Affiliate program growth [Archive]

basschick

2006-05-25, 07:21 PM

on the one hand, yes - NATS and MPA offer superior stats for affliliates and program owners. it's much faster and easier to add promo content and free hosted galleries and it's easy to add linking options like trial, no trial and no console. and you can offer alternative payment methods ccbill might not offer like epassporte or wire.

but if i were getting NATS or MPA, i certainly would add epoch into the processor mix. i worked with a program that used both and they regularly saw 11% more sales by using both. you can't beat making 11% more sales for doing nothing ;)

You didn't say if you were going to add another CC processor or not - if you're just gonna go with CCBill, then is there really anything that NATS or MPA has that you need?

Sure, they both have a lot of bells & whistles, but in the end, do they offer anything you can't do yourself or already have in the affiliate area???

DangerDave

2006-05-25, 10:03 PM

NATS and MPA offer superior stats for affliliates IMO they are just about the worst stats there are, and offer no advantage whatsoever.

NATS and MPA offer superior stats for....program owners That has little bearing on the majority of webmasters.

it's much faster and easier to add promo content and free hosted galleries Again it has little bearing on anyone but the 1-5 people that own the program.. For most affiliates its a shit fight just to get a single gallery.

it's easy to add linking options like trial, no trial and no console. Again advantage for a very few people only

IMO - NATS is a gimic/toy for program owners.

I agree with GG. Simple fast uncomplicated admins and GOOD quality aff. support is important.. the rest is just guff...

DD

Surfn

2006-05-26, 03:38 AM

IMO - NATS is a gimic/toy for program owners.

I agree with GG. Simple fast uncomplicated admins and GOOD quality aff. support is important.. the rest is just guff...

DDDildo...err...ditto :D

Greenguy

2006-05-26, 08:13 AM

on the one hand, yes - NATS and MPA offer superior stats for affiliates and program owners. it's much faster and easier to add promo content and free hosted galleries and it's easy to add linking options like trial, no trial and no console. and you can offer alternative payment methods ccbill might not offer like epassporte or wire...
I agree with some & disagree with others:

Stats - yes, they are better then CCBill in that they have the individual totals for each site in the program (something I really wish CCBill would add since they looked be be set up for it)

Adding Content/Hosted Material - I can't really see how one is that mush easier than the other. With each, I assume you still have to upload it to the server. You then tell NATS/MPA where it is OR you edit your html pages with the location & upload them for the CCBill affiliates - different steps that take the same amount of time & end with the same results.

Trials/Consoles - I can't see how this is any different for either option - hell, it's probably another step with NATS/MPA because you still have to contact CCBill to get the options set up for the trials & then put that link code in your affiliate admin. With the fancy versions, you have to contact CCBill & then tell the admin where the trial option is & then generate the link codes. Consoles would be the same thing - make the console tour & set up the link codes in the admins for each.

Payouts - I could be mistaken, but I think you might be able to have CCBill send you (the program owners) the money for certain webmasters & then pay them yourself (I Know you can have all the money sent to you & then pay all the webmasters yourself, because NATS & MPA programs do that)

I think it really boils down to this: Do you (the program owner) have the money to pay for the fancy admins while not passing along the cost to the webmasters?

(and this is all assuming that you're still only using CCBill & not multiple processors)

Useless

2006-05-26, 09:09 AM

No third party stats/processing solution will ever be as trusted by affiliates as CCBill. Any time a sponsor puts software between the affiliate and the end processor, another level of trust has been removed.

emmanuelle

2006-05-26, 12:15 PM

I'm happy to read these thoughts from you guys. For us it's never been a question of being able to afford it, but of trust & convenience. Nobody can question the integrity of Ccbill's stats, nor that of a program relying on them. I am also not convinced that any of the big cascading scripts are tamper proof. "Shave" has a fluid definition, and I don't really want to risk being associated with something that might one day reveal itself to be vulnerable.
Finally, we specialize in tiny niches. When someone signs up to our program, they are often experimenting, and don't necessarily want to commit to $100 minimums. Our sites take a special touch to promote and we accept that we're not for everyone.

