blin811 Joined Jun 24, 2026 Messages 5 Reaction score 181 Jul 2, 2026 #1 Hello, I have good-quality traffic, and I'm looking to work with direct dating advertisers instead of affiliate networks. Does anyone know the best way to connect with them?
Hello, I have good-quality traffic, and I'm looking to work with direct dating advertisers instead of affiliate networks. Does anyone know the best way to connect with them?
T TamaraHicks Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 182 Reaction score 67 Jul 3, 2026 #2 I've had better luck reaching out directly through company websites than waiting for someone to contact me.
I've had better luck reaching out directly through company websites than waiting for someone to contact me.
B blambert Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 179 Reaction score 64 Jul 3, 2026 #3 LinkedIn is a good place to find affiliate managers. Try sending a short, professional message.
C ChristineMccullough Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 154 Reaction score 49 Jul 4, 2026 #4 If your traffic is solid, most advertisers will at least be willing to have a conversation.
J Juliahilles Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 183 Reaction score 65 Jul 4, 2026 #5 I usually ask for a media kit before working with any advertiser.
L LoriMoore Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 168 Reaction score 55 Jul 6, 2026 #6 Affiliate conferences are great for meeting direct advertisers face to face.
J jmorgan51745 Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 165 Reaction score 58 Jul 6, 2026 #7 Make sure you can prove your traffic quality with analytics.
M MichaelAllen45 Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 155 Reaction score 41 Jul 7, 2026 #8 Direct deals usually pay better, but they also expect higher-quality traffic.
B bstevenson Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 175 Reaction score 61 Jul 7, 2026 #9 Start by building relationships instead of asking for the highest payout.
A AmandaHall Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 155 Reaction score 44 Jul 8, 2026 #10 I've found a few advertisers simply by searching Google and emailing them.
A ataylor763 Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 165 Reaction score 64 Jul 8, 2026 #11 Don't forget to mention your main GEOs when you reach out.
S Sandra Andrews Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 154 Reaction score 40 Jul 9, 2026 #12 Most advertisers will ask where your traffic comes from, so be transparent.
J JenniferPerry Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 165 Reaction score 54 Jul 9, 2026 #13 Having a professional email address helps when contacting companies.
L LisaRamirez Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 151 Reaction score 44 Jul 11, 2026 #14 I recommend contacting their business development or partnerships team.
S ShawnaBarber Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 167 Reaction score 56 Jul 11, 2026 #15 Quality traffic always gets more attention than high-volume low-quality traffic.
T TerriRose Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 167 Reaction score 46 Jul 13, 2026 #16 I've received direct deals after working with affiliate networks for a while.
A ahicks Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 171 Reaction score 53 Jul 13, 2026 #17 Prepare a short introduction about your website before reaching out.
J Janet Wallace Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 16 Reaction score 6 Jul 14, 2026 #18 Some advertisers prefer publishers with consistent monthly traffic.
K KarenWang25 Joined Jun 27, 2026 Messages 163 Reaction score 55 Jul 14, 2026 #19 Don't be discouraged if you don't get replies immediately.
T tjohnson Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 180 Reaction score 59 Jul 15, 2026 #20 Following up after a week has worked well for me.