My EPN commissions have taken a massive nosedive this month, literally TEN TIMES less than last month, the worst month since I started. Clicks ARE down somewhat, but perhaps 20%, not 90%! This is not helped by my earning NO ACRUs, which is the first time since I began with EPN that this has happened. What gives? Is it just me? The recession biting? Aliens? Terrorists? Swine flu? There must be SOME explanation!
Seems to be a common theme. Since starting 10 months ago, April is shaping up to be the poorest performance in the past 5 months. Not sure if it's following the economy or not. One of my niches should be stronger in a weak economy, so I am suspect of a change in the system. Little option other than to ride it out.
It's pathetic. I've gotten 10 or so ACRU's, but only $1 each. Apparently, organic traffic from Google isn't considered quality traffic.
April was a real disappointment for me. May is even worse, with no ACRU's after 2 days. I usually get 1 ACRU per 20 purchases. So far this month, nada. Although EPN is my main moneymaker, I am putting more effort into promoting CJ and Amazon products now.
April was truly a shocker for me, around 70% down on the individual four months. May so far is not nearly as on track as prior to April. EPN right now is all over the place, I think we will see some significant changes in a few months time.
Yep.. I have to say 'me too'. April sucked.. May is looking better.. but not much. I wrote a blog post about this (http://www.money-code.com/node/103). I think it could be the 'perfect' storm situation. EPN had some reporting issues, tax time.. and the crappy economy. Along with my EPN numbers being down.. my PPC numbers and AdSense numbers were down as well. At first I thought it could be a EPN problem, but I think overall, my niches were hit with the above factors.. and that impacted the numbers... just my two cents. hanji
I don't think it has to do anything with the economy or your niche. It's EPN's fault. EPN is a joke. They have all sorts of tracking issues. Sometimes I think they even do it on purpose!! Hard to believe that a billion dollar company can have this crappy affiliate program. http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Ebay-Partner-Network/Is-Anyone-Else/510096921 http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Ebay-Partner-Network/Recent-Affiliate-Issues/520123436