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Calling ALL RAP(Rapid Action Profit) Users....

by Dennis Cheesman
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I am thinking of using it for my new monthly membership site and I have a few questions if you don't mind??

How does Rapid Action Profits work?

Do you like it and why?

I mean it seems like you could lose money this way if I am reading correctly?

Can some onw who uses it please explain it a little better?

I really appreciate your time and help..

Dennis Cheesman
#action #calling #profit #raprapid #users
  • Profile picture of the author Kyle Tully
    Dennis it's all explained pretty well on the salespage, and has been talked about numerous times here on the forum -- not to mention the RAP forum -- what specifically do you want to know that hasn't already been answered?
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Cheesman
    Well, I read the sales page... didn't know they had a forum..

    And did a search for it here(ha ha) try finding anything that way...

    And isn't this a forum to ask question if you have one?

    Dennis
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  • Profile picture of the author 4Highflyers
    Dennis,

    The biggest difference between a standard affiliate script and RAP is that
    sales are split between you and your affiliate rather than payments...

    So if your membership paid out 50%, costs $30 a month, and an affiliate
    refers you two customers, then...

    - One of the customers pays to YOUR PayPal account
    - The other customer pays to YOUR AFFILIATE'S PayPal account

    So, each the customer stays active, payment will continue in that fashion
    (with 50% of the affiliates referrals paying them direct through a subscription
    with them).

    Other than that major difference, just know that it's a very well designed
    script with some great optional plugins and excellent ongoing support.

    I mean it seems like you could lose money this way if I am reading correctly?
    Not sure what you mean by that - if you mean in relation to customer
    refunds through affiliate sales, then it's negligible in relation to the advantages
    (and can be worked around anyway).

    Do you like it?
    Yes - but it's more to do with your affiliates liking it, thanks to direct payments.
    And you'll like the direct payments because overall there's far less affiliate admin by
    doing things that way

    Hope that helps,
    Adam
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    • Profile picture of the author tommygadget
      Originally Posted by 4Highflyers View Post

      So if your membership paid out 50%, costs $30 a month, and an affiliate refers you two customers, then...

      - One of the customers pays to YOUR PayPal account
      - The other customer pays to YOUR AFFILIATE'S PayPal account
      I have RAP with the membership plugin and have not set it up yet, but that setup is not good for me at all. I would like to pay affiliates their fair share and that is as it should be but the customer is mine and I pay affiliates for bringing me the clients. I need to control the billing and must have the capability of issuing refunds NOT begging affiliates to help me out. Then there is the handling of chargebacks and unauthorized transactions. I want those handled in a professional manner and I don't want my reputation destroyed by a rogue affiliate. I hope that there is a setting to change the billing and handling of affiliates, otherwise I will not be using this script and I just wasted over $200.

      TomG.
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      • Profile picture of the author Kyle Tully
        Originally Posted by tommygadget View Post

        I have RAP with the membership plugin and have not set it up yet, but that setup is not good for me at all. I would like to pay affiliates their fair share and that is as it should be but the customer is mine and I pay affiliates for bringing me the clients. I need to control the billing and must have the capability of issuing refunds NOT begging affiliates to help me out. Then there is the handling of chargebacks and unauthorized transactions. I want those handled in a professional manner and I don't want my reputation destroyed by a rogue affiliate. I hope that there is a setting to change the billing and handling of affiliates, otherwise I will not be using this script and I just wasted over $200.

        TomG.
        There is a low cost plugin that let's you run RAP with a "regular" affiliate program where you get all the money and then pay affiliates at the end of the month -- check your RAP dashboard otherwise the RAP forum as I'm sure it's mentioned there.

        (Don't you think that's something you should have looked into before investing in a script? Another reason people should be doing their own research and not blindly asking for recommendations on a forum.)
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        • Profile picture of the author tommygadget
          Originally Posted by Kyle Tully View Post

          (Don't you think that's something you should have looked into before investing in a script? Another reason people should be doing their own research and not blindly asking for recommendations on a forum.)
          This is an assumption. I looked into the script and asked many questions before I bought it. I also asked many questions about the membership plugin before I bought it also. And who told you that I blindly asked for a recommendation on a forum? You are making unfounded assumptions. Please stick to the topic. I did not realize the affiliate payments were handled this way. I will look into this plugin and now with the membership plugin all should work fine for me.

          TomG.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Cheesman
    Ok, thanks a lot..

    That was a concern about if someone wants a refund how will you get the affiliate to give it?

    Also is it encrypted? I mean can I customize the design to match my sites and other things?

    Also does it work for recurring memberships?

    Regards,
    Dennis
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  • Profile picture of the author 4Highflyers
    Dennis...
    Also does it work for recurring memberships?
    From previous response...
    So, each the customer stays active, payment will continue in that fashion
    (with 50% of the affiliates referrals paying them direct through a subscription
    with them).
    That was a concern about if someone wants a refund how will you get the affiliate to give it?
    You ask them. But don't sweat the tiny stuff (unless you
    have a history of high refunds). It is not a big issue to solve.
    Also is it encrypted? I mean can I customize the design to match my sites and other things?
    No and yes

    Best,
    Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author 4Highflyers
    I need to control the billing and must have the capability of issuing refunds NOT begging affiliates
    Why do you presume that begging is required? Think "bigger picture" about that part. Plus you can build things into your affiliate terms and conditions.
    I want those handled in a professional manner and I don't want my reputation destroyed by a rogue affiliate
    A good point but rather alarmist. Your reputation can also be destroyed by rogue affiliates in other ways than this.

    otherwise I will not be using this script and I just wasted over $200.
    I think RAP still carries its money back guarantee, Tom. It's probably
    just not the best fit for you. (Though there is a plugin that may suit you better,
    where you can pay affiliates in the standard way (deferred payment)).

    Best,
    Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Cheesman
    Well.. sometimes blindly asking for recommendations works to your advantage, because this thread has helped me more than looking for hours on his forum, searching aimlessly through Google and reading his salesletter

    A lot of times customers and people who have used products are the best way to learn about certain products..

    So this thread has been valuable for me as I am sure it has for others as well

    Dennis
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    • Profile picture of the author tommygadget
      Originally Posted by Kyle Tully View Post

      The second part of that comment wasn't directed at you Tom
      OOPS, OK.

      Originally Posted by Dennis Cheesman View Post

      Well.. sometimes blindly asking for recommendations works to your advantage, because this thread has helped me more than looking for hours on his forum, searching aimlessly through Google and reading his salesletter

      A lot of time customers and people who have used products are the best way to learn about certain products..

      So this thread has been valuable for me as I am sure it has for others as well

      Dennis
      I think their forum also has some installation experts who will setup the whole system for you. I am considering hiring one because I have so much to do and only two hands I really need my membership system up and running yesterday.

      TomG.
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  • Profile picture of the author globalpro
    Tommy,

    The add on you need is the mass pay one. It allows you to pay the affiliate commissions with Paypal's mass pay feature.

    If it helps, I have yet to hear of anyone having issues with their affiliates and refunds. Worst that happens, if they don't do one like they should, you can always ban them from future sales.

    So far it hasn't been an issue, but the mass pay add on gives you that added control you are wanting, while still having all the features of RAP and the membership add on.

    Really does the trick.

    Thanks,

    John
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