I worry about some of the newer programs out there that use these scripts. It's far too easy for them to simply disappear with everyone's money, since it's sitting in their bank account rather than a 3rd party's.

SirMoby

2006-05-26, 01:01 PM

I am also not convinced that any of the big cascading scripts are tamper proof.
The only people that worry me are the ones that say their system cannot be shaved. Either they know they're blowing smoke up my ass or they don't understand the issue.

emmanuelle

2006-05-26, 01:07 PM

Either they know they're blowing smoke up my ass or they don't understand the issue.

I suspect that the very fluid definition of shaving gets manipulated an awful lot.

Greenguy

2006-05-26, 02:02 PM

...When someone signs up to our program, they are often experimenting, and don't necessarily want to commit to $100 minimums...Not that I'm trying to defend them, but I think they they do offer at $50 minimum payment option (and who knows, it might be an option the program owner can set to whatever amount they desire)

2006-05-26, 02:51 PM

I think if a program isn't using nats, mpa, etc etc or their own affiliate software and is using ccbill etc then they are probably only playing 'sponsor'.

I have used or worked with programs that use Jettis, Epoch, CCbill, even Verotel ... and have used their affiliate software. I can honestly say that the affiliate software provided by these 3rd party processors simply can't compare to Nats on almost every level except maybe some affiliate ease of use areas. Not only that but I know for a fact that CCbill does not do affiliate tracking particularly well, and there are many sales that are made by an affiliate that never credited to an affiliate.

You would be an idiot to shave in today's competitive program arena. You wan't every single sale an affiliate makes to be credited to them to keep them promoting your program, and I know that Nats does a wonderful job of that... and feel their affiliate tracking is probably the best of the game.

My advice is if you are starting a program, start with affiliate management software straight off the bat.... it will save you hassles down the line and you will be taken more seriously by many higher volume affiliates.

Greenguy

2006-05-26, 11:19 PM

...Not only that but I know for a fact that CCbill does not do affiliate tracking particularly well, and there are many sales that are made by an affiliate that never credited to an affiliate...If that's true & the program is using NATS or MPA, wouldn't the sale still not be credited to the affiliate? I mean, if CCBill (or any processor) screws it up, the fancy program would, by default, screw it up as well since it's just reporting the info the processor gives them.

Evil Chris

2006-05-26, 11:41 PM

If that's true & the program is using NATS or MPA, wouldn't the sale still not be credited to the affiliate? I mean, if CCBill (or any processor) screws it up, the fancy program would, by default, screw it up as well since it's just reporting the info the processor gives them.I don't think that's necessarily true. Our stats backend works on the session ID system for example. It's at our level that the referral is made, not at the processor level.

Some good points here all around but I would have to say that to be more in control of your affiliate program and your affiliates, one would eventually have to take on a NATS, MPA, or similar service in order to grow and keep up with one's own growth.

The bells and whistles aren't just that... they are necessary tools and you want to keep things simple and uncomplicated for the affiliate or they will go away to someone else's program. Cascading billing is also a must. Once upon a time it was "nice to have" or a marketing point. Now it is fully expected by the affiliate.

If I were just starting out a new program, I think I would want to come out of the gates with my own backend control.

emmanuelle

2006-05-26, 11:41 PM

I think if a program isn't using nats, mpa, etc etc or their own affiliate software and is using ccbill etc then they are probably only playing 'sponsor'.

