Consider Making PAW Network More Exclusive? - Poker Affiliate World - Poker Affiliate Programs Discussion and Forums

stillshadow · #1 03-09-2007, 03:33 AM

Perhaps this is a bit elitist of me, but as the Network is growing with more programs and better deals I am becoming leery of CPA fraudsters and spammers jeopardizing our success. I'm also concerned that the program will become so massive that our "exclusive" deals won't be so exclusive anymore. I mean, once the word is out, why would anyone earning less from the programs' direct system NOT join? Fortunately, it seems like the ones taking the most advantage of this are PAW members but perhaps we could move to a qualification process if necessary like the Bodog program. I'm probably worrying about something that won't come to fruition, but I just thought I would share a suggestion that came to mind.

corpfan1 · #2 03-09-2007, 03:42 AM

I kind of agree on this.

I am planning on really promoting through PAW trackers very soon (although already in the program) and I am worried that in the future deals might not be as great as they could because of this.

I was disappointed when we lost programs that signed up in the beginning (BODOG, TITAN, MANSION) and this made me follow a "wait-and-see" approach before promoting using PAW trackers.

Nick0r · #3 03-09-2007, 04:34 AM

I'd definitely say there should be some form of review of affiliates before they're just plain old accepted (if that doesn't happen already).

Graham · #4 03-09-2007, 04:50 AM

I also agree with this.

Vrindavan · #5 03-09-2007, 04:56 AM

if the program is run in two tier mode, will you ask for more exclusive again ?

kdollar · #6 03-09-2007, 05:10 AM

I would be in favor of a review process.

stillshadow · #7 03-09-2007, 05:23 AM

Thanks for the input, guys. At least I don't feel like I'm coming out of left field with this. Vrin, I'm not really sure I understand your question.

Vrindavan · #8 03-09-2007, 05:53 AM

i mean two tier affiliate program, currently PAW is one tier network

yes, i agree a review process is good

Jeremy · #9 03-09-2007, 07:17 AM

Thanks for the input guys. While I do agree that we don't want to dilute the overall network I would also like to bring up a few things that we discussed today.

There are 3 types of affiliates that are on the network:

1. Small affiliates (1-10) players a month
2. Medium affiliates (10-50) players a month
3. The Big Guys (50-Infinite) players a month

What is going to make this network thrive and grow is surprisingly the critical mass of small and medium affiliates who can bring good player values. Perhaps we need an approval process where I look over their sites first and determine how they will be promoting us first.

Sure the BIG guys are great, and we CAN negotiate better deals on their behalf, but the majority of our focus right now is on the other 90% of the affiliates. The challenge with what is being proposed is that how do you judge who can and cannot be in the network from groups #1 and #2?

I think one of our most important tasks here is to monitor the trackers with the poker sites and curb any and all CPA abuse. We are working very closely with the rooms and will not allow one affiliate to ruin it for all of us. CPA Fraud will not be permitted.

I am open to some sort of qualification process, but I suppose I am not sure how to structure that in a fair way.

SunPoker.com · #10 03-09-2007, 09:06 AM

I think the poker rooms and the PAW guys need to work closely together on this. Both of us are in a position to see what kind of players are coming in from the various trackers. If the poker room or PAW sees some fishy activity from a certain account, we need to work together on this.

I can definitely spot CPA abuse from a mile away as can the PAW guys. We just need to be vigilent and make sure that a few bad apples are not spoiling it for the rest.

Mark