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Originally posted by TiffanyPowers

Ya that was very nice. :2 cents: Here's my two cents for originality.

I'm just starting out and I've joined a few programs. There are a few things come to mind.

There are so many programs and very little differentiation between them, it is easy to forget about a particular sponsor. I'd suggest pushing your webmasters. Being a part of your affiliate program is a priviledge not a right. So if they are not actively doing something then kick them out. Now if you sit back and have some sort of automated script checking logs and kicking people, you're not going to capitalize on this concept. Email the webmasters that are underperforming. Perhaps they have forgotten, an email from you will remind them that they have joined. Perhaps they have a problem with your system (broken links, don't understand something, etc) and an email from you serves as an invitation to tell you what the problem is. It's so much easier to hit reply to than it is to search out an email address on banner and porn laden web pages.

Then there is the issue of experience. Perhaps they have joined but are not in a position to send traffic because they have none. Sure they make galleries or whatever else, but, how are they getting that out to the surfer? If you as the program admin take an interest in making your webmasters more productive, they will appreciate the effort and will support your program over others simply because you might review their work! and if they start to make money, from a sense of obligation/appreciation.

You have unique content so your program wouldn't get lost in the wash, but, how actively do you engage these underperforming webmasters? Do webmasters have a hard time coming up with ways to promote your product? My suggestion, don't ask this question here. Ask your webmasters.

Cheers

Really good advises! :thumbsup

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Originally posted by mistersoft

Of course I notice that several have claimed so.

I happen to disagree. I think Miss Softies program offers good value for both customer and affiliate.

More to the point however - since this is a rathter vague and dim answer -

How specifically does the porgram suck?

Dude parts of your pages are in Swedish, you have images on there that I doubt you have license for (links).

And when I go to your shop er whatever it's in German or something?

That's not very good for the majority of the surfers.

:2 cents:

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Originally posted by natkejs

Dude parts of your pages are in Swedish, you have images on there that I doubt you have license for (links).

And when I go to your shop er whatever it's in German or something?

That's not very good for the majority of the surfers.

:2 cents:

I agree - much better to have a english and a swedish tour and let the surfer choose on the index page wich language he/she prefers.

The email confirmation is a real problem. Depending on what niche I'm working of at that time, I may need several new programs right now. I like being able to sign up, get content and work. 3 days later getting the confirmation email might mean I might not get back to them for a long time.

I like the programs that are easy. Bells and whistles and high tech aren't as critical as putting all the tools out there. imho

some good insight here.

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Originally posted by Mojo Rizin
well I have seen a few times where a sponsor will talk about "exclusive" webmasters only content, promo materials, blah blah blah, only to get inside and see 3 pictures and one ratty old banner.

isnt this the truth.

6 sets of content and 19 cookie cutter sites.

woopie, lets all get rich!

:1orglaugh

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Originally posted by mistersoft

I would not say no thanx to that.

However it was not the intention behind my question.

I suppose you will not believe me - but that is outside my control.

Dont Take it the wrong way man, I wasnt trying to be insulting. I didnt say that was why you made the thread. I was just making an observation.
:)

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Originally posted by Ben-MensNiche

If that were the case, why bother sign up?

they figure it out after they sign up when they get inside the webmasters area...

or they sign up and send an email/icq and don't get a response.