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bdeforest · 04-17-2008, 05:19 PM

Hey Socks - Michelle rudely interrupted me watching the tigers game to get me to come in here and chat with you. She's awfully brave to do that LOL. Anyway, yes we did do a whole portfolio change in 2003 because of TMF threats for chargebacks and horrible member retention. Our solution didn't help anything and it was pretty awful. I've talked about this in other threads and don't want to get into it again here.

In 2004 I opened up my own company to create the paysites for the ARS program, and those paysites are still around. I do believe that we had to close approximately 5 sites because of 2257 reasons, but otherwise, the portfolio is intact and growing.

We never did drop payouts, but we did make changes to payout amounts depending on which trial price you were sending to or if you were sending to BYOTs (which have always paid $5 less). With the launch of ARS 2008, we took away the lower $5 payout to BYOTs and those now pay the same rate as the rest of the portfolio. All signups, including check signups pay the same rate as credit card signups.

As for dropping ratios, I do see that as well. And I don't think it can be pointed solely at ARS. I think all sites are experiencing downward ratios based on where the industry is and where it is going. But, I constantly watch ratios and try to tweak things to improve them as best I can. Recently, I implemented processing the BYOT program on my own merchant account (almost 2 weeks ago) and so far have seen much better ratios. I'm sure as the other sites get moved over to the MA, their ratios will improve as well.

I am always willing to work with all affiliates on their ideas and try to cater to their needs. So if you need anything, please dont hesitate to contact me. I'm always available.

mhende6600 - if you don't want to promote ARS, then don't. And thanks for stirring up the shit. I might be able to get a few affiliates promoting ARS because they see that I will be honest, take the time to share what is going on, and work them on a personal level to help us improve our relationship together. So thank you and GFY!!!

Oh and GO TIGERS!!!

04-17-2008, 05:19 PM
bdeforest Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 212	Hey Socks - Michelle rudely interrupted me watching the tigers game to get me to come in here and chat with you. She's awfully brave to do that LOL. Anyway, yes we did do a whole portfolio change in 2003 because of TMF threats for chargebacks and horrible member retention. Our solution didn't help anything and it was pretty awful. I've talked about this in other threads and don't want to get into it again here. In 2004 I opened up my own company to create the paysites for the ARS program, and those paysites are still around. I do believe that we had to close approximately 5 sites because of 2257 reasons, but otherwise, the portfolio is intact and growing. We never did drop payouts, but we did make changes to payout amounts depending on which trial price you were sending to or if you were sending to BYOTs (which have always paid $5 less). With the launch of ARS 2008, we took away the lower $5 payout to BYOTs and those now pay the same rate as the rest of the portfolio. All signups, including check signups pay the same rate as credit card signups. As for dropping ratios, I do see that as well. And I don't think it can be pointed solely at ARS. I think all sites are experiencing downward ratios based on where the industry is and where it is going. But, I constantly watch ratios and try to tweak things to improve them as best I can. Recently, I implemented processing the BYOT program on my own merchant account (almost 2 weeks ago) and so far have seen much better ratios. I'm sure as the other sites get moved over to the MA, their ratios will improve as well. I am always willing to work with all affiliates on their ideas and try to cater to their needs. So if you need anything, please dont hesitate to contact me. I'm always available. mhende6600 - if you don't want to promote ARS, then don't. And thanks for stirring up the shit. I might be able to get a few affiliates promoting ARS because they see that I will be honest, take the time to share what is going on, and work them on a personal level to help us improve our relationship together. So thank you and GFY!!! Oh and GO TIGERS!!! __________________ Brand new HD sites with exclusive content. Get content while it's still fresh!! Last edited by bdeforest; 04-17-2008 at 05:20 PM.. Reason: go tigers