Before you insult several of the people here, you might consider that not everyone feels the need to rely on a program to support their business. There are MANY people running quality sites that manage to succeed without jumping at the newest trend. They do it on their own terms, with accountability and integrity being paramount. They answer to their members first & foremost, and if such policies discourage some affiliates, then so be it.
Every one of these webmasters has an emotional attachment to their business. They do not engage in the 'playa' game, fill their sites with tons of the cheapest purchased content available, or bill their customers in unfamilliar currencies to make a quick buck and piss off their customers in the process.
While not inherantly necessary, these same webmasters open their doors to affiliates, offer fair terms and share a quality product that both they and affiliate can succeed with. They are not 'playing sponsor', but rather they are operating under a different business model which does not require all those bells & whistles.

Greenguy

2006-05-27, 08:14 AM

...Cascading billing is also a must. Once upon a time it was "nice to have" or a marketing point. Now it is fully expected by the affiliate...Do you know that if you had said that in the original post, this thread would have taken a completely different turn?

Everything I posted in here was based on a program that was using CCBill changing to NATS or MPA just for the bells & whistles while NOT using the cascading billing option & sticking with just CCBill as a processor.

And believe me when I say that I am talking out my ass when it comes to the program's admin as far as any of these (not what the affiliate sees) - the only one I've ever seen was CCBill's & the last time I looked was 2 or 3 years ago.

Evil Chris

2006-05-28, 02:00 PM

Greenguy, I think that making the switch just for the extra bells & whistles isn't a very smart move. The main reason (as I see it) to make the move to a NATS would be to have a better control of your program.

The ability to bill with any processor (even your own merchant accounts) being paramount here. The extra gadgets such as hosted galleries etc. are indeed a plus, but that sort of thing can be easily programmed outside the boundaries of NATS if desired.

For me, using your own stats comes down to growth, as indicated in the thread title.

DangerDave

2006-05-28, 05:23 PM

Amen, Emmanuelle.

The use of NATS does not a quality program make.

In my view, NATS counts against a program when I am assessing it for 'use'.

DD

amadman

2006-05-28, 07:29 PM

Amen, Emmanuelle.

The use of NATS does not a quality program make.

In my view, NATS counts against a program when I am assessing it for 'use'.

DD

Ditto.

The Ghost

2006-05-28, 10:57 PM

It seems the whole issue boils down to trusting the sponsor you are working with. Having a certain software does not magically make anyone more money. Affiliate support and great content is key.

But I've dealt with both CCBill only and Nats programs and MPA3 etc. I know the feelings of some of the older programs trying new technologies and softwares. I dealt with the same thing when alot of the old distributors were hesitant to make the jump to DVD. The word "fad" came up alot. Heck, most of those old pro adult companies considered the internet as a fad as well. They're singing a different tune now. Many of the established CCbill companies have been burned by the ibill of the world, etc. And we all know the old expression, "If it ain't broke, why fix it?"

Having a Nats style affiliate software can enable you to make your partners and yourself more money if it is utilized correctly. There is no question about it. I have no idea why CCBill hasn't made their affiliate software better. It's been something that's been asked of CCbill for years. I know there are aspects of the obtaining of the promotional content that can be a pain to get to in Nats if you're not used to it. But one of the great things in Nats is tracking every campaign you create. So if you place a banner, or gallery or ad, you (the affiliate) can see how it's doing.

With my new program I had the option to start with the CCbill based program, and I did consider it. By using only CCbill only business model, a sponsor does not have to think about sending out affiliate checks, setting up additional processors, etc. But a few things lead me away from that business model. Cascading billing to help my partners get those additonal sales. The ability to direct certain countries to certain billers. It is more work to have Nats or similar program, but the tools are worth it. There are some features that might be bells and whistles, but those are only if you don't use them. Again though, it falls back on the integrity of the program it's self. If you as an affiliate and parter are worried about not getting paid and do not want to promote the program, it's all for nothing.

And for the minimum payments and such, a program can set their minimum to whatever they want. I have the IslandDollars minimum set at $25, which is a little less than 2 sales.

I already know of a few estabished older, larger CCBill based programs that will be taking the plunge to different affiliate software. You know why? Because they have no idea where their traffic comes from, or how to improve their programs. That is the truth. They will also keep their old program operating for any affiliates that do not want to switch over.

