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baddog · 07-18-2004, 11:35 PM

As you may have read the other day, every payperiod SexPicturesPass.com picks one affiliate that makes a signup to get their payouts bumped by $5, and Cheeky Marie won it. However, it has come to my attention that she was not even aware that we had this program going on. It makes me wonder how many of my affiliates are aware of the program.

I send out informational emails maybe once every 2 or 3 months at the most, and they are only sent to let people know about incentive programs or improvements to the system, so it is not like I am spamming them weekly, or even every month.

So, my question is this . . . what can I do to get my affiliates to read the emails? I was thinking of including some kind of contest in the email, but if no one reads it, what good would that do?

Any suggestions? What could I do to cause you to read my informational emails if I sent them to you?

psyko514 · 07-18-2004, 11:43 PM

there isn't really anything you can do to get people to read your newsletter.

the only thing that might work is including a contest like you suggested. but how will you inform people about the contest if no one reads the emails?

baddog · 07-18-2004, 11:48 PM

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Originally posted by psyko514

the only thing that might work is including a contest like you suggested. but how will you inform people about the contest if no one reads the emails?

exactly . . . . and it bothers me because I have provided tools and incentives and I am betting that a very small percentage (I am sure all the winners are aware now) are aware of the incentives or are using the tools

Paul Markham · 07-19-2004, 12:17 AM

Getting people to read Newsletters is always a problem.

We do special offers and usually release them via our mailing list first, it's crazy how many buy via my spamming the boards who are already registered and recieved the email.

There loss for not keeping up I reckon.

baddog · 07-19-2004, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by charly

There loss for not keeping up I reckon.

well, not exactly the same circumstance in this case, because whether they are aware of the contest or not, they are going to win.

I would like to get the word out about the tools I have provided for them that I have my doubts are being used as much as they should be

Hank_Heartland · 07-19-2004, 12:22 AM

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Originally posted by baddog
As you may have read the other day, every payperiod SexPicturesPass.com picks one affiliate that makes a signup to get their payouts bumped by $5, and Cheeky Marie won it. However, it has come to my attention that she was not even aware that we had this program going on. It makes me wonder how many of my affiliates are aware of the program.

I send out informational emails maybe once every 2 or 3 months at the most, and they are only sent to let people know about incentive programs or improvements to the system, so it is not like I am spamming them weekly, or even every month.

So, my question is this . . . what can I do to get my affiliates to read the emails? I was thinking of including some kind of contest in the email, but if no one reads it, what good would that do?

Any suggestions? What could I do to cause you to read my informational emails if I sent them to you?

Baddog, with all the spam out there...nobody reads email

If it ain't got naked pics in it of hot chicks nobody is going to look at it

cheeky · 07-19-2004, 12:37 AM

Mine must have got lost somewhere cause I haven't seen one in a long time

cheeky · 07-19-2004, 12:41 AM

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Originally posted by baddog

Any suggestions? What could I do to cause you to read my informational emails if I sent them to you?

Perhaps have an ICQ messenger service where when you need to let people know about incentives they have to agree to add a baddog-sexpicturespass icq number to their contact list allowing you to send them out a reminder service but have it for incentives instead...

Something like some of the other boards have for special reminders for chats and shows.

The Other Steve · 07-19-2004, 12:41 AM

include a photo of your tits - saggy baggy teabag tits preferably - and a packet of home made choc-chip cookies - it'll get them every time.

baddog · 07-19-2004, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by cheeky
Perhaps have an ICQ messenger service where when you need to let people know about incentives they have to agree to add a baddog-sexpicturespass icq number to their contact list allowing you to send them out a reminder service but have it for incentives instead...

Something like some of the other boards have for special reminders for chats and shows.

I have 700+ affiliates, and so many people on my ICQ list that I have to delete someone in order to add someone new . . . not sure how I would do that

baddog · 07-19-2004, 12:46 AM

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Originally posted by Hank_MrSkin
Baddog, with all the spam out there...nobody reads email

If it ain't got naked pics in it of hot chicks nobody is going to look at it

yeah . . . but then you have to hope they accept html emails

baddog · 07-19-2004, 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by The Other Steve
include a photo of your tits - saggy baggy teabag tits preferably - and a packet of home made choc-chip cookies - it'll get them every time.

cookies are difficult to get thru the filters . . . maybe I should just include my favorite recipe?

baddog · 07-19-2004, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by cheeky
Mine must have got lost somewhere cause I haven't seen one in a long time

yeah, with all the spam filters out there I am not surprised . . . however, i think the last one I sent out was about 2 months ago when I first announced this promotion

The Other Steve · 07-19-2004, 01:28 AM

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Originally posted by baddog
cookies are difficult to get thru the filters . . .

Your just not trying hard enough lad ... improvise adapt and overcome

oh

and use vegemite - that's what makes Australians great

cheeky · 07-19-2004, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by The Other Steve

oh

and use vegemite - that's what makes Australians great

Yeah and it will keep the drop bears away too

Gruntled · 07-19-2004, 01:32 AM

If you put a contest or something in your emails, I'd promote the contest-via-email on my stats pages.

