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Semi-Retired-Dave · 01-08-2005, 02:26 AM

Do you use an affilate program because of their credibility. As in been in business for a few years, always paid on time, no bounced checks. Great PR on them. Great customer service.

Or...

If a new company started out and offered more money like 100 bucks for a trial signup. Would you signup with that company even if they are new.

I know in our case, I know my webmasters trust us/CyberAge and they know we have been paying out over 1,000,000.00 a month, and we have been for the last 8 years.

But just getting your thoughts on this, I would find it interested.

So, a new company you haven't heard of paying 100.00 or stick with your Credibility Company but on a way lower pay scale, like 35?

xenigo · 01-08-2005, 02:29 AM

I know any company paying $100 per signup is full of shit, and shaves harder than a skinhead at a rally. I'll take honesty over anything.

Ice · 01-08-2005, 02:31 AM

I stick with programs that pay on time and treats me well. I would rather get a 20 pps and can see that the conversion ratio stays the same. I have tried a few programs that offer the higher payouts and have found the conversions to be all over the place... with traffic that I know converts.

Give me a program that will work with me to make them money and I'm there

gage · 01-08-2005, 02:32 AM

No matter what business I'm doing I usually end up moving towards the well-established business. This is especially true with my deals with adult stuff thus far. However, you can't discredit a newer program that has promise. If people wouldn't have given my company a chance when I first started I wouldn't be where I'm at today.

So, I guess it's definitely a risky call, but I personally lean towards established companies that have a good reputation, have a quality product, their staff are helpful, down to earth, and lastly and maybe most importantly I like to see a company with people that have a passion for what they do. My .02, -g

Corleone · 01-08-2005, 02:32 AM

everybody has to start one day

But $100 for a trial signup sounds a bit like scam. If I don#t even know the ppl running it I'd be carefull and send only some traffic. no big promo like buying spots for them

xlogger · 01-08-2005, 02:35 AM

does CyberAge allow mail traffic?

Jace · 01-08-2005, 02:38 AM

credibility first off...hands down

fuck high paying and new, i have been fucked before on that one

abyss_al · 01-08-2005, 02:43 AM

the higher the payout = the higher they shave to balance that payout..

the more money spent on flashy site and cars = the greater the shave

i may be wrong... true flashy stuff means success, but sometimes you wonder where all your 'sign ups' go..

we all know besides the top five or ten webmasters.. everyone else gets shaved...

had a nice talk with a friend this week, and he told me to only try a program that someone i know recommends or if they know you... can't trust it any other way...

i would have to say, i would go with which ever someone i know recommends and/or someone i know or have spoken to (preferably in person) from that specific program.

flashfire · 01-08-2005, 02:45 AM

I usually stick with a reputable company, unless something really catches my attention

Mr. Jim · 01-08-2005, 03:44 AM

$100 payouts is a one time a year promotion you run to bring people in on your program and it can be used as a an insentive for existing affiliates....think of it as a an annual bonus for appreciation...

still in vegas bro I'm homesick and ready to get back to LA LA land

Funky Bastard · 01-08-2005, 03:59 AM

I dont even look at the pay when I sign up for sponsors I could careless what they pay hell I dont even check my stats I just wait for a pay check if I dont get a check with in the first month then I stop useing them no questions asked I dont have time to bullshit with all that stuff all I care about is content must have lot's of content in all formats and if it's hosted thats a big +!

colorsoundoblivion · 01-08-2005, 04:02 AM

throw your computer out the window

colorsoundoblivion · 01-08-2005, 04:03 AM

and go play in the grass

opflix · 01-08-2005, 04:04 AM

i'll take a REAL 20/signup over a 30+/signup shave job anyday. if u think u are getting paid more than 30+/signup HONESTLY, ALL THE TIME u r simply fucking YOURSELF. it doesn't make numerical sense let alone will the conversion ratios you'll experience (especially when u know your traffic like i know my shit). :2cents

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$5 submissions · 01-08-2005, 04:07 AM

I usually try out an affiliate program based on their niches and how they perform on my own 100K hits traffic tests.

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Originally Posted by CyberAge-Dave

Do you use an affilate program because of their credibility. As in been in business for a few years, always paid on time, no bounced checks. Great PR on them. Great customer service.

Or...

If a new company started out and offered more money like 100 bucks for a trial signup. Would you signup with that company even if they are new.

I know in our case, I know my webmasters trust us/CyberAge and they know we have been paying out over 1,000,000.00 a month, and we have been for the last 8 years.

But just getting your thoughts on this, I would find it interested.

So, a new company you haven't heard of paying 100.00 or stick with your Credibility Company but on a way lower pay scale, like 35?