If anyone wants to talk more, I try to always be around on IcQ. :)

2006-05-30, 08:49 AM

If that's true & the program is using NATS or MPA, wouldn't the sale still not be credited to the affiliate? I mean, if CCBill (or any processor) screws it up, the fancy program would, by default, screw it up as well since it's just reporting the info the processor gives them.

Sorry for the late response, was enjoying a weekend holliday :)

Anyhow, when using ccbill or any other processor through an affiliate software management system like mpa or nats you are sending the surfer to the actual software which then sends it onto the processor. Its the nats/mpa software that is calculating signups, crediting accounts etc ... ccbill is only processing the transactions.

There are many sponsors which use ccbill processing but use their own affiliate software to keep track of sales etc ... pussycash would be one example.

As chris said cascading is just one example where software like nats and mpa can really help pick up on extra sales, along with the ability to have as many payment methods as you want but still all are credited to the affiliate.

2006-05-30, 09:00 AM

Before you insult several of the people here, you might consider that not everyone feels the need to rely on a program to support their business. There are MANY people running quality sites that manage to succeed without jumping at the newest trend. They do it on their own terms, with accountability and integrity being paramount. They answer to their members first & foremost, and if such policies discourage some affiliates, then so be it.
Every one of these webmasters has an emotional attachment to their business. They do not engage in the 'playa' game, fill their sites with tons of the cheapest purchased content available, or bill their customers in unfamilliar currencies to make a quick buck and piss off their customers in the process.
While not inherantly necessary, these same webmasters open their doors to affiliates, offer fair terms and share a quality product that both they and affiliate can succeed with. They are not 'playing sponsor', but rather they are operating under a different business model which does not require all those bells & whistles.

Fair enough ... and not my intention to insult people :) It was just my opinion formed from my many years in this business and I just voiced it because it related to this thread.

Though I warn about being too emotionally attached to your business, though having pride in what you've built may have been what you meant. Overly emotional business men and women are a pain to deal with and usually find it hard to foster more than a handful of good business relationships.

emmanuelle

2006-05-30, 10:55 AM

Though I warn about being too emotionally attached to your business, though having pride in what you've built may have been what you meant. Overly emotional business men and women are a pain to deal with and usually find it hard to foster more than a handful of good business relationships.

Thanks for the advice coach. How about you run your business the way you see fit, and I will run mine as I have since '98 as I see fit; without criticizing each other's respective business plans.

Toby

2006-05-30, 10:58 AM

Thanks for the advice coach. How about you run your business the way you see fit, and I will run mine as I have since '98 as I see fit; without criticizing each other's respective business plans. You were far more diplomatic than I would have been. |thumb

The reply that immediately came to my mind was, "Don't open your mouth just to change feet."

Greenguy

2006-05-30, 12:32 PM

...Though I warn about being too emotionally attached to your business, though having pride in what you've built may have been what you meant. Overly emotional business men and women are a pain to deal with and usually find it hard to foster more than a handful of good business relationships.LB - you're painting with a very big brush on this. I am emotionally attached in a ridiculous manner to a lot of my sites (this board included) and I have a ton of great business relationships.

I think the main points on all this is that you don't have to have NATS or MPA or whatever to run a successful business AND having one of them does not mean that your program is better than one that uses the CC processor's tools.

DangerDave

2006-05-30, 04:02 PM

Though I warn about being too emotionally attached to your business, though having pride in what you've built may have been what you meant. Overly emotional business men and women are a pain to deal with and usually find it hard to foster more than a handful of good business relationships.

Add me to the chorus! |angry|

Some of us don't want to foster more than "a handful of good business relationships"... as that is about the limit of decent reliable people in this biz, and probably all we need.

