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Why should I become a dotPhoto Affiliate?
There are hundreds of reasons to partner with dotPhoto. Here are the top three:
  1. dotPhoto is easy to use.
    dotPhoto makes it easy to upload your digital photos into online albums and share them with family and friends. dotPhoto also develops film and single-use cameras and puts the photos online so you can choose your favorites to print.
  2. It's profitable.
    Competitive commission fees mean you don't worry about counting pennies or slowly growing your revenue.
  3. No monthly minimums.
    Unlike other affiliate programs, dotPhoto pays you for all sales.
Why would my customers sign up for dotPhoto?
dotPhoto is the leading online photo sharing and printing service. When your customers sign up for dotPhoto, they'll be able to:
  • Organize their photos in secure online albums.
  • Share photos with friends and family online.
  • Make on-line photo shows and presentations.
  • Buy prints of their favorite pictures.
  • Use award winning editing tools to crop photos, remove red-eye and add borders.
  • Create cards, calendars and photo gifts—a wide array of gifts and merchandise.
  • And much more!
Who qualifies for dotPhoto Affiliate Program?
dotPhoto is open to developing many partnerships with sites of all sizes. Anyone may submit an application for dotPhoto Affiliate Program. dotPhoto reserves the right to refuse a site if it contains content that we find objectionable, including explicit language, content that promotes violence or sexually explicit material. Note: If your application is accepted but dotPhoto later determines your site to be unsuitable for the program, this agreement may be terminated.
Is dotPhoto Affiliate Program free to join?
Yes. There is absolutely no cost involved in joining dotPhoto Affiliate Program.
How do I get started?
You can get started with just three easy steps:
  1. Fill out a short application.
  2. Upon acceptance, follow the simple instructions for placing a dotPhoto banner or link on your site.
  3. Drop one (or several) of dotPhoto's ready-made banners, buttons or text links into your Web site.
Can I join if I am based outside the US?
Unfortunately, dotPhoto cannot accept affiliates from countries other than the United States at the present time.
How will my referrals be tracked?
dotPhoto has teamed up with Commission Junction to provide affiliates with trusted third-party tracking, real-time reporting and monthly commission check disbursement. Once you sign up for our program, you'll be taken to Commission Junction's site, where you'll create your own secure account. You can monitor your success 24 hours a day from www.cj.com.
When will I be paid?
Once you have accumulated commissions of $25.00 or more, Commission Junction will send you a check for your earnings once a month. You'll start receiving checks after just a few sign-ups.
How much will I be paid?
Please see our latest commission table.
What if I have multiple Web sites?
It's easy to add dotPhoto links to all of your Web sites. You can list multiple sites under one Commission Junction account-just provide the name(s) and URLs of the additional sites when you sign up for dotPhoto Affiliate Program. You will then be able to create links that generate separate reports for each of your sites. You will receive one commission check for all your sites.
How will dotPhoto know how much traffic my site is generating?
Each banner and link located on your Web site contains a unique tag identifying your site. When a visitor uses one of your links to come to dotPhoto, the tag is stored. Then when that visitor signs up on dotPhoto site, the tag is passed on to an e-commerce system. Commission Junction, an impartial third-party, tracks these sign-ups, calculates your commissions, and provides reports of your earnings, transactions and link activity so you can see what worked and what didn't.
How do I add the promotional links to my Web site?
Once your application for affiliate membership is approved, Commission Junction will email you a confirmation of your acceptance. You will then be able to access your personal Commission Junction account, download graphics and set up links. dotPhoto Affiliates are provided with a variety of tested, proven banners and text links. You decide how many dotPhoto promotions you want to have on your site, as well as where the links appear.
Do I have to create any links?
No. dotPhoto provides all its affiliates with a variety of finished banners, buttons and text links, all of which are proven to drive sign-up. New links and banners will be constantly updated—you can see dotPhoto's latest creations by logging into Commission Junction.
Can I change the graphics provided by dotPhoto?
No. dotPhoto has created graphics that represent our brand, logo and trademarks in a consistent fashion. Publishers may not alter the look, feel or functionality of the banners, buttons or links provided by dotPhoto. Any improper or inconsistent usage of our brand, logo or trademark could result in termination of agreements and may affect tracking and payment.
What if I need help?
For additional questions on dotPhoto Affiliate Program, contact affiliates@dotphoto.com.
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