Signing Up For Shitty Sponsor Programs

ArtWilliams · 2008-04-07, 07:44 PM

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Don't you hate it when you take 5 minutes to sign up for a program and when you finally get in, you find out just how shitty they are. Case in point, I log in after filling out the NATS signup and the niche I am looking for has no FHG, banners or content. [They do have a pretty good looking site though.] Those niches that do have FHG and content, haven't been updated since late 2007. Now I have to send them a note to tell them to take me off their database otherwise I'll get e-mail from them for the the next gazillion years. Fuckity fuck! I'm tired.

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Greenguy · 2008-04-08, 09:45 AM

I signed up for one yesterday that only had a couple of things on the signup form - name, email, site, etc. I assumed that once you got into the admin, there'd be a place to put in your payment info. When I logged in, I saw this:

All your affiliates provide that the billings will pay you directly.

It took me at least 20 minutes of clicking on links in the admin to figure out that I can get paid via CCBill once I go thru about 30 extra steps

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I also love the ones that say they have a webmaster referral program, but no link codes for it in the admin.

tickler · 2008-04-08, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenie

I also love the ones that say they have a webmaster referral program, but no link codes for it in the admin.

Or no stats for referrals!

papagmp · 2008-04-09, 06:54 AM

I'm listening.........

Takes me back to the days when we first started. I remember when I had nothing but a few linking codes and the few tools that ccbill provided.

Someday I might put pretty pictures on the sign-up page but I've been focusing on tools and content. I have a list of things to add for my affiliate area that is as long as my arm. If we're missing something you need, don't hesitate to ask - I'll add it to the list (or push it up in priority)

I haven't forgotten that we need to add the capability to dump hosted gallery and FS links/titles/descriptions to a text file - it's on the list near the top!

ronnie · 2008-04-09, 10:31 AM

Lack of ads is the big one I see. I signed up recently for a new sponsor, only had a handful of 480x60 type banners. Still back in the 90's..

It's really amazing how many sponsors lack good ads.

Agent · 2008-04-10, 01:04 PM

One site program/site I wanted to push didn't have an affiliates area (a real one, the billing program had their own crappy area for banners and such, but little else). Instead, you had to email the webmaster for resources. But I found that every time I emailed for resources I felt like I was bugging. And I knew they had them (I saw their galleries on other sites like Freeones) but they didn't have a master list for affiliates to browse.

LD · 2008-04-10, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent

One site program/site I wanted to push didn't have an affiliates area (a real one, the billing program had their own crappy area for banners and such, but little else). Instead, you had to email the webmaster for resources. But I found that every time I emailed for resources I felt like I was bugging.

I have a sponsor like this, but I can't complain because they ended up giving me full access to their members area, so I can download most anything I need. Very good content, too.

blacula · 2008-04-16, 06:29 AM

for the past few weeks, i have joined several programs and I have came across

rss feeds that havent been updated in months or even years -- rss feeds that dont send traffic to galleries with my codes on them

magically getting approved to programs that i havent even seen let alone signed up for -- and no, it wasnt a sister program (i hope not with just two sites)

no content no banners -- no fpads

(no problem i can make my own -- its better that way -- lol) -- just links to send traffic and fgh which would be fine if i had traffic to send to them

then on the flipside -- there are 800 lb gorillas -- which will make life real fun for the next few months/years/decades/lifetimes

Mike-mijen · 2008-04-17, 12:12 PM

So let me ask which sponsors are the ones that are good and have the tools one needs to promote them? because I am looking to start signing up with sponsors.

ArtWilliams · 2008-04-17, 03:15 PM

My best sponsor by far is NaughtyAmerica. Most of the tools they offer work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mijen

So let me ask which sponsors are the ones that are good and have the tools one needs to promote them? because I am looking to start signing up with sponsors.

Oh yeah, the day I wrote my rant I also sent a note to the sponsor. He said that the banners were up for the site. Which they were but begs the question, "When was the last time you clicked on a banner"? The FHG and content would be available very soon he said. Well, I check today and it is still not there.

NY Jester · 2008-04-17, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mijen

So let me ask which sponsors are the ones that are good and have the tools one needs to promote them? because I am looking to start signing up with sponsors.

Mijen - it can be a daunting task finding sponsors suited for what you need. GMP Cash in my opinion has some pretty unique tools and we are striving each day to better them and add more. We try and work closely with each affiliate..big or small..and with their individual goals in mind. We'd be happy to have you sign up as an affiliate and once you do I can show you around, should you have any questions or concerns. Feel free to hit me up should you need anything.

Jay

Mike-mijen · 2008-04-17, 04:39 PM

Thanks Artwilliams and Jay. I appreciate the info.
Mike

Flynn812 · 2008-04-17, 11:22 PM

mijen..your domain comes up 'just purchased'

Mike-mijen · 2008-04-18, 07:36 AM

ooops my bad. thanks. I will fix it now.

NY Jester · 2008-04-18, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mijen

Thanks Artwilliams and Jay. I appreciate the info.
Mike

Youre very welcome Mike...Im here anytime.

tigermom · 2008-04-18, 11:57 AM

I have to say, I do think GMP Cash is one of the most affiliate-friendly and even affiliate-oriented programs I've had the privilege of signing up with. Their sites are in niches I don't usually cover, but I do promote them on every general site I have.

NY Jester · 2008-04-18, 12:51 PM

Tigermom, thank you very much for the kind words. Ill send that payment paypal or epass? HAHAH no serously we appreciate the program push and certainly try our best to accomdate each affiliate as best we can.

