What drives you to promote new sites?

I am just as guilty as anyone else when it comes to getting stuck on the same few sites I promote. But I would like to open up a discussion and list some things that will entice you to promote a new site or bring a new product into your affiliate portfolio.

I think it would be good for some of our sponsors or even lurkers to read.

I will start by saying that it all starts and ends with the relationship for me. I need to feel like my AM is a business partner and not just a person on the other end of an email.

Discuss..............

[GoodKarmaKid]

For me personally, to consider a new program their has to be "value" in it. Basically more money for me (higher MGR%), & something extra for my customers. A special freeroll, special tourney for WSOP qualifiers, Nice VIP club that rewards my players with something tangible. While freerolls have some value, most freerolls are a little lame to be honest. I deal almost exclusively with high limit, quality players who generarte significant rake, and most of my players don't care much about freerolls, with the possible exception of WPT & WSOP freerolls as long as the payouts are reasonable.

Party's VIP club is actually pretty decent now, players can get IPods, computers, etc. If a new site wants to compete they have to at least match the industry leaders like Party & Pokerstars Vip offerings. If they want to do more than just "compete", and want to build their player base and market share they should exceed the offerings of the top sites and give players and affiliates a reason to be interested in the site

One of the key problems with most new poker sites is traffic, not enough games at higher limits. New sites should seriously consider joining an established network wich offers a wide variety of games.

Jason

[adioking]

jungle poker rules

[daniels25]

Originally posted by adioking@May 7 2006, 11:07 PM
There are many key things involved when choosing a new site to promote. Actually, I just began to promote a new site called Jungle Poker

I picked Jungle Poker over sites such as Poker Heaven for several reasons, and they all relate to professionalism. The minute I visited this site, I knew that they were serious about their business. You can tell by the fact that they have everything ready to go. They are starting their company just like Full Tilt Poker started theirs.

If you didn't know, FTP started out with a month or two of play money action. They didn't just "announce" their site like Stacks did. They let players feed their "buzz hunger" by giving them tables to play at right away, which also allowed them to have a large assortment of BETA testers.

As for Poker Heaven, I just wasn't impressed by them. I don't know what it is, but small things such as the appearance of their site, their marketing materials, and the Intergrated marketing promotions plan didn't appeal to me.

So the basic things that impress me all revolve around first impression and professionalism.

dAn

Jungle is far from ready. Whenever you get knocked out of a tournament it logs you out of the software. Regardless of whether you're playing another table or not.

[Justin]

I think an affiliate manager contacting me here on PAW would get me to look much more seriously at them. I get emails and crap all the time, but theyre never very personal. If I got a pm from an AM, it would feel more like they actually are interested in working with me.

-Justin

[SunPoker.com]

If I got a pm from an AM, it would feel more like they actually are interested in working with me.

I believe this is many times viewed as spamming by the AM.

What is the consensus on this from others? If an affiliate manager contacts you via the boards, do you view this as spam?

Thanks,
Mark

[GregK]

Originally posted by SunPoker.com@May 9 2006, 10:38 AM
I believe this is many times viewed as spamming by the AM.

What is the consensus on this from others? If an affiliate manager contacts you via the boards, do you view this as spam?

Not anywhere near as much as automated emails.

I'd personally take a PM or message from an AM here, much more seriously.

I encourage our sponsored AM's to personally contact individuals through this board. The way I see it if an AM is willing to work hard and pursue my business, they will work even harder once they earn it.

[ClarkePromotions]

Originally posted by SunPoker.com@May 9 2006, 10:38 AM

I believe this is many times viewed as spamming by the AM.

What is the consensus on this from others? If an affiliate manager contacts you via the boards, do you view this as spam?

Thanks,
Mark

Not if it is personal.

Sending a bunch of PMs that say "Hey, ever thought of promoting xxx poker room, they're awesome" would be spammy...

but sending an individual a PM "Hey [username], I like your site whatever.com and would love to have you promote my poker room xxx poker on it. Ever considering becoming an affiliate of our program?" would be generally well received