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ClickCash
(for Ifriends.net)
Sites to promote - 1
Look of site(s) - 3/5
Functionality of site(s) -5/5
Programme tools - 1/5
Conversion ratios - 3/5
Stats system - 3/5
Payment options - Check
Programme type - PPS($40-$80)
Webmaster signup - Multi tier 10%
Clickcash allows you to promote one site - iFriends. This is the largest and most successful live webcam site on the internet. You can always have an idea how well a site is doing from the number of chat-hosts online at any one time and this site literally has thousands. Unfortunately the site itself is looking a bit tired nowadays and has looked the same since as far as I can remember. The problem that iFriends has is the how to deliver such a huge choice of chat-hosts, options, special memberships, the list goes on & on and the whole system feels a bit clumsy.
To promote the site you get a basic system where you can find any page on iFriends and link to it with your affiliate code. And that as far as I can tell is it.
Conversion ratios are not great. With specific SE webcam traffic I could get 1:350. To make money with this programme you need to have big traffic and be able to get enough conversions to get into the high PPS. The best thing about this programme is that a signup is made as soon as credit card details are put into the system - you don't have to actually make a sale. Bear in mind that I have heard of many webmaster who have been banned from the system because their signup's basically didn't spend enough money to warrant the PPS payouts!
Tracking your traffic and conversions is done with a basic system that allows you to see clicks, signup's and the referring URL. This system is generally quite accurate and doesn't seem to suffer quite so bad as other programmes do with no reffuring url messages.
CamSense
(for CamContacts.com)
Sites to promote - 8
Look of site(s) - 4/5
Functionality of site(s) -5/5
Programme tools - 2/5
Conversion ratios - 5/5
Stats system - 5/5
Payment options - Check/wire transfer/direct bank transfer
Programme type - Lifetime revshare (10-20%)
Camsense allows you to promote 8 high quality webcam sites. CamContacts was the original site and still is the best converting webcam site I have found; despite it's not so sexy looking system. The newer sites have the same webcam models on but are more niche orientated. They convert just as well as CamContacts but these look something special. The site has everything you would expect from a top webcam site and is the only site so far that allows the users to watch the girls from their mobile phones, so that they can always be spending even when they are not online. This might go some way to explaining how the payouts get so large with CamSense.
Something to consider here is that these sites are the only ones that do not allow any free cam chat with the hosts (although free text chat is available). I think this extra tease goes some way in explaining why conversion ratios have always been great.
The programme itself allows you to promote the sites with a few basic tools. One of the tools puts a selection of the webcam hosts straight onto your site, but many webmasters don't like this because it can only lead to text chat and doesn't have that feel of real content, like leading to free video chat gives. The best thing available is some very sexy looking gallery templates which could help no end in getting submitted to the major TGPs. All that has to be done is a little changeover to some fresh material. A full selection of professional looking banners are also available to use.
Generally I have experienced a average conversion ratios of 1:100 for the whole time I have promoted CamSense. Another reason why this might be is that not many people promote it (probably due to the fact commission percentages start low) and so there is no market saturation like you could get with ClickCash & PussyCash. Don't be fooled by the initial low percentage payout! The system gives lifetime revenue share and checks grow and grow and never seem to stop. When you hit the higher tiers you will be making some serious money.
When you get to grips with creating campaigns, this is the best statistics system I have seen on any adult programme. You can basically track and separate traffic coming from anywhere in the system and it can be pasted straight into Excel for analysis.
AdultWebmasterEmpire
(for Livejasmin.com)
Sites to promote - 3
Look of site(s) - 3/5
Functionality of site(s) -3/5
Programme tools - 5/5
Conversion ratios - 4/5
Stats system - 2/5
Payment options - Check/epassporte/wire transfer
Programme type - 14 day revshare (30%) / PPS ($40)
The main site to promote from AWE is LiveJasmin which looks sexy and slick. Once signed up, the system is pretty basic and users have to buy tokens before they can video chat. I think this system can limit peoples spend... as a lot of people will reach the end of the token and stop. With a full pay as you play system like iFriends or CamContacts, users will spend until they find a time when they want to stop.
