Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve partnered with Impact, a global affiliate marketing platform, to facilitate our affiliate program. Below you’ll find answers to some of our frequently asked questions.
Please note this document should only be used as a resource for common questions, please see our affiliate terms and conditions for complete information.
Journey FAQ
What is Journey?
Journey by Mediavine is an ad management offering designed to help creators earn a scalable income from their growing content websites.
Who is Journey for?
Journey is for creators sharing brand-safe, engaging content written by and for humans. The ideal Journey publisher may be new to monetizing their website, but those who are skilled content creators can also benefit from Journey ad management.
Why Journey?
Backed by Mediavine, Journey offers superior ad technology, optimized for fast performance and maximum earning potential.
- A trusted ad setup, configured specifically for content creators
- Future-proof your business by building your subscriber list and identifying your readers with Grow, our free user engagement toolkit
- A library of educational materials and membership in the Journey community
What are Journey’s requirements?
To be eligible for Journey, a site must meet the following criteria:
- Receive enough premium traffic to offset any non-premium traffic.
- Have an engaged audience of human readers.
- Feature original content that is brand safe and regularly updated.
- Running Grow on your website.
What are Journey’s Brand Guidelines?
Check out Journey’s visual brand guidelines at this link. This is also where approved affiliates can access our creative asset library, which includes Journey logos, branded images, and social media templates. You can access the creative asset library directly in your Impact dashboard in the content section.
Affiliate Program FAQ
What is the Journey by Mediavine Affiliate Program?
The Journey by Mediavine Affiliate Program enables publishers and content creators to earn a commission for each qualified referral for Journey by Mediavine.
What’s considered a qualified referral?
A qualified referral is a publisher that applies, is accepted to Journey by Mediavine and runs ads on their website through Journey by Mediavine for a minimum of 30 days.
Who can apply and what are the requirements?
Anyone can apply to be an affiliate. Applying is absolutely free and there are no startup fees.
How do I sign up?
To join the Journey by Mediavine Affiliate Program, head to this link and click on ”Sign Up”. We’ll ask you to complete a few questions about your site, or platform, and how you’ll be promoting Journey to your audience. Once your application is approved, you’ll have access to the affiliate dashboard and marketing tools through Impact.
What should I share about Journey?
Content that shares personal experiences or reviews the benefits of joining Journey will convert the best. We suggest tailoring your messaging to your specific audience and niche. For additional information to help you craft your content, please visit the links below:
How much can I earn as a Journey affiliate?
Journey affiliates will be paid $50 for each qualified referral. There is no limit to how much you can earn.
When will I be paid for my referrals?
Impact.com has two different payment scheduling options you can choose from to withdraw your funds into your bank or PayPal account. Read more about the two payment options, Balance Threshold and Fixed Day, at this link.
How do payments work?
Journey by Mediavine affiliate transactions will be tracked in your Impact dashboard. This is where you will see the status of affiliate transactions and payment overviews. Read through the details at this link.
How long does a cookie last?
Affiliate cookies last for a period of 30 days.
What are my payment requirements?
Impact payment requirements can be found here.
Is there a minimum payment threshold?
Impact.com’s minimum threshold for Autopay is $10 (or the equivalent in your local currency).
How does reporting work?
The Performance by Ad report shows you a wide range of tracking data broken down by specific ads. You can access this data right in your dashboard. Learn how to access and understand this reporting at this link.
Who can I contact for further assistance?
Impact Support
If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please reach out directly to our affiliate platform:
- Contact Impact Support here.
- View Partner Frequently Asked Questions in the Help Center.
Mediavine Support
- For general questions and concerns, please contact affiliate@mediavine.com.
- Questions regarding Journey onboarding and troubleshooting, please reach out to the Journey Community.