Sponsor with most Payout requirements

Alphawolf · 2004-02-21, 05:28 PM

OK. My index fingers are down to a stub. Been signing up with a multitude of sponsors I've collected over the past couple months.

ARS was the first that required a signed W-9, which I mailed out. No fax here and I don't even have a modem in this computer. No biggie - for ARS it seemes worth it.

Thus far I think Bumblecash is the most demanding when it comes to credentials for payouts.

I can't get back to the page that informed me what i need, but I'm pretty sure it is a signed W-9, copy of Driver's License and SS card...notorized.

Wow. On one hand it's a PITA, but on the other it sorta makes me confident in a sponsor that is this picky about stuff. MacandBumble is great stuff and would be a great compliment to my softcore site- so I'll do it.

Has anyone come across any Sponsors requiring more than that? Meaning- while I'm at it should I get other stuff copied and notorized?

Some observations after many hours of signing up with dozens of sponsors:

Thank God for the AutoFill on G's toolbar. I write down the username and pass before I enter it into the form field. I write down the sponsor name with user/pass on a POST IT NOTES.

I have (flipping through) MANY Post-it-Notes. Most send E-mail confirmation with account info quickly.

Will copy and paste all info into a word doc password protected, Rar's up password protected, then name it with a different extension. Will have a printed version and keep a copy with my buddy in case of fire, etc...

Most impressive Sponsor interface thus far is SilverCash. Very well laid out, logical and easy to get all the stuff ya need.

I like when sponsors include as much info in the confirmation E-mail as possible like link codes for the various sites, where to go for support, etc...

I didn't 'get' CCbill at first. Now I have been logging in and merging each new account into one Primary account. Is this what most people do?

CCbill is F'in slow in in low res.

I never saw the old version.

I don't really undestand why there are links from within CCbill's Tools panel to get banners and stuff if it just loads a page in a frame and the page tells me I need to login.

iBill- I just don't understand at all. I'm thinkin' it should be similar to CCbill as far as an interface to login to and stuff. Luckily, most Sponsors aren't on iBill. iBills's website doesn't even have a background color specified. LOL.

Oh, yeah- I try to use a unique username/pass for every sponsor. That has me glancing at objects around my desk area for words.

I have ta sort through all these programs and check the sites and freebies, etc...

OH. One thing I don't understand is why would a sponsor's payout be different if you pick the no pop-up program?? I forget which one or two was like this- but upon signing up when asked which program to promote they had a no pop-up for $20 per sign up and the regular per sign-up was like $30 or $35. What is the rational behind a sponsor paying less if one does not want surfers to get pop-ups? I mean- a sale is a sale...so I don't get that.

Well, back to the sponsor sign up marathon....

Cleo · 2004-02-21, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by Alphawolf
OH. One thing I don't understand is why would a sponsor's payout be different if you pick the no pop-up program?? I forget which one or two was like this- but upon signing up when asked which program to promote they had a no pop-up for $20 per sign up and the regular per sign-up was like $30 or $35. What is the rational behind a sponsor paying less if one does not want surfers to get pop-ups? I mean- a sale is a sale...so I don't get that.

Because the sponsor makes money off of the consoles even if they don't sign up for the program that you sent them to they might make money off of ne of the consoles and often do not have to pay the webmaster anything so they can offer a higher payout in order to get you to send to the console tour.

Surfn · 2004-02-21, 06:32 PM

Pretty much what Cleo said

Boogie · 2004-02-21, 08:48 PM

Threadjacking in progress:

I really, really do like the sponsors who dont charge any different prices. Console free, 100% payout on consoles and the like.

All but one of my sponsors do this, and, they have just as high a payout as the sponsor who doesnt offer that :p

I see Cleo's reasoning behind it, but some programs also use it as an excuse.

In my ynot days, I'd sit here and say those programs by name but eh

its 2004 and i'd rather just let you find out on your own

Alphawolf · 2004-02-21, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the replies folks.

Boogie- No worries...I am signing up with like every sponsor in the universe.

Extreme John · 2004-02-22, 07:28 PM

Just to add to this real quick, there does come a time in business though where even a sponsor needs to be realistic, for instance, would you rather your sponsor go belly up and not pay at all because the sponsor lost their ass on the $35 per Join, and had no consoles to try and recoup that $ differance?

After all paying $35 up front for a trial membership for instance means the sponsor is already behind let's say $31.05, assuming that surfer sent in doesnt chargeback or refund, now a sponsor must HOPE and ofcourse work very hard to retain that member, even with a rebill price of $34.95 a month that means IF the member rebills the sponsor now profited $3.90.

At some point something has to give, being someone that has used sponsorship programs for many years before starting my own, I always clearly understood that business is business, I would rather keep getting a check than to hear bad news about a sponsor kicking the bucket because they gave away the farm, Cross Sales, Console Sales, etc. gotta keep in mind every webmaster is out to make as much money as possible, so if that means a give me more concept, thats only right. Someone does have to put the breaks on though and say hey, let's be realistic here.

