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Originally posted by TheDoc
Backov,
Your math is not possible 
First off 100 first time signups do not retain for 3 months.
As well sites with trials convert better than sites without trials. Which is why most programs run trials.
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Dude, I used YOUR NUMBERS.
Conversion ratio was accounted for with TWICE the conversion, which was in your numbers. I know that 100 signups won't retain for 4 months (which is the number I used), but neither will the 70 retained signups from trial retain 2 months.. We're talking about averages here.
Rather than saying my math is wrong, when it isn't (remember, I used YOUR numbers and assumptions), then tell me why. I just don't see it, and I'm pretty good with math.
Here's the real reason IMO - the reason that trials are better for you - you get more affiliates. Affiliates are dumbasses and are impressed by things like trials and $40-$70/signup, even when it's not good economic sense for the sponsor, and said sponsor has to pound the member with exits and upsells just to come near that value from him.
Cheers,
Backov