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What is the Microsoft Affiliate Network?
How do I apply to apply to the Microsoft Affiliate Network?
Why do I need a Windows Live account in order to fill out an application
form for the Microsoft Affiliate Network?
How long will it take for you to review my application?
What are the eligibility requirements to participate?
Will I have to pay taxes on my earnings?
When do I get paid?
How do I know how much I have earned?
Do you handle all of the transactions – or do
I have to get a merchant account
and start taking orders at my site?
I have other questions; who can answer them?
What is the Microsoft Affiliate Network?
The Microsoft Affiliate Network encompasses all Microsoft's
premier affiliate opportunities. When you apply to the program,
you will get:
- New, affiliate-exclusive commission opportunities as soon
as they are available.
- Optimized marketing materials for all
the offers you promote in one portal.
- Real-time traffic reporting.
- Full earnings reporting for all offers in an easy-to-use interface.
- All the support you need from affiliate managers dedicated to
your success.
How do I apply for the Microsoft Affiliate Network?
- Complete the Online Application.
- Create and post your links to Microsoft offers.
- Begin tracking your traffic and earnings reports online.
Why do I need a Windows Live account in order
to fill out an application form for the Microsoft Affiliate Network?
The Network uses Windows Live accounts to authenticate affiliates who
join our programs. You will need you to sign in to your Windows Live
ID or create a Windows Live ID account as part of the application
approval process.
How long will it take for you to review my application?
Typically the review process takes between 24-48 hours. We are currently accepting
applications from affiliates interested in participating in the Microsoft Affiliate
Network private release period, which is designed to scale up the size of the affiliate
network as we roll out additional offers. Once approved, youll be one of just a few
affiliates in the network and have a great opportunity to market these great offers.
What are the eligibility requirements to participate?
Ideal participants in the Microsoft Affiliate Network include
well-known and respected sites, blogs, niche content sites, membership sites,
comparison shopping sites and everything in between. Please see Terms for
specific website requirements.
Will I have to pay taxes on my earnings?
US tax law requires that we obtain a valid taxpayer ID number (EIN
or W9 form with social security number for sole proprietors) from
every affiliate before payment can be issued. You will receive
information on where to find the appropriate tax form after you are
accepted into the program, and you will receive a 1099 for earnings
as tax law requires. For international residents, please submit a
W8 form.
When do I get paid?
Affiliate payments are released 15 days after the month in which
commissions were earned when affiliates have a tax ID on file with us,
when a minimum of $25 has been earned. So for example, if you
earned the minimum commissions in January and have a tax form
on file with us, payments will be processed to you for January's
earnings on February 15.
How do I know how much I have earned?
You will be given a username and a password and will be able
to access your Microsoft Affiliate Network administration panel.
There, you can obtain information on the number of impressions
and click-throughs you have generated, as well as commissions
earned.
Do you handle all of the transactions – or
do I have to get a merchant account and start taking orders at my site?
We handle all transactions through our site. We just need you to send us
traffic - we'll do the rest.
I have other questions; who can answer them?
Please contact us for more information.
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