Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I get paid and for doing what?
For every new buyer that you refer, we give you 25% of the total sales! This includes all of our sites and any item or letter ordered! To prevent fraud, the profits are calculated when the order is completed and accepted by the buyer as complete. Please note that you are paid for new customers that are referred, and repeat purchases of additional goods within one year. One referral covers all of our sites. That means multiple transactions over multiple sites still get tracked to your affiliate account and you get paid from all sales.
Exactly how much is the 25% Commission?
On a typical $11.95 letter order, it comes to $2.99 per letter. However, the amount can vary depending on letter upgrades ordered.
Will it cost me anything to become an affiliate?
No! Becoming an affiliate is absolutely free!
What sites do I earn a commission from?
You earn a commission from all of our sites, even if they come to one and later go to another, your referral is still tracked.
When and how do I get paid?
All payments are handled via PayPal. All credits accumulate in your account until your balance is above $20. Affiliate payments are made on the following Saturday after you reach the minimum balance of $20. Payouts are made weekly via the PayPal email address that you provided during registration.
Can non-US users use PayPal?
Yes, Pay Pal works in a number of non-US countries. For a complete list, as well as information on opening up an international account, see the Pay Pal international account info page. Please note that Pay Pal will charge a money conversion fee to convert the funds from US to your local currency.
How does Internet Innovations track customers to verify that I am properly credited?
Every potential customer who clicks on a link from your site is given a special cookie on their browser. When they order an item be it a letter or other item for sale, the site looks for that cookie and flags them as a potential credit to your account. When the order is completed, your affiliate account is credited! It's that simple! We also use advanced tracking to ensure you continue to receive credit for that customer over the next full year. This is none by also tracking the customers email address and IP to ensure you still get the credit even if they clear their cookies between visits.
How do I track my incoming sales and profits?
To estimate your profits, just go to the 'affiliate center' link to see all the referrals and sales credited to your account.
How can I promote my affiliate ads/links and increase my profits?
There are a number of ways to promote your ads and links. Every technique that you use, increases your ultimate profit. Here are some examples: Include information about Internet Innovations and/or one of our sites that your audience would find useful as an article or in your newsletter. Post an Internet Innovations affiliate banner in your existing banner ad rotation. If you don't yet have a site, create one targeted toward educating users on how Internet Innovations can help them with our personalized letters for children. Promote your article, site or affiliate URL using keywords on search engines such as Google or Overture. Watch in your favorite (relevant) newsgroups, websites, blogs, chats, etc. when people are asking for help and would find information about one of Internet Innovations sites helpful. Then include the link via your affiliate URL so you get credit for the referral. Add your affiliate code URL to your signature when posting on relevant newsgroups, websites, blogs, chats, etc. The possibilities are limited only by your creativity and imagination!