eBay is wildly popular all over the globe! And with eBay Partner Network, you can make money simply by joining in and sharing some of the endless products that catch your eye.
WHAT IS EBAY PARTNER NETWORK?
Company Name: eBay
Main Website: eBay
Affiliate Registration Link: eBay Partner Network
Countries Supported: US, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain
With eBay Partner Network, earning money is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1.) FIND
With over 800 million listings to choose from on eBay, there’s more than enough to share with your readers and followers.
2.) SHARE
Share what you find with your readers and followers through your affiliate links. The goal is to get them to make a purchase.
3.) EARN
When your readers and followers make a purchase, it’s all tracked through EPN. You’ll get paid every month!
BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN AFFILIATE
Like I said above, eBay is a globally recognized brand: They’re currently operating in 13 countries around the world. By becoming an EPN affiliate, you’ll be connected to that amazing recognition!
You’ll have access to over 800 million listings that include new items, items at a fixed price, and items that include free shipping.
There is truly a substantial earnings potential. Payout ranges from 40-80% of eBay’s revenue. Plus, you’ll get double commissions on purchases from new and reactivated eBay buyers that you refer, as well as double commissions on everything for your first three months in the program.
EPN AFFILIATE EARNINGS CALCULATOR
On the ebaypartnernetwork.com homepage, you’ll find an earnings calculator. As an example, here’s what you could earn if you share this stand mixer and turnover 15 sales:
What could you do with an extra $200… or $400 if you act now? (Details about double commission below) Me… well, I’d put it towards a new blog design. 😉
MULTIPLE AFFILIATE TOOLS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
Plus, eBay Partner Network provides you with a great deal of tools to make it easy for you to promote and earn. These tools include
- Link generators,
- Creative generators,
- Product Feeds, and
- Great insights and support to help you be successful as an EPN affiliate.
Here are just a few more awesome benefits:
- Many “Buy It Now” deals in top categories like fashion, tech, home, kids, and more.
- “Daily Deals” with guaranteed best prices and free shipping.
- Affiliate newsletters and a Promotions Portal to discover deals in advance.
- RSS feeds sharing “Daily Deals.”
But it gets better!
BONUS: EARN DOUBLE COMMISSIONS* YOUR FIRST 3 MONTHS!
During your first 3 months as an eBay Partner Network affiliate, you’ll have the opportunity to earn double commissions*. Yes, DOUBLE! Following the example above, that would be $400. Pretty sweet, huh?
* Terms and Conditions of the Double Commissions Special Offer:
- EPN will double commissions during the account’s first three calendar months. The first calendar month, which begins the day when the EPN application is submitted, plus the following two calendar months comprise the three month period. Please note the first calendar month may be a partial month based on the application date.
- Double commissions bonus will be applied to the account the same month the earnings were accrued and will be labeled “Double Commissions Bonus”.
- Double commissions bonus capped monthly at 5,000 (based on account’s currency).
- Only new EPN accounts that have been approved and are in good standing are eligible.
- EPN account commissions will revert to standard EPN rate card at the conclusion of the third month.
- This offer is not for resale and is not redeemable for cash.
- This offer is void in the event of fraud, mistake, or any failure to satisfy any terms of the offer.
- eBay reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or modify this offer at any time.
STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL: HOW TO JOIN EBAY PARTNER NETWORK
To help you get started, we wanted to guide you through signing up for EPN.
1.) Click here and then click on “Sign Up Now.”
2.) Click on “Register” and fill out all the fields. Then, click on the blue “Register” button.
3.) On the next page, you’ll see a username that is automatically generated for you. You can choose to use that one by clicking the blue “Continue” button, or you can click on “Customize your username” to enter a custom username.
If you customize, you’ll enter your desired username and check if it’s available. Once you find one that’s available, click on the blue “Save” button.
4.) On the next page, review your info and then click on the blue “Join Now” button.
5.) You’ll then be taken to the dashboard where you’ll see this congratulations message:
And that’s it, you’re all set!
TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED AS AN EBAY PARTNER NETWORK AFFILIATE
Here’s one of the cool things about eBay Partner Network… there’s barely no waiting for approval! With eBay Partner Network, most applications are approved the same day, so you can start promoting right after you sign up! Nice, huh?
