Does CJ allow you to promote items through a facebook application?

Discussion in 'Commission Junction' started by vetting, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. #1
    Had some ideas for a eBay facebook application - would it be against their terms of service?
     
    vetting, Sep 18, 2007 IP
  2. hmc

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    #2
    As I remember many people post affiliate links on their marketplace(free to post) but if you planning to spam there, no its not allowed.
     
    hmc, Sep 18, 2007 IP
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    It would involve an actual facebook application that resides on your profile page.
     
    vetting, Sep 18, 2007 IP
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    I would think each affiliate would have a different opinion on that. I would probably start emailing my affiliates to ask about it.
     
    tlainevool, Sep 18, 2007 IP
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    #5
    Should be no reason against it as long as you're not automatically forwarding users on. An eBay search application should be just fine.
     
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    Every affiliate has their own policy. You should check with them first.
     
    Mankar7, Sep 18, 2007 IP
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    I would just be using it for eBay. Anyone know any good sources for facebook application developers?
     
    vetting, Sep 18, 2007 IP
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  9. vetting

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    Was just looking at that site when you posted it :)

    Im thinking on just paying a foreign developer through scriptlace.com - should be under $1000 to get a full application done.
     
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  10. yellowfox

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    #10
    The links to ebay have to be posted on your own website.... You can link from facebook to your own website, then use the affiliate link from there.

    From CJ TOS:

    So unless the thind party site gives you the permission, you are not allowed to do it.
     
    yellowfox, Sep 19, 2007 IP
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    My suggestion: create a new CJ account with an incentive/special program field filled out. Mention that you will be promoting advertisers through Facebook, that way eBay can approve or deny the promotional method. Don't add the note to your current account, or else it'll boot you out of all current programs while advertisers review your promotional method.
     
    tvmatt, Sep 19, 2007 IP
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    Would it be ok to redirect through my own website, or would TOS stipulate that they use would have to click again?
     
    vetting, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    If you do a php or htaccess redirect, it'll still show facebook as the referrer. As I said, create an account with an Incentive/Special description filled out, mentioning that ads will be place inside of facebook. When advertisers approve your application, you're good to go & in compliance with CJ's TOS.
     
    tvmatt, Sep 20, 2007 IP
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    #14
    email your affiliate manager.
     
    Pauline, Sep 20, 2007 IP