What effect do contests have in getting you to sign up for a Program? - GoFuckYourself.com

$5 submissions · 01-06-2004, 05:43 PM

Would you rather have CASH or PRIZES?

If it's Prizes, what would you like?

flashfire · 01-06-2004, 05:46 PM

Prizes like trips and stuff are best, if I get money I rarely blow it on something fun

Ross · 01-06-2004, 05:47 PM

I don't really buy into this stuff with contests and shit. If someone has to get recognized that much then they must not be worth promoting.

Well I suppose thats not always the case. But look at some of the big sponsors. They don't chuck Xboxes at people and money unless they make the sales!

chadglni · 01-06-2004, 05:49 PM

One time cash/prizes don't really do it for me but an increased pay rate gives me wood.

sixxxth_sense · 01-06-2004, 05:50 PM

$5 submissions · 01-06-2004, 05:51 PM

Thanks guys, please give more feedback.

Here's what I'm getting so far

Increased conversions are better than prizes

"Fun" prizes and trips

Increased PAYOUT at certain conversion levels or as a prize

AdultNex · 01-06-2004, 05:51 PM

Cash, gives you the freedom to buy those prizes.

Rorschach · 01-06-2004, 05:58 PM

If I want something I'll just buy it... the only thing that determines where I send my traffic is who sends me the most money. I would MUCH rather just have more money than any prizes/ rewards points etc.

CASH

sandman! · 01-06-2004, 06:29 PM

cash is king

01-06-2004, 06:30 PM

if I get cash, I wont buy myself something nice, I will just use it to pay for bills and such

therefore it doesnt have the same effect on me as prizes such as a laptop or a trip to europe

Raf1 · 01-06-2004, 06:36 PM

CASH, CASH, AND MORE CASH

JSA Matt · 01-06-2004, 06:37 PM

Contests will not get you long term webmasters.. only your program can do that

Mr. Marks · 01-06-2004, 08:44 PM

I'd say most people would take cash but you should tie it to either a sales goal or a referral goal (of other webmasters).

russian_agent_69 · 01-06-2004, 08:47 PM

The cheap, contest spamming postwhores should take note of this thread (Darren).

Vitasoy · 01-06-2004, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sandman!
cash is king

Mr. Marks · 01-06-2004, 08:50 PM

The best would be CASH and Prizes.

jds · 01-06-2004, 11:11 PM

Prizes have to be only an exceptionnal bonus that comes with and along the cash and not in replacement of.

tootie · 01-06-2004, 11:17 PM

I don't usually like contests because they usually give the prizes to top affiliates or to the ones that send the most traffic. Those people can buy their own X-Box or trip to Maui or whatever.

MuleScrote · 01-06-2004, 11:19 PM

I don't ever sign up for cash and prizes...I tend to stick with sponsors that I have been working with.

I have more loyalty in business relationships i guess.

BUT...I do need an xbox or ps2

XxXotic · 01-06-2004, 11:20 PM

prizes with the ability to get the cash equivelent if not happy with the prize

QualityMpegs · 01-06-2004, 11:22 PM

$5...it sounds like you should offer fun prizes, but also give a backup...if the person doesn't want the prize, give the them cash value instead...

I would want the prize, because if I got the cash, I wouldnt buy something fun...I'd waste it on bills

Mr. Marks · 01-06-2004, 11:41 PM

I would take a modded XBOX and 100 games (cracked is okay)

Quote:

Originally posted by QualityMpegs
$5...it sounds like you should offer fun prizes, but also give a backup...if the person doesn't want the prize, give the them cash value instead...

I would want the prize, because if I got the cash, I wouldnt buy something fun...I'd waste it on bills

sickkittens · 01-07-2004, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tootie
I don't usually like contests because they usually give the prizes to top affiliates or to the ones that send the most traffic. Those people can buy their own X-Box or trip to Maui or whatever.

Yup. There's no real logic in getting new webmasters to promote a program if that's the case.

LukieD · 01-07-2004, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bdjuf
therefore it doesnt have the same effect on me as prizes such as a laptop or a trip to europe

eg:

SIGNUP!

beemk · 01-07-2004, 11:51 AM

contest are only good enough to give them program a test run. they have to be good to stay.

pradaboy · 01-07-2004, 11:55 AM

they have noooooo part in my decision to join a program whatsoever
it's about the program... not some contests

LukieD · 01-07-2004, 11:58 AM

Yes, but a contest might give you a chance to see/trial a program that under other circumstances you wouldn't try. This can benefit both the program owner and the affiliate if it converts well with their traffic.

alan-l · 01-07-2004, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LukieD

eg:

SIGNUP!

wow

01-07-2004, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LukieD

eg:

SIGNUP!

there we go

$5 submissions · 01-07-2004, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the feedback so far guys. I'm sure this thread has been instructive not just for myself but for others as well. Please keep the feedback coming.

Krille · 01-07-2004, 03:21 PM

cash is prefered

reynold · 01-07-2004, 08:01 PM

Cash or maybe travel.

$5 submissions · 01-08-2004, 06:48 PM

How about travel to Tahiti or some exotic locale?

Mr. Marks · 01-08-2004, 08:43 PM

Maybe a contest that has 2 levels. one that pays for exceptional performance and another just for a lucky webmaster that signs up.

bluff · 02-12-2004, 04:52 PM

A Prize gives more of a psychological feel that you've achieved something... so I'll vote PRIZES on your question.

