type of certification to become an affiliate?
You don’t need any type of certification to become an affiliate, but you should learn as much as you can about what it means to be one. There are a lot of resources out there that will teach you how to do it correctly, and some of them include:
While you don’t need any training to become an affiliate, merchants can approve or reject your application. Some merchants are only looking for certain qualities, which means that they will be more selective about who they choose to be part of their network. And many merchants won’t approve sites that have the following:
Be sure to bear that in mind as you look for affiliate programs.
Do I need to have an established website to start selling as an affiliate?
How do I know which companies to sign up for?
You need to work with brands that you’re not only familiar with but also relate to the content that you share one your blog or website, and you need to make sure that your content is relevant to the products that you’re promoting.
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