Getting accepted into the CPA networks is something that drives many marketers crazy. That’s 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.

But, you can get accepted! You will want to follow the outline below if you are not accepted (and even before that happens!) by the CPA networks so you can start making money from cost per action deals quickly.

The 1st 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 choose from on the different CPA networks. Something that is available on one network might not be available on another CPA network. Also, you should pay careful attention to offers that are available in more than one network. That’s because the commission may not always the same! You could discover that the same exact offer pays quite a bit more on another network.

After you have determined which networks you want to apply to, go ahead and complete their application form. They will likely ask you questions, such as how you intend on marketing their offers, where your main website is, how many visitors you generally receive, and other questions at their discretion. 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 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 circumstances. 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’ll often get accepted right on the spot!

Some 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 resort, you can contact a successful CPA marketer so they can put in a good word for you. It usually does not come to this, but it never hurts to make these kind of contacts so you can make use of them if necessary.

If you are not able to join a certain CPA network right now, and you have tried all you can think of, you’ll just have to go forward and focus on the CPA networks you got into. You can always reapply later once you have more experience under your belt. They definitely will not turn down a person who is able to get sales for themselves and for the company! Keep in mind — the CPA networks are there to make money, so if you are able to help them make money they have no reason not to accept you.