Comments on: Inside Scoop: What Affiliate Managers Want

By: The 5 Breeds of Affiliate Managers. | Internet Marketing Guide

The 5 Breeds of Affiliate Managers. | Internet Marketing Guide — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:01:18 +0000

[...] (some have even visited NZ to challenge me to a dance battle). Over a year ago I wrote a post on what affiliate managers want from affiliates. It’s time to flip it [...]

By: Sam Jenkinson

Sam Jenkinson — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:24:21 +0000

Well I thought the article was great, its good to get the insite when your still new to internet marketing. It opened my eyes, I was so nervous applying to get into networks as didnt want to be caught out not really knowing what i was talking about.. (lack of confidence) That I shyed away from contacting my AM…. Now thanks to Mr Green will be using them to my advantage…

Even though I did send one email asking for some best converting offers and in which countries, didn't get a reply… If they want loyalty, they got it if it helps me on my way..

By: chris

chris — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:41:45 +0000

Actually I have AMs that tell me not to run specific offers because of poor tracking, scrub, or the offers do not convert well but the network tweets it cos they need to make their quota to stay on the offer.

They do follow up by suggesting offers and how to promote them.

Good AMs can tell you that.

I suggest that you change up your AMs

By: Jim Jones

Jim Jones — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:34:17 +0000

i'm a rat bastard and i will tell you why. I've work with a couple of the big networks. First off AM's are all about Hype and Bullshit. Have you ever heard of an AM saying "

This offer is bad, don't run this.. balh balh blah. its always .. i have affiliates pushing 5000 a day on this offer. What bullshit. No wonder affiliates leverage the networks against each other.. because they are dishonest and full of shit. They make money when pubs loose money. Fuck you guys

By: Dennise Marinese

Dennise Marinese — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:33:42 +0000

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By: Affbuzz

Affbuzz — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:19:44 +0000

"can't get them to even answer my emails.", "won't even return a skype."

We've all been there before…nowadays I just use the phone; you'll get your problems handled immediately & helps build the relationship that much faster and relationships are *key* to success.

Hope you take Smaxor up on his offer. Good luck!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:55:23 +0000

Mr. Green,

Great post! Thanks!

By: Mike Chiasson

Mike Chiasson — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:29:10 +0000

Good read Greenie. Like others I am on the flip side on some of these. As a small time publisher half the times the Affiliate Managers don't give you the time of day. They always say 'get back to me with any questions' and then when you do they never get back to you. I understand you have to cater the big crowd but when we are small they definitely can set a bad taste in your mouth which makes you willing to jump to another network in a heartbeat for a little bit of personalization.

I had one network I was working with and I was trying to actually move some offers for a higher payout and I emailed them asking for any suggestions on the campaign and what their top performing offers were. They kindly responded with a list and said 'next time please browse our website and read the FAQ…bye'. Not quite the response I was looking for lol.

By: Roland

Roland — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:07:57 +0000

If Affiliate Networks are like banks then AMs are like customer service bank tellers. Each and every day, more and more advertisers and traffic sources are realizing the importance of consolidating which really constrains the feasibility of the affiliate network. i'm not saying it's going to disappear, but if you're an affiliate or network who decides not to evolve with the maturation of performance marketing, you are going to constantly play the roller coaster hustle of finding traffic sources, stable offers, and walking that fine line of keeping secrets close to your chest, while also jacking landers and ideas from your friends. At the end of the day, Affbuzz is right on the nose man. Don't ever share more than you need to. He basically summed it all up in a cliff notes version for affiliates who are rocking a particular offer. With that said, AMs you CAN'T trust and have no value will waste your time. Right off the bat, I see some awesome people on this thread like Smax, Eagle, JTodd, and Affbuzz who have really exemplified a track record of success when it comes to REALLY managing affiliates. NO BS, this how you make money, let me help you. build that trust. be cool. have fun. make monies online.

By: Lorne Fade

Lorne Fade — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:25:47 +0000

The best network AM's help you grow your business, I've even had networks help me go direct to the advertiser which made me a ton of money than if I had otherwise gone through a network, and the best part was they didn't ask for a penny.

Those kinds of acts of generosity are what gain a loyal affiliate and keep them… Its just a shame more networks don't operate on that family oriented vibe.