The tools of the programme are fantastic and for newer webmasters especially, can easily make any webpage look professional and sexy. They have even gone as far as creating a live flash powered cam frame that can be plugged straight into your site. I have heard many people complain of conversion ratios with these types of tools though... they seem to give a little too much away. Having said that, they really add to the experience of your site and may help in clawing in some bookmarks. There is a lot of free hosted galleries but in all honesty, they are not really of the quality to submit to most TGP sites as the pictures have been clearly been taken with a webcam. AWE seems quite relaxed in how you promote it as long as you don't SPAM obviously. A great selection of i-frames, full page ads, some (crappy) banners and the possibility of doing a basic co-branding with your own site.
A very nice addition to the programme is the AWE forum which is great for networking, learning and general webcam based chat. A great place for beginners.
Conversion ratios with AWE are good, and many people make a lot of money with them. But, the conversion ratios are false in the way that I would expect them to be measured. Most programmes conversion ratios effectively show a conversion of UNIQUES:SIGNUP. But, with AWE, every single sale gets thrown in which makes ratios look better. See example below :-
With say PussyCash & CamSense Revshare systems, there could be 1000 clicks and 5 signup's (that spend for 1-3 years whatever). PC & CS would measure the conversion ratio as 1000:5 or 200:1. With AWE, every single purchase of tokens that the users make get lumped in so lets say each of the 5 users buys 4 tokens, AWE would report 1000:20 or 50:1. This makes conversion ratios look better than they are... but... AWE does convert, its just something to watch if you want to compare with another programme.
The biggest downside to AWE, after you have used the great tools to get some traffic to AWE and you have found a buyer... the cookie only lasts 14 days. So, its very hard to build long term growth into the programme. The 30% payout makes up for this initially and payouts will start bigger, but if you are here for the long run I recommend you use AWE to complement your other programmes and enhance your site. One way of ensuring growth with AWE is to get people to bookmark your site and not LiveJasmin. Then, each time they spend they will have your cookie. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to second guess what users will do, but if you can find a way then go for it.
I have had no experience in promoting the PPS scheme but have heard from a few seasoned AWE promoters that it just doesn't convert. Bear in mind also, that with the very strange 14 day cookie system, AWE has a complicated way of deciding whether a person has already been to a site as a rev-share customer and whether or not to credit the webmaster for the PPS.
The tracking system at AWE is almost nonexistent and is very difficult to see which of your marketing campaigns are working and which are not.
PussyCash
(for ImLive.com)
Sites to promote - 1
Look of site(s) - 4/5
Functionality of site(s) -4/5
Programme tools - 5/5
Conversion ratios - 3/5
Stats system - 3/5
Payment options - Check/epassporte
Programme type - Lifetime revshare (20%) / PPS ($32-$100)
PussyCash allows you to promote 1 webcam site - ImLive. This is a great site which is clear & cleanly laid out. ImLive regularly puts on chat-host theme parties which give an extra dimension to the way in which you can promote the site.
The tools for the programme are plentiful, professional, sexy and useful. You will seriously have to log in to see the array of marketing materials, i-frames, full page adverts etc. which are available. Also, you will be designated a very helpful affiliate manager that will do his/her best to get you everything/anything that you need.
As with clickcash, if you opt for the PPS system, you will need a lot of conversions to make big money as the high payouts are with the high conversions. Having said that, PussyCash regularly gives away massive bonuses, prizes & high payouts. At the time of writing this, payouts are currently all $125. Last year (or was it the year before?) I won a trip to internext as one of the highest earners for ImLive - including flights, accommodation & invitation to the PussyCash party etc. Also, you get 10% of your earnings to spend freely as Happy Hour credit.
