FAQs
1. General programme Information
- What is the TuneUp partner programme?
- How can I join the TuneUp partner programme?
- What requirements must my website meet in order to be accepted?
- Can I also take part if I don't have my own website?
- Can I also take part in the partner programme with several websites?
- Can I carry out Search Engine Marketing (SEM)?
- Is e-mail marketing allowed?
- Is registration with the partner programme free?
- Do I have obligations as a partner?
3. Advertising material
4. International partners
1.1 What is the TuneUp partner programme?
The TuneUp partner programme allows you to earn money via your website by placing an ad for TuneUp Utilities™ 2012. For you this means that whenever a customer buys our product after clicking on a TuneUp ad on your website, you receive a commission of up to 40% on the sale.
1.2 How can I join the TuneUp partner programme?
To take part in the TuneUp partner programme, you must register with one of our Affiliate networks and apply for the TuneUp partner programme through that. It usually takes us less than 48 hours to process your application.
1.3 What requirements must my website meet in order to be accepted?
Your website will not be accepted if:
- the site is empty;
- the site is not available for testing;
- the site is still under construction;
- the site includes an offence under German law or against the principles and values of our company (racism, violence, pornography, drugs, radical political opinions etc.)
Irrespective of the above points, TuneUp reserves the right to accept or decline a partner site without providing any explanation.
1.4 Can I also take part 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 take part in the partner programme with several websites?
Yes! Simply enter all the URLs that you would like to register.
1.6 Can I carry out Search Engine Marketing (SEM)?
In principle, SEM is allowed. However, please be aware that you are not allowed to use certain keywords. You can find more information about our Keyword Policy in the partner area of the Affiliate network you are using.
1.7 Is e-mail marketing allowed?
Yes! Participants in our partner programme can use e-mail to promote TuneUp.
1.8 Is registration with the partner programme free?
Yes! You can sign up for free at no risk at all to yourself.
1.9 Do I have obligations as a partner?
No! You are free to decide, how, when and where you promote TuneUp. There is no minimum sales obligation either. You are only bound by the statutory general terms and conditions to handle advertising material properly.
2.1 How much can I earn as a TuneUp partner?
You will receive a solid base payment of 25% per sale plus attractive staggered commission:
- Up to £650 monthly turnover - Basic commission of 25% per sale
- Monthly turnover £650 and above - increase to 30% per sale
- Monthly turnover £1,300 and above - increase to 35% per turnover
- Monthly turnover £1,800 and above - increase to 40% per sale
2.2 When will I be paid?
Partners are paid fully through the Affiliate networks. As a rule, payment is 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 extensive range of high-quality, successful advertisements. You can choose between text hyperlinks, teasers, box shots, flash advertising and banners in various formats.
3.2 Where can I find the advertising material?
You will find the advertising material in the partner area of the Affiliate network you are using.
3.3 How do I place an advertisement on my website?
All you need to do is copy and paste the HTML code of the advertisement you want into the source text of your website - you don't need any previous technical knowledge to do this. You will find detailed instructions in the partner area of your Affiliate network.
3.4 Where should I place an advertisement on my website?
The best place for you to put it is on the start page or in a highly visible area of your website.
3.5 Will I be informed of new developments, advertising material, etc.?
You will receive our newsletter through the Affiliate networks with up-to-date information about TuneUp. You can, of course, contact our Affiliate team at any time. We will also keep you up to date through our website.
4.1 What if I don't live in the UK?
TuneUp also advertises its partner programme though Commission Junction (CJ) in the following countries:
- Germany: http://www.tuneup.de/partners/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/
- USA: http://www.tune-up.com/partner/affiliates/
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