anyone promoting Groupon as affiliate? - GoFuckYourself.com

teomaxxx · 05-24-2011, 10:27 AM

I just was thinking about them, they have geo-ads, so it could convert a bit.
or any other aff. networks similar to the groupon with higher commisions ?

DVTimes · 05-24-2011, 11:03 AM

i applied (in the uk).

it asked for £5 to be paid, so i thought what the heck.

£5 taken.

Still not heard from them, and that was months ago.

Not sure if I am as interested now anyway as I so can see lots of sites doing the same thing.

Sarah - GTS · 05-24-2011, 11:09 AM

I am promoting them a little bit with mobile traffic (but through mobpartner) and doing okay (mainstream traffic of course)

Paul · 05-24-2011, 01:12 PM

I take it adult traffic is not allowed?

WiredGuy · 05-24-2011, 03:29 PM

They have so many policies about how to send them traffic.
WG

teomaxxx · 05-25-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Coatsy

I take it adult traffic is not allowed?

for sure its not allowed.

Chris · 05-25-2011, 08:16 AM

nope but im going to look into it now and put em up on my coupon site

teomaxxx · 05-26-2011, 03:30 AM

bump for EU crew

Markul · 05-26-2011, 04:14 AM

are you talking about groupon.com?

teomaxxx · 05-26-2011, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markul

are you talking about groupon.com?

yes.....

Captain Kawaii · 05-26-2011, 05:28 AM

Google news about them for the GEO locations you are interested in. They are getting lots of complaints in different countries for slamming companies who sign up with them. For example, Company A says we can give away 1000 burger deals and groupon sells 5000. Bankrupting the promotion and pissing off the customers. I think their days are numbered. Guy who founded already sold out of it and has moved on to new project from what I have heard.

v4 media · 05-26-2011, 05:32 AM

They get the clicks, I've got them on Spanish sites though adsense. Didn't know you could go direct.

Paul · 05-26-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Kawaii

Guy who founded already sold out of it and has moved on to new project from what I have heard.

Source for that?

CYF · 05-26-2011, 10:01 AM

I signed up for the affiliate program last night and am awaiting approval.

Just Alex · 05-26-2011, 10:08 AM

Know a guy who made 3K in referral fees when it first started.

teomaxxx · 05-30-2011, 10:28 AM

After one lazy week, I joined groupon affiliate program via CJ and I have to say, they have really shitty payouts. gold adult.
new customer 10 percent, existing customer 2 percent.
Its pitty, they have no clue about affiliate marketing as they arent able to estabilish own affiliate program and use shitty CJ who takes few more percent from the deal.

Program Term: Groupon Standard Affiliate Program Terms (Mar 2011)

1. Action: Existing User
ActionCriteria Online Purchase by an existing user.
Action Referral Period 30 day(s)
Action Referral Occurrences Unlimited
Commission 2.00%
Locking Period - Standard Actions lock on the 10th of the month, unless extended.
Performance Incentive
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $5,000.00 USD increase commission to 3.00% per action.
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $10,000.00 USD increase commission to 4.00% per action.
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $15,000.00 USD increase commission to 5.00% per action.

2. Action: New User
ActionCriteria Online Purchase by a new user.
Action Referral Period 30 day(s)
Action Referral Occurrences Unlimited
Commission 10.00%
Locking Period - Standard Actions lock on the 10th of the month, unless extended.
Performance Incentive
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $1,500.00 USD increase commission to 11.00% per action.
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $3,000.00 USD increase commission to 12.00% per action.
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $4,500.00 USD increase commission to 13.00% per action.
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $6,000.00 USD increase commission to 14.00% per action.
For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $7,500.00 USD increase commission to 15.00% per action.

teomaxxx · 05-30-2011, 10:32 AM

and their Geo-targetting means you have to pick your links and target them by yourself....geez we are in 2011, even shitty adult dating programs are using more advanced GEO-targetting then this multi-billion company.

