Well guys I'm learning fast. I've just spoken to a certain affiliate network and was told, in no uncertain terms, that I'm an idiot for
looking at all of the affiliate networks as their network was the best.
Now I consider myself a reasonable person, open minded, prepared to listen and take advice but as you'd expect, I don't like being called a fool.
He said that everyone said their network was the best network - I pointed out that according to at least one forum (this one) that they weren't and that prompted him to tell me that they reject lots of people. Some sort of threat? I vote with my feet - I don't care if they are the best network out there - I don't do business with a*seholes. I've cut a 10 minute telephone conversation down to 1 par there but you get the picture.
Am I to expect this lack of professionalism in this industry? I've worked in the media business for 15 years and to be honest, so far I'm underwhelmed at the level of professionalism in this industry. I've sent emails to affiliate networks and various other people and the level of apathy has shocked me.
Forgive me if that's unfair but that's how it seems (with some exceptions (Webgains)) thus far.
Sorry for this minor rant!
Jack