01-06-2004, 05:43 PM	#1
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	What effect do contests have in getting you to sign up for a Program? Would you rather have CASH or PRIZES? If it's Prizes, what would you like? __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

01-06-2004, 05:49 PM	#4
chadglni Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 6,924	One time cash/prizes don't really do it for me but an increased pay rate gives me wood. __________________ Sign up here - Dating Site affiliate program

01-06-2004, 05:51 PM	#6
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Thanks guys, please give more feedback. Here's what I'm getting so far Increased conversions are better than prizes "Fun" prizes and trips Increased PAYOUT at certain conversion levels or as a prize __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

01-06-2004, 06:29 PM	#9
sandman! Icq: 14420613 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: chicago Posts: 15,432	cash is king __________________ Need WebHosting ? Email me for some great deals [email protected]

01-06-2004, 11:11 PM	#17
jds Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dozule Posts: 362	Prizes have to be only an exceptionnal bonus that comes with and along the cash and not in replacement of. __________________ Nico icq#239781564

01-06-2004, 05:46 PM	#2
flashfire ICQ 1 6 7 8 5 3 4 9 2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 13,098	Prizes like trips and stuff are best, if I get money I rarely blow it on something fun

01-06-2004, 05:47 PM	#3
Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	I don't really buy into this stuff with contests and shit. If someone has to get recognized that much then they must not be worth promoting. Well I suppose thats not always the case. But look at some of the big sponsors. They don't chuck Xboxes at people and money unless they make the sales!

01-06-2004, 05:50 PM	#5
sixxxth_sense So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: T.O. Posts: 2,430	CASH

01-06-2004, 05:51 PM	#7
AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	Cash, gives you the freedom to buy those prizes.

01-06-2004, 05:58 PM	#8
Rorschach So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,579	If I want something I'll just buy it... the only thing that determines where I send my traffic is who sends me the most money. I would MUCH rather just have more money than any prizes/ rewards points etc. CASH

01-06-2004, 06:30 PM	#10
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	if I get cash, I wont buy myself something nice, I will just use it to pay for bills and such therefore it doesnt have the same effect on me as prizes such as a laptop or a trip to europe

01-06-2004, 06:36 PM	#11
Raf1 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Writer for hire :) Gallery descriptions, articles, blog posts etc. ICQ: 209 356 106 Posts: 12,117	CASH, CASH, AND MORE CASH

01-06-2004, 06:37 PM	#12
JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	Contests will not get you long term webmasters.. only your program can do that

01-06-2004, 08:44 PM	#13
Mr. Marks Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wherever I want Posts: 7,517	I'd say most people would take cash but you should tie it to either a sales goal or a referral goal (of other webmasters).

01-06-2004, 08:47 PM	#14
russian_agent_69 So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 247	The cheap, contest spamming postwhores should take note of this thread (Darren).

01-06-2004, 08:50 PM	#16
Mr. Marks Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wherever I want Posts: 7,517	The best would be CASH and Prizes.

01-06-2004, 11:17 PM	#18
tootie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Planet Earp Posts: 6,041	I don't usually like contests because they usually give the prizes to top affiliates or to the ones that send the most traffic. Those people can buy their own X-Box or trip to Maui or whatever. __________________

01-06-2004, 11:19 PM	#19
MuleScrote Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,601	I don't ever sign up for cash and prizes...I tend to stick with sponsors that I have been working with. I have more loyalty in business relationships i guess. BUT...I do need an xbox or ps2 __________________ ICQ 78681003

01-06-2004, 11:20 PM	#20
XxXotic Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Da Swamps Posts: 8,500	prizes with the ability to get the cash equivelent if not happy with the prize __________________ Sponsors.. Tired of people not using your shitty RSS Feeds? Let Us Help You! Oxeo - Serious Hosting For Serious Webmasters. iCQ:135.887013

01-06-2004, 11:22 PM	#21
QualityMpegs Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,521	$5...it sounds like you should offer fun prizes, but also give a backup...if the person doesn't want the prize, give the them cash value instead... I would want the prize, because if I got the cash, I wouldnt buy something fun...I'd waste it on bills __________________ PAYSITES CATEGORIZED AND THUMBNAILED BY NICHE - 69767780

01-07-2004, 11:51 AM	#25
beemk CLICK HERE Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,829	contest are only good enough to give them program a test run. they have to be good to stay. __________________ I host with Vacares

01-07-2004, 11:55 AM	#26
pradaboy sell me your banners Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: on the tubes Posts: 12,931	they have noooooo part in my decision to join a program whatsoever it's about the program... not some contests __________________ Media Buyer - Sell me your traffic! FREE to register domains... Better than 99% of the crap sold here!

01-07-2004, 11:58 AM	#27
LukieD Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London Posts: 927	Yes, but a contest might give you a chance to see/trial a program that under other circumstances you wouldn't try. This can benefit both the program owner and the affiliate if it converts well with their traffic.

01-07-2004, 03:20 PM	#30
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Thanks for the feedback so far guys. I'm sure this thread has been instructive not just for myself but for others as well. Please keep the feedback coming. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

01-07-2004, 03:21 PM	#31
Krille Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 2,436	cash is prefered

01-07-2004, 08:01 PM	#32
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Cash or maybe travel.

01-08-2004, 06:48 PM	#33
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	How about travel to Tahiti or some exotic locale? __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

01-08-2004, 08:43 PM	#34
Mr. Marks Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wherever I want Posts: 7,517	Maybe a contest that has 2 levels. one that pays for exceptional performance and another just for a lucky webmaster that signs up.

02-12-2004, 04:52 PM	#35
bluff Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bluffville Posts: 6,253	A Prize gives more of a psychological feel that you've achieved something... so I'll vote PRIZES on your question.