Expected sponsor response time?

[PR_Tom]

To say the larger programs dont have to give a damn is really out of left field to my ears

When your program gets huge, are you saying you'll flip a switch and stop with your great affiliate and customer support? 'Course not, it just doesnt make common sense. It's like saying rich people don't save money, but I think you'll find that they're some of the tightest penny pinchers and smart investors out there.

I spent about 4 hours one day a few months ago with a brand spanking new newbie. He knew html and some design already, so I suggested some things he could build right away. (niched pages with niche ads and niche fhg's along with relevant text and site reviews, all interlinked.) A few weeks ago he messaged me and has #2 on MSN for a very big niche term and is making sales. I dont really think the result would be much different with any program with a dedicated affiliate support person, or plenty of time to invest.

I'm not sure, but it might actually argue that a small site without a dedicated support person might not have the time for that sort of thing? I seriously doubt thats true either; good support is absolutely critical regardless of size. Poor response will hurt any sized program

Just seems to me that there is no threshold beyond which you can stop responding or helping people out of all sizes and experiences. I think it's just too temptingly easy to say, but it doesnt bear out in my personal experience.