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I'm a ClickCash affiliate who has created my own skin of the iFriends platform. How can I ensure that when I drive traffic to my skin, any joins are properly tracked and credited in my ClickCash reporting? (view answer) |
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Joins are tracked and credited automatically provided that you have specified a value for SiteCCAcctCode in the Global Settings on the WWEE Customization Platform.
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Can I use email, instant-message (IM), newsgroup, or AOL "Buddy" spams to promote ClickCash sites? (view answer) |
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ABSOLUTELY NOT. As the Marketing Agreement states clearly in the first paragraph, "spam is forbidden". (The transmisson of UCE -- unsolicited commercial email -- violates the AUPs -- acceptable use polices -- of virtually all internet service providers.) ClickCash Members who engage in such spam are automatically cancelled. |
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I think I observed a ClickCash affiliate spamming. Who do I tell? (view answer) |
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Send an email to abuse [at] ClickCash[dot]com, along with a copy of the spam, including full headers. |
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I own the 'typo'/'misspell' domain name BritneySprs.com . Will ClickCash accept traffic from that domain? (view answer) |
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In general, ClickCash accepts traffic from all sources, provided those sources comply with the terms of the ClickCash Marketing Agreement, abide by all applicable laws, do not infringe upon the rights of others, and are not conduits for SPAM/UCE. However, in certain circumstances where innocent minors may inadvertently reach the websites of individuals who own 'typo'/'misspell' domain names that might attract traffic from minors, such as "BritneySprs.com", "madona.com", or "whitehouse.com", and those sites in turn forward to explicit adult content or other objectionable content that some may argue is harmful to minors, and ClickCash becomes aware of such links, ClickCash will not honor such traffic. Click here to contact us with any questions. |
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When do I get my money? (view answer) |
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Commissions are issued weekly, on the first business day of each week, reflecting the immediately-preceding Sunday-Saturday evaluation period. (No lags!) Checks are issued via Federal Express or via first-class mail to the account holder's payee address, as entered on the account creation form, or in the case of iFriends' video hosts, to the account information maintained with iFriends. WebPowerFX payouts go to the card linked to the affiliate/video host account who earned the commissions. |
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Are refunds and/or chargebacks ever taken from my PPS commissions? (view answer) |
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Never. ClickCash pays you the full PPS commission even if the customer you refer to a ClickCash site like iFriends later charges back or demands a refund. (Of course, ClickCash reserves the right to terminate the account of any webmaster who produces unusually high chargeback rates or refunds, but such notice of termination would be received by you after you've already been paid.) |
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It's been a few weeks, and I haven't received my commission payout yet, as indicated on my Stats Page. What should I do? (view answer) |
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First, check your configurable "minimum payout" account setting - your weekly commissions are not issued until this minimum has been reached. If you receive commissions via check, allow up to ten business days for first-class mail in the continental U.S. (20 business days for Canada/Mexico/Overseas). Second, check the mailing address information we have on file for your account. If everything checks out, contact our ClickCash Accounts Payable Staff using our contact form and tell them you haven't received your check. Include your ClickCash account code for identification/verification, *AND* include the expected date and amount of the missing check. You will receive a prompt reply. |
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How can I verify and examine, in real time, the traffic moving from my site to the ClickCash web site? (view answer) |
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Easy: Just visit the real-time stats page (see "Real-Time Stats" in the "My Account" menu above), where you can examine traffic and check your account balance up to the very second! |
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So how do you read the real-time stats? What information is included on them? (view answer) |
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Just follow this link and you'll find all the information you'll need on how to read your real-time stats, and where to go to find out any information you'd like about all aspects of your traffic, from click-through ratios to how well your referral webmasters are doing in their promotion of the service. |
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What can I do to maximize the number of visits from my site to yours? (view answer) |
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Keep it Fresh! Every few days, pick a different promotion from our creative
farm (see "Promo Tools" at top) Studies show that once visitors to your site have seen the same link, banner or other creative just three times,
response drops off dramatically. You can also use our dynamic and real-time banners to keep things fresh and lively on your site.
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Where can I get new creative materials (banners, skyscrapers, flash movies,etc) to post on my site? (view answer) |
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Click the link "Latest Promos Tools" in the top navigation rail. |
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Can I create my own custom text links, full-page ads, etc? (view answer) |
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Yes. ClickCash gives you two options:
1.) you can select from hundreds of different banners and other creative materials in our "banner farm"
(click "Promo Tools" at top), which ClickCash serves and tracks for you
(we even tell you which of the creative you choose get higher clickthrough rates than others),
or 2.) You can create your own custom link syntax, using your own text link or graphics, and
you can specify a "url=" parameter to drive traffic to any page on any supported site.
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I understand that ClickCash is very strict in how its affiliates use the syntax. Is this true? (view answer) |
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Yes, but only when you use our "canned" banners that ClickCash serves from its own servers.
