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Merchant Checklist

Merchant Checklist:

 

In order to build a successful affiliate programme it is essential that you follow the checks:

SITE CHECKS:
  • Good clean site.
  • No affiliate links.
  • Simple order process.
  • No prominent phone numbers on the main site pages.
  • Terms and conditions are they up-to date.
  • Credit card payments take on a secure server.
  • No dead links, missing or misspelt text, clean and clear graphics .
  • Can you deeplink to products, site not in frames.
  • Not disabling the back button again for PPC.
  • You can create affiliate friendly landing pages.

BANNER CHECKS:

  • Banners with urls.
  • No phone numbers.
  • Good call to action, give the visitor a reason to click through to your site.
  • Well designed - it's the first impression of your business. 
  • The two main banner sizes are 120x60 and 468x60 makes sure you cover these.

NETWORK DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Ensure your descriptions are accurate.
  • Do they say if commission includes VAT & delivery or not.
  • Are we displaying the correct landing pages as urls.
  • Do not using superlatives like we are the largest UK florist when you are not.
  • Clarification on what they are paying out on a lead. IE if only homeowners they need to pay this.
  • Include USP’s / Benefits such as – Free Delivery, 10% off online orders etc
  • Ensure you restricitions on PPC are upto date and valid.
Communications
  • Ensure affiliates are kept upto date with offers and promotions
  •  
In order to build a successful affiliate programme it is essential that you follow the checks:

SITE CHECKS:
  • Good clean site.
  • No affiliate links.
  • Simple order process.
  • No prominent phone numbers on the main site pages.
  • Terms and conditions are they up-to date.
  • Credit card payments take on a secure server.
  • No dead links, missing or misspelt text, clean and clear graphics .
  • Can you deeplink to products, site not in frames.
  • Not disabling the back button again for PPC.
  • You can create affiliate friendly landing pages.

BANNER CHECKS:

  • Banners with urls.
  • No phone numbers.
  • Good call to action, give the visitor a reason to click through to your site.
  • Well designed - it's the first impression of your business. 
  • The two main banner sizes are 120x60 and 468x60 makes sure you cover these.

NETWORK DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Ensure your descriptions are accurate.
  • Do they say if commission includes VAT & delivery or not.
  • Are we displaying the correct landing pages as urls.
  • Do not using superlatives like we are the largest UK florist when you are not.
  • Clarification on what they are paying out on a lead. IE if only homeowners they need to pay this.
  • Include USP’s / Benefits such as – Free Delivery, 10% off online orders etc
  • Ensure you restricitions on PPC are upto date and valid.
Communications
  • Ensure affiliates are kept upto date with offers and promotions
  •  

 

In order to build a successful affiliate programme it is essential that you follow the checks:

SITE CHECKS:
  • Good clean site.
  • No affiliate links.
  • Simple order process.
  • No prominent phone numbers on the main site pages.
  • Terms and conditions are they up-to date.
  • Credit card payments take on a secure server.
  • No dead links, missing or misspelt text, clean and clear graphics .
  • Can you deeplink to products, site not in frames.
  • Not disabling the back button again for PPC.
  • You can create affiliate friendly landing pages.

BANNER CHECKS:

  • Banners with urls.
  • No phone numbers.
  • Good call to action, give the visitor a reason to click through to your site.
  • Well designed - it's the first impression of your business. 
  • The two main banner sizes are 120x60 and 468x60 makes sure you cover these.

NETWORK DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Ensure your descriptions are accurate.
  • Do they say if commission includes VAT & delivery or not.
  • Are we displaying the correct landing pages as urls.
  • Do not using superlatives like we are the largest UK florist when you are not.
  • Clarification on what they are paying out on a lead. IE if only homeowners they need to pay this.
  • Include USP’s / Benefits such as – Free Delivery, 10% off online orders etc
  • Ensure you restricitions on PPC are upto date and valid.
Communications
  • Ensure affiliates are kept upto date with offers and promotions
  •  
In order to build a successful affiliate programme it is essential that you follow the checks:

SITE CHECKS:
  • Good clean site.
  • No affiliate links.
  • Simple order process.
  • No prominent phone numbers on the main site pages.
  • Terms and conditions are they up-to date.
  • Credit card payments take on a secure server.
  • No dead links, missing or misspelt text, clean and clear graphics .
  • Can you deeplink to products, site not in frames.
  • Not disabling the back button again for PPC.
  • You can create affiliate friendly landing pages.

BANNER CHECKS:

  • Banners with urls.
  • No phone numbers.
  • Good call to action, give the visitor a reason to click through to your site.
  • Well designed - it's the first impression of your business. 
  • The two main banner sizes are 120x60 and 468x60 makes sure you cover these.

NETWORK DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Ensure your descriptions are accurate.
  • Do they say if commission includes VAT & delivery or not.
  • Are we displaying the correct landing pages as urls.
  • Do not using superlatives like we are the largest UK florist when you are not.
  • Clarification on what they are paying out on a lead. IE if only homeowners they need to pay this.
  • Include USP’s / Benefits such as – Free Delivery, 10% off online orders etc
  • Ensure you restricitions on PPC are upto date and valid.
Communications
  • Ensure affiliates are kept upto date with offers and promotions
  •  

 

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