Joe Sousa's Comments

whatdoesjoethink.com : Should Affiliate Managers Care About Traffic Sources?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 22:17:57 +0000

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.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Should Affiliate Managers Care About Traffic Sources?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:49 +0000

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

James Seligman : A Week to Forget

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:53:15 +0000

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. My recent post What Joe Is Working On This Week – 1-23-12

whatdoesjoethink.com : 3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Domain

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:29:47 +0000

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.

whatdoesjoethink.com : What kicks you in the butt?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:34:46 +0000

Always nice when all that stuff piles up at once.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Handicapping the 2012 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:17:18 +0000

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.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Handicapping the 2012 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:46:09 +0000

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.

Jim Banks : Alternative Guide To Affiliate Summit West 2012

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:12:38 +0000

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. My recent post Handicapping the 2012 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

whatdoesjoethink.com : Handicapping the 2012 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:56:25 +0000

The blogger award was probably the toughest because all three blogs approach things very differently and have totally different blogging styles.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Handicapping the 2012 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:50:50 +0000

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.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Handicapping the 2012 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:47:55 +0000

No idea how they got a nomination. I would never think of using their program for anything. So many better merchants out there.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Handicapping the 2012 Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:16:50 +0000

A haircut like that should result in a lifetime ban

whatdoesjoethink.com : Why are babies so needy?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:39:53 +0000

We are gonna borrow a co-sleeper from some friends and give that a try. Seems like a good option for a couple weeks at least. Still trying to figure out what type of baby carrier to get. There is a store we will be going to this weekend that has a bunch of them and a fake baby to put in them so you can really see what they feel like. I am sure we are gonna end up with a ton of stuff we will never use.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Why are babies so needy?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:07:39 +0000

Thanks Christie. Personally I think something like a swaddler would be very uncomfortable. Who wants to be a human burrito? We are trying to decide between a bouncy seat and a swing. Don't think we need both. And eventually we will probably get one of those jumping things.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Why are babies so needy?

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:46:33 +0000

I gotta draw the line somewhere. Sucking baby snot out through a straw is pretty far over that line.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Affiliate Summit East 2011 Recap

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:39:41 +0000

It is amazing how many awesome people are in this industry.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Affiliate Summit East 2011 Recap

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:38:30 +0000

I think it is a crime to have to remove bacon from a burger.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Affiliate Summit East 2011 Recap

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:42:34 +0000

Can't wait to see Vinny's pic of the street meat in cowboy hats. I love that scholarship idea too. One of those ideas that seems pretty simple when you hear it but I never would have thought about that.

whatdoesjoethink.com : Affiliate Summit East 2011 Recap

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:31:38 +0000

I will do my best to see if Kate can have the baby a month or two early so I can make it to Vegas for at least a day or two.

whatdoesjoethink.com : All About The Cookies

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:01:21 +0000

Yeah, your cake didn't contribute much to these totals. But it still looks pretty good. I think my mom used to make a cake that was somewhat similar. And don't worry, the pound of butter and 6 eggs in my recipe made up for yours.