2004-02-21, 05:28 PM	#1
Alphawolf Don't come to Florida for vacation. We're closed. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,874	Sponsor with most Payout requirements OK. My index fingers are down to a stub. Been signing up with a multitude of sponsors I've collected over the past couple months. ARS was the first that required a signed W-9, which I mailed out. No fax here and I don't even have a modem in this computer. No biggie - for ARS it seemes worth it. Thus far I think Bumblecash is the most demanding when it comes to credentials for payouts. I can't get back to the page that informed me what i need, but I'm pretty sure it is a signed W-9, copy of Driver's License and SS card...notorized. Wow. On one hand it's a PITA, but on the other it sorta makes me confident in a sponsor that is this picky about stuff. MacandBumble is great stuff and would be a great compliment to my softcore site- so I'll do it. Has anyone come across any Sponsors requiring more than that? Meaning- while I'm at it should I get other stuff copied and notorized? Some observations after many hours of signing up with dozens of sponsors: Thank God for the AutoFill on G's toolbar. I write down the username and pass before I enter it into the form field. I write down the sponsor name with user/pass on a POST IT NOTES. I have (flipping through) MANY Post-it-Notes. Most send E-mail confirmation with account info quickly. Will copy and paste all info into a word doc password protected, Rar's up password protected, then name it with a different extension. Will have a printed version and keep a copy with my buddy in case of fire, etc... Most impressive Sponsor interface thus far is SilverCash. Very well laid out, logical and easy to get all the stuff ya need. I like when sponsors include as much info in the confirmation E-mail as possible like link codes for the various sites, where to go for support, etc... I didn't 'get' CCbill at first. Now I have been logging in and merging each new account into one Primary account. Is this what most people do? CCbill is F'in slow in in low res. I never saw the old version. I don't really undestand why there are links from within CCbill's Tools panel to get banners and stuff if it just loads a page in a frame and the page tells me I need to login. iBill- I just don't understand at all. I'm thinkin' it should be similar to CCbill as far as an interface to login to and stuff. Luckily, most Sponsors aren't on iBill. iBills's website doesn't even have a background color specified. LOL. Oh, yeah- I try to use a unique username/pass for every sponsor. That has me glancing at objects around my desk area for words. I have ta sort through all these programs and check the sites and freebies, etc... OH. One thing I don't understand is why would a sponsor's payout be different if you pick the no pop-up program?? I forget which one or two was like this- but upon signing up when asked which program to promote they had a no pop-up for $20 per sign up and the regular per sign-up was like $30 or $35. What is the rational behind a sponsor paying less if one does not want surfers to get pop-ups? I mean- a sale is a sale...so I don't get that. Well, back to the sponsor sign up marathon.... __________________ Regards, AW Weekly Pay. Sites That Convert. Start Pimpin' Today!

2004-02-21, 09:17 PM	#5
Alphawolf Don't come to Florida for vacation. We're closed. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,874	Thanks for the replies folks. Boogie- No worries...I am signing up with like every sponsor in the universe. __________________ Regards, AW Weekly Pay. Sites That Convert. Start Pimpin' Today!

2004-02-22, 07:28 PM	#6
Extreme John Afro John says: "Touch The Extreme Afro & You'll Be In Extreme Pain!" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,671	Just to add to this real quick, there does come a time in business though where even a sponsor needs to be realistic, for instance, would you rather your sponsor go belly up and not pay at all because the sponsor lost their ass on the $35 per Join, and had no consoles to try and recoup that $ differance? After all paying $35 up front for a trial membership for instance means the sponsor is already behind let's say $31.05, assuming that surfer sent in doesnt chargeback or refund, now a sponsor must HOPE and ofcourse work very hard to retain that member, even with a rebill price of $34.95 a month that means IF the member rebills the sponsor now profited $3.90. At some point something has to give, being someone that has used sponsorship programs for many years before starting my own, I always clearly understood that business is business, I would rather keep getting a check than to hear bad news about a sponsor kicking the bucket because they gave away the farm, Cross Sales, Console Sales, etc. gotta keep in mind every webmaster is out to make as much money as possible, so if that means a give me more concept, thats only right. Someone does have to put the breaks on though and say hey, let's be realistic here. __________________ September 6, 2007

2004-02-21, 06:32 PM	#3
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	Pretty much what Cleo said

2004-02-21, 08:48 PM	#4
Boogie I like to blog :) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,050	Threadjacking in progress: I really, really do like the sponsors who dont charge any different prices. Console free, 100% payout on consoles and the like. All but one of my sponsors do this, and, they have just as high a payout as the sponsor who doesnt offer that :p I see Cleo's reasoning behind it, but some programs also use it as an excuse. In my ynot days, I'd sit here and say those programs by name but eh its 2004 and i'd rather just let you find out on your own