Do you sell crap to people?

14 years ago

Originally Posted by feedtherightwolf

So I signed up with a CPA network, and decided to promote one of their top EPC offers, a site that claims to pay for surveys. When I signed up for it, it turned out that they want you to buy product first, and then fill out a survey about it (SCAM).

A lot of products require people to purchase the product first. Why is this a scam?

They pay $1.5 just for people who filled out form, so its pretty easy money. But I am not sure how to feel about it, since the product is complete crap.

How do you usually handle this? Business is business, or do you try to promote only quality products?

I feel responsible for my recommendations. I don't think I could bring myself to promote a product that didn't work or do what it said. I don't care how "easy" the money is.

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Brett P 14 years ago

Yeah, I won't promote crap just to make a buck, and there are CPA offers that won't negatively affect your reputation. There's a ton of different offers out there so I'd definitely stay away from that sort of thing.
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Online Bliss

14 years ago

I would not promote something I thought was crap either.
Think about your reputation.
Unless you are well known
chances are you would pay before promoting the product.
Some popular Tech magazines are offered something free
however most send it back after testing.
Again, it's all about their reputation.

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abednego

14 years ago

Exactly - your reputation is priceless.

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antonrsa

14 years ago

Your online reputation is much more worth than the crap you are selling. Lesson I have learnt when I started online marketing.

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thunderbird

14 years ago

I don't sell crap to people. Doing so is just bad and even self-destructive in the long term.

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Adam Sandford

14 years ago

Build up a good online presence, so people Know like and trust you. If you sell people crap then they will not be returning customers. Your reputation is way more important than a quick few quid

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Anonymous Affiliate

14 years ago

No - I don't promote or sell crap to my list. In the long term it's bad business practice.

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kiopa

Banned 14 years ago

No, I don't think I'm capable of selling crap to people.

Hell, I can't even give away extremely high quality stuff for free (check sig), let alone sell crap.

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cdanielc

14 years ago

Don´t do others what you don´t want for yourself. If you sell cool, good stuff to people, people´ll buy from you time and time again.

Sell crap to people and you´ll be burned in the kigdom.

Build your business in a poweful, responsible compromise with your clients.

I agree with everyone else keep your rep clean and shining.

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MarkSherris

14 years ago

I suppose a lot of it comes down to what you personally feel is "right".

If your reputation is on the line, such as if you were promoting to your own list, then only ever recommend products that you think or know are good.

If you're not bothered about your reputation or your using a different alias (whether this be right or wrong) then it really comes down to what you feel is "right".

One thing for sure though is that if you do recommend good products that can help people, (and those people are part of your list) then it'll build more trust and be beneficial for you in the long run :-)

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mikeevee

14 years ago

There are so many good products out there that I dont see any need to promote poor ones.

In any case, it isnt worth the hassle. If the product is poor or if you dont offer exemplary customer service the business will tail off quickly.

Above all, an amazing customer service will build real loyalty. Its so so important.

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Don Brigante

14 years ago

I don't sell crap to people either. It's not savvy to do that. To sell crap is an easy way to lose your clients and prospects.

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Linda Sweetfield 14 years ago

Agree, agree, agree. Don't be tempted by the short buck, think of your long term business and how this could adversely affect that.
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Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by feedtherightwolf

They pay $1.5 just for people who filled out form, so its pretty easy money. But I am not sure how to feel about it, since the product is complete crap.

How do you usually handle this? Business is business, or do you try to promote only quality products?

I always look for ads from the networks that I can comfortably endorse. I don't want to be involved in products where people don't get their money's worth or they are continuity programs that don't have a very clear notice on the site that they will be billed, etc. It doesn't matter to me how well something might convert or how easy the money might be. I don't want my sites associated with ripping people off.

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CliveG

14 years ago

Of course it's OK to sell crap to people if

you're in the gardening niche!

Sorry, could not resist.

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mlord10

14 years ago

Promoting crap gets you no respect, especially if you have a large email list or a targeted social media following. I would much rather have 1,000 people who love my stuff and buy it, than have 10,000 people who don't respect me as a marketer because I try to sell them crap.

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JTor

14 years ago

No, sir. I don't sell or push crap to my visitors or to my list.

I never offer them anything I wouldn't like to have offered to me.

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Colin Theriot

14 years ago

If I'm promoting to the crap niche and crap is what they want, who am I to judge?

"crap" gets 1.5 million monthly searches.

"buy crap" only gets 2400 but still.

Don't underestimate the power of the crap buying public.

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Joseph Then

14 years ago

I like to sell crap, I mean, crab.

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Steven Wagenheim 14 years ago

If you even have to ask this question, you are in the wrong business.
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Preben Frenning

14 years ago

Why would anyone admit that they're selling crap to their customers? And if so, why publicly on the WF?

I don't understand the point of this thread really.

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Frank Donovan

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Preben Frenning

Why would anyone admit that they're selling crap to their customers?

I bet Gerald Ratner wishes he hadn't. His off-the-cuff remark in 1991 that his stores sold 'crap' immediately sent his multi-million pound business crashing.

Moral: If you think you're smart enough to be getting away with something, resist the temptation to show off.

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CliveG

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Frank Donovan

I bet Gerald Ratner wishes he hadn't. His off-the-cuff remark in 1991 that his stores sold 'crap' immediately sent his multi-million pound business crashing.

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Classic case of when "all publicity is good" is way way wrong.

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Kevin AKA Hubcap 14 years ago

I'd say that the customers defines "crap" not the product owner. One person's crap is another person's treasure or something like that.

On a just slightly more serious note it truly is in the eyes of the beholder. I don't particularly like McDonalds... in fact its probably last on my list as far as eating establishments goes *but* I know people who love Mickey D's and frequently spend their hard earned money there (why is another case all together).

Is a "Big Mac" crap... to me yes....to others not so much.... and last I heard McDonalds makes a little money.
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rob2010

14 years ago

I always bought all products before starting to promote them. This is very important, as I would never sell a product that doesn't deliver what promised. It is important to remember that some people might spend their last dime on a product in the hope it solves their problem.
I could not get it on my heart to take that last dime by selling crap!

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