1. Does it cost
anything to join?
No, There are no initial or ongoing fees for members of
our affiliate program.
2. How do I know I'm earning commission
when my customers make reservations?
When one of your customers clicks the link to SightseeingWorld.com
they will pick up a cookie which stores your unique identifier
code. When a booking is made the cookie passes the information
to the server and adds the record to your account.
3. Can I earn
commissions if I am not in the USA?
You can be anywhere in the world. At the present time all
payments are made in US $.
4. How can I check sales activity
from my web site?
SightseeingWorld.com provides a web-based statistics package
that tracks all reservations made through your site. You
can access your sales statistics for the current month or
for previous months at anytime.
5. Can I link
to specific pages so that I may direct traffic more efficiently?
Yes, you may link to any page you like. Most of our affiliates
link to a destination activity page or to a specific product.
By sending customers to the information they need you will
increase sales.
6. I have more
than one web site can I use the same code in each
of them?
Yes, you may use the same code for each site or set up separate
accounts for each so you can track each site individually.
It is completely up to you.
7. What are my
responsibilities as an affiliate?
Just add the links to your site - either banners or text
(text is highly recommended) and wait for the commission
checks.
8. What are Sightseeing
World's responsibilities?
We will provide you with the tools and support you need
to maximize sales through your site. We also handle all
customers reservations, fulfillment and customer service.
We will track all sales generated from your site and ensure
that 24 hour live statistics are available to you.
9. I don't have
a Web site. Can I still be an affiliate?
Yes. We can give you a URL to direct your customers to which
will include you unique identifying code to ensure you are
paid. Many of our partners use this in email marketing,
newsletters and phone referrals.
10. If I become a Sightseeing World
Affiliate, can I still participate in other affiliate programs?
Yes. SightseeingWorld will not restrict you in any way from
participating in other affiliate programs.
11. Can I change
my Affiliate partnership details?
Yes, you can change your details online at any time.
12. How much commission will I earn?
Sightseeing World pays 6 - 10% of gross retail price (excluding
taxes and fees) on all sales made through your affiliated
web site. (Rate depends on Tour Operator)
13. How often
do I get paid?
You will be paid on the 15th of each month. If your commission
for any month is less than $50, the total amount will be
carried over to the next month. Once it surpasses $50, a
check will be sent to you on the 15th of the month for the
complete amount owed to your account.
14. Do I earn
commissions on purchases I make myself?
Yes. Most of our affiliates use their sites for booking
tours. Its a great way to get discounts on travel products.
15. What about
cancellations?
If a user cancels a transaction, or if credit card charges
are reversed due to a dispute or credit card fraud, your
account will be debited for any commission earned on that
transaction.
16. Where should
I place the links/product pages on my site?
The positioning is up to you. We recommend links where it
is most appropriate for the customers needs. This will increase
you sales (and commissions!). Text links are far more effective
than banner ads although a mix of both methods will increase
awareness and ultimately sales. |