Affiliate Program
Are you someone interested in helping others energize their Serendipity site? If so, the Optional Necessity affiliate program may be just what you have been looking for. All you need to do is register to become an affiliate (it's free), and place a link on your website. When someone visits your site, clicks your link, and purchases any of the licenses or colorsets, you receive a 15% commission on the purchases that person makes for the next six months.
Examples:
You will be sent an email confirming each sale originating from your website allowing you to track affiliate sales in real time as they occur. You can also log into your affiliate account at any time to view your affiliate sales.
Step 1. Register for an affiliate account through E-junkie here. You will need to supply your email address and create a password.
Step 2. E-junkie will send a confirmation email to the address you specified. That email will contain your affiliate activation code. Confirm your account by logging into e-junkie with this code. Also be sure to supply your real name and a Paypal email address as this is the only way to receive your sales commission.
Step 3. From the affiliate menu, select the “Get Affiliate Code” and select the Optional Necessity program from the drop down menu. This will be the only option available unless you have joined other e-junkie affiliate programs. Click the button labeled "Get affiliate code" below this drop down menu.
Step 4. E-junkie will then display your specific affiliate code, which will look something like this:
The code above is just an example - be sure to use the code supplied for YOUR affiliate account, and not this example. Also feel free to change “Click here to visit Optional Necessity website!” text to display anything you want. Alternatives might include:
Step 5. Place your affiliate code anywhere on your website, either as a text link, or using one of the banner ads referenced below.
In addition to, or in lieu of, a simple text link, you may also wish to use an advertising banner places strategically on your site. You may use the following ads for this purpose:
What is e-junkie?
E-Junkie is one of the largest affiliate advertising networks in the world. In addition to its expertise as a market leader in the affiliate industry, the company provides tracking, reporting, and real-time commission statements for our affiliate program.
How does the affiliate program work?
Our affiliate program allows you to make money by referring customers to our website. You can do this by placing links, banners, product reviews, etc on your website. Every time you refer a customer to us and that customer makes a purchase, you earn a commission.
Does it cost anything to become an affiliate?
No. It costs you nothing to join our Affiliate Program, and there are no minimum sales requirements.
Do I need to be using Kinetic to be an affiliate?
No. Your site can use any template you like. Your site does not even need to be running Serendipity to participate in the Affiliate program.
Is my site eligible for the affiliate program
Most blogs and websites qualify to participate in the Affiliate Program. However, we reserve the right to refuse membership to a website or revoke your membership at any time if we determine that your website contains objectionable material, such as adult/pornographic content.
Are websites outside the US eligible for the affiliate program?
Yes, we welcome applications to our affiliate program from most countries unless the laws of that country specifically prohibit the relationship, or do not permit transactions via Paypal.
Can I use my affiliate code on more than one website?
Yes. You can promote our products across one or all of your websites, which will likely translate into larger commission payments to you.
Where should I place the affiliate link on my site?
You can use your affiliate link anywhere. The more places you use it, the more people are likely to see it and click on it, which again translates into larger commission payments to you. For example:
How do I know how much commission I've earned?
Login to e-junkie. From the affiliate admin page, select "view/download earning report". This report will be updated with commissions you’ve earned for each sale originating from your site.
When and how will I receive my affiliate payments?
All affiliate payments are sent directly to your PayPal account by the end of each month for the previous month’s sales.
Can I earn commission on my own purchases?
Unfortunately, no. This is an affiliate sales commission, not a price discount program. You will not receive a commission when purchasing a theme package through your own affiliate link. You may receive an automatic notification from E-Junkie confirming a sale has occurred through your affiliate account, but your affiliate commission payment will not include your personal purchase. As a result, please do not use your own affiliate link for purchases - do so directly from this site. We reserve the right to terminate any affiliate, including non-payment of any accrued commissions, attempting to circumvent this policy.
Note: Terms and conditions of this affiliate program are subject to revision at any time, including termination in its entirety.
Examples:
- 15% of a Single Use License Purchase ($79.95) = $12.00 paid to you.
- 15% of a Multi-Use License Purchase ($199.95) = $30.00 paid to you.