The new revshare system is what you should opt for as a smaller webmaster with less traffic. This is a 20% lifetime system and will allow your account to grow steadily. One thing that I feel lets ImLive down is the token system similar to LiveJasmin, but this is a minor point.
Conversions with ImLive are similar to iFriends. It is possible to make a huge amount of money here but don't expect it to be as easy as it makes out to convert. Tracking conversions is a bit cumbersome, although the recent addition of an URL tracker will be helpful (especially when they sort out the standard no reffuring URL problem that it has).
StreamRay
(for Cams.com)
Sites to promote - 1
Look of site(s) - 1/5
Functionality of site(s) -2/5
Programme tools - 1/5
Conversion ratios - 2/5
Stats system - 3/5
Payment options - Check / epassporte
I have not had much experience promoting Cams. Basically my experience with it was that the site looked awful and it did not convert at all! I have heard this off many webmasters and feel that any webmaster that makes money from it is sending it massive traffic (which could be better sent elsewhere), or traffic that is not webcam specific and so may convert better than sending it to another, even worse site.
The best thing here is that the PPS tier scheme pays out on a per-day basis. ClickCash and ImLive payout on a per period basis so if you have 1 good day it has no overall benefit. Here though you will be credited for your efforts even if you give them a short term boost of traffic.
You will have to try this one for yourself. I would love to hear from anyone who has had a true success story here. I would also love to send your traffic elsewhere for a short period to compare!
General Tips
I am not an expert with your traffic; you are! But generally, don't make the mistake of choosing a programme with a high initial payout. Lifetime revshare schemes are the way to go especially with small to medium sized conversions. If you do have big conversions then send them to PussyCash or ClickCash and wait for the $60-$100 signup's to roll in immediately. Bear in mind with a revshare that users can spend for up to 3 or more years, so it takes time to get the money in - it's bad for cash flow in other words. But when it starts to build you will really notice it.
Try a few programmes to see what converts with your traffic. A real conversion comparison is a must to make the most from your traffic. For small/medium converting webmasters, I would recommend sending traffic to CamSense & PussyCash on the revshare schemes. Measure the conversion ratios over a month and whichever is best send your traffic there! If you pick CamSense, after 3 months look at the growth. If you don't think you'll ever reach the higher tiers you might be best sticking with PussyCash for the straight initial 20%. Use AWE tools to jazz up your site but don't rely on the 14 day cookie system for big long term profits - even though they may look higher to begin with.
If you promote ClickCash and get medium/high conversions, keep your eye out for the huge PussyCash promotions and be prepared to split your traffic and send some there if possible. This shouldn't be too difficult with ClickCash as there are no special tools that lock you into promoting iFriends. This could be one of the winning factors for AWE... once a newbie has based his whole site on the tools availabe, which can only be used to promote LiveJasmin (and the other 2 AWE sites), it will be hard to start cutting them away to promote other sites as they will leave holes in your layouts that will have to be filled with equally quality content.
I have recently been introduced to a new programme. This is MoneyTree and promotes Streamate, a very nice looking clean site. The programme looks good on the box. 25% revshare for life! I have sent a little traffic to it so far and got real conversions of about 1:300. Again, watch the conversion tracker; it's another false one. It only measures unique's that get to the signup page which artificially makes conversions look better. I haven't got to grips with the tracking system yet. This would be a good revshare scheme to pitch against PussyCash and CamSense. If the conversions are there this could be a big earner.
Basically, don't believe that your current programme is the best. Think long term... think what is best for your traffic and the number of signups you can achieve with each programme. Think carefully about PPS or Revshare. Do you need quick cash maybe because you are paying for quality traffic and need to clear a credit card? If so find the best converting/paying PPS programme for you. If your getting free SEO traffic you should find a lifetime revshare that converts for you and wait 6 moths as the checks grow and grow. Come up with a strategy to start to split your traffic and dribble some to other programmes for a real test (i.e. not 200 uniques and bye bye). Try, compare and improve!
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