FAQs

What is an Affiliate Program?

Our Affiliate Program allows you to place links to our web site on your web site. We pay you a bounty for each user that travels to Easy CGI through one of these links and performs the subsequent action of signing up for a web hosting package.

Why should I join?

There are many reasons to join! Becoming an affiliate of Easy CGI is free, and you'll make money with very little effort. Plus, as our partner you will be providing your users with access to full-featured web hosting packages from one of the top hosting companies online.

Does it cost anything to become an affiliate of Easy CGI?

No! It's absolutely free to join our Affiliate Program. There is no charge to apply and there is no minimum sales requirement.

Does my site qualify for the affiliate program?

All sites are welcome, with exception to sites which are involved in or promote illegal activity or content. There are no web site traffic minimums so whether your site is established or new, you're encouraged to apply. We personally review all applications and notify affiliates within 24 hours of their acceptance.

Can I join if my site is not based in the United States?

Yes, but all commissions will be paid in U.S. dollars only.

How do I sign up?

First, you must read and accept our Affiliate Agreement. Then, you must complete our online application form. After your application is submitted, we will contact you to let you know if you've been accepted as an Affiliate, and we will provide you with information on how to get started.

What are the ways an affiliate can earn commissions in your program?

An affiliate can earn commissions through our cost per action campaign. The Easy CGI program pays one hundren ten dollars ($110) for every visitor you send us who proceeds to sign up for a shared web hosting package, and one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for every visitor you send us that signs up for a VPS hosting package.

How often do affiliates get paid?

Because Easy CGI pays a minimum of $110 per sale, you will receive a commission check each time you send us at least one sale in a month. You can view your sales statistics on our web site throughout the month to see how you are doing.

Can I participate in paid search to promote my site and Easy CGI services?

You may utilize paid search in driving traffic to your web site, however you are not permitted to out-bid Easy CGI for our trademarked terms. These include, but are not limited to: Easy CGI, Easy CGI.com, Easy CGI, and any misspellings or other representations of our brand name.

Does Easy CGI provide marketing banners for my site?

Yes, once you have joined our program, you will have access to a library of quality banners to select from, in a range of styles to suit a wide range of web site designs. We also supply everything needed to add those banners to your web pages.

Does the Easy CGI program offer reporting tools for affiliates?

Yes, our advanced affiliate management system gives you a wealth of information about your progress including number of clicks, number of impressions, total revenue generated and much more!

How frequently are my statistics updated in your reporting tool?

Our affiliate management system reports your clicks using real-time tracking. However, your sales and commissions are based off of sponsored clicks ("commerce clicks") being generated. All sales and commissions are updated daily, but with a one-day calculation period. Information for any particular day will be available to view in your reporting the following day by 5pm EST.

How will you know that clicks came from my site?

All links from your site to our site contain a unique identifier so that every time a user comes to us via your site, we know to credit you when a qualifying commerce click is made.

What is Amount Due?

Amount earned prior to 30 days ago and received payment from advertiser. This means, if today is March 15, and you generate commissions from January 31 and prior - this is the amount that is due to be paid to you.

What is Amount Pending?

Amount in the 30 days prior to the end of last month. This means, that if today is April 15th, and you earned $110 from March 1st to March 30th that is the Amount Pending.

What is Total Commissions Earned to Date?

This is the total commissions you have earned to date.

What is Amount Paid To Date?

This is the amount we have paid to you to date.

When are payments made to me?

Payments are made to you in the month following your earned commission(s), generally on or before the 10th of the month. If you earned $110 in January, you will be paid on February 10th

Why have I not been paid?

Reasons you may have not received payment could be: You have not yet met the minimum commissions, it has not been 30 days after the revenues have accrued, you have not earned any commissions, the money is in the mail or your site has been under investigation for fraud.