Better Choice MPA3, NATS or Custom? - GoFuckYourself.com

MickeyG · 04-19-2005, 01:04 PM

Im working on a VOD type site with a shopping cart and want to open it up to affiliates. Which program would work better for me? Or would I be better off writing my own custom scripts?

tical · 04-19-2005, 01:22 PM

I went the custom route because I wanted access to the source code. I've had problems with MPA3 when they would do updates across all of their accounts and overwrite custom scripts they wrote for me (several times). I'd find out because they were for things like xsells, etc and my paycheck would be smaller then I'd investigate and see something wasn't right.

They're a great company but nothin like custom as long as you got the skills or a dedicated group of programmers to keep it in line.

BradShaw · 04-19-2005, 01:24 PM

See sig...

Raven · 04-19-2005, 01:26 PM

This is in no way speaking against the fine programs out there...but, if you have the money, the time, the patience and the programming team, go custom.

xiando · 04-19-2005, 01:58 PM

I consider NATS as a good, safe thing when I consider to promote various programs. I never sign up for ccbill. Custom things are OK as long as they are based on some kind of URL /yourlinkcode/ thingy, but I generally find those harder to trust than NATS-based for some strange reason....

koreanbbque · 04-19-2005, 01:59 PM

custom if you can.

Dalai lama · 04-19-2005, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyG

Im working on a VOD type site with a shopping cart and want to open it up to affiliates. Which program would work better for me? Or would I be better off writing my own custom scripts?

I'm in the same boat as you , you might wanna add partnersoft to your list, it's a one time fee and being used by companies such as oxcash and bangbros.

MickeyG · 04-19-2005, 02:20 PM

wow, Im surprised to see so many people say go the custom route. I was leaning that way myself for various reasons but I was hesitant due to the trust factors, I want to ensure the affiliates feel comfortable and secure.

MickeyG · 04-19-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalai lama

I'm in the same boat as you , you might wanna add partnersoft to your list, it's a one time fee and being used by companies such as oxcash and bangbros.

Thanks for the tip, I will check them out for sure.

OY · 04-19-2005, 02:22 PM

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=457640

Hit me up for a demo of the program - I think you will be pleased.

Dalai lama · 04-23-2005, 04:43 PM

Bump Bump

WWC · 04-23-2005, 04:50 PM

I have experience with both MPA3 and NATS...custom, forget about it....too much work and very difficult...you could have more problems than using a software already development and testing for a long time....

Both MPA3 and NATS have their advantages and disadvantages....AdultLounge.com currently uses MPA3 and we are very happy! There has been a LOT of customizations done by the MPA3 guys and they have made it into a very solid program....Nats is not bad either but i would rather go with MPA3!

The best thing to do is speak to clients of

tony286 · 04-23-2005, 04:53 PM

I wish one of these companies had a more affordable solution for smaller sites, like $100 a month .

Dalai lama · 04-23-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

I wish one of these companies had a more affordable solution for smaller sites, like $100 a month .

NATS offers $150 a month for companies with two paysites

Mutt · 04-23-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

I wish one of these companies had a more affordable solution for smaller sites, like $100 a month .

there is a NATS Lite version for smaller sites - maybe $150/mo I think.

Alex · 04-23-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

there is a NATS Lite version for smaller sites - maybe $150/mo I think.

Yea but only 10 sales a day max.

XPays · 04-23-2005, 06:21 PM

if you do not have the resources to do your own then the best option is to just use the affiliate program built in to a third party processor and let them handle everything a la bustyamatuers back in the day.

Matt_WildCash · 04-23-2005, 06:23 PM

We use NATS and love it. Highly recommend it for an affilate program software. Since we moved to NATS we have not had to worry about it and can concentrate on other business instead of if the affialte software is stable or having issues. NATS has good support and has been running very nicely for us.

Custom is good only for the biggest programs who have a big enough programming team to handle upgrades and it can be a lot of work to program in extra processors & dialers etc

Zprogramz · 04-23-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony404

I wish one of these companies had a more affordable solution for smaller sites, like $100 a month .

Check out taboorevenue.com. Thiers works well and is inexpensive.

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abyss_al · 04-23-2005, 09:09 PM

been using NATS for over a month now... so far so good

BluMedia · 04-23-2005, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AdultLoungeRaffi

I have experience with both MPA3 and NATS...custom, forget about it....too much work and very difficult...you could have more problems than using a software already development and testing for a long time....

Both MPA3 and NATS have their advantages and disadvantages....AdultLounge.com currently uses MPA3 and we are very happy! There has been a LOT of customizations done by the MPA3 guys and they have made it into a very solid program....Nats is not bad either but i would rather go with MPA3!

The best thing to do is speak to clients of

We have had both too and definelty don't recommend custom. Though we have been much happier with NATS.

Mark

JSA Matt · 04-23-2005, 10:01 PM

i've used both first hand and would recommend custom if you know a solid programmer (or team) and can afford it.

04-19-2005, 01:04 PM	#1
MickeyG Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,134	Better Choice MPA3, NATS or Custom? Im working on a VOD type site with a shopping cart and want to open it up to affiliates. Which program would work better for me? Or would I be better off writing my own custom scripts?

04-19-2005, 01:22 PM	#2
tical Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 6,504	I went the custom route because I wanted access to the source code. I've had problems with MPA3 when they would do updates across all of their accounts and overwrite custom scripts they wrote for me (several times). I'd find out because they were for things like xsells, etc and my paycheck would be smaller then I'd investigate and see something wasn't right. They're a great company but nothin like custom as long as you got the skills or a dedicated group of programmers to keep it in line. __________________ 112.020.756

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MickeyG Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,134	wow, Im surprised to see so many people say go the custom route. I was leaning that way myself for various reasons but I was hesitant due to the trust factors, I want to ensure the affiliates feel comfortable and secure.

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I wish one of these companies had a more affordable solution for smaller sites, like $100 a month .

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04-23-2005, 06:23 PM	#18
Matt_WildCash Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,699	We use NATS and love it. Highly recommend it for an affilate program software. Since we moved to NATS we have not had to worry about it and can concentrate on other business instead of if the affialte software is stable or having issues. NATS has good support and has been running very nicely for us. Custom is good only for the biggest programs who have a big enough programming team to handle upgrades and it can be a lot of work to program in extra processors & dialers etc

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04-23-2005, 10:01 PM	#22
JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	i've used both first hand and would recommend custom if you know a solid programmer (or team) and can afford it.