Worst ratio ever?

Mica · 15-11-08, 09:25 AM

One pending in the last 100!!! What's going on?! My site gives me bad ratios as it is but that is ridiculous. Someone please tell me something is wrong...

Schism · 15-11-08, 09:32 AM

Just seems bad recently :/ getting much USA/Canada traffic?

ndev2k · 15-11-08, 09:38 AM

I have had a few of my refs that i have emailed tell me they have done the books direct offer. 2 of them even sent me proof but it still shows not completed on RI.

I have raised a support ticket and they have raised multiple tickets so hopefully this will get resolved and I will see some greenage soon.

Mica · 15-11-08, 09:42 AM

Seems there is hope for me yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schism

Just seems bad recently :/ getting much USA/Canada traffic?

About 75% UK traffic, I take it you mean USA/Canada traffic would have an adverse affect on my ratio? Can't get much worse!

Diesel · 15-11-08, 09:49 AM

Try FJ for a bit and if you can see the same pattern in both sites then the problem could be your site (i.e. People might not understand what they have to do exactly after signing up). If thats the case you could just add a lot more detail on your site?

Mica · 15-11-08, 10:07 AM

I'm in the process of a complete redesign which will kind of change the focus of the site but should also improve the ratio. The ratio on other sites I advertise isnt anywhere near as bad, but yeah I think I may try some different freebie sites and see how they go.

Schism · 15-11-08, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mica

Seems there is hope for me yet.

About 75% UK traffic, I take it you mean USA/Canada traffic would have an adverse affect on my ratio? Can't get much worse!

I don't know if RI accept USA Sign ups, but a lot of the US offers seem to be rubbish and no-one wants to do them...

the_saint · 15-11-08, 10:50 AM

Ratios are due to a number of combinations, some sites have better ratios generally but your method, the audience you are targetting, and the time of year also affect it.

I usually get really great ratios on Apple RI - 8 greens out of 32 sign ups right now - while Gifts is OK but not as great, and mobiles is usually pretty poor!

Maybe you need to look at the method you are using and see if you can't improve it.

Do you email all of your yellows? That might help too.

Schism · 15-11-08, 10:51 AM

Ahhh, you use a method through your site? Yeah, it's down to the method A LOT

Mica · 15-11-08, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mica

My site gives me bad ratios as it is but that is ridiculous.

Fully aware that my site produces a bad ratio (generally 1:20 or worse) but I just cant believe 1:50! Was hoping for people to respond with X offer hasnt been crediting recently but no such luck...

Been a bit lazy with not emailing sign ups recently, has anyone got a generic email that works well that you could send me? Thanks rep and love to anyone who can.

Mica · 25-11-08, 11:31 AM

OK so I switched my main link to iPhone Giveaway - now have 12 greens from 140, sooooo much better.

My recent Apple.RI ratio went as far as 2 greens from 174 sign ups, stuck with it because of the promo but changing over seems like the smart move! Im guna guess the fact that my site is iPhone orientated is the main factor for more success on Giveaway, so iPhone.RI would possibly do the same....

rich107107 · 25-11-08, 11:59 AM

how long have you had the site for Mica?

Mica · 25-11-08, 12:30 PM

Since Feb I think, why?

FurbtasticM · 25-11-08, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mica

OK so I switched my main link to iPhone Giveaway - now have 12 greens from 140, sooooo much better..

Fantastic mate, have to agree with you on this.

joewarne · 25-11-08, 04:57 PM

if im assuming pendings are equalling greens, then ps3.fj is doing pretty well for me at a ratio of 1 in 8.5ish

edit: this is from my site

Simmo · 25-11-08, 04:58 PM

I'm having trouble to get yellows yet alone greens

I just don't have a clue what to do apart from paid advertising.

