no, this isnt a thread about which sponsor is best.
But, its a compilation thread for those people who run these programs to consider when working on features and the like.
I was hoping everyone could list the 'best' features that a sponsor could possibly provide to create the "best" sponsor program they can.
Linking Codes:
Multiple tour options
Console free options
ability to link to any page in the tour
ability to link directly to the signup page
Email lists with full signup credit
Optional price on initial signups (free - full membership price)
Dialer options
Foreign traffic options
Webmaster referrals
Stats Options:
Referal stats
counter codes (to personalize each link)
breakdown by site
breakdown by referall page
breakdown by counter codes
breakdown by Attempted signups (but fail, rejected, etc)
Raw hits
Unique Hits
2nd page and etc (and join page) hits
Content options:
Downloadable content
Hosted Galleries
Hosted Sites
Hosted "daily" content
Gallery buildiers
Site builders
Promotion options:
All types of banners (all the basic shapes + irregular ones)
Full Page Ads
Full page Ad generators
text advertisement ideas (ars has them!)
Hosted ads
hosted + rotating ads
Billing Options:
Credit Card (2-3 processors)
900 number
online check
Miscelanious
Hosted Scripts (TGP script at Cecash)
Chat/Webcam sites (such as max cash chat network, or the free nastydollars chat rooms)
REWARDS STORES (a personal favorite!)
Free Hosting
Returning traffic? (does anyone do this any more?)
Payment Options:
1st class mail
Fedex/ups options
Paypal
Direct Deposit
am i missing anything?
If you list something unique to a current sponsor, list that sponsor to give them credit for their good ideas
I hope this turns into a useful topic for the board