Here are some tips from us to get you started:
eBay Partner Network created EPN TV with hundreds of videos. Global Director, John Toskey, shares how the launch of EPN Shorts will help get EPN publishers up to speed with quick tutorials based on their FAQs.
He also shares his Top 3 Mobile Tips:
- Provide a cohesive online experience.
- Don’t forget about apps.
- Utilize available data.
VIDEO TUTORIALS TO WALK YOU THROUGH THE LINKING PROCESS
As you can imagine, all of these tips are related to a capability that EPN offers their publishers (which is you as a blogger/influencer!). Here are the top EPN publisher video tutorials:
- Linking to one particular item on sale on eBay.
- Linking to particular search results on eBay.
- Linking to an eBay store.
HOW TO PROMOTE VIA THE EBAY PARTNER NETWORK NOW
1.) Login to your eBay Partner Network account. Hover over “Tools.” The drop down bar will give you a variety of tools to use to create your affiliate links and banners.
FOR PROMOTIONAL TEXT LINKS:
1.) Click on “Link Generator” from the “Tools” menu.
With this option, you can create your own links for things like a specific eBay item, store, or search results. You will also “Select A Program” for the regional eBay website you would like to link to.
Then, you will name the generated link in the “Campaign Name or ID” box, which will allow you to easily find it again when you need it. You can also customize what the link text will read (i.e. Click Here) by adding that in the “Link Text” box.
2.) When ready, click on the blue “Generate Link” button when you’re done.
3.) To get your link, copy the rover link or select JavaScript or HTML from the “Code Type” drop down and copy/paste the code on your website or social media page.
FOR BUTTONS AND BANNERS:
1.) Click on “Creative Generator” from the “Tools” menu.
2.) On the left sidebar, select what you would like to “Search By” and enter some keywords. Select the “Size” you’re looking for. Then select the “Type” of button/banner you want. Finally select the “Category” and then click on the blue “Search” button.
3.) When you find the one you want to use, click on it and you’ll get a pop up. Select the “Campaign” then click on the blue “Generate Code” button.
4.) Select the “Code Type,” either JavaScript or HTML, then copy/paste the code where you would like it to be.
Now go! Go find some awesome eBay listings and deals to share with your readers and followers. Don’t forget, double commissions = double the fun! 😉
TAG @THEBLOGGERBABES WITH #EBAYBLOGGERBABES FOR ADDED SUPPORT ON YOUR INITIAL CAMPAIGNS!*
During your first 3 months as an eBay Partner Network affiliate, if you tag @thebloggerbabes with the hashtag #eBayBloggerBabes on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Google+ when promoting family-friendly, safe-for-work products, we will retweet, like, share, repin, or plus your actions for additional publicity.
We’ll help amplify your EPN affiliate marketing efforts on our social media channels!
Personalize your affiliate linked product promotion and we may even highlight or showcase your hard work by directly tweeting, commenting, posting, pinning, or sharing your links, images or blog posts!
As you’ve seen, we have been actively teaching affiliate marketing and intertwining review products, incentives, bonuses, increased commissions to traditional marketing campaigns with our partners. We do this to help you build multiple revenue streams for greater profitability. We want you to apply what we teach and more importantly, we want to support your journey even if you’re a newbie blogger, novice affiliate with a small blog and social following. In the end, we just want to see YOU become successful!
The beauty of affiliate marketing as shown in eBay Partner Network’s no waiting approval policy is that anyone online can literally start TODAY. We’re lending our social media followers to you in an effort to see you start now!
Register for eBay Partner Network (instructions above), report your blog and/or social media links anytime through the next 90 days and we’ll support your affiliate marketing efforts.
BENEFITS OF REPORTING:
While it’s not mandatory, by reporting your EPN efforts, Blogger Babes will:
- Amplify your family-friendly, safe-for-work product promotions,
- Mark your Blogger Babes Influencer Account as an active, diligent member giving you preference for other paid campaigns, events, and exclusive product reviews, and
- Provide additional support on your EPN affiliate marketing efforts, if needed.
Again, we want to see you be successful!
So, what are you waiting for? If there’s something holding you back, let us know below. If not, we’ll expect to see your frequent reports. 😉
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