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IGNinsider Subscription Affiliate Program
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Earn money with the Insider
Earn cash when you introduce your site visitors to the IGNinsider, the definitive video game, entertainment, and electronics news, information and community site. Plus, you'll earn between $3.79 and $15.00 every time someone clicks on your IGN link and subscribes to IGNinsider . It's simple! Sign up today and join the team.
Anyone with a Web site can join the IGNinsider Subscription Affiliate Program. Here's how:
Go to the Join The Team Now page and register.
After you register, Commission Junction, an IGNinsider Subscription affiliate network, will send you an email with your login password and instructions on getting started.
If you are already a Commission Junction member, click here to join our program.
Go to Commission Junction to find IGNinsider banners, text links, and search boxes, as well as detailed tracking statistics.
IGN's IGNinsider Affiliate Networks
Commission Junction: A leader in affiliate marketing programs, Commission Junction provides affiliates with trusted third-party tracking, real-time reporting, and monthly commission checks, to handle all of our affiliate accounts. Once you sign up for our program, you can go to Commission Junction's site to create your own personal and secure account. Here you can log in at any time to get our banners and links, find out about commissions earned, and even learn about how many impressions each of your links has received.
FAQ
Our Program
What is IGN's IGNinsider Affiliate Program?
What does "new subscribers" mean?
Is the Affiliate Program free to join?
Who is Commission Junction?
Adding Links
How do I add links?
How many links can I have to IGN?
May I use the IGN logo or content on my site?
What if I have more than one web site?
Earnings
How do I check the status of my account?
When do I get paid?
Legal Stuff
Are there any restrictions?
Do I need to sign any kind of agreement?
Other
What if I live outside of the U.S.?
What if I have more questions?
Still have a question about IGN's Affiliate Program?
e-mail us at: [email protected]
Q. What is the IGNinsider Affiliate Program?
A. If you have a Web site, the IGN Affiliate Program is a way for you to earn cash, and introduce your site visitors to the tremendous community of IGNinsider. You'll receive 38% (or $7.00 to $15.00, depending on membership level) every time someone clicks on your IGNinsider link and subscribes to IGNinsider, granting them full access to our premium gaming and entertainment content, boards and more. It's simple! Sign up today and join us. We want you to be a successful IGNinsider affiliate, and we've taken steps to support you along the way. You'll receive monthly commission checks, and you'll have the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness and satisfy your site visitors.
Q. What does "new registrations" mean?
A. A "new registrations" is defined as an individual: (a) who subscribes for IGN's IGNinsider from the specific URL designated by IGN.com (b) who pays for their membership with a valid credit card. The program is not session based - users do not need to click and register during the same visit - they can come back and finish the registration process within 30 days.
Q. Is the Affiliate Program free to join?
A. Yes! There is absolutely no cost to become an IGNinsider Subscription Affiliate.
Q. Who is Commission Junction?
A. IGN has teamed with Commission Junction, a leader in third-party affiliate marketing programs, to provide affiliates with trusted third party tracking, real-time reporting, and monthly commission checks, to handle all of our affiliate accounts. Once you sign up for our program, you'll be taken to Commission Junction's site where you'll create your own personal and secure account. Here you can log in at any time to get our banners and links, find out about commissions earned and even learn about how many impressions each of your links has received.
Q. How do I add links?
A. Once you sign up for our affiliate program, you'll be provided with a variety of banners, buttons and text links which you can add to your site. You can log into your account through Commission Junction (www.cj.com) at any time to see a list of our available banners. Once logged in, select "IGN" in the Current Merchant Partner area. You'll now see our information page. Select "Show Links" towards the bottom. Choose your desired link and select "Get HTML." Copy and paste the HTML code to your web page. It's that easy!
Q. How many links can I have to IGN.com?
A. You can have as many links, both text and banner, as you would like.
Q. May I use the IGN logo or content on my site?
A. You will have access to a wide variety of buttons, banners, and text links after signing up for our program. You are welcome to use any of the graphics and text links provided. You may not alter or modify any banners or buttons without obtaining prior written permission from IGN. You must also secure permission before using any third party's copyrighted materials. If you are unsure about your rights to use or modify the materials for your Web site, please contact us.
Q. What if I have more than one Web site?
A. We certainly recommend adding our links to all of your web sites. In fact, we encourage it! Tracking will still take place through Commission Junction. All of your sites will be listed under your one account.
Q. How do I check the status of my account?
A. Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email notification welcoming you to our program. This will include your Commission Junction password, so make sure to make a note of it. To see your account status, log in to Commission Junction at www.cj.com. Once logged in, you can see your account balance at the top center of your screen and get instant site statistics under the "Generate Reports" area on the right.
Q. When do I get paid?
A. Once you join our program, you'll be able to log into your account at www.cj.com and go the area titled "Generate Report." Here you can see how much you've earned and even download a file if desired. Earnings are automatically sent out every month via check to all Affiliates who have accumulated at least $25 in their account. There are no invoices to send and no data to track-- all payments are taken care of by IGN and Commission Junction. For those affiliates earning over $600 in a year, 1099's will be issued for tax reporting purposes.
Q. Are there any restrictions?
A. We'd like everyone to promote IGN's IGNinsider. However, there are cases where we can not allow certain sites to participate in our Subscription Affiliate Program. We will evaluate your application in good faith and will notify you of your acceptance or rejection. We may reject your application if we determine, at our sole discretion, that your site is unsuitable for the Program. Unsuitable sites include those that:
Promote sexually explicit materials
Promote violence
Promote illegal activities
Promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age
Include "IGN" or variations or misspellings thereof in their domain names
Otherwise violate intellectual property rights
If we reject your application, you are welcome to reapply to the Program at any time. You should also note that if we accept your application and your site is thereafter determined, at our sole discretion, to be unsuitable for the Program, we may terminate this Agreement.
Q. Do I need to sign any kind of agreement?
A. There is nothing for you to sign but you must agree to the terms of our Agreement before joining our program. To see a copy of our Agreement, click here.
Q. What if I live outside the United States?
A. No problem. We welcome you to join our program and to help promote IGN to your visitors world-wide. We only accept US dollars from our customers but we can ship your check internationally, and in some cases the check can be cut in the currency of your country. Commission Junction supports the following currencies: USD (US Dollar), ATS (Austrian Schiling), AUD (Australian Dollar), BEF (Belgian Franc), CAD (Canadian Dollar), CHF (Swiss Franc), DEM (German Mark), DKK (Danish Kroner), ESP (Spanish Peseta), EUR (The Euro), FIM (Finnish Markka), FRF (French Franc), GBP (Great British Pound), GRD (Greek Drachma), HKD (Hong Kong Dollar), IEP (Irish Punt), ITL (Italian Lire), JPY (Japanese Yen), NLG (Netherlands Guilder), OK (Norwegian Kroner), NZD (New Zealand Dollar), PHP (Philippine Peso), PTE (Portuguese Escudo), SAR (Saudi Arabian Riyal), SEK (Swedish Kroner), SGD (Singapore Dollar), THB (Thailand Baht), and ZAR (South African Rand).
Q. What if I have more questions?
A. For additional questions about the IGNinsider Subscription Affiliate Program or to contact a customer service representative, please contact e-mail us at: [email protected].
You can also reach Commission Junction's Customer Service at: [email protected] or http://cj.custhelp.com.
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