Hi Peralis,
You are absolutely correct, what you are going to get from an affiliate program is not going to be known until you join and have dealings with them. There are a lot of differing preceptions about the affiliate programs out there, and these usually end up in the “Watch Out!” thread. I, as an affiliate manager, read a lot of these threads to see what affiliates are complaining about and to keep these out of my service as much as possible.
However, I also need to see what affiliates are looking for. The internet and technology are changing and so are the players. I want to make sure my system keeps up with the needs of the affilaites and provides tools for you to make the most of your business.
I realize that polls are a very flat way to gather information, but forums like these are great places to plant the seeds and see what comes up. However, this most likely won’t be the last poll from me, as a matter of fact I am thinking of the next one right now.
Thank you and everyone else that has commented so far. I will continue to personally answer every email sent to me and will keep the stats to one page.
Good luck to all your players!
–Steve
Affiliate Coordinator
ActionGold.com