blin811 Joined Jun 24, 2026 Messages 3 Reaction score 31 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 19 Reaction score 0 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 15 Reaction score 0 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 13 Reaction score 2 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 20 Reaction score 9 Jul 4, 2026 #5 I usually ask for a media kit before working with any advertiser.
L LoriMoore Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 17 Reaction score 1 Jul 6, 2026 #6 Affiliate conferences are great for meeting direct advertisers face to face.
J jmorgan51745 Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 11 Reaction score 0 Jul 6, 2026 #7 Make sure you can prove your traffic quality with analytics.
M MichaelAllen45 Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Jul 7, 2026 #8 Direct deals usually pay better, but they also expect higher-quality traffic.
B bstevenson Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Jul 7, 2026 #9 Start by building relationships instead of asking for the highest payout.
A AmandaHall Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Jul 8, 2026 #10 I've found a few advertisers simply by searching Google and emailing them.
A ataylor763 Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 17 Reaction score 2 Jul 8, 2026 #11 Don't forget to mention your main GEOs when you reach out.
S Sandra Andrews Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Thursday at 8:21 AM #12 Most advertisers will ask where your traffic comes from, so be transparent.
J JenniferPerry Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 14 Reaction score 2 Thursday at 12:47 PM #13 Having a professional email address helps when contacting companies.
L LisaRamirez Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Saturday at 7:27 AM #14 I recommend contacting their business development or partnerships team.
S ShawnaBarber Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 18 Reaction score 3 Saturday at 12:09 PM #15 Quality traffic always gets more attention than high-volume low-quality traffic.
T TerriRose Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 16 Reaction score 0 Monday at 7:04 AM #16 I've received direct deals after working with affiliate networks for a while.
A ahicks Joined Jun 23, 2026 Messages 15 Reaction score 1 Monday at 11:56 AM #17 Prepare a short introduction about your website before reaching out.
J Janet Wallace Joined Jul 1, 2026 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Yesterday at 7:06 AM #18 Some advertisers prefer publishers with consistent monthly traffic.
K KarenWang25 Joined Jun 27, 2026 Messages 12 Reaction score 1 Yesterday at 11:44 AM #19 Don't be discouraged if you don't get replies immediately.