bundling optional affiliate software witihin software

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by Luq, May 25, 2010.

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    Hello,

    I have come across certain software bundling certain installers (like the yahoo toolbar, ask toolbar, etc.) within their software products. I was wondering if anyone could direct me to these affiliate programs that let me do such a thing. I believe the developer gets paid per install of those products (maybe a dollar). I have a couple of freeware products online and I would like to monetize them.

    also, the affiliate product shouldn't be shady and should have a good reputation.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Luq, May 25, 2010 IP
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    pad Peon

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    If you have a software which you are distributing and you wish to monetize it then please let me know.
    We have a cool addon that we would like to bundle with your software. The addon is not a mal-ware or ad-ware and passes all anti-viruses tests.

    PM if you are interesting.
     
    pad, Jun 2, 2010 IP
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    Hearthrobz Well-Known Member

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    Try to talk with loudmo support and ask them if they can bundle their installer with your products. Loudmo claims their installer is free from adware, so i hope it wont be a problem.
     
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    Well if you look at the first 10 results for 'loudmo' on Google you'll see that their claims aren't exactly valid.
     
    Luq, Jun 2, 2010 IP
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    pad Peon

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    Hi Luq,

    I initially posted here in order to collect more partners, but now I think I'll explain a little as I see there is a potential here for an interesting debate.

    You want to get pay per install from a bundling deal and you want the software you bundle to be clean with no ads. There can be no such thing. The company that pays you also should make some money for themselves and of course in order to pay you. Basically, all bundles are making money from ads (or surveys - but this is the worst kind to my believe).

    The only different is how intrusive the toolbar/addon is. Some toolbars steal all the user search, change his homepage, steal the 404 page etc.
    Also, there are addons which only do harm by stealing the search (and they should be considered as ad-ware) while other actually provide the user a good service while displaying some ads (by the way, we belong to the second option).

    Hope I made things a little more clear.
     
    pad, Jun 3, 2010 IP