DD

Useless

2006-05-30, 05:08 PM

I think the main points on all this is that you don't have to have NATS or MPA or whatever to run a successful business AND having one of them does not mean that your program is better than one that uses the CC processor's tools.I would go as far to say that programs that don't use NATS or MPA are better. As an affiliate, I used to love the bells and whistles. I really did. But as time goes on and I anaylze my sales trends, I see consistancy in the sales/rebills I make with CCBill programs and odd behaviour amongst the programs I'm affialiated with that use other tools. That's all I'm going to say.

Disclaimer: The preceding text is opinion and is based on one man's experience. The author realizes that opinion is dangerous when it conflicts with the opinions of others and the author is thusly willing to compromise by saying, "that's too fucking bad". |catfight| If you feel the preceding text is implying something that was not overtly stated, then you are probably a lot fucking smarter than you look. PS - The author is behind you, looking through the window.

karomesis

2006-05-30, 05:43 PM

The author realizes that opinion is dangerous when it conflicts with the opinions of others and the author is thusly willing to compromise by saying, "that's too fucking bad". If you feel the preceding text is implying something that was not overtly stated, then you are probably a lot fucking smarter than you look. PS - The author is behind you, looking through the window

"My manner of thinking, so you say, cannot be approved; do you suppose I care? A poor fool indeed is he who adopts a manner of thinking for others"- Marquis De Sade|thumb

Disclaimer: The preceding text is opinion and is based on one man's experience.

Perhaps, but what if the "experiences" of others were similarly fashioned? And If you don't mind me asking UW,What is the time frame you speak of? People can be struck by lighting or maybe win the lottery, but having those events occur twice to the same person decreases the probability exponentially, and likewise with consecutive occurences.

I completely agree with the last three posts and am currently attempting to foster some extemely high quality business relationships myself. I only have a handful right now, but I'm in it for the long haul, so I guess time will allow for more.

2006-05-30, 07:06 PM

LB - you're painting with a very big brush on this. I am emotionally attached in a ridiculous manner to a lot of my sites (this board included) and I have a ton of great business relationships.

I think the main points on all this is that you don't have to have NATS or MPA or whatever to run a successful business AND having one of them does not mean that your program is better than one that uses the CC processor's tools.

I can accept that. I was just voicing my on topic opinion ... I didn't realise I would get lynchmobbed for it. |huh

karomesis

2006-05-30, 08:48 PM

I have had zero experience with running a program thus far in my 4 months in the biz, but I am deeply curious why some of the veterans here are not particularly fond of nats and other recently introduced processors.|confused|

So the question begs itself, what are the direct comparisons between the old standbyes and the new processors?

And what data is there to qualify the answers? (i.e. proof)

Toby

2006-05-30, 09:36 PM

...I am deeply curious why some of the veterans here are not particularly fond of nats and other recently introduced processors.|confused|
First a little clarification. NATS, MPA3, etc are not processors, they are comprehensive sponsor program scripts, most of which are capable of utilizing multiple processors.

The biggest issue that I have with NATS and MPA3 is that the affiliate admin isn't the most user friendly in some areas. Retrieving hosted galleries and hosted free sites can be a major hassle if you want more than one or two at a time. Stats are pretty good, but could be better. I'm sure others will have a few things to add.

Greenguy

2006-05-30, 11:56 PM

I can accept that. I was just voicing my on topic opinion ... I didn't realise I would get lynchmobbed for it. |huh
I think you're getting bashed a bit because you opinion seems to be that unless you use NATS or MPA or whatever, your program is not as legit/good as those that do.

I think everyone would take a program that converts/retains & uses CCBill over one that doesn't convert/retain & uses the fancy stuff :)

Evil Chris

2006-05-31, 09:48 AM

I never meant for anyone to get so defensive in this thread.

I would however, like to point out something that has maybe been missed in all of this. Purely using CCBill's affiliate system rather than your own independant system is limiting your program's growth. You cannot use any other processor. Your hands are tied.

Not once did I say that one program might be better than another based on any of this. The question here is about growth and flexibility.

