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Marvey

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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2015, 04:58:11 AM »

Do you need help doing it?  The sites all have affiliate programs because they want more customers and referrals.  Once you set up the account all you do is put the link on the front page or make it a banner on every page.  Im sure Zero or Ultra could do it in 5 minutes.

I probably won't donate because Im a cheap motherfucker.  But If Im buying from Amazon, my price is the same, and I would rather 5% go towards Changstar.  I think most people think like me, seriously.  I spent over 30K on amazon last year, and Im just one person.  You have thousands of members here.

I predict if you just put up affiliate links for Amazon, newegg, adorama and B&H you'd have your money for operating costs plus a ton of money to buy gear to review, more testing equipment, whatever.  Ken Rockwell makes most of his living off of affiliate links because I doubt anyone donates to him, but tons of people click on his links.  He bought some Mercedes SUV with that affiliate link money.

Also Im not in the market for the strap-on dong, the affiliate link is NOT product specific.  It's ANY sales after you click on it.  Most members would just book mark the link when they go shopping so you get all the referrals.

I'll have TheGame look into customizing the new site so that you get a special Amazon Affiliate purchase link in every thread.

I donated to Ken. Seriously I did. I know a lot of people don't like him because he's biased and opinionated. But I like that about him. He's consistent and clear from where he comes from.
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2015, 05:01:30 AM »

OK, I'll donate just to get theGame to look into the affiliate link thing, I think you'd be surprised with how much money it would bring in.
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2015, 05:03:02 AM »

P.S. I hope you guys know that all my political rants are very much tongue and cheek and playing devils' advocate. Those who know me well know that my views are fluid, rather complex, and difficult to compartmentalize. Folks like 'tode, zdfx, and Tari seem to have figured this out on their own. I'm sure a few others have too.
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2015, 05:03:14 AM »

Done my thing.
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2015, 05:04:43 AM »

I count at least 30 - 50 regulars. Each of them should pay around $50 - $100 and then you'll reach your goal, Marv.

Better yet, have the mofo that pays the most be the next Messiah. You can finally go back to being carefree and not have to worry about people looking to you to save them from bad headphones.

Anyway, I've donated. I'm usually a cheap bastard, but I've learned enough from this place, and I think it deserves my money. ;)
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2015, 05:04:56 AM »

I agree btw with Marv on the ken rockwell comment he really is subjective and has a lot to say.  Also if you message him he's really nice and informative.
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2015, 05:10:20 AM »

Hey, I turn to Ken for camera lens reviews, and even though I don't always agree with him after using some lenses, I find his methodology useful and informative. :)
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2015, 05:15:19 AM »

I count at least 30 - 50 regulars. Each of them should pay around $50 - $100 and then we'll reach our goal.

Thanks Bill. Done.
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2015, 05:21:02 AM »

@knerian

I am already looking into and researching the Amazon Affiliate program, I do not think it will be a problem to add your suggestion, I think it is a great idea.
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Re: Future of Changstar / Keeping it Going / GOFUNDME!
« Reply #19 on: September 18, 2015, 05:26:05 AM »

I actually have an Affiliate ID. If you click on those strap on dong links I put up and buy something, I do make $0.03. Just that I don't put enough of those links up.

You see here. See how I suck.
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