CB Merchant with Non Clickbank Payment Processor

vexxx · 11-15-2008, 11:30 PM

I was thinking about promoting a certain book on CB. I purchased the book, and signed up to the merchant's list through his opt in form on the sales page. I noticed, however, that all his auto responder messages link to a different (non clickbank payment processor) sales page where the same book is offered (for about 5 dollars more) in both print and ebook versions.

This means I will not be credited for any sales when a customer signs up to his list and purchase later. Am I being sensitive or does that sound like a raw deal for the affiliate? I think I'm going to pass on this merchant, but I was wondering if more experienced affiliates object to this type of thing too?

Thanks,

-Nick

Tenzo · 11-15-2008, 11:35 PM

I would probably pass on it as well. I agree that it is unfair to the affiliate to switch processors or to not credit the affiliate through the AR series.

Regards,
Kevin

tommygadget · 11-15-2008, 11:43 PM

Hmmm... How about merchants who have the link at the bottom for affiliates? Also, how about the floating opt-in windows that close the sale 7 emails later? Do you think you get the credit for that? Yes, it is a problem.

TomG.

Doug English · 11-16-2008, 12:06 AM

'Leaks'...the quickest way to alienate affiliates.

Richard Daniels · 11-16-2008, 06:46 AM

This sort of merchant gives others a bad name.

As you did vexxx it's worth signing up for any autoresponder to see how they link back to the sales letter... And if they strip the affiliate out of the link then drop them.

There are plenty of reputable merchants who will be glad of your traffic and won't remove your chance of earning your due commission.

11-15-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
vexxx Getting it Done War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CB Merchant with Non Clickbank Payment Processor – Is that Kosher? I was thinking about promoting a certain book on CB. I purchased the book, and signed up to the merchant's list through his opt in form on the sales page. I noticed, however, that all his auto responder messages link to a different (non clickbank payment processor) sales page where the same book is offered (for about 5 dollars more) in both print and ebook versions. This means I will not be credited for any sales when a customer signs up to his list and purchase later. Am I being sensitive or does that sound like a raw deal for the affiliate? I think I'm going to pass on this merchant, but I was wondering if more experienced affiliates object to this type of thing too? Thanks, -Nick

11-15-2008, 11:35 PM	#2
Tenzo Artisanal Marketer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ,PA , USA. Posts: 365 Thanks: 123 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Re: CB Merchant with Non Clickbank Payment Processor – Is that Kosher? I would probably pass on it as well. I agree that it is unfair to the affiliate to switch processors or to not credit the affiliate through the AR series. Regards, Kevin
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11-15-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
tommygadget Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Up North, USA Posts: 2,166 Blog Entries: 11 Thanks: 75 Thanked 216 Times in 121 Posts Social Networking	Re: CB Merchant with Non Clickbank Payment Processor – Is that Kosher? Hmmm... How about merchants who have the link at the bottom for affiliates? Also, how about the floating opt-in windows that close the sale 7 emails later? Do you think you get the credit for that? Yes, it is a problem. TomG.
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11-16-2008, 12:06 AM	#4
Doug English HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida, USA. Posts: 167 Thanks: 5 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts	Re: CB Merchant with Non Clickbank Payment Processor – Is that Kosher? 'Leaks'...the quickest way to alienate affiliates.

11-16-2008, 06:46 AM	#5
Richard Daniels HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: CB Merchant with Non Clickbank Payment Processor – Is that Kosher? This sort of merchant gives others a bad name. As you did vexxx it's worth signing up for any autoresponder to see how they link back to the sales letter... And if they strip the affiliate out of the link then drop them. There are plenty of reputable merchants who will be glad of your traffic and won't remove your chance of earning your due commission.
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