Yep. you’re right.
The first thing to do on my websites is to add a “advertise page” with details for prices, links, banner placements and so.
I think that will reduce the requests since only the serious affiliates/managers will contact regarding those spots.
I’m tired of that “we’ll give You an extra 10% boost on your commission” but what if their program doesn’t convert? You can get 90% on REV Share but 90% of ZERO is still a big fat zero.
For me and those working online for more than a few years know what I’m talking about. You can hit a whale but if their site not convert someone else will laugh at the end with fat pockets and we know we don’t need a monster traffic for that.