FAQs
1. General Program Information
- What is the TuneUp partner program?
- How can I join the TuneUp partner program?
- What requirements must my website meet to be accepted into the partner program?
- Can I participate if I don't have my own website?
- Can I also participate in the partner program with several websites?
- Can I implement Search Engine Marketing (SEM)?
- Is e-mail marketing allowed?
- Is registration with the partner program free?
- Do I have obligations as a partner?
3. Advertising material
4. International Partners
1.1 What is the TuneUp partner program?
The TuneUp partner program allows you to earn money through your website just by placing a TuneUp Utilities 2012 ad. For you, this means you receive a commission of up to 40% whenever a customer buys our product after clicking on a TuneUp ad that’s on your website.
1.2 How can I join the TuneUp partner program?
To take part in the TuneUp partner program, you must register with one of our Affiliate networks and then apply for the TuneUp partner program through that network. Your application is usually processed in less than 48 hours.
1.3 What requirements must my website meet to be accepted into the partner program?
Your website will not be accepted if it:
- Is empty;
- Is not available for testing;
- Is still under construction;
- Violates German law or the principles and values of our company (i.e. contains racism, violence, pornography, drugs, radical political opinions etc.)
Notwithstanding the items above, TuneUp reserves the right to accept or decline a partner site without explanation.
1.4 Can I participate if I don't have my own website?
Yes! You can also use a text hyperlink in your e-mail signature, for example.
1.5 Can I also participate in the partner program with several websites?
Yes! Just specify all URLs you want to register.
1.6 Can I implement Search Engine Marketing (SEM)?
We allow SEM. However, please be aware that certain keywords are not permitted. You’ll find more information about our Keyword Policy in the partner area of the Affiliate network you’re using.
1.7 Is e-mail marketing allowed?
Yes! Partner program members can use e-mail to promote TuneUp.
1.8 Is registration with the partner program free?
Yes! You can sign up for free and at no risk whatsoever to yourself.
1.9 Do I have obligations as a partner?
No! You are free to decide how, when and where to promote TuneUp. There’s no minimum sales obligation either. You are only obligated, through the legal general terms and conditions, to handle advertising material in accordance with regulations.
2.1 How much can I earn as a TuneUp partner?
You’ll receive a solid base payment of 25% per sale plus an attractive staggered commission:
- Up to $500 monthly revenue – basic compensation of 25% per sale
- >$500 monthly revenue – 30% per sale
- >$1,000 monthly revenue – 35% per sale
- >$2,000 monthly revenue – 40% per sale
2.2 When do I get paid?
All partner payments are handled entirely by Affiliate networks. As a rule, payments are made once a month, if the partner exceeds one of the payment thresholds set by the respective platform.
You can find out more details on this directly from the relevant network.
3.1 What advertising material is available to me?
TuneUp offers you an wide variety of high-quality, successful ads. You have a choice of text hyperlinks, teasers, box shots, flash advertising and banners in various formats.
3.2 Where can I find the advertising material?
You’ll find the advertising material in the partner area of the Affiliate network you’re using.
3.3 How do I place an advertisement on my website?
Just copy and paste the HTML code of the advertisement you want into the source text of your website - you don't even need any prior technical knowledge. You’ll find detailed instructions in the partner area of your Affiliate network.
3.4 Where in my webiste should I place an ad?
The best place is on your home page or in some other highly visible area of your website.
3.5 Will I be informed of new developments, advertising material, etc.?
You’ll receive our newsletter containing up-to-date information about TuneUp through the Affiliate networks. You can of course contact our Affiliate team at any time. We’ll also keep you up-to-date through our website.
4.1 What if I don't live in the US?
TuneUp also advertises its partner program though Commission Junction (CJ) in the following countries:
- Germany: http://www.tuneup.de/partners/affiliates/
- UK: http://www.tuneup-software.co.uk/partner/affiliates/
- France: http://www.tuneup.fr/partner/affiliates/
- Spain: http://www.tuneup.es/partner/affiliates/
- Italy: http://www.tune-up.it/partner/affiliates/
- The Netherlands: http://www.tuneup-software.nl/partner/affiliates/
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