When a good affiliate manager leaves a program.... - GoFuckYourself.com

tonyparra · 07-18-2009, 06:42 PM

Have you ever felt like jumping ship and going with another sponsor in same niche? I had this feeling all weekend.

aniloscash · 07-18-2009, 06:43 PM

what makes a good affiliate manager?

Shap · 07-18-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyparra

Have you ever felt like jumping ship and going with another sponsor in same niche? I had this feeling all weekend.

I know having someone you can trust and get things done with at a company is huge. However as a program owner I think it's important to remember that you are doing business with the program. You are trusting that program not the affiliate rep. I'd recommend contacting the owner before jumping ship. You may be pleasantly surprised

WiredGuy · 07-18-2009, 07:03 PM

I did that a few weeks ago. The program fell apart and had tons of accounting errors. I dumped them shortly thereafter.
WG

fatfoo · 07-18-2009, 07:13 PM

Yes, some affiliate managers are very helpful in that they provide good advice, support, banners, answer questions etc. Sometimes that is exactly what makes one sponsor better than another.

Furious_Male · 07-18-2009, 07:23 PM

Short answer. Yes

D Ghost · 07-18-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fatfoo

Yes, some affiliate managers are very helpful in that they provide good advice, support, banners, answer questions etc. Sometimes that is exactly what makes one sponsor better than another.

true that...

07-18-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ The Kid

true that...

yea!!!

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LeRoy · 07-18-2009, 07:53 PM

Hasnt crossed my mind. Just glad to be with co. that's in porn

GAMEFINEST · 07-18-2009, 07:54 PM

I prefer to go to companies that have thier shits together

commonsense · 07-18-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyparra

Have you ever felt like jumping ship and going with another sponsor in same niche? I had this feeling all weekend.

Good affiliate manager? Yet to see that. What in God's name would you need other than a pass to the members area... a shoulder to cry on?

mrwilson · 07-18-2009, 08:20 PM

More then just a members area access.

I often helped affiliates work on their sites, especially ones that were new to this industry.
I also created a great deal of custom promo material for them.

Hell i even offered my personal mobile/cell number for support when i wasn't online.

ShellyCrash · 07-18-2009, 08:55 PM

Sometimes when a good rep departs it can be a sign of things to come with a sponsor, but that's not always the case.

Personally, as someone who's built and overseen affiliate programs, I think account managers should be more than just glorified customer service. If an affiliate manager doesn't have the know how to strike out on their own and make it as an affiliate themselves then I haven't done my job.

In all fairness give the company a chance. People leave for lots of reasons, it's not always a bad thing.

Iron Fist · 07-18-2009, 09:00 PM

I felt the same way when Evil Chris left TeenRevenue..

Now I just don't promote them as much as I used to.... Paulo is nice and all.. but after he left, 3 months later they went to PPS, and you know what that means....

FreeHugeMovies · 07-18-2009, 10:12 PM

Yes without a doubt. The idiot owners think they can do it when they are stupid and lazy.

Sausage · 07-18-2009, 10:27 PM

This wouldn't happen to be in relation to Orgycash ?

tonyparra · 07-18-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by commonsense

Good affiliate manager? Yet to see that. What in God's name would you need other than a pass to the members area... a shoulder to cry on?

Well being "new" in this industry it helps. i have lots of questions and request seems like others are not as responsive....and as you know you snooze you loose in this biz...also im talking about a person who was always available, quick with responses, etc

tonyparra · 07-18-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Shap

I know having someone you can trust and get things done with at a company is huge. However as a program owner I think it's important to remember that you are doing business with the program. You are trusting that program not the affiliate rep. I'd recommend contacting the owner before jumping ship. You may be pleasantly surprised

True true people come and go, im not saying im leaving, but it crossed my mind. Actually the thought was more like "Oh Shit whats next"

TheSenator · 07-18-2009, 10:40 PM

It would be like Marina leaving SexSearch....it would never happen but if it did I would follow her.

Yngwie · 07-18-2009, 11:50 PM

I feel that I'm a good rep, but I would not want an affiliate to drop the program because I left or got fired. Especially if you're doing good with the affiliate program why drop them?

SGS · 07-19-2009, 12:24 AM

We have had the same affiliate manager for about 8 or 9 years. Is that a record?

Elixir · 07-19-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SGS

We have had the same affiliate manager for about 8 or 9 years. Is that a record?

Huh thats nice number

selena · 07-19-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SGS

We have had the same affiliate manager for about 8 or 9 years. Is that a record?

That's got me beat.

07-18-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
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07-18-2009, 08:20 PM	#12
mrwilson mrwilson 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ICQ: 465406783 Posts: 5,122	More then just a members area access. I often helped affiliates work on their sites, especially ones that were new to this industry. I also created a great deal of custom promo material for them. Hell i even offered my personal mobile/cell number for support when i wasn't online. Last edited by mrwilson; 07-18-2009 at 08:21 PM..

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ShellyCrash Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,708	Sometimes when a good rep departs it can be a sign of things to come with a sponsor, but that's not always the case. Personally, as someone who's built and overseen affiliate programs, I think account managers should be more than just glorified customer service. If an affiliate manager doesn't have the know how to strike out on their own and make it as an affiliate themselves then I haven't done my job. In all fairness give the company a chance. People leave for lots of reasons, it's not always a bad thing. __________________ Start making money with the hottest hookup site! up to $55 PPS or up to 75% Revshare ICQ 196766477

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Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	I felt the same way when Evil Chris left TeenRevenue.. Now I just don't promote them as much as I used to.... Paulo is nice and all.. but after he left, 3 months later they went to PPS, and you know what that means.... __________________ i like waffles

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FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	Yes without a doubt. The idiot owners think they can do it when they are stupid and lazy.

07-18-2009, 10:27 PM	#16
Sausage Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 3,012	This wouldn't happen to be in relation to Orgycash ?

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TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,331	It would be like Marina leaving SexSearch....it would never happen but if it did I would follow her. __________________ ISeekGirls.com since 2005

07-18-2009, 11:50 PM	#20
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	I feel that I'm a good rep, but I would not want an affiliate to drop the program because I left or got fired. Especially if you're doing good with the affiliate program why drop them? __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

07-19-2009, 12:24 AM	#21
SGS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mallorca - Nottingham Posts: 5,176	We have had the same affiliate manager for about 8 or 9 years. Is that a record? __________________ See sig...