When you host your own banner, text links, full pages, etc, you are free to
customize your ClickCash
link to your heart's content, and to the extent that your marketing complies with the
ClickCash Marketing Agreement.
We also require that your advertisements not be deceptive and that they promote ClickCash sites like iFriends in the same
spirit as observed in our canned banners and other official promotions.
(See the ClickCash Marketing Agreement
for more information).
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I've seen another version of the ClickCash linking code, referenced at the bottom of pages like http://www.iFriendsv2.net.
Is there a difference between that syntax and the official link syntax that includes the "SetPermanentCookie.cgi" code? (view answer)
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No, there's no functional difference whatsoever between the two link URLs. The shorter version ("http://cc.WebPower.com/Refer.cgi...") is a newer "alias" version of the long-form link, and was provided for the convenience of affiliates who prefer shorter URLs. Both the shortform link and longform link have identical tracking. |
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How long has ClickCash been around? And how much is your total payout? (view answer) |
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ClickCash began life in mid-1996, and was the first pay-per-click website affiliate program ever offered on the internet. Tens of thousands of webmasters participate, and payouts total in the tens of millions of dollars. ClickCash's sponsor, WebPower, Inc., on the web since 1995, has been involved in the design and operation of successful commercial internet services such as iFriends (Internet Friends Network). |
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What's your e-mail? How can I contact you? (view answer) |
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You'll find our contact info on our contacts page, or you can send us a message immediately via our contact form. This is examined continously throughout the day. Please be sure to include your account name in all e-mail to ensure a prompt response. |
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How do I cancel and cash out my balance? (view answer) |
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Click the "Close Account" box when you are logged into your account in the "Change Settings" area. A final payout, closing out your balance, will be issued to you and mailed following the regularly weekly payout cycle. |
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I forgot the password to my ClickCash account. How can I retrieve it? (view answer) |
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When I try to log into my ClickCash account, I get the following error: "Account is not on file, has been cancelled, the password is incorrect, or account is not active." Why am I getting this error? How do I log into the site? (view answer) |
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Have you activated your account yet? You will be unable to log into your ClickCash account until you activate it using the activation link that was included in the welcome e-mail you received at sign-up. (If you did not receive a welcome email mesage, try registering a new account using a different email address). If you have already activated your account, make certain the password is correct. |
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The $50 sign-up bonus is not showing up in my account. Where is it? (view answer) |
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There is only one sign-up bonus per person, so you'll receive the bonus only on the first account you establish. The sign-up bonus will appear in your real-time stats once you have both activated your account and completed the payee information for your ClickCash account. If you are an iFriends video host, establish a separate ClickCash account to obtain the bonus. |
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Are my ClickCash earnings taxable? Do I have to report them? (view answer) |
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ClickCash is not licensed to provide individual tax or financial planning advice. However, we urge you to recognize your income from ClickCash in accordance with all tax laws in your state, country or other jurisdiction. As a responsible corporation, ClickCash complies with all reporting requirements. For further information, please consult with a qualified tax professional who is familiar with your individual circumstances. |
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Can I use content I find on iFriends to promote the iFriends site through ClickCash? (view answer) |
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You are welcome to use material you find on iFriends in your ClickCash promotions, provided you meet all of the following conditions:
- The material is used solely for the purpose of promoting iFriends.
- The display of any explicit material is limited to adults-only areas of your service or promotion.
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You either obtain the video host's permission *or* select one of the many video hosts who have not indicated any "privacy block zones". These are video hosts who have not indicated that certain zips, states, or countries be prevented from seeing their iFriends content. It's very easy to identify those video hosts who do not have any privacy block zones in place.
Simply follow this link to see an example of the notation
that will appear at the bottom of the profile page and any archive page (image or video clip archives) for each video host who does not have any privacy zones in place.
This displays as a text box at the bottom of the page that will say "This content is ClickCash-complaint".
- In the event any video host objects, for any reason, to the display of any content related to the video host, you must promptly remove the offending content to the video host's satisfaction.
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I need to change the information you have on file for my account. Where can I do that? (view answer) |
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Just log into your ClickCash account, then select "Update Account" from the login screen, or from the menu that appears just below your screenname at the top of every page. |
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Do you accept traffic from TGP sites? (view answer) |
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ClickCash traffic accepts traffic from any law-abiding, responsibly-operated website or internet service, including TGP sites, subject to the ClickCash Marketing Agreement. |
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I display iFriends content on my website to promote my iFriends links. What information can I use for 18-2257 certification? (view answer) |
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There is only one way to do it. But don't worry, it's really very easy! Just hotlink to http://www.ifriends.net/legal/ComplianceUSC18_2257.htm. No other method is currently allowed. |
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How do I determine the 'URL=' value for any page on iFriends? (view answer) |
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It's easy. Click here for details. |
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How can I identify video hosts to use in my own iFriends promotions? (view answer) |
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It's easy. Click here for details. |