Affiliate FAQs
- What is Bargain.com?
- How much will I earn?
- What is the Bargain.com Affiliate Program?
- What is an affiliated publisher?
- What is a "Registered Member"?
- How much does it cost to join the affiliate program?
- Who is Commission Junction?
- What if I have more questions about Commission Junction?
- How do I add Bargain.com links to my site?
- How many links can I have to Bargain.com?
- Can I use the Bargain.com logo or content on my site?
- What if I don't have a website?
- What if I have more than one website?
- How and when do I get paid?
- Are there any restrictions?
- Do I need to sign any kind of agreement?
- What if I live outside the United States?
- What if I have more questions?
1. What is Bargain.com?
Bargain.com is a bargain search service that assists its members in accessing discounted home, auto and product pricing.
2. How much will I earn?
Earn $15.00 for every person you refer that signs up for our 7-Day Free Trail membership.
3. What is the Bargain Network Affiliate Program?
If you have a website, the Bargain Homes Affiliate Program is a way for you to earn cash by introducing your website visitors to the tremendous values found at Bargain.com. The Bargain Network Affiliate Program compensates affiliated publishers $15.00 per Registered Member for Bargain Network Homes and $12.000 per Bargain Network Autos registration.
4. What is an affiliated publisher?
(Also referred to as an Affiliate, Associate, Partner, Reseller or Content Site) A Publisher is an independent party, or website, that promotes the products or services of an advertiser in exchange for a commission.
5. What is a "Registered Member"?
A "Registered Member" is someone: (a) who registers for a free 7-day trial on Bargain Homes and/or Bargain Autos from a specific URL designated by Bargain.com (b) who confirms his/her registration with a valid credit card and email address (c) who does not have an account with Bargain.com at the time of registration.
6. How much does it cost to join the affiliate program?
There is absolutely no cost to become a Bargain Network Homes or Bargain Network Autos Affiliate.
7. Who is Commission Junction?
Commission Junction, the largest pay-for-performance ad network, provides its clients with trusted third party tracking, real-time reporting, and publisher payment. Once you sign up, you'll be taken to Commission Junction's site where you'll create your own personal and secure account. You can login at any time to find new Bargain.com banners and links and run real-time reports to find out your earned commissions and other account information.
8. What if I have more questions about Commission Junction?
Please read the Commission Junction Publisher FAQ to address specific questions about their service.
9. How do I add Bargain Network Homes or Bargain Network Autos links to my site?
You can log on to your account through Commission Junction at any time to see a list of our available banners and links. Once logged in, go to the "Get Links" section of the account manager and type "Bargain Network Homes or Bargain Network Autos" in the keyword search. Once you find our program simply click on the "Get Links" link on the far right-hand side of the page. Choose the link(s) you want and copy and paste the HTML code to your web page. It's that simple!
10. How many links can I have to Bargain Network?
You can use as many links as you would like.
11. Can I use the Bargain Network Homes or Bargain Network Autos logo or content on my site?
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 Bargain.com. 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 website, please contact us at affiliate@bargain.com.
12. What if I don't have a website?
Commission Junction requires that all publishers have at least a valid email address in order to become a member. Individuals with newsletter only promotion vehicles are welcome to join provided they comply with the Commission Junction Publisher Service Agreement.
13. What if I have more than one website?
Commission Junction allows you to register multiple sites via one account. We recommend adding Bargain.com links to all of your websites.
14. How and when do I get paid?
Earnings are automatically sent out every month via check or direct deposit to all Publishers 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 Commission Junction. For those publishers earning over $600 in a year, 1099's will be issued for tax reporting purposes. Once you join our program, you'll be able to log in to your account at www.cj.com and go the area titled "Run Reports." There you can see how much you've earned and even download a file if desired.
15. Are there any restrictions?
We'd like everyone to promote our offers, however, there are cases where we can not allow certain sites to participate in our Affiliate Program. We will evaluate your application 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 "Bargain.com" or variations or misspellings thereof in their domain names
- Otherwise violate intellectual property rights
16. Do I need to sign any kind of agreement?
There is nothing for you to sign but you must agree to the terms of the Publisher Service Agreement before joining Commission Junction. To see a copy of the Agreement, click here.
17. What if I live outside the United States?
The Bargain Network Affiliate Program is accepting affiliates outside of the U.S.
18. What if I have more questions?
For additional questions about the Affiliate Program or to contact a customer service representative, please email homesaffiliate@bargain.com or motorsaffiliate@bargain.com.