How to Make your First $10 in Affiliate Marketing in 10 minutes
I’ve written a full review of Pepperjam’s Affiliate Network before, make sure and check it out if you are unfamiliar with PJN.
This week Pepperjam announced that for July Only they are offering $10 to every new member that signs up under an existing member. (Disclaimer, there’s $7 in it for me too – yep, massive riches).
Anyway the deal works like this, you sign up for Pepperjam using the following Banner:
and once your account is activated, Pepperjam will drop $10 in your account, Presto!
A few things I’ve learned about PJN since the last review:
Their Reporting Rocks – Usually updating every 2 or 3 hours, it’s not instant, but it’s close enough as to not matter.
The interface warms the cockles of my heart – It’s fast, clean, and easy to find stuff.
They are generous about payout bumps and communicate well - Every time I’ve sent an e-mail asking questions or requesting information, the reply has been quick, courteous, personal, and informed. On every offer I’ve started earning significant commissions on, Pepperjam has been very willing to bump payouts proportionally.
I’ve broken 4 digits in commission with PJ the last several months and it just looks to keep increasing.
If you decide to give it a try and run into any problems or anything, give me a shout and I’ll help you out if I can.
So, go make your $10.

July 9th, 2008 at 8:48 am
I am really loving PepperJam. I love their interface and reports. They also have so great affiliate programs.
July 10th, 2008 at 6:17 am
I have not been “approved” after 2 days. Is that normal or have I missed an e-mail?
note: I also cannot log into squidtop for some reason.
July 10th, 2008 at 7:02 am
Joan,
It sometimes takes a few days, Pepperjam usually calls you on the phone or emails a few times to verify you are a real person.
Did you try resetting your password on squidtop?
Make sure and report any full questions at the new squidtop Help Desk
July 10th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Pepperjam really is a great program. Their interface is one of the best I’ve ever seen in an affiliate program, and they are getting a nice amount of good programs. Now I just need to find more time to work on Pepperjam…
July 10th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I did get into Squidtop. Thank you. posted a couple of brief times, so I could get a feel for it. I shall return.
And I heard from pepperjam again today — so things are happening. waiting for that approval. i want to see what is on the site!!! Excited about this one!
July 11th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Yeah Pepperjam has a great interface, its so easy to use.
July 12th, 2008 at 2:49 am
Thanks for the heads-up Captain.I joined the Pepperjam network from your banner and I have been approved.I guess my account balance will soon change from 0 to 10.I am liking what I see and you are right, it’s not too difficult to adjust your eyes to the dark background ,especially, when everything else looks so green
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July 24th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Captain-
I just signed up on Pepperjam (using your referral link). I’m not seeing the $10 just yet, but I’ll keep you posted. Also, where do you get that banner on the site for the $10 sign up bonuses? Thanks!
July 24th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
kiwi,
sometimes it takes a bit to post, just be patient.
If you apply to the Pepperjam affiliate program, you should be able to get that nifty banner.
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July 30th, 2008 at 3:05 am
CaptainSquid:
I signed up under your link and have been approved, but haven’t seen the $10 in my account yet–have you heard of others having this issue?
July 30th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Gina,
How long has it been? sometimes it takes a few days. If it’s been longer than a week, send PepperJam an e-mail and ask them what’s up. They usually respond pretty quickly.
August 7th, 2008 at 9:39 am
I tried to sign up for Pepperjam, but they turned me down. Any tips? I’ve done well with Commission Junction.