- 15% of a Premium Colorset Purchase ($19.95) = $3.00 paid to you.
You will be sent an email confirming each sale originating from your website allowing you to track affiliate sales in real time as they occur. You can also log into your affiliate account at any time to view your affiliate sales.
Getting Started
Step 1. Register for an affiliate account through E-junkie here. You will need to supply your email address and create a password.
Step 2. E-junkie will send a confirmation email to the address you specified. That email will contain your affiliate activation code. Confirm your account by logging into e-junkie with this code. Also be sure to supply your real name and a Paypal email address as this is the only way to receive your sales commission.
Step 3. From the affiliate menu, select the “Get Affiliate Code” and select the Optional Necessity program from the drop down menu. This will be the only option available unless you have joined other e-junkie affiliate programs. Click the button labeled "Get affiliate code" below this drop down menu.
Step 4. E-junkie will then display your specific affiliate code, which will look something like this:
<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=50510&c=ib&aff=00000" target="ejejcsingle">Click here to visit Optional Necessity website!</a>
The code above is just an example - be sure to use the code supplied for YOUR affiliate account, and not this example. Also feel free to change “Click here to visit Optional Necessity website!” text to display anything you want. Alternatives might include:
- Energize your Serendipity Site
- Optional Necessity
- Premium Serendipity Templates
Step 5. Place your affiliate code anywhere on your website, either as a text link, or using one of the banner ads referenced below.
Banner Ads

- 120 x 90 IMU Button 2
- 120 x 240 IMU Vertical Banner
- 120 x 600 IMU SkyScraper
- 125 x 125 IMU Square Button
- 160 x 600 IMU Wide SkyScraper
- 300 x 250 IMU Medium Rectangle
- 468 x 60 IMU Full Banner
Affiliate Program - FAQs
What is e-junkie?

How does the affiliate program work?
Our affiliate program allows you to make money by referring customers to our website. You can do this by placing links, banners, product reviews, etc on your website. Every time you refer a customer to us and that customer makes a purchase, you earn a commission.
Does it cost anything to become an affiliate?
No. It costs you nothing to join our Affiliate Program, and there are no minimum sales requirements.
Do I need to be using Kinetic to be an affiliate?
No. Your site can use any template you like. Your site does not even need to be running Serendipity to participate in the Affiliate program.
Is my site eligible for the affiliate program
Most blogs and websites qualify to participate in the Affiliate Program. However, we reserve the right to refuse membership to a website or revoke your membership at any time if we determine that your website contains objectionable material, such as adult/pornographic content.
Are websites outside the US eligible for the affiliate program?
Yes, we welcome applications to our affiliate program from most countries unless the laws of that country specifically prohibit the relationship, or do not permit transactions via Paypal.
Can I use my affiliate code on more than one website?
Yes. You can promote our products across one or all of your websites, which will likely translate into larger commission payments to you.
Where should I place the affiliate link on my site?
You can use your affiliate link anywhere. The more places you use it, the more people are likely to see it and click on it, which again translates into larger commission payments to you. For example:
- Within, above, or below your site's header/banner.
- Within your site's sidebar(s).
- A link in your site's navigation bar(s).
- Within a blog post.
How do I know how much commission I've earned?
Login to e-junkie. From the affiliate admin page, select "view/download earning report". This report will be updated with commissions you’ve earned for each sale originating from your site.
When and how will I receive my affiliate payments?
All affiliate payments are sent directly to your PayPal account by the end of each month for the previous month’s sales.
Can I earn commission on my own purchases?
Unfortunately, no. This is an affiliate sales commission, not a price discount program. You will not receive a commission when purchasing a theme package through your own affiliate link. You may receive an automatic notification from E-Junkie confirming a sale has occurred through your affiliate account, but your affiliate commission payment will not include your personal purchase. As a result, please do not use your own affiliate link for purchases - do so directly from this site. We reserve the right to terminate any affiliate, including non-payment of any accrued commissions, attempting to circumvent this policy.
Note: Terms and conditions of this affiliate program are subject to revision at any time, including termination in its entirety.
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