Why do you choose a sponsor?
 

What makes you pick a sponsor?

word of mouth?
payout?
promo content?
niche?
other?

Here comes the sponsor spam ...............

I'm not looking for who you promote just why you pick who you pick.

All these

:)

The sponsor that lies the least about their conversions is the one I pick, like the one in your sig. 1:7 :1orglaugh

1:7 isn't that hard to believe when it's non porn and is just free email signup.

We test each sponsor with 10,000 hits the one with the best conversion for our type of traffic is the one we chose. If they work with a well known processor like Epoch or CCbill then thats an added bonus because we know we will be paid on time. Obviously the site has to look cool and do its part in the conversion process. We only promote sites with all exclusive content as we have found they convert and retain members much better than other sites.

Cindy xx

:thumbsup :thumbsup

I do business with people who I can reach by phone.
and have a good reputation in the industry

Word of mouth definitely has a larger part in it. To find a sponsor though, I usually use boards, AVN Online Mag, Klixxx, or just see what others are using on their sites. To test it I'll send a good 10k-25k hits to, then I'll compare conversions, ratios and payouts and see which is the best for the next few months, then do the whole process over.

First I look at their sites - looking for originality,design,etc.. then I try to call them. Then I spend about 20 minutes asking questions about their programs and policies, while I'm reading them. That usually lets you know how well they know their own program and their attention to affiliate details. After that I ask questions that are blatantly breaking their rules to find out what kind of people they are. After that I signup and send 5k test traffic.

I too will not do business with someone I can't reach on the phone at 3am.

1) NICHE
2) ACCEPTING WEBMASTERS FROM ALL COUNTRIES WITHOUT FUCKING EXCEPTIONS!

3am? thats what voicemail is for, so idiots don't call at all hours of the night.

Reliability: Will I get paid.. are they using a reliable processor..

and a combination of: The feel of the site, niche compared to my traffic...

I don´t need to call the sponsor at 3am, as long as they answer my email or have ICQ

Wow, that is the first time I have seen you post Roger without somehow trying to squeeze in a pitch for Pornkings. You feeling alright?

WG

SickKittens> Whats your email or icq number? I'd like to ask you something about your program regarding cross-joining from our postcard site.

WG

I don't use a lot of sponsors. I link to a few sites I like, usually run by friends who I want to support.

The times when I have used sponsors for the sake of making the extra money, it has been some impressive deal they were offering on signups. It never really worked out.

I test sponsors out if I like their site or I like their webmasters or I like their company for whatever reason i.e. either I think they are good people or they are contributing something original and interesting or ideally a combo. If the sponsor does okay, then I stick with it. If it does well, I up the promo.

Can't imagine why you'd do business with us then...Just kidding...LOL....BTW, how's the hammock?

Your telling me... I get to the office and you guys are going home usually. When I need to call you guys I have to set my alarm or wait until you get to work before I sleep :)

WG