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Scott, excellent feedback -- that is why I posted this here -- so thank you. We allow you (the company) to export all affiliate information. Affiliates would log in via the Company White-Labeled Panel (such as http://partners.zferral.com or http://theory11.zferral.com -- they can create an account OR login via facebook, twitter, yahoo or gmail. I guess I can create a demo site, do you think it is necessary if it is 1…
Now wait a minute - you said that I wouldn't be turning my customers over to you but now you're telling me they have to create accounts on your system. Isn't that exactly what "turning my customers over to you" is? The end result is that I have to tell my customers, "Hey - go create a new account/login here" and then you have all their details in your databases. Are your databases secure? Is your code secure? How do…
I define customers as 'not being turned over to us' by allowing the company to export all the information and handle all payments.
100% free was my answer to having a demo. You may realize the value of 'free to start' if you start an affiliate program --> pay upfront --> determine you want to customize something that fits your company.
Most other packages only offer "monetary" campaigns so any dropbox-like program won't fly with them. They will also charge about 30-40% of your payouts.
Thanks again for all insight, it definitely helps define our target demographic. Feel free to email me and let me know how your program shopping goes. Good luck!