How much does an affiliate design play into you promoting their sites? - GoFuckYourself.com

PornAddict · 01-10-2005, 09:54 PM

Here's my situation... I'm getting ready to launch a new affiliate program. The sites are designed, being beta tested and converting well... but I don't have the affiliate program design built yet.

Now, while the majority of affiliate sites show a lot of fast cars, stacks of money and gold bars... that's just not the image I'm going after. I'm looking for a more subtle... kinda "speak-easy" approach. And honestly, the type of webmasters I'm gearing this towards aren't impressed by shiny objects on web sites.

So basically, would a simplistic design... like a nastydollars, detract you from trying a new program. Keep in mind, we'd have the tools you want like hosted galleries, downloadable content, banners and full page ads but it would be served up in a more raw style.

I'm curious to get some feedback on this because honestly... I've been on both sides on the fence and I'm currently taking on more affiliates with a plain white page with my icq # then I did with a $1500 flash design.

I know how I feel on the issue, but I'm curious to know how the majority of webmasters feel.

Any opinions on this are greatly appreciated.

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Claude · 01-10-2005, 10:03 PM

The programs I make the most off have simple design.
I never liked the "fancy" ones. I´m not there for cars.

Fake Nick · 01-10-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claude

I´m not there for cars.

huh , ? you're not ? ? You plan on paying for your car with your job over at Wendy's ? ??

I for one plan on paying it through money generated through affiliate programs , I like cars in the designs , but they should have a $50k car in it and not a $200k car

$200k cars are not really realistic for 99% of webmasters

$50k cars are

xclusive · 01-10-2005, 10:10 PM

You should keep it simple but with class...

Major (Tom) · 01-10-2005, 10:13 PM

if you have content that is unique no one will give two poops really.

However, a program designed by envision next or madsights definatley helps people show you are here for real.

I guess it all depends.

Duke

PornAddict · 01-10-2005, 10:24 PM

Great feedback so far... thanks!

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emthree · 01-10-2005, 11:24 PM

I dont like affiliate programs who use flash, and still end up with a pimp ass setup.
IMO flash is for loosers who like to make shit more flashier than it needs to be.

emthree · 01-10-2005, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeSkywalker

if you have content that is unique no one will give two poops really.

However, a program designed by envision next or madsights definatley helps people show you are here for real.

I guess it all depends.

Duke

So is that your yellow enzo?

01-10-2005, 09:54 PM	#1
PornAddict Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401	How much does an affiliate design play into you promoting their sites? Here's my situation... I'm getting ready to launch a new affiliate program. The sites are designed, being beta tested and converting well... but I don't have the affiliate program design built yet. Now, while the majority of affiliate sites show a lot of fast cars, stacks of money and gold bars... that's just not the image I'm going after. I'm looking for a more subtle... kinda "speak-easy" approach. And honestly, the type of webmasters I'm gearing this towards aren't impressed by shiny objects on web sites. So basically, would a simplistic design... like a nastydollars, detract you from trying a new program. Keep in mind, we'd have the tools you want like hosted galleries, downloadable content, banners and full page ads but it would be served up in a more raw style. I'm curious to get some feedback on this because honestly... I've been on both sides on the fence and I'm currently taking on more affiliates with a plain white page with my icq # then I did with a $1500 flash design. I know how I feel on the issue, but I'm curious to know how the majority of webmasters feel. Any opinions on this are greatly appreciated. - PornAddict

01-10-2005, 10:10 PM	#4
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01-10-2005, 10:13 PM	#5
Major (Tom) Boomer Woffen Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Null Posts: 30,532	if you have content that is unique no one will give two poops really. However, a program designed by envision next or madsights definatley helps people show you are here for real. I guess it all depends. Duke __________________ My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom

01-10-2005, 11:24 PM	#7
emthree Dialer Kingpin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 10,816	I dont like affiliate programs who use flash, and still end up with a pimp ass setup. IMO flash is for loosers who like to make shit more flashier than it needs to be. __________________ • Sell Patches & Pills •

01-10-2005, 10:03 PM	#2
Claude Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 1,036	The programs I make the most off have simple design. I never liked the "fancy" ones. I´m not there for cars.

01-10-2005, 10:24 PM	#6
PornAddict Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401	Great feedback so far... thanks! - PornAddict