I really don't understand how these companies can afford it, but they can. I plan on joining more partnership programs in the future to get a better feel on the industry. Right now, $40 is what I need. I need money up front and these companies are willing to give it to me.
I was using CEN for a while, but they only pay for active signups and I actually do much better with TopBucks - more sales no matter how you slice it.
Of course exit consoles and the like all come into play, but the question you have to ask yourself is who do I make more money with. Shaving is really irrelevant. It seems like when ever something bad happens people jump on this shavingh bandwagon without any proof.
Even if there is shaving - who cares (besides the moral ramifications). If I can make $1000 a week with sponsor a that shaves vs $500 a week with sponsor b that doesn't - what difference does it make to me?
I find it odd that very few people really are testing things properly with their designs and sponsors. Everything you do should be a test - if you can do it and have the time.
My 2 cents
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