01-08-2005, 02:26 AM	#1
Semi-Retired-Dave Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LA Posts: 11,190	Serious Question for you guys...((A Business Question)) Do you use an affilate program because of their credibility. As in been in business for a few years, always paid on time, no bounced checks. Great PR on them. Great customer service. Or... If a new company started out and offered more money like 100 bucks for a trial signup. Would you signup with that company even if they are new. I know in our case, I know my webmasters trust us/CyberAge and they know we have been paying out over 1,000,000.00 a month, and we have been for the last 8 years. But just getting your thoughts on this, I would find it interested. So, a new company you haven't heard of paying 100.00 or stick with your Credibility Company but on a way lower pay scale, like 35? __________________ Support a Good Cause

01-08-2005, 02:31 AM	#3
Ice Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny California Posts: 26,053	I stick with programs that pay on time and treats me well. I would rather get a 20 pps and can see that the conversion ratio stays the same. I have tried a few programs that offer the higher payouts and have found the conversions to be all over the place... with traffic that I know converts. Give me a program that will work with me to make them money and I'm there __________________ icq 1904905

01-08-2005, 02:35 AM	#6
xlogger Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NY Posts: 9,507	does CyberAge allow mail traffic? __________________ ---------- XLOGGER [REFLECTED] [OH]

01-08-2005, 02:43 AM	#8
abyss_al LOOKING FOR TRADES Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,605	the higher the payout = the higher they shave to balance that payout.. the more money spent on flashy site and cars = the greater the shave i may be wrong... true flashy stuff means success, but sometimes you wonder where all your 'sign ups' go.. we all know besides the top five or ten webmasters.. everyone else gets shaved... had a nice talk with a friend this week, and he told me to only try a program that someone i know recommends or if they know you... can't trust it any other way... i would have to say, i would go with which ever someone i know recommends and/or someone i know or have spoken to (preferably in person) from that specific program. __________________ EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com \| ICQ: 311329761 \| SKYPE: abyss.al \| AIM: xABYSSxALx

01-08-2005, 04:02 AM	#12
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01-08-2005, 02:29 AM	#2
xenigo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 8,067	I know any company paying $100 per signup is full of shit, and shaves harder than a skinhead at a rally. I'll take honesty over anything.

01-08-2005, 02:32 AM	#4
gage Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Scottsdale AZ & Colorado Posts: 225	No matter what business I'm doing I usually end up moving towards the well-established business. This is especially true with my deals with adult stuff thus far. However, you can't discredit a newer program that has promise. If people wouldn't have given my company a chance when I first started I wouldn't be where I'm at today. So, I guess it's definitely a risky call, but I personally lean towards established companies that have a good reputation, have a quality product, their staff are helpful, down to earth, and lastly and maybe most importantly I like to see a company with people that have a passion for what they do. My .02, -g

01-08-2005, 02:32 AM	#5
Corleone C.R.E.A.M Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,262	everybody has to start one day But $100 for a trial signup sounds a bit like scam. If I don#t even know the ppl running it I'd be carefull and send only some traffic. no big promo like buying spots for them

01-08-2005, 02:38 AM	#7
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	credibility first off...hands down fuck high paying and new, i have been fucked before on that one

01-08-2005, 02:45 AM	#9
flashfire ICQ 1 6 7 8 5 3 4 9 2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 13,098	I usually stick with a reputable company, unless something really catches my attention

01-08-2005, 03:44 AM	#10
Mr. Jim Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,372	$100 payouts is a one time a year promotion you run to bring people in on your program and it can be used as a an insentive for existing affiliates....think of it as a an annual bonus for appreciation... still in vegas bro I'm homesick and ready to get back to LA LA land

01-08-2005, 03:59 AM	#11
Funky Bastard So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,544	I dont even look at the pay when I sign up for sponsors I could careless what they pay hell I dont even check my stats I just wait for a pay check if I dont get a check with in the first month then I stop useing them no questions asked I dont have time to bullshit with all that stuff all I care about is content must have lot's of content in all formats and if it's hosted thats a big +!

01-08-2005, 04:03 AM	#13
colorsoundoblivion Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 377	and go play in the grass __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

01-08-2005, 04:04 AM	#14
opflix Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: HELL Posts: 1,428	i'll take a REAL 20/signup over a 30+/signup shave job anyday. if u think u are getting paid more than 30+/signup HONESTLY, ALL THE TIME u r simply fucking YOURSELF. it doesn't make numerical sense let alone will the conversion ratios you'll experience (especially when u know your traffic like i know my shit). :2cents .. __________________ Social Escrow - Buying & Selling Accounts? Contact Me \| Social Escrow IG