If there's one spot your affiliates will check religiously, it's their stats on your program.

sean416 · 07-19-2004, 01:35 AM

I get like 6-7 newsletters from different sponsors every day. If they all expect me to take the time out of my day to read them, they're nuts. I wish they'd just stop sending them already.

The best thing to do in my opinion is do something like silvercash.com when you login to the account you have to click "ok" to their new news. Then you can do whatever it is that you logged in to do. I dont find that annoying and I can tell you first hand it is effective.

baddog · 07-19-2004, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by Gruntled
If you put a contest or something in your emails, I'd promote the contest-via-email on my stats pages.

If there's one spot your affiliates will check religiously, it's their stats on your program.

good idea . . . . thank you

baddog · 07-19-2004, 02:27 AM

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Originally posted by sean416
I get like 6-7 newsletters from different sponsors every day. If they all expect me to take the time out of my day to read them, they're nuts. I wish they'd just stop sending them already.

The best thing to do in my opinion is do something like silvercash.com when you login to the account you have to click "ok" to their new news. Then you can do whatever it is that you logged in to do. I dont find that annoying and I can tell you first hand it is effective.

OT: I read your sig . . . .you accept AVS sites, you want to get listed here? If so, send my the URL to your submit page to [email protected] and I will get it on the list

Theo · 07-19-2004, 02:29 AM

i used to read the newsletters of affiliate programs, but lately they are so many so I ignore most of them.... Some of the programs mail you everytime they add 3 hosted galleries, like every 2-3 days

A good newsletter title always helps

blazin · 07-19-2004, 02:45 AM

'IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT' in the subject header will usually get me to read my newsletters. Other than that I delete a good portion of them to be honest

baddog · 07-19-2004, 03:01 AM

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Originally posted by Soul_Rebel

A good newsletter title always helps

I try to emphasize that there is important info in them . . . maybe I should say "FREE MONEY" or something like that

07-18-2004, 11:35 PM	#1
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	I have a problem/question As you may have read the other day, every payperiod SexPicturesPass.com picks one affiliate that makes a signup to get their payouts bumped by $5, and Cheeky Marie won it. However, it has come to my attention that she was not even aware that we had this program going on. It makes me wonder how many of my affiliates are aware of the program. I send out informational emails maybe once every 2 or 3 months at the most, and they are only sent to let people know about incentive programs or improvements to the system, so it is not like I am spamming them weekly, or even every month. So, my question is this . . . what can I do to get my affiliates to read the emails? I was thinking of including some kind of contest in the email, but if no one reads it, what good would that do? Any suggestions? What could I do to cause you to read my informational emails if I sent them to you?

07-18-2004, 11:43 PM	#2
psyko514 See sig. Join Epic Cash. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec. ICQ: 214702014 Posts: 22,366	there isn't really anything you can do to get people to read your newsletter. the only thing that might work is including a contest like you suggested. but how will you inform people about the contest if no one reads the emails? __________________ Bad Girl Bucks - 50% Revshare through CCBill. Promote BrandyDDD, Pixie's Pillows, Action Allie and more! Phoenix Forum Pics \| Webmaster Access Montreal pics email: psyko514(a)gmail.com \| icq: 214-702-014

07-19-2004, 12:17 AM	#4
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	Getting people to read Newsletters is always a problem. We do special offers and usually release them via our mailing list first, it's crazy how many buy via my spamming the boards who are already registered and recieved the email. There loss for not keeping up I reckon. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

07-19-2004, 12:41 AM	#9
The Other Steve Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sunny Queensland - perfect one day and better the next. Posts: 2,106	include a photo of your tits - saggy baggy teabag tits preferably - and a packet of home made choc-chip cookies - it'll get them every time. __________________ Left intentionally blank ... just like my brain Last edited by The Other Steve; 07-19-2004 at 12:43 AM..

07-19-2004, 01:32 AM	#16
Gruntled Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 358	If you put a contest or something in your emails, I'd promote the contest-via-email on my stats pages. If there's one spot your affiliates will check religiously, it's their stats on your program. __________________

07-19-2004, 12:37 AM	#7
cheeky So Fucking Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Paradise Posts: 163	Mine must have got lost somewhere cause I haven't seen one in a long time

07-19-2004, 01:35 AM	#17
sean416 Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,633	I get like 6-7 newsletters from different sponsors every day. If they all expect me to take the time out of my day to read them, they're nuts. I wish they'd just stop sending them already. The best thing to do in my opinion is do something like silvercash.com when you login to the account you have to click "ok" to their new news. Then you can do whatever it is that you logged in to do. I dont find that annoying and I can tell you first hand it is effective. __________________ ServerProvider.com Last edited by sean416; 07-19-2004 at 01:36 AM..

07-19-2004, 02:29 AM	#20
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	i used to read the newsletters of affiliate programs, but lately they are so many so I ignore most of them.... Some of the programs mail you everytime they add 3 hosted galleries, like every 2-3 days A good newsletter title always helps

07-19-2004, 02:45 AM	#21
blazin Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,781	'IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT' in the subject header will usually get me to read my newsletters. Other than that I delete a good portion of them to be honest __________________ I don't endorse a god damn thing......