NATS / MPA3 experience

CarlosBS · 2005-11-24, 06:59 PM

Hi,

Carlos here,

I wondered if you have experience with NATS or MPA3, these programs look kind of "easy to get in" for me and also work directly with most of the big credit card processors.

I suppose 150 - 650 USD a month ain't that much if you make your affililiate program more credible and webmaster friendly.

Thanks

BML · 2005-11-25, 07:29 AM

No it's absolutely a great service, if you just push a little volume you should be able to get that money back on only the cascading part of both MPA3 and NATS.

I've heard of programs mentioning a 20% increase in sales after going from one single processor to using the cascading with multiple processors.
I'm sure NATS and MPA3 can give you more info on this.

Ramster · 2005-11-25, 08:23 AM

Whether to go with NATS or MPA3 I have no idea. I like MPA3 and have seen the insides of it. But I have also heard a lot people say good things (some bad) about NATS. The linking structure of NATS from a webmaster stand point I do not like.

I'd be curious to know as well what people think of both.

Kenny B! · 2005-11-25, 11:04 AM

I can only answer as a user of nats that I'm pleased with their product and service and do recommend them. It seems that the guys at Nats are continously working on new features to improve the product. I can't talk for mpa3, those that use it seem to like it as well.

There will be people who find faults or sing praise for both, it all depends on which one you feel more comfortable with and which fits your budget better.

Chop Smith · 2005-11-25, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramster

The linking structure of NATS from a webmaster stand point I do not like.

The encoded/unencoded switch they added helped.

I only trust four or five folks in this business. I damn sure want to be able to read the linking codes.

SirMoby · 2005-11-25, 01:44 PM

I've heard good things about both products. I have 2 concerns with NATS.

1. Thier statement that it's impossible to shave using NATS. Either they don't understand the issues or they think thier customers are idiots since that statement is obviously false.

2. The lack of source code. Everyone familiar with data security knows that you can't make such a statement as in item #1 without allowing the masses years to search the source. Then of course there's the issue of trusting someone enough to let them handle all your money without you being able to audit things.

I have heard good things about NATS support.

Kenny B! · 2005-11-25, 02:06 PM

Obviously nothing is 100% shave proof, but it should be comforting to know it's not something that’s built in or easy to modify. I'm not saying mpa3 has this feature what so ever.

SirMoby · 2005-11-26, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny B!

Obviously nothing is 100% shave proof, but it should be comforting to know it's not something that’s built in or easy to modify.

So you agree that it is possible to shave with any system because you say that nothing is shave proof.

So what's comforting about a company that you know is not telling you the truth?

I'm just playing devil's advocate now. I've heard mostly good things about NATS but I just find your statement very interesting.

spazlabz · 2005-11-26, 10:12 AM

We use MPA3 and I think that the script is really solid. Also when we have wanted to add certain things to our program they will give you small bits of the source code for your programmers to work with. For the most part it has a lot of features and is pretty simple to use considering what it does.

Jim

Kenny B! · 2005-11-26, 03:19 PM

I think that with enough effort and knowlege someone who knows what they are doing can crack any software. I highly doubt any programs using nats is doing that because if you have a programmer that's able to mess with it then chances are they can write an affiliate back end that does what you need for far less then most 3rd party system costs.

To say any product is shave proof or uncrackable (if that's a word) just means no one has figures it out yet. Whether it be nats, mpa3, or any product from a software developer.

I wouldn't go as far to say they are lying about it, but until someone can prove that it's possible to shave using their software they have the right to call it shave proof I suppose.

2005-11-25, 07:29 AM	#2
BML I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 88	No it's absolutely a great service, if you just push a little volume you should be able to get that money back on only the cascading part of both MPA3 and NATS. I've heard of programs mentioning a 20% increase in sales after going from one single processor to using the cascading with multiple processors. I'm sure NATS and MPA3 can give you more info on this. __________________ Submit your free sites to BookmarkLinks.com

2005-11-25, 08:23 AM	#3
Ramster Life is good Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 11,687	Whether to go with NATS or MPA3 I have no idea. I like MPA3 and have seen the insides of it. But I have also heard a lot people say good things (some bad) about NATS. The linking structure of NATS from a webmaster stand point I do not like. I'd be curious to know as well what people think of both. __________________ Pornstar Legends \| Live Cam Model Shows \| Hungarian Girls Skype: robmurray999

2005-11-25, 11:04 AM	#4
Kenny B! I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 472	I can only answer as a user of nats that I'm pleased with their product and service and do recommend them. It seems that the guys at Nats are continously working on new features to improve the product. I can't talk for mpa3, those that use it seem to like it as well. There will be people who find faults or sing praise for both, it all depends on which one you feel more comfortable with and which fits your budget better. __________________ ken@iacash.com icq: 53962376

2005-11-25, 02:06 PM	#7
Kenny B! I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 472	Obviously nothing is 100% shave proof, but it should be comforting to know it's not something that’s built in or easy to modify. I'm not saying mpa3 has this feature what so ever. __________________ ken@iacash.com icq: 53962376

2005-11-26, 10:12 AM	#9
spazlabz You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 963	We use MPA3 and I think that the script is really solid. Also when we have wanted to add certain things to our program they will give you small bits of the source code for your programmers to work with. For the most part it has a lot of features and is pretty simple to use considering what it does. Jim __________________

2005-11-25, 01:44 PM	#6
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	I've heard good things about both products. I have 2 concerns with NATS. 1. Thier statement that it's impossible to shave using NATS. Either they don't understand the issues or they think thier customers are idiots since that statement is obviously false. 2. The lack of source code. Everyone familiar with data security knows that you can't make such a statement as in item #1 without allowing the masses years to search the source. Then of course there's the issue of trusting someone enough to let them handle all your money without you being able to audit things. I have heard good things about NATS support.

2005-11-26, 03:19 PM	#10
Kenny B! I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 472	I think that with enough effort and knowlege someone who knows what they are doing can crack any software. I highly doubt any programs using nats is doing that because if you have a programmer that's able to mess with it then chances are they can write an affiliate back end that does what you need for far less then most 3rd party system costs. To say any product is shave proof or uncrackable (if that's a word) just means no one has figures it out yet. Whether it be nats, mpa3, or any product from a software developer. I wouldn't go as far to say they are lying about it, but until someone can prove that it's possible to shave using their software they have the right to call it shave proof I suppose. __________________ ken@iacash.com icq: 53962376