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I think if a program isn't using nats, mpa, etc etc or their own affiliate software and is using ccbill etc then they are probably only playing 'sponsor'.

I have used or worked with programs that use Jettis, Epoch, CCbill, even Verotel ... and have used their affiliate software. I can honestly say that the affiliate software provided by these 3rd party processors simply can't compare to Nats on almost every level except maybe some affiliate ease of use areas. Not only that but I know for a fact that CCbill does not do affiliate tracking particularly well, and there are many sales that are made by an affiliate that never credited to an affiliate.

You would be an idiot to shave in today's competitive program arena. You wan't every single sale an affiliate makes to be credited to them to keep them promoting your program, and I know that Nats does a wonderful job of that... and feel their affiliate tracking is probably the best of the game.

My advice is if you are starting a program, start with affiliate management software straight off the bat.... it will save you hassles down the line and you will be taken more seriously by many higher volume affiliates.