Affiliates with integrity

[lots0]

I gotta agree with SlotsWizard on this one.

I find the regular news letters annoying.

I would much rather see just a straight forward notification that there is deal or bonus to promote if you want.

[aksana]

Originally Posted by SlotsWizard

Really? I actually find the newsletters annoying because they rarely contain anything useful.

No, I don't agree, from newsletters of affiliate programs I always know the latest news and promotions of this program and their casinos, and I think every reputable affiliate program must send newsletters. If you don't want to receive them you may unsubscribe. Of course, there are newsletters that don't contain important information, usually I remove such newsletters, but for example, I like newsletters of DoylesRoom, Slotland, RoxyAffiliates, Lasseters and etc. I process all information from newsletters and I add the most important news and promotions on my site.

[SlotsWizard]

Originally Posted by aksana

No, I don't agree, from newsletters of affiliate programs I always know the latest news and promotions of this program and their casinos, and I think every reputable affiliate program must send newsletters. If you don't want to receive them you may unsubscribe. Of course, there are newsletters that don't contain important information, usually I remove such newsletters, but for example, I like newsletters of DoylesRoom, Slotland, RoxyAffiliates, Lasseters and etc. I process all information from newsletters and I add the most important news and promotions on my site.

It depends on what your niche is. Mine is video poker, and very rarely does anyone come up with a new game - the only activity lately is a single-hand game being introduced in a multi-hand version and called "new".

[aksana]

Originally Posted by SlotsWizard

It depends on what your niche is. Mine is video poker, and very rarely does anyone come up with a new game - the only activity lately is a single-hand game being introduced in a multi-hand version and called "new".

yes, really, it depends on the niche.

[USA2112]

Originally Posted by lots0

This is just not true.

There are a lot of reasons why some affiliate sites don't put up a lot of content about some of the casinos they promote. In my own case it is because I am very busy, I run a LOT of websites and to be honest I don't have time to promote every deal the casinos come up with. However, I am into making sure the casinos I deal with and send people to are honest.

I wouldn't say this is just not true, in alot of cases it is. Rogue affiliates do not see it the same way as the affiliates that run only good casino offers. They are in for the money and that's basically it. They could care less about the player and the issues that come up with players not being paid.

But, as you say, with your time limited you make sure to run honest casino offers, that's what's important and that's not a bad way to advertise and I understand that. The only thing I would be concerned about with little to no information even though the casino has credibility, is the player also aware of the casinos credibility and would they use the link to sign up.

Theres alot of casino information out there to see when players visit websites, question is do they visit the right websites. This can be a determining factor to get players to sign up.

This is just my opinion, but I believe the more information provided equals more possibilties the player will sign up.

[lojo]

Not to be a spoiler, but if the conversation is going to be about things like this, could you guys take it to the webmaster's forum? I'm just asking. No offense intended, really

[mojo]

I have read all the posts here and it would do a service to all affiliates to read it as well. I understand that alot of players don't understand the affiliate role in all of this. There are so many factors and variations, like lojo said, it would be better served on another venue.

I did want to thank you all for this thread. It has served to bring everyone to a better understanding. Honestly, I am not afraid to speak up. I shut down however, if it is confrontational. We are adults and sometimes I see (not here) arguments started because for some reason we think that because we are on a computer, we don't have to have common curtesy.

But I ramble! lol sorry. One further thing to mention. You all know this as well as I do. For every bad affiliate there is a bad player. I can't tell you how many times I have gone to bat for someone and then found out they have mulitple accounts or something. I'm sure some others can relate. That said, it goes with the territory and any affiliate that doesn't take the good with the bad needs to move on.

Finally, I can't speak for aksana (who by the way, is probably the most serious advocate of fair play i have ever seen) but I will be happy to answer any affiliate questions you may have. I have gotten some feedback on some of you interested in this and perhaps becoming an affiliate yourself.

edit: i am not sure this is appropriate and i'm a little gun-shy but i will go ahead and post this link that is an ineterview with me. Please keep in mind i am a very small affiliate and by no means in league with the big guys lol. But for all it's worth here is me. I don't think CM will mind and I hope it is helpful here.
xxxxhttp://www.gamblingmojo.com/mojo_gpwa_interview.htm

[Simmo!]

Originally Posted by SlotsWizard

Really? I actually find the newsletters annoying because they rarely contain anything useful.

Originally Posted by aksana

No, I don't agree, from newsletters of affiliate programs I always know the latest news and promotions of this program and their casinos, and I think every reputable affiliate program must send newsletters. If you don't want to receive them you may unsubscribe. Of course, there are newsletters that don't contain important information, usually I remove such newsletters, but for example, I like newsletters of DoylesRoom, Slotland, RoxyAffiliates, Lasseters and etc. I process all information from newsletters and I add the most important news and promotions on my site.

I'm with Aksana on that - yes its true most stuff is pass-overable, but every now and again you find a juicy tidbit thats worth passing on.

Originally Posted by lojo

Not to be a spoiler, but if the conversation is going to be about things like this, could you guys take it to the webmaster's forum? I'm just asking. No offense intended, really

None taken. Good idea Moved.

[aksana]

Originally Posted by mojo

I don't think CM will mind and I hope it is helpful here.
xxxxhttp://www.gamblingmojo.com/mojo_gpwa_interview.htm

It's very good that you added your interview here, because I really enjoyed when I read it. And I think CM members should read it. Not all affiliates are rogue...

[SlotsWizard]

Originally Posted by Simmo!

I'm with Aksana on that - yes its true most stuff is pass-overable, but every now and again you find a juicy tidbit thats worth passing on.

Agreed - I made the comment from a narrow-minded video poker perspective.