I don't think the amount of traffic to a site should really matter but the affiliate manager should have a basic idea of where that traffic is coming from since in many ways they are responsible to the merchant for the traffic source.

And yeah, I hate it when affiliate managers decline sites if they are small or aren't showing much traffic yet. That makes it hard for anyone to get started.

Based on some tweets and stuff it seemed like you were a bit feisty today

Gotta love it when life gets in the way of work like that. Back in 1994 or so we had a huge ice storm that knocked out power at my house for about a week and then it dropped down below zero for a couple days. That was a very cold week.

But now you just get to work twice as hard this week! Things are looking up.
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I pretty much want to do anything that gives me some sort of time or monetary investment in the site up front. It just bugs me to see so many domains sitting in my account not being used. Kind of like the guy who buys cars with the intention of fixing them up. They usually just end up on blocks in the front yard lowering the property value of everyone in the neighborhood.

Always nice when all that stuff piles up at once.

Only 3 for 6 this year. Maybe 3.5 since Tricia did win but not for the right category. My dream is a perfect 6-0 season. Maybe I can convince Ceasars to put it on the sports book next year.

We will have to connect at one of these Summits Brad. I have always seen you from a distance but we have never really gotten to chat. Once we do I am sure I will pick you to win and it will come true. I have only heard good things about you.

Have a great time Jim. Sorry I will be missing ASW this year. And the Walgreens tip is excellent. Pick up some snacks, drinks, and some Advil. I always get raging headaches in Vegas because of the air conditioning, lack of sleep, and various other factors.
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The blogger award was probably the toughest because all three blogs approach things very differently and have totally different blogging styles.

It is awesome that every year we see three candidates so worthy of the Advocate award. There are a lot of people who do a lot of good for this industry every day.

Most years it seems there are two big merchants and one little guy. I really hope the Nexus issue harms them and TinyPrints can win the award. I know it probably won't change a thing in the big picture but maybe it will show even one small merchant that if they do things the right way they can have a successful affiliate program without cutting any corners or screwing affiliates.