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Originally Posted by Jel
Interesting that the 3 people who don't get affiliate marketing are the 3 that aren't affiliate marketers. Thing is, the affiliate marketers who don't 'get' what goes into shooting don't need to - they just need to know a couple of things about the end product: does it look good; will it sell.
Shooters need to 'get' what goes into aff marketing to a degree, because then they can differentiate between markham's inane and way off target ramblings about exactly *what* is being given away for free. Cropped pics on a blog getting SE traffic that link either to a tour or to a FHG is going to help your bottom line, not hurt it in any way, shape, or form. Anyone who tells you different has zero idea about surfers today.
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You presume that making money is the primary goal. Actually it is not. Taking pride in a quality unique product and customer satisfaction is our primary goal. Making money is secondary for me. If it were only about making money then I would not fly the crew and models to exotic locations or spend the countless hours on post production (which coincidentally costs the affiliates nothing). I could make a shitload more money if I didn't do that. I sacrifice a lot to get what I have. I do what I do because it is what I am passionate about. I enjoy the adventure and the rewarding experience of creating something unique. To have thoughtless affiliates that think they own us then go and butcher it is an insult.