Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to join the Gate.com affiliate program?

There is no charge to join the Gate.com affiliate program. The sign up process is quick and easy, and you can cancel any time.

Who manages your affiliate program?

Commission Junction manages Gate.com's affiliate network. When you create an affiliate account with Gate.com, you automatically get an affiliate account with Commission Junction, which includes all the tools you need to track and manage your commissions.

Can any website be a Gate.com Affiliate?

Gate.com partners with websites that offer content related to the products and services we offer. Most websites that target a small business audience will qualify to become an affiliate. However, we reserve the right to reject websites containing objectionable content, such as explicit language and content that promotes violence or sexually explicit material.

Is there a limit to the amount of commissions I can earn?

There's no limit to the revenue you can earn through the Gate.com affiliate program. The more you sell, the more money you make. When you sign up to become a Gate.com affiliate, you get:

  • $100 on the sale of any shared Web hosting plan
  • 5% of the purchase price for small business products such as domain name registration, email, Microsoft® Exchange, Microsoft® SharePoint, Fax over Email and DataProtect

Note: Payouts apply to new online purchases only. Renewals are excluded.

What technical skills are needed to become an affiliate?

You will need to be able to place banners and text links on your website. This involves copying and pasting HTML code provided by Commission Junction into the code on your page and updating your website. For your convenience, we've designed the banners and links for you.

When can I start?

Get started right now by completing the online registration form. After you submit the form, you'll receive an email from Commission Junction with your username and password and a welcome email from Gate.com telling you how to start earning commission.

When will I be paid?

Commission Junction processes payments two months (30 days) after the sale. If your account doesn't meet the minimum amount required to send a payment, your payment will be rolled over to the next month until your account reaches the threshold. You can set up direct deposit if you're located in any of the following countries: United States, Canada, France, Germany, Sweden and United Kingdom. Affiliates in all other countries will be paid by check.

Can I keep my commission if a customer cancels their service?

If a customer cancels a service purchased through your affiliate link within 30 days of initial purchase, your account will be debited for the amount of the commission you would have earned. This policy also applies in cases of credit card fraud or disputes.

Where can I track my sales and earnings?

You can track your sales and earnings by logging into your Commission Junction account. You'll get free online reporting tools to help you measure the effectiveness of your affiliate links.

How do I place Gate.com's affiliate links on my site?

Gate.com has designed banners and text links you can place on your website. Just log into your affiliate account on Commission Junction and follow these steps:

  1. Click Get Links.
  2. Enter Gate.com in the Advertisers search box.
  3. Click View Links under the Gate.com logo.
  4. Choose your link and click Get HTML.
  5. Copy the HTML code and paste it into your Web page.

Are there special sales for affiliates?

If Gate.com offers special deals for affiliates, you can find out by getting on our email list. Just log into your Commission Junction account, go to the Gate.com advertiser detail page, check the box next to Receive Email and click the Update Mail Settings button.

How can I recover my Commission Junction password if I forget it?

Click this link: http://members.cj.com/member/foundation/lost_passwd.jsp to recover your password. If you require additional assistance logging into your account, call Commission Junction at 1-800-761-1072.

Can I advertise on search engines by bidding on the Gate.com or Gate.com.com trademarked name as my keyword?

Gate.com does not allow the use of trademark bidding or URL bidding.

How can I contact Gate.com regarding the affiliate program?

If you have any questions about Gate.com's affiliate program, send us an email at affiliates@Gate.com.

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