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 through yours. When you direct a visitor from your Web site to Dive Right In Scuba and they make a purchase, you earn a commission on the sale. The Dive Right In Scuba 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.

Why should I join the Dive Right In Scuba Affiliate Program?
You will earn a commission on all sales coming from your website, and all you have to do is link to the Dive Right In Scuba Online Store! 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!

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

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!

Does my Web site qualify for the Dive Right In Scuba Affiliate Program?
Anyone with a Web site can participate in the Dive Right In Scuba 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.

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!!

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

Can I join before my Web site is live?
Absolutely! As part of our affiliate program, we offer text and HTML based marketing materials that you can use in emails or other marketing avenues.

Who do I contact to ask more about Affiliate Program?
Email us at: info@diverightinscuba.com and we will get back to you immediately.

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 by emailing us at info@diverightinscuba.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

How does Dive Right In Scuba 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.

What if a visitor from my site clicks through Dive Right In Scuba, doesn't make a purchase, but returns 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

How much will I get paid for sales that originate from my site?
The base payout rate is currently 5%. Our system allows us to offer tier levels, so depending on your level of referrals, we may choose to bump your commission percentage to a higher tier.

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.

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.