GetResponse Affiliates

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GetResponse Affiliates In this guide... We will show you everything you need to know about our affiliate program; from how to get started, how to manage your account and how to make the most of your advertising efforts.

GetResponse Affiliates

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Become a GetResponse Affiliate 1.1 Join over 100,000 affiliates 1.2 Why should you choose GetResponse affiliate program 1.3 Sign up as an affiliate

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Your GetResponse Affiliate Account 2.1 Login to your affiliate account 2.2 Account dashboard 2.3 Account and payout details

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Promoting Your Affiliate Link 3.1 Your affiliate link 3.2 Follow the recommended first steps

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Viewing Your Statistics 4.1 View your affiliate stats

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Your Affiliate Tools 5.1 View your affiliate tools 5.2 Banners 5.3 Text ads 5.4 Email ads 5.5 Covers 5.6 Signatures 5.7 Blog posts 5.8 Logos 5.9 Videos

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Your Affiliate Campaigns 6.1 What are affiliate campaigns? 6.2 Create affiliate campaigns 6.3 Using your affiliate campaign links

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Help and Information

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1. Become a GetResponse Affiliate 1.1 Join over 100,000 affiliates and make up to thousands of dollars per month! With the GetResponse Affiliate Program you can earn steady cash and residual income by helping small business owners market like the pros with easy, affordable email marketing! Already have your own blog or website? Introduce GetResponse to visitors and you get 33% commission for every purchase! How do we know the purchase was made thanks to your recommendation? We give you a special web address so that when you refer someone to GetResponse, we know that it was through you, and you get paid automatically! 1.2 Why should you choose the GetResponse Affiliate Program?  No cost or resources required – just sign up for FREE!  33% commission on every referral – the highest in our industry!  Residual commissions − get paid for as long as the customer

continues to pay for the service.  Top-notch marketing materials – grab our great looking banners, text and email ads, blog posts, videos, and much more. Everything is ready to use and available via your account.  Advanced training section – get step-by-step instructions on how to use the tools and techniques to market like the pros!  Real-time tracking, statistics and reporting – identify which campaigns and ads bring the most traffic and sales, track commissions, payouts, and more to stay on top of your campaigns − and your earnings! 1.3 Sign-up as an affiliate To become an affiliate, please go to the following web address: http://www.getresponse.com/affiliate_program.html Or click on Partners & Affiliates at the top of the GetResponse home page. Here you will be provided with some basic information on our affiliate program. Simply click on sign up free to enter your details and get started!

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2. Your GetResponse Affiliate Account 2.1 Login to your affiliate account Your affiliate account login is separate from your GetResponse account. You do not require a GetResponse account to become an affiliate. To login, click Partners & Affiliates at the top of the GetResponse home page, or simply visit the following web address: http://www.getresponse.com/affiliate_program.html To the right of the page, you will find the form to login. 2.2 Account dashboard From the affiliate center dashboard you will find everything you need to get started promoting GetResponse.

Tabs at the top will help you to view the recommended first steps, collected stats, promotional tools, and your custom affiliate campaigns. 2.3 Account and payout details At the very top of the page, the my account link is where you can adjust your affiliate account details and payout details. You should start by going to my payout details and enter how you would like to receive commission checks. We also require you to submit your tax id info before we can send payouts. Page 4

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3. Promoting Your Affiliate Link 3.1 Your affiliate link The key to earning commissions is by providing your unique affiliate website to prospective buyers. GetResponse will track all sales made via this unique affiliate link so we can pay your commission accordingly. By default the link will go directly to the GetResponse home page, so you can let our website provide the details and make the sale. If you plan to use your own landing page, you can also link prospective buyers directly to the GetResponse order form. To see your other links click learn more about affiliate links next to the URL. 3.2 Follow the recommended first steps Under the first steps tab you will be provided with a simple, step-by-step system to start making money with the GetResponse Affiliate Program! Please read all sections carefully as they provide essential information on how to generate income and become a successful affiliate member. STEP ONE: Tell people you know Introduce email marketing to individuals and organizations you know could use it to grow their businesses. Not only will they thank you, but you’ll receive ongoing commissions. STEP TWO: Signature files Share your enthusiasm for GetResponse is by simply doing something you do every day - sending emails! Simply include your affiliate website link as part of your email signature. STEP THREE: Banners A picture is worth a thousand words…and a colorful web banner can say it all! Plus, it's one of the fastest and most effective ways to attract a "click" over to GetResponse. STEP FOUR: Email your list If you already have an opt-in list, all you have to do is send an email to your list with your recommendation of the GetResponse email marketing service. Page 5

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4. Viewing Your Statistics 4.1 View your affiliate stats From the my stats tab, you can view your total commissions earned, the payouts we have made to you, plus your current earnings, and any free accounts you may have referred. Please keep in mind that no commission is earned on free accounts but if they later upgrade, you will get paid! For example: If the customer signs up for monthly service at $18 per month, you will receive $5.90 each month! If the customer prepays for one full year at $177, you would get $58!

