With the demise of "ShoppingAds," which did pretty well on my site, I decided to try and go with eBay directly. I did the online application a week or so ago, and here is the reply"
Thank you for applying to the eBay Partner Network. We regret to inform you that we cannot accept your application at this time.
Like many other affiliate programs, eBay Partner Network has a thorough application vetting process to ensure a good fit between a potential affiliate and the goals of the network. There are a number of reasons why your eBay Partner Network application may have been declined. Some of these include:
You are not in compliance with the eBay Partner Network Agreement and/or Code of Conduct.
The stated website that you plan to promote us from is non-functioning or inaccessible
The quality of your stated website is not in line with our network standards
The information you submitted in your application (contact information and your description of how you plan to promote eBay Partner Network) is incomplete or unclear
Your business model or stated website does not appear to be one that would attract eBay buyers (the eBay Partner Network does not currently provide commissions for bringing eBay sellers or listings to the site)
Your business model involves re-directing traffic directly to eBay from display ad networks or paid search (no longer allowed per our Terms and Conditions)
Your business model involves a sub-affiliate model (no longer allowed per our Terms and Conditions)
If you feel that your application deserves a re-review, please forward any additional information that you would like us to consider to our Customer Support Team. It is not necessary to submit an additional application with a different email address. Requests that contain no new information about your promotional methods will not be reconsidered.
Thank you,
The eBay Partner Network Team
I wish there was some indication of WHY they rejected it... I have had successful eBay ads on my site through ShoppingAds for three years or so.
