How does hostgator work ? Why cannot I get commission through my own affiliate links

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by hostsdepot, May 6, 2010.

  1. #1
    I already host some of my websites in hostgator.

    When I want to buy a new web hosting account, I clicked my own affiliate link to buy the hostgator hosting service, got 20% discount but not got the $50 commission.

    The commission doesnot appear in my affiliate control panel.

    Anyone knows the reasons ?
     
    hostsdepot, May 6, 2010 IP
  2. hav0c

    hav0c Notable Member

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    That's because you are not a new customer. You only get commission if you refer new customers to HostGator.
     
    hav0c, May 6, 2010 IP
  3. Christian Little

    Christian Little Peon

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    Some hosting companies also won't grant you a commission until the customer has kept their account for 2 or 3 months. I'm not sure of HG does this, but a lot of the other ones do.

    Something else you should know - if you promote them via CJ you get $100/customer instead of the $50/customer you get by using the affiliate software on their site :)
     
    Christian Little, May 6, 2010 IP
  4. DJboutit2

    DJboutit2 Active Member

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    Stay away from Hostgator they host over 3 million sites they are to busy doing other things to worry about paying you
     
    DJboutit2, May 6, 2010 IP
  5. Digital_shubhi

    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    Well, they pay only if a new customer joins them via our link.
    And they do pay but after 2 months. Like if some one joined via your link this month then you will get paid in July last.

    - Mr.President -
     
    Digital_shubhi, May 7, 2010 IP