Joining the CPA networks is something that frustrates many marketers. That is because so many are used to the auto acceptance that comes from most of the affiliate networks. CPA networks are pickier because they want a higher quality marketer.

But, you can get accepted! You’ll want to follow the steps below if you are not accepted (and even before that happens!) by the CPA networks so you can start making from cost per action offers as soon as possible.

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

After you have investigated which CPA networks you want to try, go ahead and complete their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on promoting their offers, where your main website is, how many visitors you generally get, and other questions they want answered. These questions may be intimidating if you are starting out, 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 prepared to wait up to a week or so 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 phone!

Some CPA 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 make the difference in getting accepted!

As a last resort, you can get a hold of a successful Cost Per Action marketer so they can put in a good word for you. It usually does not come down to this, but it never hurts to make these type of contacts so you can make use of them if necessary.

If you aren’t able to join a certain Cost Per Action network right now, and you’ve tried everything, you’ll just have to go forward and start with the CPA networks you were accepted into. You can always try later once you have more time under your belt. They definitely will not turn down a person who is able to get results for themselves and for the company! Keep in mind — the CPA networks are there to profit, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason to turn you down.