Why don't most programs do this... - GoFuckYourself.com

arial · 03-11-2004, 06:49 PM

This may or may not have been asked and answered before, but I've always wondered. When linking to a sponsors website why is at the bottom of the page they have a link to their main website but it doesnt include your ref id?

Example...
If you go to:
http://www.mikesapartment.com/main.htm?id=yourid

And scroll to the very bottom of the page where it says "webmasters" it links directly to nastydollars.com and not http://www.nastydollars.com/?wm_refer=yourid

So why is it that most programs do not do this?

arial · 03-11-2004, 06:56 PM

Anyone?

SteveLightspeed · 03-11-2004, 06:58 PM

Lightspeedcash carries your refcode through every page in our network, including webmaster links and customer support pages. If a program doesn't (unless they use cookies) they are stealing your traffic.

Steve Lightspeed

magnatique · 03-11-2004, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by arial
This may or may not have been asked and answered before, but I've always wondered. When linking to a sponsors website why is at the bottom of the page they have a link to their main website but it doesnt include your ref id?

Example...
If you go to:
http://www.mikesapartment.com/main.htm?id=yourid

And scroll to the very bottom of the page where it says "webmasters" it links directly to nastydollars.com and not http://www.nastydollars.com/?wm_refer=yourid

So why is it that most programs do not do this?

I would think some people just didn't think about it... and some others just don't want to give 50% away to affiliate for it...

I mean, no one really complained about that in the past... every way to make more $$$ to some prevails..

but it's a good point though

reynold · 03-11-2004, 07:06 PM

hova · 03-11-2004, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lightspeed
Lightspeedcash carries your refcode through every page in our network, including webmaster links and customer support pages. If a program doesn't (unless they use cookies) they are stealing your traffic.

Steve Lightspeed

And that is how it is suposed to be!

arial · 03-11-2004, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hova

And that is how it is suposed to be!

Why I brought up the issue.

a1ka1ine · 03-11-2004, 07:16 PM

if they are with ccbill (like we are) then the surfer/webmaster is cookied anyway, so regardless of if they put the code on the link- the webmaster still gets credit.

BradM · 03-11-2004, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lightspeed
Lightspeedcash carries your refcode through every page in our network, including webmaster links and customer support pages. If a program doesn't (unless they use cookies) they are stealing your traffic.

Steve Lightspeed

Bam, you heard it from the man.

You should be credited for all traffic. LS does just that. Test the sites and popups.

integrated · 03-11-2004, 07:19 PM

my guess is they do that because they want too

icedemon · 03-11-2004, 07:40 PM

Are you supposed to get webmaster referrals? From what I can see, the id is passed all the way to the signup page for the site. For the webmaster signup page, it is not getting passed. I'm just looking at the link for each of the signup pages. They could be using cookies and ip addresses also.

03-11-2004, 06:49 PM	#1
arial Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area Posts: 4,012	Why don't most programs do this... This may or may not have been asked and answered before, but I've always wondered. When linking to a sponsors website why is at the bottom of the page they have a link to their main website but it doesnt include your ref id? Example... If you go to: http://www.mikesapartment.com/main.htm?id=yourid And scroll to the very bottom of the page where it says "webmasters" it links directly to nastydollars.com and not http://www.nastydollars.com/?wm_refer=yourid So why is it that most programs do not do this?

03-11-2004, 06:58 PM	#3
SteveLightspeed Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lightspeedworld Posts: 7,940	Lightspeedcash carries your refcode through every page in our network, including webmaster links and customer support pages. If a program doesn't (unless they use cookies) they are stealing your traffic. Steve Lightspeed __________________ Abra-cadabra!

03-11-2004, 07:06 PM	#5
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	???

03-11-2004, 07:19 PM	#10
integrated Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: west end Posts: 3,826	my guess is they do that because they want too __________________ Pioneer of .TV domains Grandfather of .TV development Respected among industry LEADERS

03-11-2004, 07:40 PM	#11
icedemon Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,022	Are you supposed to get webmaster referrals? From what I can see, the id is passed all the way to the signup page for the site. For the webmaster signup page, it is not getting passed. I'm just looking at the link for each of the signup pages. They could be using cookies and ip addresses also. __________________ Clips4Sale.com

03-11-2004, 06:56 PM	#2
arial Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area Posts: 4,012	Anyone?

03-11-2004, 07:16 PM	#8
a1ka1ine Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,387	if they are with ccbill (like we are) then the surfer/webmaster is cookied anyway, so regardless of if they put the code on the link- the webmaster still gets credit.