do any of you guys ever feel guilty promoting an offer that tricks the user into a subscription without knowing it? I was wondering how these companies make money giving away "samples" or "free" products when in actuality, the buyer will eventually pay like $90 later.
thats why there is chargebacks if the user feels there is fraud. Most companies that "trick" users do not last long. Look at all the changes with how ringtones can be promoted. I would be lying if I said I never thought about it but that is complicated. Something I cant really explain in a forum post.
I don't feel guilty because I think of user experience first. If I would be pissed, then any other person would be pissed. So I make sure they know what they're doing.
One would how common sense would some how come into play for the user. I never understood why those offers did so well. A lot of gullible people in the world I guess. If it is too good to be true, then it usually is.
can't really feel guilty... if the people read the offers, they are pretty straight forward on the costs and liabilities of the offer... if they want it, get it.. if not, they'll click on...
No, I never trick users and have exercise strong moral and ethical standards while practicing affiliate marketing. I believe I have a responsibility to the customers as well as the affiliate company to be honest and transparent with no ulterior motives.
I feel bad for affiliates who promote products without believing in them. I am not an affiliate myself, but if I know of affiliates trying to promote my product by spamming, I would try my best to find out the person, and tell him not to. Stan.
I agree that we should not lie about the offer we're promoting. I'm totally against that. We're not lying if we tell the customer that if they click the offer they will get something free out of it. They will. Most people understand that "nothings for free" and that at some point they'll have to pay. It's like that with everything, even offline in flyers. "Buy one get one free!", "Get a $50 gift card if you spend $250 at Home Depot this weekend only!", etc. Many people want the free item or the trial period and then voluntarily continue to subscribe because the company proved themselves with the bonus. You can't assume that everyone clicking the offer is being 'tricked'. And honestly, there has to be some responsibility for the person who is clicking the offer. If you don't read the small print, or you're entering your credit card information for a free item, then obviously you're going to be paying for something. Of course if something is illegal then action should be taken and that is a different story. If I found out the advertiser's offer wasn't what they claimed or that they were cheating people, then it is my responsibility to drop that offer because it could have negative consequences to my website!