Affiliate Program - Frequently Asked Questions
Dive Right In Scuba has compiled this info so that you may be better informed about our affiliate program.
If you have any questions please Contact Us for more information.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Affiliate program?
You become a valued business partner with Dive Right In Scuba by joining our Affiliate Program. Once you join, you can place links to our products and categories on your Web site, giving your site visitors the opportunity to buy from our site thru yours. When you direct a visitor from your Web site to Dive Right In Scuba.com and they make a purchase, you earn a 5% commission on the sale. The DRIS Affiliate Program gives you the tools to add links and banners to your site as well as access to online reports for tracking your sales.

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Why should I join the Dive Right In Scuba Affiliate Program?
You will earn a 5% commission on all sales coming from your website, and all you have to do is link to the Dive Right In Scuba Online Stor! You can enhance your site by partnering with one of the largest dive retailers in the diving industry. You already know why you shop with us, your sites visitors are in great hands when you refer them to us. Best of all it's free and easy to join!

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Do I have to pay to join the program?
Nope! Becoming an affiliate is absolutely free!

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How much can I expect to earn?
That is up to you and your site. The more active you are with different products on your site, emails, and other advertising means the more money you can expect to earn!

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Does my Web site qualify for the Dive Right In Scuba Affiliate Program?
Anyone with a Web site can participate in the DRIS affiliate program. However we will deny approval to Web sites promoting the following subject matter: sexually explicit material, violence, discrimination of any kind based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age, illegal activities, and/or violation of intellectual property rights.

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Are non-US residents allowed to participate in the Affiliate Program?
Yes! Regardless of where you are located in the world, you can participate in the program. Your visitors will also be eligible for the Loyalty Points and Free Shipping over $500!!

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How old do I have to be to participate?
Minimum 18 years of age.

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Can I join before my Web site is live?
No. You must have a current website in order to be able to join the Dive Right In Scuba Affiliate Program.

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Who do I contact to ask more about Affiliate Program?
eMail us at: [email protected] and we will get back to you immediately.

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How do I sign up for the program?
Review the Affiliate Agreement, after you have agreed to the affiliate terms & conditions, fill out the simple Affiliate Signup form on our website, Click Submit and you will then receive an email when your registration has been approved. Until then, your account will function normally, but will not be tracked for commissions. Be sure to let us know if your registration takes longer than 48hrs.

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How do I set up a link to your site and where will I find Dive Right In Scuba banners?
When you log in to your administrative page under XXXXXXXXX (accessible from our website) you will see a link titled: Get Links this will show you various banners from which you can choose for your website, with the HTML code provided, select your desired banner and copy/paste the code onto your website. This will take our banner and put it on your site. Everyone that clicks that link, and buys from our site, earns you a commission!

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Can I change or personalize the images provided by Dive Right In Scuba?
No! You can submit banners you would like to see linked and we will add them for you. This way you can create any banner you want to fit into your website.

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Can I set up more than one link to your site?
Yes. You can use the banners or also make product and category specific links to our site. These are perfect for email blasts, blogs, or other pages on your site. You can also advertise in online forums and spread your links.

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May I link to Dive Right In Scuba from more than one Web site?
Yes you can, however each site much be approved independently. You will not be able to use the banners on sites that have not been approved by Dive Right In Scuba.

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What kind of advertising can I do?
Anything you can think of that doesn’t degrade or discredit Dive Right In Scuba, break the rules of this Affiliate Program, or discredit your own website.

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What kind of advertising is prohibited?
If you have to ask, it is prohibited! Please use common sense so you are not banned from participating in the Affiliate Program.

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How does Dive Right In Scuba.com track buyers coming from my Web site?
All links from your site to ours include a unique ID. This ID allows us to identify customers coming from your site and to credit you if they make a purchase. It is essential that all links on your site be created using the exact HTML code in your account manager so that they are tracked correctly. Incorrect links cannot be tracked or paid on.

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What if a visitor from my site clicks through Dive Right In Scuba, doesn't make a purchase, but returns to Dive Right In Scuba.com later to make a purchase by not clicking thru my site?
If a visitor from your site visits Dive Right In Scuba and returns within 30 days to make a purchase, it will be credited to your account

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How much will I get paid for sales that originate from my site?
5% of the final sale

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When and how do I get paid?
Dive Right In Scuba pays its affiliates when they ask to be paid. To keep it simple, just contact us when you are ready to cash out. Balances that exceed $1000, will be cashed out automatically. A check will be sent to the address we have on file.

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How can I keep track of how many people visit and register with Dive Right In Scuba?
Simply login to your affiliate account to access a variety of online reports, where you can track your click-through rate and commissions. We will provide you with a login to your account once you've signed up and been approved.

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How do I track my incoming sales and profits?
Simple. Dive Right In Scuba provides you with the best and easiest reporting tools available. You'll have access to an online password protected reporting system that will provide you detailed statistics for your site. Dive Right In Scuba will track the visitors you send to our site and track sales and traffic data automatically. Commission is earned when a product purchased at Dive Right In Scuba from a link to your site is shipped. We generate the commission statements with a statement of the fees due to you and we send you the check when you ask for it.

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How often are reports updated?
The reports are updated daily.

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Can I earn commission on personal orders?
No, you can only earn commission on what others order through your website links.

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Do you offer special discounts for affiliates?
No! But you can apply your commissions towards purchasing gear and earn another 20% of the value towards the products you wish to purchase. You would need to call us to arrange this payment instead of just a check.

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