FAQ
What is the Barefoot Tess Affiliate Program?
Simply put, the Barefoot Tess affiliate program serves as a way to promote an outstanding brand online and get paid for doing so! As an affiliate, you'll receive commission from all sales generated through links you've posted on your site, sent to others via email or have placed into paid search. As a member of our program, you'll be assigned a tracking ID number and whenever a person visits our site through your unique link, you'll receive a percentage of the resulting sale!Is it free to join?
Yes! It's absolutely free to join. There is no charge to join Barefoot Tess affiliate program, and there is no minimum sales requirement to remain a member.How do I get started with the affiliate program?
If you have a functioning website, we welcome you to apply to our program. Applying is free and easy. Once you're accepted, you'll have access to great banners and text links to share with you visitors. Apply here.Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. If, for whatever reason, you no longer wish to promote Barefoot Tess on your website, simply email the Barefoot Tess affiliate manager and let them know you wish to no longer promote Barefoot Tess. When you cancel, you will also need to remove all Barefoot Tess links and images from your Web site. We're confident you'll want to keep the partnership, but rest assured - ending it is hassle-free.Can you tell me more about Barefoot Tess?
Barefoot Tess is the premier location to purchase designer shoes in sizes 11-15. Barefoot Tess carries the latest styles from all of your favorite shoe designers. You'll find everything from flip-flops to designer heels, from Bernardo, Corso Como, Chie Mihara, Delman, Dolce Vita, Havaianas, Loeffler Randall, Matt Bernson, Tashkent, Taryn Rose and more.What Web sites are prohibited from joining the Barefoot Tess Affiliate program?
We will not accept Web sites with objectionable content, including but not limited to pornography (sexual content, explicit language or content), violence, hate-oriented, illegal, defamatory, or obscene content.I don't have a Web site yet. Can I still apply to be an affiliate with Barefoot Tess?
No, you must have an existing Web site that we can review in order to become a Barefoot Tess affiliate.My website vistors are mainly from outside the U.S. Can I still become a member of the Barefoot Tess Affiliate Program?
Barefoot Tess caters to clients all over the world with international shipping and soon a southern hemisphere customer section you are more than welcome to send your international visitors to Barefoot Tess.Commission Fees and Payment
How can I keep track of how many people visit Barefoot Tess and purchase through my links?
Simply log in to your Barefoot Tess affiliate account to access a variety of online reports. You can track your click-throughs, commissions earned, as well as access marketing materials, banners and text links.How much will I earn with Barefoot Tess?
You will receive 13% commissions on each paid sale transaction that you refer from your site.When and how do I get paid?
You will be paid monthly by check.How long do my tracking links last?
We offer you 365 day cookie life, which means you have 365 days to get credit for sales coming from your customers' clicks! If your customers click through your link and then return to Barefoot Tess.com within 365 days (without going through another affiliates' link), you will get credit for that sale.Is there somewhere I can go to get updates on the program?
Yes. We're pleased to announce that Barefoot Tess has an affiliate blog where you'll find program news, new links, coupon offers, and more. It's RSS enabled and we encourage you to check it out regularly.Setting Up My Affiliate Links
Where will I find Barefoot Tess banners, buttons, and text links?
Log in to your Barefoot Tess affiliate account. Then, go to "Get Links". It's that easy. You'll find the HTML with your tracking information right below the text link or banner you'd like to add to your site. If you find you'd like additional creative, please contact us and we'll do our best to meet your needs and help you in promoting Barefoot Tess.How can I download graphics and logos from Barefoot Tess to my website?
You cannot use any Barefoot Tess images or graphics that are not provided within the Barefoot Tess affiliate interface. Only the creative available to you through your affiliate account contains your tracking ID, giving you full credit for all sales you've brought to us. Lastly, if you find there's an image you'd like to use and we don't already have it in our inventory, please let us know. If we can, we will gladly add it to the platform and send you the link.May I link to Barefoot Tess from more than one website?
Yes. You are welcome to link to Barefoot Tess from multiple websites, as long as none of the sites violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right; encourages illegal activity or racism; or features hard liquor, tobacco products, gambling, or materials, products, or services related to pornography.Maintaining Barefoot Tess Affiliate Account
How can I promote Barefoot Tess?
Barefoot Tess will provide banners, buttons, and text links that you can use on your site. In addition to your Web site, you may promote Barefoot Tess through an opt-in mailing list as per the terms of our Affiliate Agreement.How will my visitors make purchases at Barefoot Tess?
Your banners and text links will take your visitors right to BarefootTess.com where they'll place their order and you'll get credit for the sale.How can I change my affiliate account information?
Your account information can be easily accessed through the Barefoot Tess affiliate interface. Simply log in and click the "My Account" tab.Promoting My Web Site
Am I permitted to do Pay Per Click advertising?
Pay-Per-Click and Search Engine Marketing ("PPC," including AdWords, Overture, and other search engine marketing) advertising is forbidden without authorization. If you violate this policy, you will be terminated from the program and/or we hold the right to disallow any and all commissions. Feel free to email us if you'd like to discuss any ideas for promotion that you may have.What kind of advertising can I do?
You can place Barefoot Tess banners and buttons on your site, use text links on your site, or write something creative about any number of Barefoot Tess products and accessories. Testimonials and editorial copy written by you (or your site visitors) are the best promotional material available - so if you use a Barefoot Tess product yourself, be sure to tell your visitors! You can also use any copy on www.BarefootTess.com, as long as you identify Barefoot Tess as the source and include an affiliate link with the article.What kind of advertising is prohibited?
You cannot send unsolicited email (aka spam) in any way. Any email marketing without permission is not allowed. Pay-Per-Click and Search Engine Marketing is permission based (see above), so you must be authorized by our team to advertise in such a manner. There will be no leniency, and affiliates in violation of our policy will forfeit their commissions and be removed from the program.
Do you have more questions? Email barefoottess@converseon.com or call the
Barefoot Tess Affiliate Manager, Harmony Parsons, 212-213-4297x311.