GonZo

2006-06-06, 10:45 AM

Good thread on many levels!

tigermom

2006-06-10, 10:50 AM

It seems the whole issue boils down to trusting the sponsor you are working with. Having a certain software does not magically make anyone more money. Affiliate support and great content is key.

Amen to that. I have what I consider good sponsors using CCBill and others using their own system. What matters to me is their conversions and affiliate support, I can handle rest with either system.

That said, I do wish CCBill would have breakdown by site. I have a great new sponsor that has two sites, I'm making sales but I'm not sure where the sales are coming from (freesites? blogs?) or even which sites are making the sales (of the two sponsor's sites).

Beaver Bob

2006-06-13, 06:51 AM

To be honest, when I'm promoting a sponsor I don't really take into consideration whether its NATS or CCBILL or whatever. If it converts and has the tools I need to promote, thats what I'm concerned with.

And on the sponsor end of it, we use CCBILL, we're doing well, and don't feel a need to go to something else unless we decide to add cascading billing. Otherwise CCBILL's affiliate admin does the job just fine :)

xcitecash

2006-06-13, 07:32 AM

This is interesting to us as we are at this point exactly as a fairly new programme ...
We intend to stay solely with CCbill for the future as we have looked into options and we cant see any value changing

Kacy

2006-06-13, 03:04 PM

I have enjoyed this thread as well Chris :) I have alot of clients that ask me the same original question you had. I am happy to refer them to this thread now, as there was alot of great advice and opinions.

Evil Chris

2006-06-15, 04:14 PM

shunga

2006-06-17, 02:09 PM

To answer the original question, I would say when adding a second processor. And I would agree that NATS, or MPA, isn't necessary in itself. The admin and affiliate features are nice to have, but it's just window dressing without cascading processing.

Kenny B!

2006-06-20, 12:16 PM

This is a great thread, and a subject where I can give my 2 cents and have them worth more perhaps:-)

Going with the original question, when starting an affiliate program your focus should first be on the sites in the program, if you have sites that convert then affiliates will promote you regardless of the back end you use.

I think it’s extremely important for programs to use a third party back end and here’s my reasoning (I cannot say one company nats/mpa/riverstyx/X3 is better then the other as I’ve only used nats and can only comment on their back end)

As a program owner I think having a third party software can only help you in building your business and you should budget it in to your start up costs. Sure there are the features that benefit affiliates, stats, access to content and link codes etc. But as an owner of an affiliate program you should want to have as detailed stats as possible. I find it extremely useful to see from where my affiliates are making their sale, it helps me support them better. When an affiliate signs up to you’re program you want to know as much information as possible to better help them with the promotion of your sites.

I find it much easier to add hosted promotional material to our program using the nats back end, and when promoting other sponsors I love the options to dump link codes in the format I chose.

I’m aware that many of the features offered by these affiliate back end software companies can be done with some scripting and coding. I sure as hell am not able to code it so having the option of a turn key solution really has helped me grow my business.

I like the fact I have access to my affiliates addresses, it made it possible for me to send them X-mas cards last year.

Btw Emma, You can set the min payout to whatever you like, that isn’t an issue.
If anyone is worried about a sponsor shaving, you shouldn’t promote them no matter what they use for billing, stats or hosting, use common sense here.

In conclusion :-) you do not need any third party affiliate back end to make a success of you sites and affiliate program but in my eyes it makes managing the whole program much easier and has helped us in being more productive.

Kenny B!

2006-06-20, 12:17 PM

wow it's so much easier to just type "I'd hit it" LOL

Toby

2006-06-20, 01:08 PM

...If anyone is worried about a sponsor shaving, you shouldn’t promote them no matter what they use for billing, stats or hosting, use common sense here...Agreed, but I've never heard anyone accuse CCBill of doing any shaving.

That said, shaving can be done many ways, and most of them DO NOT involve using the backend software.

Kenny B!

2006-06-20, 01:38 PM

Agreed, but I've never heard anyone accuse CCBill of doing any shaving.

