General • Affiliates • Businesses Seeking Affiliates
General
1) What is affiliate marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a form of internet-based direct marketing in which a company uses a non-employee sales force called "affiliates" to market and sell its products and services. Being an affiliate is a great way to create additional revenue for an existing business or it can also be a business unto itself. Many have created four, five, even six figure monthly incomes exclusively marketing other people's products and services in exchange for a commission.
2) What is a "conscious" business?
A "conscious business" is one that seeks to intentionally affect human beings and the global environment in which in a beneficial way. While profits are essential to any business, conscious businesses place a high priority on "values", where "values" represent social and environmental ideals expressed both locally and globally, and does so in a way that places a company's profit goals in alignment with its values.
3) How is CAN different from other companies that support affiliate sales?
There are many resources available that support affiliate marketing. CAN sets itself apart by being the only company to focus exclusively on the needs of conscious, service-based businesses. Traditional affiliate networks are only concerned with how much money you can make and how fast you can make it. While CAN recognizes that making money in business is a primary goal, that money will flow more freely and more joyfully when we are also in alignment with bringing a high level of value, credibility, integrity and positive change to those we connect with through our marketing efforts. CAN provides extensive affiliate education and support for free, something many charge a hefty monthly fee to access. This education does not end with web site design or list building tips or how to drive traffic. Our top notch faculty are experts in teaching you to align purpose with profits so that your affiliate marketing business becomes a vehicle to create authentic wealth not just make money.
4) What kinds of products and services are listed in the Conscious Affiliate Network?
We feature products and services under the following categories:
• Personal Growth/Psychology
• Spiritual Discovery/Healing
• Wealth Creation/Law of Attraction
• Business/Entrepreneurial
• Internet/Information Marketing
• Legal Issues/Lifestyle
• Medical/Wellness
• Fitness/Nutrition
• Global Issues/Environment
5) Are all the products digital?
No, unlike some affiliate marketing companies, our offerings include all forms of products and services from e-books to live events and everything in between.
6) Is there a cap on commissions?
No, you may earn as much as you like and companies are free to set their affiliate commission rates as they see fit for their specific business goals. Many of our featured affiliate opportunities pay hundreds (even thousands) per sale.
7) Can I be an affiliate as well as feature my company's products and services in the Affilate Business Directory?
Absolutely! In fact, we recommend that if you have products and services you want to sell via affiliates that you "give what you wish to receive" and become a good or even great affiliate for others in your niche. If you are brand new, we have a seasoned team who can provide extensive guidance for your relationship marketing needs.
Affiliates
1) What is an "affiliate"?
An affiliate is either a person or a business who/that agrees to market and sell the products and/or services of another business in exchange for a commission. In most cases, affiliates "drive traffic" to a sales page, promotional call or similar and the business from whom the product or service originates "closes" the sale, delivers the product/service and maintains the relationship with the purchaser. The affiliate receives and deposits the commission check! An "email distribution list" - the traditional "list" of direct marketing via the internet is not necessary, although it is very helpful. Social networking has expanded the meaning of "list" which can now includes friends, fans and followers on a variety of social networking sites. Additionally, being an affiliate for the right products and services will assist you in raising your visibility and credibility in your niche as well as grow your list!
2) Do I need my own website?
No, CAN does not require affiliates to have a website.
3) Do I need a list?
An "email distribution list", the traditional "list" of direct marketing via the internet is not necessary, although it is very helpful. Social networking has expanded the meaning of "list" which can now includes friends, fans and followers on a variety of social networking sites. Additionally, being an affiliate for the right products and services will assist you in raising your visibility and credibility in your niche as well as grow your list!
4) How do I get paid?
As an affiliate you enter into an affiliate agreement directly with the company not with CAN. You are paid by the company you affiliate for in the manner that is outlined in that company's affiliate terms and conditions. Please read all documents you receive from the companies you affiliate for and keep these documents in a safe place for future reference.
5) What if I have a problem with a company that CAN has recommended?
CAN takes integrity very seriously. If you have a problem with any company featured on CAN, we want to know about it! We will investigate the matter and work with you to get the matter resolved quickly.
Businesses seeking Affiliates
1) How will CAN help me increase sales?
Today's tight business climate means you've got to get your product or service in front of a larger number of potential buyers than ever before. By linking you with the only pool of educated, inspired and aligned potential affiliates for your product/service CAN can put you with, you will exponentially increase the people who are seeking exactly what you offer.
In addition to connecting you with the right affiliates, our proven team of marketing experts can assist you in a fine tune or a complete overhaul of your marketing efforts.
2) Why do I have to submit an application?
CAN has set a high standard for credibility and integrity and our application process helps us to identify companies that are in alignment with those standards. Once your company's application has been accepted, you may post as many affiliate opportunities as you like over any time period. While unlikely, CAN reserves the right to revoke the right to post on our site if we receive complaints as to a company's marketing practices or performance of its products and services.
3) I've got a new business but I'm established, do I have to wait until I have six months of revenue history?
Not necessarily. If any member of the business has verifiable business history we will review the application, although there may be a few more steps involved.
4) Can I feature my network marketing opportunity on CAN?
No, but you may post products or services for the network marketing and direct sales industry that are not specific to any particular company's "opportunity".
5) What's the difference between an affiliate and a joint venture partner?
Sometimes it is one of degree and sometimes they are completely different animals. A straight "affiliate" for your company is someone who agrees to simply follow your designated marketing plan for the product or service you are marketing. This relationship takes on a "joint venture" flavor if you agree with an affiliate to "cross promote" their products/services in some way. A joint venture independent of an "affiliate relationship" can take many forms. You might create a product together, provide or receive bonuses or add on's to a product or service, or work together on a live event. All are excellent ways to exponentially grow your business!