ShareBuilder is a great service for the millions of Americans looking for a way to invest in the stock market for the long-term.
We value your participation in our Affiliate Program and we are pleased to offer a strong Rewards Program to our Affiliates.
We offer and advertising fee to our Affiliates according to the number of new investors who open and fund an account with us. The referral fee is $20 per new investor who opens and funds a ShareBuilder Account.
Rewards are paid monthly.
For general ShareBuilder Affiliate Program inquiries or for technical support, contact affiliates@sharebuilder.com
What is the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program?
The ShareBuilder Affiliate Program allows you to place links to our online investing service on your web site. By placing these links, visitors to your site have the opportunity to join our service. If an account is opened and funded through your web site, we pay you a marketing fee for each new investor.
Why should I join?
There are many great reasons to join! Becoming a ShareBuilder Affiliate is free, it adds value to your site, and you can make money with very little effort. We take the customer order and handle all payments. All you do is cash the monthly check!
Does it cost me anything to join the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program?
No! It's absolutely free to join the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program. There is no charge to apply and there is no minimum sales requirement.
I operate more than one web site, can I still join the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program?
Yes! You can have multiple sites as a ShareBuilder Affiliate. You can have one Affiliate account with us that will include all of your sites. You can track the progress of each of your sites separately and be paid with only one referral fee check.
How do I sign up?
Simply accept the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions and complete our online application form. After your application is submitted, we will contact you to let you know if you've been accepted as an Affiliate, and we will provide you with information on how to get started.
How does the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program work?
The ShareBuilder Affiliate Program allows you to make money by directing people to our web site to open and fund an account. You do this by placing advertising links on your site. If your marketing leads to an opened and funded account, we pay you a referral fee for each new investor. It's that easy!
What is a funded account?
A funded account is when an investor successfully purchases securities through ShareBuilder.com totaling at least $20.
Is my web site eligible to join the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program?
Not all sites will qualify to participate in the program. Anyone may submit an application, but we do reserve the right to refuse membership to a site or revoke a site's membership at any time.
I don't have a web site. Can I still apply?
Unfortunately, no. In order for us to accept you as a ShareBuilder Affiliate, we must be able to view your web site.
How do I change my account information?
Once you have been accepted as a ShareBuilder Affiliate, you will be given access through your Linkshare account. Your account information can be modified through your Linkshare account.
How do I create links?
We have an automatic tag generator in your LinkShare account that creates HTML that you cut and paste into your web site. Click on the create links tab, select ShareBuilder and follow the instructions. It is so easy to use even beginners can create links in seconds. The tag generator allows you to create hundreds of types of links to our products.
Where should I place the links on my site?
You should place links where they are easy for your site visitors to find, such as your homepage. Some areas you may want to place links include your home page, your navigation bar, and any other traffic areas.
How often should I update my links?
You should update the links frequently. We are constantly adding new products, so you should create new links that fit the interests of your visitors.
How much can I earn?
We can't predict how much you will earn from the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program because we don't know anything about your web site or your visitors.
How do I know how much in referral fees I've earned?
Through your Linkshare account, you can access reports, which are updated daily, that provide information on opened and funded accounts, and referral fees you've earned.
How often do I get paid?
We will send you a check monthly.
Who handles customer service?
We handle the customer service for investors you refer to our site. All you have to do is place links on your site. We do the rest!
How will you know what people came from my site?
All links from your site to our site contain a unique identifier so that every time a user comes to us via your site, we know to credit you when an account is created and funded. This is only possible, though, when you create all of your links with the tag generator on your Linkshare account.
Who do I contact if I still have questions?
To join the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program, simply complete the online application. We will review your application and send you a response within five business days. Please be aware that ShareBuilder cannot accept all applications. When you have completed the form, click Apply Now at the bottom of the page to continue.
If you're applying from a Bank or Credit Union, please contact our Financial Institution Marketing Representative at fipartners@sharebuilder.com
If you're applying from an Investor Relations department, please contact our Investor Relations Marketing Representative directly at irpartners@sharebuilder.com
By applying to the ShareBuilder Affiliate Program, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.