The change I've noticed with affiliate reps if you compare them to 1998 is that now, their only focus is on making you sign up and trying to get their numbers
They are all friendly and helpful to do just that but as soon as you have some more in depth questions like can i link to a product / model page it takes days (if even) I get an answer
This is in general but for the most programs its true.
Most of them also lack a mini guide and just offer links and banners and what more
Closer, i agree with you, the problem is that most 'affiliate reps' these days actually arent 'affiliate reps' they are glorified board whores posting 24/7 about a sites products or services like you say, in order to get affiliates 'in the door' ultimately i guess if you throw enough shit at a wall, some of it will stick.
Regards,
Lee
Oh man I noticed this the other day on another board. over 40% of new posts on the board for the week were from people that worked for the company.Originally Posted by Lee
At some point you have to wonder how genuine the interaction between board members is when a board is owned by a program and employees account for 40% of new threads... I didn't even count their total post count for the week, but it must be high though.
RE closer: I think you're right in that reps these days primarily try to get people in the door but as far as telling an affiliate how to link; if you don't even know how to link to a program should you really be an affiliate?
I think you're right on regarding a mini guide to help affiliates, that seems completely reasonable.
i agree with affiliate reps as well they all seem to post a lot on the boards but do not really have much helpful information when you ask them important stuff like they are just being used as board reps but if you want real help you have to get them to pass you to somebody else instead
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