Hey everyone, How about some Azoogle horror stories? Problems you've had with Azoogle where you lost out on a chunk of change because of mistakes they've made. One thread below was interesting, where commissions were taken away from you. Another problem is caps hitting you at random times while you're out (or just asleep!). Or offers which are incorrectly described. Let's hear them!
i have just read on another forum that someone had the conversion code placed in the wrong place so in there Yahoo or google conversions stats everything was great but in actual fact the conversions were not happening
WharfeValley - I did the same type of thing with BANS. I was using my Commission Junction ID, as opposed to the Commission Junction PID. I was wondering why I wasn't getting any commissions. As soon as I switched the ID with the PID, I started making commissions.
My Azoogle balance account dropped down without any explanations, during an adword campaign of mine. I called them several times, as usual got an answer machine, they never called me back. Most importantly Azoogle took my commissions, and I am still waiting for my commission money and their explanations.
While I am not sure if this constitutes a "horror story", I did explain a recent situation in this thread: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=726834 Several people already commented on it. I am interested in hearing good things about Azoogle. Despite my first dealings with them, I still have faith and will eventually try them again.
Actual horror story for me is https://www.azoogleads.com/corp/publishers/apply.php Please be advised that currently we are only accepting new applications from candidates that reside in the following countries: US, Canada, UK, Australia, Israel, Germany, Italy and Spain. Any thoughts ? Earlier they accepted everyone.
Yeah, that sucks. I didn't realise that Azoogle charged back that often as I've never been hit by it. Good to know that it's something to watch out for.
I didn't realise the point of this forum was to sit around and sing Kumbya, all praise Azoogle. I thought this was so the community could share its experiences for the betterment of one another. My mistake!
Well, pretty much all people do praise Azoogle with the exception of: - Int'l publishers being blocked (mainly due to fraud) - People who don't understand affiliate marketing ("why did I get chargebacked?") - People who break the terms of service ("I spammed Craigslist with dating ads and got banned!") If you actually communicate with your AM you will know when offer caps are about to be breached. I've had no experience or have seen no issues with offers that were incorrectly described. Your relationship with Azoogle or any affiliate network goes two ways, you know. So, although sarcastic as you were, it was your mistake to come in here and ask for "horror stories", in my opinion, of what I consider one of the best companies around.
"Int'l publishers being blocked (mainly due to fraud)" I think it's exist, but more than sure they just take a look which countries (publishers) give more profit currently (and that's in best case research) and take them. What about other honest int'l guys who want to participate ? More I lurking internet about this issues less I believe that fraud have something with it. Me for example want to enter, but just can't cause I am automatically not allowed. Also what about other people from abroad who already accepted ? If it's the case fraud have nothing to do with it. You either don't accept country or accept , no matter what. If options exists - it's dishonest joke or judgement shouldn't be by place of living.
*Raise your hand if you have no idea what he just said* ^^ Fraud has everything to do with it. I've talked to Azoogle about them not accepting international publishers, and they said they did it because of too many fraudulent leads and fraudulent bank accounts in the past. So, they eliminate these countries, and they are still flooded with new applications every day, so more power to them. If it were you, and you could receive more than enough applications from "white label" countries alone, would you even expose yourself to the historically fraudulent countries? I know I wouldn't If/when Azoogle feels like they're running short on new affiliates, they may consider accepting more international countries...but as long as they're continuing to grow at an astounding pace without these countries, I see absolutely no reason for them to change their policy on international publishers. I know you don't like it being an international publisher, and I'm sorry for you...It's definitely unfortunate, but don't hate Azoogle for making a sound business decision.
"only accepting new applications from candidates that reside in the following countries: US, Canada, UK, Australia, Israel, Germany, Italy and Spain" I get everything about first four....last 4 ....how did they pick them ? If they did why not pick Ireland, France, Netherlands, New Zeland, Japan, etc. as well This countries are highly doubt have more fraud (if any) than last 4 in whole 8 I mentioned above. "historically fraudulent countries" It depends who made this history. It's made by someone always. "but as long as they're continuing to grow at an astounding pace without these countries, I see absolutely no reason for them to change their policy on international publishers" me too and you just described my words in other way. "Azoogle for making a sound business decision" Don't get money from my promotion for example ? sound business decision ? Main thing is...let me explain, as you may know not so much people know about aff marketing in west still or just don't give a shit about it/laugh at it working on regular jobs with decent pay. Int'l guys will do their best to make all ok and earn a lot and even more than average american. Which will give profit to companies. Smart ones (pharma affiliates for example) already doing it. As for me just waiting when others change their mind. CJ already allows Russia and Ukraine. Paypal allow as well (at least for pay). Problem is when that businessmans wakes up they barely needed
HISTORY They have had (and still do have) publishers from those countries before, and for one reason or another, it is not in their best interest to accept new publishers there at this time. You are on the outside. You have no idea what the big picture looks like, so you can't say which countries tend to be fraudulent and which do not. ...? ...? Yes, Azoogle is missing out on revenue by not accepting most international publishers, but, like I already said, they are still flooded with new applications every day. They have more than enough new affiliates joining daily...Perhaps even too many. That said, there are fraud issues with many international publishers. Whatever revenue these publishers generate for Azoogle is not worth the risk to them, because the fraud outweighs it. Hell, why shouldn't Azoogle just auto-approve all applications and let people start making money right away? They're missing out on revenue if they're not doing that...They don't do it because it would be stupid. They'd be slapped in the face right and left with fraud. Good for them. There are a ton of affiliate networks out there that are just as good as Azoogle which do accept international publishers - Go join them.
Azoogle also tends to require publishers to be able to speak/write coherently. Make that's why you didn't get accepted?
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ill also raise my hand to that I kind of got lost in translation =P there too! I agree though there is no reason for Azoogle to accept affiliates from countries that have history of fraud .. This can be put into many real life terms as well. On a tangent i have been getting like 20 emails a day saying some kind of royalty in African countries that been dying and they need me to free up funds. I dont know whats happening in that end of the world but a lot of important peoples monies needs freeing up by me .... apparently!