EmpireAutopilot · 2008-04-21, 05:06 AM

You should see mainstream affiliate programs.

Well, they do give you some banners that were designed in 1981 in MS Paint at least.

SheepGuy · 2008-04-21, 02:33 PM

GMP has been good to me, I needed some specialized banners, asked for them and got them very quickly.
Thanks Jay and Papa

NY Jester · 2008-04-21, 03:04 PM

Very welcome SG...beers on you

2008-04-07, 07:44 PM	#1
ArtWilliams You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 6,244	Signing Up For Shitty Sponsor Programs <rant> Don't you hate it when you take 5 minutes to sign up for a program and when you finally get in, you find out just how shitty they are. Case in point, I log in after filling out the NATS signup and the niche I am looking for has no FHG, banners or content. [They do have a pretty good looking site though.] Those niches that do have FHG and content, haven't been updated since late 2007. Now I have to send them a note to tell them to take me off their database otherwise I'll get e-mail from them for the the next gazillion years. Fuckity fuck! I'm tired. </rant>

2008-04-08, 09:45 AM	#2
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,929	I signed up for one yesterday that only had a couple of things on the signup form - name, email, site, etc. I assumed that once you got into the admin, there'd be a place to put in your payment info. When I logged in, I saw this: All your affiliates provide that the billings will pay you directly. It took me at least 20 minutes of clicking on links in the admin to figure out that I can get paid via CCBill once I go thru about 30 extra steps * I also love the ones that say they have a webmaster referral program, but no link codes for it in the admin. __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network**

2008-04-09, 06:54 AM	#4
papagmp That'll teach you to leave your sister unattended..... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,803	I'm listening......... Takes me back to the days when we first started. I remember when I had nothing but a few linking codes and the few tools that ccbill provided. Someday I might put pretty pictures on the sign-up page but I've been focusing on tools and content. I have a list of things to add for my affiliate area that is as long as my arm. If we're missing something you need, don't hesitate to ask - I'll add it to the list (or push it up in priority) I haven't forgotten that we need to add the capability to dump hosted gallery and FS links/titles/descriptions to a text file - it's on the list near the top! __________________ Submit: OutlawFreePorn

2008-04-10, 01:04 PM	#6
Agent You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 631	One site program/site I wanted to push didn't have an affiliates area (a real one, the billing program had their own crappy area for banners and such, but little else). Instead, you had to email the webmaster for resources. But I found that every time I emailed for resources I felt like I was bugging. And I knew they had them (I saw their galleries on other sites like Freeones) but they didn't have a master list for affiliates to browse. __________________ Brihana.com

2008-04-16, 06:29 AM	#8
blacula Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6	lol for the past few weeks, i have joined several programs and I have came across rss feeds that havent been updated in months or even years -- rss feeds that dont send traffic to galleries with my codes on them magically getting approved to programs that i havent even seen let alone signed up for -- and no, it wasnt a sister program (i hope not with just two sites) no content no banners -- no fpads (no problem i can make my own -- its better that way -- lol) -- just links to send traffic and fgh which would be fine if i had traffic to send to them then on the flipside -- there are 800 lb gorillas -- which will make life real fun for the next few months/years/decades/lifetimes

2008-04-09, 10:31 AM	#5
ronnie Wheither you think you can or you think you can't, Your right. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: midwest Posts: 2,274	Lack of ads is the big one I see. I signed up recently for a new sponsor, only had a handful of 480x60 type banners. Still back in the 90's.. It's really amazing how many sponsors lack good ads.

2008-04-17, 12:12 PM	#9
Mike-mijen What do you mean, my birth certificate expired? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fla Posts: 995	So let me ask which sponsors are the ones that are good and have the tools one needs to promote them? because I am looking to start signing up with sponsors.

2008-04-17, 04:39 PM	#12
Mike-mijen What do you mean, my birth certificate expired? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fla Posts: 995	Thanks Artwilliams and Jay. I appreciate the info. Mike

2008-04-17, 11:22 PM	#13
Flynn812 Aw, Dad, you've done a lot of great things, but you're a very old man, and old people are useless Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25	mijen..your domain comes up 'just purchased' __________________ Account Rep: MVT Cash ICQ : 476 734 218

2008-04-18, 07:36 AM	#14
Mike-mijen What do you mean, my birth certificate expired? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fla Posts: 995	ooops my bad. thanks. I will fix it now.

2008-04-18, 11:57 AM	#16
tigermom You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 893	I have to say, I do think GMP Cash is one of the most affiliate-friendly and even affiliate-oriented programs I've had the privilege of signing up with. Their sites are in niches I don't usually cover, but I do promote them on every general site I have. __________________ XLEF

2008-04-18, 12:51 PM	#17
NY Jester ICQ:147079406 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: RockMEHardplace Posts: 2,996	Tigermom, thank you very much for the kind words. Ill send that payment paypal or epass? HAHAH no serously we appreciate the program push and certainly try our best to accomdate each affiliate as best we can. __________________ The Sexy Side of Porn

2008-04-21, 05:06 AM	#18
EmpireAutopilot Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 7	You should see mainstream affiliate programs. Well, they do give you some banners that were designed in 1981 in MS Paint at least.

2008-04-21, 02:33 PM	#19
SheepGuy It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,527	GMP has been good to me, I needed some specialized banners, asked for them and got them very quickly. Thanks Jay and Papa __________________ If the Environment was a bank, they would have saved it by now.

2008-04-21, 03:04 PM	#20
NY Jester ICQ:147079406 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: RockMEHardplace Posts: 2,996	Very welcome SG...beers on you __________________ The Sexy Side of Porn