That said, shaving can be done many ways, and most of them DO NOT involve using the backend software.

CCbill doesn't shave, but anyone who owns a website that uses CCBill as a biller can change links, have leaks on their tour, or find may other ways to skim off top.

I think these days the vast majority of programs spend their energy building their business and supporting affiliates, not finding ways to shave their partners.

hollywood376

2006-06-23, 10:07 PM

I worry about some of the newer programs out there that use these scripts. It's far too easy for them to simply disappear with everyone's money, since it's sitting in their bank account rather than a 3rd party's.

As a very new program owner (less than a week), I would like to know what I can do as a program owner to gain the trust of the affiliates. I come to the adult world from the mainstream ecommerce world. To me, there is no gain by cheating an affiliate. Paying affiliates for what they do is a cost of doing business, just like buying advertising or paying your light bill. The only thing you can accomplish by cheating your business associates is damaging your reputation.

I can tell you as a program owner why I chose to go with NATS:

Because I have the same fears that you have - If an affiliate sends in fraudulent joins, gets paid and then suddenly I am struck with a great number of chargebacks and credits, it could cripple my ability to stay in business.

Because I only have so many hours in a day - The features in NATS that allow me to create the hosted ad tools, etc. saves me time. If i save time, i can do more. Using NATS gives me the ability to give my webmasters the tools they need faster, and managed in a way that is easy and flexible.

Because I don't shave - Now, I guess anyone can just say that, but it's just not part of my character to cheat someone. Your reputation is all you have in business. If you don't have a good one, you have nothing.

All that being said, if anyone is interested in signing up, feel free to visit the site at Frogbucks.com (http://nats.frogbucks.com) and I'll make you this promise: If we ever cross paths, be it in my hometown, at a show or anywhere, you are free to take a look at your account through my admin.

hollywood376

2006-06-23, 10:12 PM

The biggest issue that I have with NATS and MPA3 is that the affiliate admin isn't the most user friendly in some areas. Retrieving hosted galleries and hosted free sites can be a major hassle if you want more than one or two at a time. Stats are pretty good, but could be better. I'm sure others will have a few things to add.

If I'm not mistaken, you can come in and create a link dump of every gallery from within NATS. I don't know if I have this feature turned on or not, as I am still loading the program with galleries, but I am certain that you can do this. You just choose the separator,then download the dump.

hollywood376

2006-06-23, 10:18 PM

Purely using CCBill's affiliate system rather than your own independant system is limiting your program's growth. You cannot use any other processor. Your hands are tied.

another huge reason I went with NATS. CCBILL is fine, although I think their fees are over the top. Because of that, I hope to move away from ccbill in the future to a merchant account. I was billing several hundred thousand a month in mainstream, but getting an adult processing merchant account with an american bank is more work than it's worth for a startup (you cant have a webcam, you cant have this, you cant do that, etc) so unless you are doing $100K plus per month in adult with a 1-2 year track record, you move into something like ccbill. But I also want the flexibility to provide paycom and other billers so that sales are better, affiliates are happier because sales are better and my girlfriend doesn;t leave me because we have to move into a cardboard box.

Useless

2006-06-23, 10:33 PM

My biggest problem with NATS, or any other similar program, is the fact that I don't have an ounce of trust in most of you rotten skimming cocksuckers who employ it. A program is not evil. The bastards who use it to cheat their affiliates very well may be.

And the first one of you fucks who replies with "do you have any proof" is going to recieve a solid FUCK YOU in return. I have a voodoo doll and some rusty pins here waiting for you, wise ass.

I'd LOVE to see someone create a simple cascading script which doesn't allow the user to do a damn thing with it. No tampering with cookie expirations or any of that shit. It doesn't need to create or record stats. I'll gladly use the processors' stats. I prefer getting a singlecheck from processor - I DON'T WANT YOU FUCKING WITH MY MONEY! All a cascading program needs to do is cascade. That's all. Fuck your bells and whistles and indecipherable linking structure.

