why AFF pisses me off
 

The one thing I really hate about AFF is that they reduce your percentage payout when your traffic drops by a certain amount

Since the start of this recession, I have had to cut back on many traffic buys that just don't make sense anymore

Of course this affects the amount of traffic I can send AFF.

I only buy premium search engine traffic and the volumes are low but the quality is (or was) very high.

So here I am trying to promote my sponsor, and they kick me in the nuts by reducing my percentage just because I cant convert traffic as well as I used to be able

Just sux

public knowledge on here

honestly, I've had better luck with other programs over AFF just my 2 cents

Sucker:winkwink:

I thought the percentage goes up if you send more traffic / profiles. So its not really a decrease in percentage, just no longer getting the bonus rate?

Besides, I think that percentage is just on the initial sale, not the recurring, right?
WG

Keep HookUP.com in mind... Getting very close on our affiliate program... converting great! AFF is certainly impressive, no question about it... however, the chance of someone hitting your paid ad, and then hitting someone elses paid ad, or affiliate link 5 seconds later is probably pretty high.

any suggestions?

good luck, keep ya head up !

gday WG

Yes the percentage is on the recurring, and it is shown as a bonus if you keep traffic up

But keeping the same amount of traffic up when you buy traffic (like I do) in these conditions is certainly making me consider dumping AFF

I know I am just small fry to them, but I wonder how many other people are in my shoes

Wow that does suck
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The percentage on recurring isn't fixed? I thought it was just the inital that goes up and down based on traffic. I didn't realize the recurring was variable too.
WG

the only thing I hate is not enough cougars on there

Have you just tried to ask your affiliate manager? Some times all it takes is an email... "Hey I'm having a hard time right now... Things are tight... Any chance you can help out with my commission?" You might be surprised.

i dropped aff they took my money away said not enough conversion

Dan - Hit me up on icq, i can get u great deal on joins and ulust is converting off the chain.

ICQ 357-069-144

Should have known they are douchebags from the beginning. :2 cents:

Dan, have you tried talking to your affiliate manager about it? This might be something he or she can help you with.

Heres a suggestion .......... LOADED CASH........... :)

bravo mr lightspeed :thumbsup

HA HA! You promote AFF.

Evil-Dan, hit me up, I have a business proposal for you.

Dan, take some time to check us out & feel free to get in touch with me... I will help you to the best of my abilities. :thumbsup

Talk to your rep, you'd be amazed at what can happen sometimes when a little communication is initiated.

what do you expect from a company who almost single handedly supports the stolen content tube sites? you think they have ethics in one area of the business but not in another?

:( not anymore

Dan...hit me up. I can work out something with you.
We have a couple of sales tools we are launching within the next month or so which should really help boost ales--and in turn, more commission to you!

you be better off promoting a less saturated dating site, will make more in the long run

well I made 260$ today make you should do pps?

Best bet is to talk to your rep. If they cant help you move on.

Can't be too hard to find 100 uniques/day somewhere to keep your recurring ticking. The tiers on initial orders are a little harder to work with. But as suggested you may then consider the PPS.

Hey Dan you ever considered Ulust.com?

Thanks for sharing

fling is just as bad as aff --- scumballs run in packs.

I used to have a webmaster buy nocookie traffic off me to prop up his AFF click levels.

I tried AFF running it in spots that were available (which is rare... but i needed to fill it with something) so I thought I'd try it out... now I don't know what the issue is, but not ONE FREE JOIN after 1,200 clicked hits to the site.

This is CLICKED thumb traffic, no skim... you have got to be kidding me! Never again, don't bother replying AFF, i'm out. Seriously.

25,917 106 $81.41 = % program
1,972 44 $68.80 = PPC

:: shrugs ::

You suck. Nuff said.

thanks for the idea Elli, but previous emails to CS at AFF have gone unanswered, and I am not expecting that to change

OMG - that is sooo lame that a webmaster has to resort to doing that just to make a buck with a sponsor

I put some more traffic at AFF, but the $$$ I used to make with them just isn't there anymore

I'm sorry to hear your emails haven't been replied to in a timely manner, Dan. I'll pass this message along.

what SteveLightspeed said, please pay attention.

The Evil Dan I remember is a stand-up, generous, intelligent guy with integrity...
but people like that don't send to AFF.

Thanks for the Props mate ;-)

Wish I owned a proggy to take advantage - lol

but seriously - I am looking at finding a new dating sponsor

Can anyone recommend a really stand up dating sponsor (personal recommendations and not proggy owners please)

Anyone else hates the way they show the stats/affiliate area? it's amazong that such a huge site has a mess like that in the affiliates area

Not to mention they stop paying you your rebills if you stop sending traffic..