Would this industry be as big if it was not for affiliates

[Skinner]

In the camp that says affiliates are an integral part of this business.

[dom_trev]

It still is dependent on affiliates

[trafficseller]

Affiliates drive traffic to membership sites at no cost to the destination site, if they convert they get a portion of the sale, how much better can it be for the membership sites than this.

[DeSexGuide]

Affiliates drive traffic to membership sites at no cost to the destination site, if they convert they get a portion of the sale, how much better can it be for the membership sites than this.

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[pussyhunter]

My goal is to own and run an affiliate program one day

[tacnet]

Affiliates drive traffic to membership sites at no cost to the destination site, if they convert they get a portion of the sale, how much better can it be for the membership sites than this.

That is absolutely true but there is the flip side of that argument. Some might argue that we are the only industry on the planet that is killing itself by giving its product away for free.

We work with all the big tube sites and some of them (eg xhamster.com) are great and send through a lot of traffic and make a lot of sales. Others are simply interested in having your content on their site. Many don't even bother to put a link up because they make their money out of advertising

This industry wouldn't be where it is without affiliates BUT there are good affiliates and bad affiliates

[GamerMike]

Affiliates are the best thing to have happened to membership sites period.

[Toons-man]

My sponsors send me gifts at Christmas so they must appreciate me being their affiliate and sending them sales.

[BHT]

How do program owners feel about affiliates?

[tacnet]

How do program owners feel about affiliates?

The way I look at it is affiliates are far more important to us than users

[calista]

How do program owners feel about affiliates?

The way I look at it is affiliates are far more important to us than users

That is so sweet of you tacnet if only more sponsors would care about us and not treat affiliates as their adversaries.

[Emil]

How much have affiliates contributed to to the growth and success of this industry

99% before tubes my best guesstimate

[urbanlegend]

Affiliate sales work in adult & non-adult.

[AlexO]

Programs and affiliates will make more if there are good reps to handle affiliate questions and problems.