Please review our frequently asked questions about the GourmetSleuth Affiliate Program

Affliate FAQ'S

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• When and How Will I Be Paid?

  We pay monthly via check or Paypal once your total payout reaches $25.00 or more.  If your payout does not reach $25.00 for the month then the balance will carry forward to the next month until you do reach the minimum.

• What Sites Quality To Be Affiliates?

  Primarily web sites should be referring to culinary topics such as food, cooking, recipes, etc.  Additionally sites must:

  • Have well-maintained sites with up to date content.
  • Must not deemed pornographic or offensive, or undertake any illegal, fraudulent, or misleading activities.
  • Sites must be up and running and not "under construction".
  • Never send unsolicited emails (SPAM) promoting our products.

• Explain The Bonus Program

  For every $5000 in sales we will provide you with a $50.00 gift certificate to be used at the GourmetSleuth.com store.

• How Much Time Does a Customer Have To Buy After Clicking A Link?

  We store a "30 day" cookie which means if that customer clicks on a link and makes a purchase with 30days then you will get credit for the purchase.

• Can I Link To Specific Products?

  Certainly!  Linking to specific products tends to be generally more affective and fits best into your content.  You may simply link to our store home page as well.

• Can I Get Paid For Linking To Your Articles?

  We only pay for links either directly to our shopping pages OR directly to a specific product or category of products.  Only those links can be tracked by our system.

• Do You Provide Banner Ads

  In addition to direct linking we can provide you with 300x250 banner ads as well.

• Do You Have Setup Or Membership Fees?

  No, the affiliate program does not charge it's affiliate members.