- What is an affiliate program??
- Does it cost me anything to sign up?
- How do I sign up?
- Do I need an active website to sign up?
- Do I need to host my website with a Aff.biz / UK2 Group brand?
- How long does it take for my application to be approved?
- Does every application get approved ?
- Where can I read the Aff.biz affiliate agreement?
- How do I track my sales?
- How will my Aff.biz earnings be paid?
- When are affiliate payments made and how often?
- How long do I have to wait before I can get paid for my sales?
- Can I be paid in pounds sterling?
- Am I required to record my commissions with the IRS?
- Can my commission be used toward my web hosting fees?
- Can I advertise in paid search on search engines?
- Can I promote as many Aff.biz brands as I want?
- Can I offer cash, prizes, or other offers to get more sales?
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Commission & Payments
Advertising
General
What is an affiliate program?
An affiliate program is an internet-form of marketing that allows you (the affiliate) to promote another busines from your website through a link or banner. The affiliate is rewarded for sending converting visitors to the business' website.
Does it cost me anything to sign up with Aff.biz?
No, becoming an Aff.biz affiliate is completely free & we'll pay you for every sale you make.
How do I sign-up and become an Aff.biz affiliate?
Just click the big 'Free Signup!' button on our homepage, or visit our sign-up page here and complete the application form. We'll be in touch as soon as your application is approved.
Do I need an active website to become an Aff.biz affiliate?
Yes, you must have an active website to join Aff.biz, we will review your website when we consider your application.
Do I need to host my website through an Aff.biz / UK2 Group Hosting brand to become an affiliate?
Provided your website doesn't contain any illicit or offensive content, you can host your web site with any hosting provider of you choose. We will be slightly sad though.
How long does it take for my Aff.biz application to be approved?
We usually review and respond to all new applications within one to two business days.
Does every Aff.biz application get approved?
No, we only want genuine affiliates and genuine sales and manually review every application. If you'd like to be an Aff.biz affiliate and aren't sure if you won't meet our criteria, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Where can I read the Aff.biz affiliate agreement?
Commission & Payments
How do I track my sales?
All sales are tracked and verified by our hybrid cookie/pixel-based tracking and multi-session cookie-less tracking, you can view your sales by logging in to our control panel.
How will my Aff.biz earnings be paid?
Your Aff.biz biz earnings can be paid by Paypal, check or wire transfer. You can change your preferred method of payment at anytime in the Aff.biz user area.
When are affiliate payments made and how often?
Payments are processed on the 10th of each month, every a month. There are no minimum payments thresholds so if you've made a sale, we'll process your payment on the 10th. Depending on your preferred payment method it will usually arrive in 5-10 business days.
How long do I have to wait before I can get paid for my sales?
To prevent fraud all sales must remain active and open for at least 30 days (60 days for WestHost sales) before any commission will be paid. Once a sale this period has passed and the sales has been verified your payment will be processed on the next pay run (the 10th of each month).
If I live in the UK, can I be paid in pounds sterling?
You can choose which currency you would like to be paid in US dollars or pounds sterling
Am I required to record my commissions with the IRS?
All commissions will need to be recorded with the IRS according to your federal and state laws.
Can my commission be used toward my web hosting fees if I have a hosting account with an Aff.biz brand?
Yes, but please request this before we process your payments.
Advertising
Can I advertise in paid search on search engines?
Yes, but we do not allow affiliates to bid on any keyphrases that include brand names or trademarked terms of the UK2 Group. These include UK2.NET, VPS.NET, Midphase, WestHost, AN Hosting, 10TB, Autica, WingSix, Resell.biz, Dotable. If you're in doubt about what is and what isn't allowed we recommend you contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Can I promote as many Aff.biz brands as I want?
Yes certainly, we encourage you promote which ever brands fit your audience.
Can I offer cash, prizes, or other offers to get more sales?
We don't allow affiliates to offer cash or prizes. Affiliates found doing this will lose any gained commissions and be terminated from our program. If you feel you have a reasonable service or benefit to include, please contact us and we will decide whether it is appropriate or not..