15-11-08, 09:25 AM	#1
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Schism Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 7,402	Just seems bad recently :/ getting much USA/Canada traffic? __________________ Free XBox

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ndev2k Looking for a new job!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St Helens Posts: 4,277	I have had a few of my refs that i have emailed tell me they have done the books direct offer. 2 of them even sent me proof but it still shows not completed on RI. I have raised a support ticket and they have raised multiple tickets so hopefully this will get resolved and I will see some greenage soon. __________________ Free Stuff \|Free iPhone 3GS \| Free Nintendo Wii \| Free PS3 \| Free Stuff Spoiler Received: DS Lite w/Cooking Guide \| Bank Transfers worth £1839 \| 320GB WD Portable HDD \| 8GB iPod Touch \| Navman S70 3D Sat Nav \| Sony Playstation 3 80GB \| £340 Amazon Vouchers \| Singstar Vol 1 & 2 \| Fisher Price Little People Santa's Sleigh \| 7 in 1 Trekker from Mothercare \| Singstar Abba \| iPod Shuffle 1GB Blue \| Windows 7 Ultimate \| Linksys Wireless Router \| Buzz Quiz TV \| Buzz Brain of the UK \| Silver Necklace \| Bio-Oil \| iPhone 3GS 16GB \| 750GB Internal Hard Drive \| SATA Cable \| Hoover Dishwasher \| Sceptre II Gas Fire \| Walnut Fire Surround \| Heated Towel Radiator \| Amazon Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi \| £424 Paypal \| £520 worth of Building Materials \| X-Factor (Dual Mic Pack) Game (PS3) \| £90 Amazon Vouchers (prizes in Competition) \| Nintendo 3DS with Zelda Game Value Of Received Gifts : £6019(approx)

15-11-08, 09:49 AM	#5
Diesel iPod 60gb Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,607	Try FJ for a bit and if you can see the same pattern in both sites then the problem could be your site (i.e. People might not understand what they have to do exactly after signing up). If thats the case you could just add a lot more detail on your site? __________________

15-11-08, 10:07 AM	#6
Mica iPod 30gb Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,089	I'm in the process of a complete redesign which will kind of change the focus of the site but should also improve the ratio. The ratio on other sites I advertise isnt anywhere near as bad, but yeah I think I may try some different freebie sites and see how they go. __________________ My rubbish Cheap iPhone incomplete Cheap iPad websites Free iPods

15-11-08, 10:50 AM	#8
the_saint Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,515	Ratios are due to a number of combinations, some sites have better ratios generally but your method, the audience you are targetting, and the time of year also affect it. I usually get really great ratios on Apple RI - 8 greens out of 32 sign ups right now - while Gifts is OK but not as great, and mobiles is usually pretty poor! Maybe you need to look at the method you are using and see if you can't improve it. Do you email all of your yellows? That might help too.

15-11-08, 10:51 AM	#9
Schism Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 7,402	Ahhh, you use a method through your site? Yeah, it's down to the method A LOT __________________ Free XBox

25-11-08, 11:31 AM	#11
Mica iPod 30gb Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,089	OK so I switched my main link to iPhone Giveaway - now have 12 greens from 140, sooooo much better. My recent Apple.RI ratio went as far as 2 greens from 174 sign ups, stuck with it because of the promo but changing over seems like the smart move! Im guna guess the fact that my site is iPhone orientated is the main factor for more success on Giveaway, so iPhone.RI would possibly do the same.... __________________ My rubbish Cheap iPhone incomplete Cheap iPad websites Free iPods

25-11-08, 11:59 AM	#12
rich107107 iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 216	how long have you had the site for Mica?

25-11-08, 12:30 PM	#13
Mica iPod 30gb Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,089	Since Feb I think, why? __________________ My rubbish Cheap iPhone incomplete Cheap iPad websites Free iPods

25-11-08, 04:57 PM	#15
joewarne Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 4,742	if im assuming pendings are equalling greens, then ps3.fj is doing pretty well for me at a ratio of 1 in 8.5ish edit: this is from my site

25-11-08, 04:58 PM	#16
Simmo iPod 30gb Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,406	I'm having trouble to get yellows yet alone greens I just don't have a clue what to do apart from paid advertising.