Can you really compare conversion ratios? - GoFuckYourself.com

Scoobs · 07-24-2001, 06:12 PM

I keep seeing on many boards people asking what conversion ratio people get with XXX program, or what program converts the best for them...

It really annoys me to see questions like this because you simply cannot compare conversion ratios in that way. Conversions are based on a HUGE number of factors, not simply the program that you are using. Things like the type of site you are using the program on, the banners or promotional text you are using, even the background color of your site has a bearing on your conversions to a particular program.

That is just what I think... anyone else have any ideas?

Exxxotica · 07-24-2001, 06:13 PM

You are totally correct.

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whoreans · 07-24-2001, 06:15 PM

conversion ratio to me depends on 2 things

1. the way you promote the sponsor.. teen tgp -> teen niche sponsor or having a lil simular content/model on your site that your sponsor has on their tour page.

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2. some ppl are just lucky :P

aedx · 07-24-2001, 06:17 PM

conversions don't matter. you have to use program which makes you most money not which 'converts' best...

Lane · 07-24-2001, 07:09 PM

it even depends on how the sponsor is counting your clicks

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Warphead · 07-24-2001, 08:49 PM

Very good point Lane, alot of us (including me sometimes) forget about that.

Rob Roy · 07-24-2001, 10:19 PM

Yeh -- I can't figure out why people get so fascinated by conversion ratios. I can promote a site one way and produce great ratios (tell the surfer everything -- including cost -- before sending him to the sign-up page) or another way a get terrible ratios (focus on the free promotional pics available). But what matters is the number of SALES. I'd rather sell 10 with a conversion ration of 1/1000 than 2 with a conversion ration of 1/100. Quite honestly, I don't even look at conversion ration stats. I look at the size of the checks -- which I always thought was the name of the game

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wolfshade · 07-25-2001, 12:38 AM

I agree 100% no comparison possible because ny traffic is not theirs + all the above reasons

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07-24-2001, 06:12 PM	#1
Scoobs Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Out back Posts: 492	Can you really compare conversion ratios? I keep seeing on many boards people asking what conversion ratio people get with XXX program, or what program converts the best for them... It really annoys me to see questions like this because you simply cannot compare conversion ratios in that way. Conversions are based on a HUGE number of factors, not simply the program that you are using. Things like the type of site you are using the program on, the banners or promotional text you are using, even the background color of your site has a bearing on your conversions to a particular program. That is just what I think... anyone else have any ideas?

07-24-2001, 06:13 PM	#2
Exxxotica Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oregun Posts: 4,396	You are totally correct. ------------------ -------------------- Official Boneprone Family Member Make some Money in this Business...

07-24-2001, 06:15 PM	#3
whoreans Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Queens NY Posts: 1,407	conversion ratio to me depends on 2 things 1. the way you promote the sponsor.. teen tgp -> teen niche sponsor or having a lil simular content/model on your site that your sponsor has on their tour page. and 2. some ppl are just lucky :P

07-24-2001, 06:17 PM	#4
aedx Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 289	conversions don't matter. you have to use program which makes you most money not which 'converts' best...

07-24-2001, 07:09 PM	#5
Lane Will code for food... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 8,496	it even depends on how the sponsor is counting your clicks ------------------ Best Free CJ script icq: 6757061

07-24-2001, 08:49 PM	#6
Warphead Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kiss my yankee dick. Posts: 994	Very good point Lane, alot of us (including me sometimes) forget about that.

07-24-2001, 10:19 PM	#7
Rob Roy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 87	Yeh -- I can't figure out why people get so fascinated by conversion ratios. I can promote a site one way and produce great ratios (tell the surfer everything -- including cost -- before sending him to the sign-up page) or another way a get terrible ratios (focus on the free promotional pics available). But what matters is the number of SALES. I'd rather sell 10 with a conversion ration of 1/1000 than 2 with a conversion ration of 1/100. Quite honestly, I don't even look at conversion ration stats. I look at the size of the checks -- which I always thought was the name of the game .

07-25-2001, 12:38 AM	#8
wolfshade Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The right place Posts: 847	I agree 100% no comparison possible because ny traffic is not theirs + all the above reasons Wolfshade ------------------ Wolfshade's Moneymakers Get paid per minute at Dialerclopedia, per run at Nodialercash, or be a sponsor yourself!!! It's the choice of an Adult generation! ICQ#49873955 [email protected]