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5. Your Affiliate Tools 5.1 View your affiliate tools Under the tools tab, you will find all the materials and tools needed to reach more markets, generate more traffic, increase opt-ins, and build revenue! With a little practice, you'll make more money than you ever thought possible! Here you will find banners, text ads, email ads, covers, signatures, blog posts and videos. 5.2 Banners A banner ad is a small image you can put on your website. It is linked directly GetResponse to the homepage, so whenever your customers click on that image, your affiliate information is saved on their computers. When they purchase the product, we send you the commission! The banners below already include your unique affiliate information; all you have to do is to choose your favorite, copy the HTML and add it to your website. 5.3 Text ads These are basic marketing materials describing GetResponse and its amazing features. You can place them on your blog or on your website − anywhere you have an online audience. Use this helpful content to educate and inform your referrals, and generate more revenue!

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5.4 Email ads Personalized email messages always deliver the best results. As an Implix Affiliate, you are granted rights to use the following exclusive e-mail endorsement! Send it to prospective customers or use as an autoresponder message when visitors to your website request information about your products. You'll make good money and it's automatic! But remember, spamming is not allowed. 5.5 Covers A great cover will not only grab the attention of your online visitors, it will add credibility and quality to your offer. It works just like a banner – when someone clicks on it, they'll be taken straight to the GetResponse website and, if they buy, you get the commission! The covers already include your unique affiliate information; all you have to do is to choose your favorite, copy the HTML and add it to your website. 5.6 Signatures Signatures are short statements at the end of email messages. It's a small step that can produce big results, so take advantage of this opportunity and place your affiliate ad after your name. You only set it up once, and they go out with every email you send!

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5.7 Blog posts These are short articles you can place on your blog or on your website − anywhere you have an online audience. Use this helpful content to educate and inform your referrals, and generate more revenue! 5.8 Logos If you create the affiliate materials on your own, you can put GetResponse logo in it. Remember, the logo is trademark-protected material. You can only alter its size to fit your materials; you cannot alter it in any other way. Logos are available in the following formats: cdr, eps, pdf, gif, jpg, png. Click here to download logos. 5.9 Videos Here you can find GetResponse video tutorials! Instantly get step-bystep instructions and all the information you need to learn referrals how to use GetResponse features. All you have to do is click on the “Play” and you’ll feel like a pro in minutes. You can also upload video tutorials on your affiliate website and show everyone how easy it is to use GetResponse! Simply copy the HTML code provided and paste into your website source code. Page 9

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6. Your Affiliate Campaigns 6.1 What are affiliate campaigns? To help you track the results of your affiliate campaigns, we have a created a system which will let you find out which ads are bringing you the most signups. For each of your affiliate campaigns, you can create your own tracking link. You will be able to name each campaign and choose whether the link goes to the GetResponse homepage or directly to the GetResponse order form. 6.2 Create affiliate campaigns Click the my campaigns tab and then click to create a new campaign.

Give your affiliate campaign a name and description for your reference. Choose if you would like visitors to go to the GetResponse homepage or order page then click create at the bottom. 6.3 Using your affiliate campaign links From the my campaigns tab, you can see your existing campaigns and their stats. Beside each, you can see the Unique visits, Hits, Sales, Free accounts, Refunds, Chargebacks and Conversion ratio generated by each of your links. To see the actual campaign links, click the campaign name. The URL is displayed along with the other campaign details. The URL is the same as your primary affiliate link, but with a slash and the campaign name added to the end.

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7. Help and information Start by clicking the Support link at the top of the page.

Free Phone, Email and Live Chat support We’re on hand 6 days a week to help you maximize GetResponse – so you can maximize your profits. Get in touch via phone, email, or live chat. It’s always friendly and always free! Call us now at: 1-877-EMAIL-GR (362-4547)

On demand step-by-step Video Tutorials We know that everyone is busy and needs to learn at their own pace. That's why we offer so many types and levels of on-demand tutorials! In addition to easy-to-follow instructions, they provide FAQs, definitions, case studies, and more. And if you still have questions, we’re just a phone call away! Learning Center and Knowledge Base Our online Learning Center and huge Knowledge base is available 24/7 to give you all the information you need to turn your ideas into profitable campaigns! Find articles, white papers, case studies, definitions, tips and techniques! Visit often to stay on the cutting edge of email marketing! Online Forum Join the GetResponse online community and learn while you meet interesting people! Have a question about planning your campaign? List segmentation? Autoresponder drip campaigns? Share your experiences and best practices and grow your business "with a little help from your GetResponse friends". GetResponse Blog – Email Marketing Tips GetResponse blog focuses on the email marketing and autoresponder industry. It provides advice, marketing tips, email marketing research, and random on-topic rants. Page 11