Topbucks redirects my traffic :(

[TopBucks Lilit]

Originally Posted by ronnie

I don't mean to hijack this thread. I have re-state my post, it appears the RSS links are affiliate linked, or they changed recently? Or there are some not yet linked?

I am curious, why the webmaster links on the tours are not using affilaite links. Why?

Ronnie,

All of the RSS feeds on the tours were supposed to use affiliate links, but recently it has been brought to our attention that some of them are not linked properly, our programmers are working on eliminating the issue. As I've already told in my previous post we'd like to apologize for the issues. We do our best to prevent such things from happening and we're thankful to webmasters who report them and let us fix the bugs asap.

[ronnie]

Originally Posted by TopBucks Lilit

Ronnie,

All of the RSS feeds on the tours were supposed to use affiliate links, but recently it has been brought to our attention that some of them are not linked properly, our programmers are working on eliminating the issue. As I've already told in my previous post we'd like to apologize for the issues. We do our best to prevent such things from happening and we're thankful to webmasters who report them and let us fix the bugs asap.

I agree, topbucks has been quick these fix the errors. Sure every one appreciates it.

Still, what about the "webmaster" links on the tours, they do not have affiliate links. Topbucks does have an webmaster referral program, so seems the links would be coded.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by ronnie

I agree, topbucks has been quick these fix the errors. Sure every one appreciates it.

Still, what about the "webmaster" links on the tours, they do not have affiliate links. Topbucks does have an webmaster referral program, so seems the links would be coded.

I think an affiliate referral code on the webmaster link on hosted galleries is optional. I consider it part of the price for using the sponsors bandwidth instead of hosting my own promo galleries.

[ronnie]

Originally Posted by Toby

I think an affiliate referral code on the webmaster link on hosted galleries is optional. I consider it part of the price for using the sponsors bandwidth instead of hosting my own promo galleries.

Is there an option on the FHG's? I was just asking about the tours.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by ronnie

Is there an option on the FHG's? I was just asking about the tours.

No, not an option for the webmaster. An option for the program owner.

My opinion would be the same for webmaster links on tours as it is for FHG's. It's up to the program if they include the referral codes. I don't consider it a given that webmaster links have affiliate referral codes.

[ronnie]

Originally Posted by Toby

No, not an option for the webmaster. An option for the program owner.

My opinion would be the same for webmaster links on tours as it is for FHG's. It's up to the program if they include the referral codes. I don't consider it a given that webmaster links have affiliate referral codes.

Why shouldn't it be a given? It's a traffic leak, even if it's webmasters. If a program has a webmaster referral program and does not have affiliate links on the tours, it's like they are trying to keep more money from webmasters. I work my ass off for my traffic, I want to make as much as possible, whether from surfers or webmasters. Why wouldn't I?

I don't know why any webmaster should think they owe a sponsor or need to help them? Don't make sense to me. If I worked a regular job, I wouldn't be giving any of my check back because they provided me with a bathroom, or a lunch room ,or the materials I needed to do the job. It's a part of doing business and we know sponsors make out quite well.

[TopBucks Lilit]

Originally Posted by ronnie

I agree, topbucks has been quick these fix the errors. Sure every one appreciates it.

Still, what about the "webmaster" links on the tours, they do not have affiliate links. Topbucks does have an webmaster referral program, so seems the links would be coded.

Ronnie, to tell the truth I don't know any program using webmaster referral links for "webmaster" links on the tours. It's going to add some headache to tracking system since it's a completely different link than those ones with your account numbers you use to link to sites and galleries, but I'll see if we can have it implemented.

[Jel]

Originally Posted by TopBucks Lilit

Ronnie, to tell the truth I don't know any program using webmaster referral links for "webmaster" links on the tours. It's going to add some headache to tracking system since it's a completely different link than those ones with your account numbers you use to link to sites and galleries, but I'll see if we can have it implemented.

Mine does

[TheDoc]

The majority, of pay per signup sponsors do not credit the webmaster referral link or anything outside of a direct tour sale.

Newsletters and webmaster links don't create traffic leaks, and some sponsors do track newsletters and pay on them too, just not all.

Normally you see revshare sponsors that try and credit every little thing on the tour, or they get blasted for it if they don't.

[TopBucks Lilit]

Originally Posted by TopBucks Lilit

Ronnie,

All of the RSS feeds on the tours were supposed to use affiliate links, but recently it has been brought to our attention that some of them are not linked properly, our programmers are working on eliminating the issue. As I've already told in my previous post we'd like to apologize for the issues. We do our best to prevent such things from happening and we're thankful to webmasters who report them and let us fix the bugs asap.

Hello,
Our programming dept has updated the footer for all the tours that use the RSS link and forced an update on all of our generated sites. This is now passing the WM ID correctly on all the tours.

Please let us know if you see any further issues with this.