Topbucks redirects my traffic :(

[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.