When You join a program...

RawAlex · 2005-11-30, 10:54 AM

I have found that more programs these days are requiring that the email address be verified before the partner account is activated. I think this is a very good way to up your acceptance levels on your partner emails, and also to make sure that you are not getting duplicate accounts and such.

I get anywhere from 3 to 10 sponsor emails per day. Also, the email used to sign up to sponsor sites often seems to end up in the hands of spammers and other marketing companies without my permission. I filter, but some people will put in spam arrest or similar, which will mean your stuff doesn't get through.

It isn't easy.

Alex

RedCherry · 2005-11-30, 11:32 AM

I use my real email when I sign up for programs, and I try to always remember to go into spam arrest, and authorize that domain, but sometimes I don't remember, and letters would get caught in a spam filter in that case.

Do you get emails back to an address, so that if something like that happend, you could click on a link and confirm yourself? (which is what spam arrest sends).

I agree with the newsletter, but even those I don't always read, depends on how much I'm promoting the sponsor, I'm with Useless, I've signed up for a LOT of sponsors that I never do anything with, then a few I do a lot with.

I'm another that has also never heard of your program, if you guys are making posts (not spammy but contributing, not everyone reads the spam forums) you also might get people getting to know your name and maybe more apt to ask questions. Or if you advertise on boards and can post announcements on main sections, that would get you out there where affiliates and non-affiliates can comment.

I don't run a board, I'm not trying to solicit biz, lol but on this board for instance, when they have announcements from different sponsors, I do tend to always read those. Just a thought.

japamor · 2005-11-30, 11:47 AM

I sign up with a lot of sponsors, often on the spur of the moment, and many of them I don't use. But I always give accurate, up to date info. there's no reason not to.
I'm not signed up with you Jim, but now I'm going to have a look. Brace yourself!
Cheers

2005-11-30, 11:32 AM	#2
RedCherry Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Middle of the Desert, Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,187	I use my real email when I sign up for programs, and I try to always remember to go into spam arrest, and authorize that domain, but sometimes I don't remember, and letters would get caught in a spam filter in that case. Do you get emails back to an address, so that if something like that happend, you could click on a link and confirm yourself? (which is what spam arrest sends). I agree with the newsletter, but even those I don't always read, depends on how much I'm promoting the sponsor, I'm with Useless, I've signed up for a LOT of sponsors that I never do anything with, then a few I do a lot with. I'm another that has also never heard of your program, if you guys are making posts (not spammy but contributing, not everyone reads the spam forums) you also might get people getting to know your name and maybe more apt to ask questions. Or if you advertise on boards and can post announcements on main sections, that would get you out there where affiliates and non-affiliates can comment. I don't run a board, I'm not trying to solicit biz, lol but on this board for instance, when they have announcements from different sponsors, I do tend to always read those. Just a thought. __________________ Our 3D Comics and Props on Renderotica

2005-11-30, 11:47 AM	#3
japamor I Love Turkish Delight, they're very moreish. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 578	I sign up with a lot of sponsors, often on the spur of the moment, and many of them I don't use. But I always give accurate, up to date info. there's no reason not to. I'm not signed up with you Jim, but now I'm going to have a look. Brace yourself! Cheers __________________

2005-11-30, 10:54 AM	#1
RawAlex Took the hint. Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,597	I have found that more programs these days are requiring that the email address be verified before the partner account is activated. I think this is a very good way to up your acceptance levels on your partner emails, and also to make sure that you are not getting duplicate accounts and such. I get anywhere from 3 to 10 sponsor emails per day. Also, the email used to sign up to sponsor sites often seems to end up in the hands of spammers and other marketing companies without my permission. I filter, but some people will put in spam arrest or similar, which will mean your stuff doesn't get through. It isn't easy. Alex