05-24-2011, 10:27 AM	#1
teomaxxx Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,734	anyone promoting Groupon as affiliate? I just was thinking about them, they have geo-ads, so it could convert a bit. or any other aff. networks similar to the groupon with higher commisions ?

05-24-2011, 11:03 AM	#2
DVTimes xxx Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 31,544	i applied (in the uk). it asked for £5 to be paid, so i thought what the heck. £5 taken. Still not heard from them, and that was months ago. Not sure if I am as interested now anyway as I so can see lots of sites doing the same thing. __________________ The Affiliate Program

05-24-2011, 11:09 AM	#3
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05-24-2011, 03:29 PM	#5
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,474	They have so many policies about how to send them traffic. WG __________________ I play with Google.

05-25-2011, 08:16 AM	#7
Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	nope but im going to look into it now and put em up on my coupon site __________________ [email protected]

05-24-2011, 01:12 PM	#4
Paul Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,637	I take it adult traffic is not allowed?

05-26-2011, 03:30 AM	#8
teomaxxx Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,734	bump for EU crew

05-26-2011, 04:14 AM	#9
Markul Likes Pie Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The land that liberated porn Posts: 12,401	are you talking about groupon.com?

05-26-2011, 05:28 AM	#11
Captain Kawaii So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,748	Google news about them for the GEO locations you are interested in. They are getting lots of complaints in different countries for slamming companies who sign up with them. For example, Company A says we can give away 1000 burger deals and groupon sells 5000. Bankrupting the promotion and pissing off the customers. I think their days are numbered. Guy who founded already sold out of it and has moved on to new project from what I have heard.

05-26-2011, 05:32 AM	#12
v4 media Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spain Posts: 2,934	They get the clicks, I've got them on Spanish sites though adsense. Didn't know you could go direct.

05-26-2011, 10:01 AM	#14
CYF Coupon Guru Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 10,973	I signed up for the affiliate program last night and am awaiting approval. __________________ Webmaster Coupons Coupons and discounts for hosting, domains, SSL Certs, and more! AmeriNOC Coupons \| Certified Hosting Coupons \| Hosting Coupons \| Domain Name Coupons

05-26-2011, 10:08 AM	#15
Just Alex Liv Benson to You, Bitch Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland and WV Posts: 6,060	Know a guy who made 3K in referral fees when it first started. __________________

05-30-2011, 10:28 AM	#16
teomaxxx Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,734	After one lazy week, I joined groupon affiliate program via CJ and I have to say, they have really shitty payouts. gold adult. new customer 10 percent, existing customer 2 percent. Its pitty, they have no clue about affiliate marketing as they arent able to estabilish own affiliate program and use shitty CJ who takes few more percent from the deal. Program Term: Groupon Standard Affiliate Program Terms (Mar 2011) 1. Action: Existing User ActionCriteria Online Purchase by an existing user. Action Referral Period 30 day(s) Action Referral Occurrences Unlimited Commission 2.00% Locking Period - Standard Actions lock on the 10th of the month, unless extended. Performance Incentive For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $5,000.00 USD increase commission to 3.00% per action. For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $10,000.00 USD increase commission to 4.00% per action. For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $15,000.00 USD increase commission to 5.00% per action. 2. Action: New User ActionCriteria Online Purchase by a new user. Action Referral Period 30 day(s) Action Referral Occurrences Unlimited Commission 10.00% Locking Period - Standard Actions lock on the 10th of the month, unless extended. Performance Incentive For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $1,500.00 USD increase commission to 11.00% per action. For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $3,000.00 USD increase commission to 12.00% per action. For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $4,500.00 USD increase commission to 13.00% per action. For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $6,000.00 USD increase commission to 14.00% per action. For Total Sales Amount equal to or greater than $7,500.00 USD increase commission to 15.00% per action.

05-30-2011, 10:32 AM	#17
teomaxxx Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,734	and their Geo-targetting means you have to pick your links and target them by yourself....geez we are in 2011, even shitty adult dating programs are using more advanced GEO-targetting then this multi-billion company.