Here's how it works. On your Web site you can place specific text-links and/or banners that will link directly to my site.

To sign up the program, please follow the following easy steps:

1. Sign Up

http://affiliates.about.com/

• Click the blue arrow at the bottom of each page to goto the Affiliate Application Form page.

• Fill in all fields in red color on the Affiliate Application Form.

• Make sure to check the box for Society/Culture at the bottom of the page.

• How did you hear about the About.com Affiliate Program?
  Choose Email Promotion.

• Then click the Apply button. You will be noticed by email when your application is approved. This may take a few days. Save your user name and password!

2. Link Code and Reporting

When you get your application approved, just login on the following site:

http://about.reporting.net

• After you login the site, click on Creating Links on the left column.

• Then scroll down to find the link for Chinese Culture and click on it.

• Click 'Make My Code' to generate the html code. Then just paste the code into your html pages. You may choose banners, text link, or/and search.

• You may also use the following Chinese banners in order to get higher click-through rate.

• If you like small buttons in Chinese, click here.

• To check your revenue and traffic, click Creating Reports on the left column.

3. Questions

Can I participate if I live outside the United States?
Yes, anywhere in the world!

Here is the Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any questions about the Chinese banners above, please let me know at chineseculture.guide@about.com

Any other questions or comments, feel free to e-mail the program at affiliates@about-inc.com.