I've done this multiple times and it's been well worth it. As people have mentioned knowing how to set up nats and configure the program as well as your sites is something you're probably better bringing on someone who can help that's done it before, especially with the amount of sites you operate.
1. The transition - huge pain in the ass or relatively smooth?
Not a huge pain in the ass but a lot of work and attention to detail and testing is key.
2. How did you handle the move with your affiliates?
Since you're with ccbill the import is handled by nats and they do this often, this should be the least of your worries.
3. Did many of your affiliates re-signup under NATS or did you lose some?
All are automatically imported, no need to re-join. We noticed when notifying affiliates of the transition they see that the program is active and it reminds those that may have forgotten about you to re-visit and start promoting.
4. Do more affiliates promote your Program now that you are with NATS?
Tough to say, we've been using them for so long. I don't think being on nats deters anyone.
5. Are your affiliates happier now with NATS?
They have more tools and better reporting, I know as an affiliate I prefer promoting programs using Nats.
6. Are you happy you made the switch or regretting it?
Eight licenses and counting;-)
7. Are you making more money now having switched to NATS?
Any time you have more control over data and money you have the opportunity to make more money.
Lots of pros and only one big con, once you start with Nats you're married to them and it's very, very tough to leave. With all the promo tools, stats and coded links whatever issues you may have integrating are nothing should you decide to leave.
That said we see no reason to stop using nats so it's not a concern for us, but you want to know the good and the bad, so there ya have it