And here's another thing, now that I'm pissed and ranting for no obvious reason - why is it that CCBill can send thousands and thousands of small checks out every single fucking week with a minimum payout of only $25, but sponsors, who send out a lot fewer checks, demand a minimum payout of $100 - and then only want to send checks out once or twice a month. Rotten, no good, cheap ass, lazy fucks. That's what you are! And how the hell am I supposed to reach a $100 payout now that my conversions have mysteriously plummeted ever since you installed that new cascading solution? Which you, by the way, all but guaranteed would INCREASE MY GODDAMNED CONVERSIONS. You simple-minded lying fucks should be fed HIV-infected maggots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Thank you for your time.
Enjoy your weekend. Drive safe. |thumb

juggernaut

2006-06-23, 10:47 PM

Payouts - I could be mistaken, but I think you might be able to have CCBill send you (the program owners) the money for certain webmasters & then pay them yourselfYou are not mistaken. You can do this with CCBill. I do it.

JustRobert

2006-06-24, 03:37 AM

why is it that CCBill can send thousands and thousands of small checks out every single fucking week with a minimum payout of only $25, but sponsors, who send out a lot fewer checks, demand a minimum payout of $100
This is the #1 reason I am reluctant to sign up with a "new" program using nats.

Lets not forget that most of them charge a $3 service charge as well. If I am willing to be hit with that charge, for all nats program owners, give me the option of being paid at $25 this way I only need a couple of sales from your program before I get paid. This would make it alot easier for me to sign up with you and probably some others as well. More affiliates pushing your sites is bound to help grow your program.

Here is one thing I like about CCbill stats that I have not found yet with nats programs. I am able to see who may rebill in next weeks pay period and how long they have rebilled before this period. Next week I have one thats rebilled for over 1 year. :D I love that person and wish there was more like them. This gives me a small forecast of next weeks earnings. I like that.

The Ghost

2006-06-25, 03:39 PM

NATS program owners (and probably any program owner) can set the minimum payout as low as they want. IslandDollars is at $25 (2 sales) and you can be paid either by check or Epassporte. I agree the higher payout is shitty, especially when trying a new program. That's why mines lower (or reasonable).

JustRobert

2006-06-25, 09:10 PM

IslandDollars is at $25
I did not know this. Maybe they should state something in their FAQ about this. Most nats programs are $100 with a few at $50. Anyway, since you put up that info I just signed up under you. Of course I now have to wait for approval which I understand but its still annoying since most signups with ccbill you are good to go once completed.

lorsha

2006-06-25, 09:42 PM

Next week I have one thats rebilled for over 1 year. :D I love that person and wish there was more like them.

Those are the best Robert! |bananna|

I still have 5 rebills from my very first month my members area went live; 9/2001 ( Just sold VHS videos for my first year + ).

I looked up their usernames. 3 of them are active every now and then, but the other 2 have not logged on in the past year. Guess my old original price of $16.95/mo doesn't shock them on their CC statements. |thumb

JustRobert

2006-06-26, 01:31 AM

I still have 5 rebills from my very first month my members area went live; 9/2001
Thats great|thumb

Then again, with your sexy green eyes I can't blame them! ;)

Kenny B!

2006-06-26, 10:13 AM

Useless

2006-06-26, 10:21 AM

UW please don't hold back tell us how you really feel!I would, but I tend to have difficulty expressing myself adequately. :D

juggernaut

2006-06-26, 10:21 AM

why is it that CCBill can send thousands and thousands of small checks out every single fucking week with a minimum payout of only $25, but sponsors, who send out a lot fewer checks, demand a minimum payout of $100 - and then only want to send checks out once or twice a month. We all know what that is. That's no differant then cam sites. The programs secertly hope you only send them tons of signups. If you send them just a few and don't make the $100 then they are figuring you will get tired or not care so much. And if you don't send them anymore sign ups well that's $100 in their pocket.