Emails from Amazon
Do you really think HP would allow us to see how much money they were making on their 40% share by giving us 100% of the sales?
That's a good one!
Amazon is where 98% of my HP income is coming from, too, with a litte bit from HubAds, and almost nothing from Adsense anymore. So this concerns me a lot.
Will HP please answer the question about the 60/40 split with Amazon--is the percentage that HP takes just hovering around in dead air now, or what? It seems to me that all of us who are still permitted to use the affliate program should be getting 100%, since HP can't get their percentage right now.
I don't mean this to sound greedy, so if it does, I apologize...it's just a question I think we should have answered, since the majority of hubbers still have their Amazon Affliates accounts--at least for now...
I appreciate that fact that HP is trying to work out a solution, but I hope it's for ALL of the states affected, not just California. Or is that even possible?Actually, I make most of my earnings on the Adsense program, James. It has increased every month, even during the Panda slap. June was my second all-time highest earning month for Adsense and this month should be even better if last year is any indication.
The Amazon program here, on the other hand, is somewhat suspicious as there are some things which do not add up when looked at closely. Plus, we have no way of knowing if we are getting a fair share of the split. Not a very good business aspect of this site at all.
But you may be correct in your assumption about low Adsense earnings among many members. It just isn't true for all of us.
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I must say that the ultra short notice Amazon provided was not with their associates in mind, frustrated and a little angry! I for one am sticking by HubPages though. As waynet said, they have been dealt many a bad hand this year.
But through it all they are working hard to recreate a great place to write. "Staying tuned" as PiaC suggests.
Interesting thisisoli, and I now see your point. The more I research the situation around the web the more I am seeing just how this crazy tax deal came to be implemented so quickly. Would stand to reason that politicians managed to crank it through so they get paid...or so it has been said. Amazing how motivated a group of politicians can become when the checks stop coming.
As a side note if HP decides to give up on Amazon referrals for a period of time I would be willing to swap out all of my adsense ads in favor of having 100% of the Amazon clicks
- I also might consider writing considerable more material here.
However, my guess is that reincorporation, a move, or something will take place instead - from what I've heard, Nevada seems like a great place.PiaC~ This is so reassuring to hear! It has to be such a difficult task for the HP team. I for one appreciate that you are keeping us apprised of your efforts; very grateful HP is right on top of it. In the face of such a surprise event, I am reassured by the fact you are already managing discussions with the source. I wish you guys the best of luck in your quest with Amazon. Maintaining my belief that HP is the hardest working team of any site this year! Thanks a bunch!
Absolutely will lose revenues state wide and beyond. Think of it like this, if you don't make any money, you can't spend any money. So all of the places (within your own town, city, state, etc.) that you regularly pour your earnings into for food, entertainment or even education will surly degrade in the face of this lost "consumer" income. To take away any persons income is never any good for anyone but those who profit from your misfortune. Possibly more state funded programs are in the works, and that my friend is what it is all about. More money to government means less for the rest of us!
Izzy you always have a really good way of looking at things, a real problem solver. I am curious to see how HP works this Amazon thing out. They seem to be in the face of Amazon already. Maybe something similar to your idea. Sure like the concept of a team effort though; just goes to show you how great this community truly is. You are the tops for me Izzy!
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Oli, I agree, sending letters to your representatives is a great strategy. We have been working on this angle as well. However, our main efforts have been working directly with Amazon for a solution.
Where to Buy, we are working on a solution for everyone, not just California, and will let you know when we hear anything.
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Geeze! Why don't you give ME a break, EA? How do you know "HubPages has always been straight with the Hubbers"? Are those your pom poms?
You got me, CW! I'm merely a simple serpent who stands upright and coaxes ladies into eating things they shouldn't.
I suppose you've had some sort of different experience than those of us still in the dark concerning how we are dealt with by HP. Notice how the reassurances from staff have appeared on this thread?
Perhaps your own personal knowledge of HP would give everyone more confidence in HP at this time. I know I could use some actual instances of their straightforwardness. How 'bout it?
Best wishes to you if you attempt to do so.
I dont think there is anything that HP can do with this Amazon imbroglio. They are just trying to buy time and appease the hubbers who used to make some money from Amazon sales. Once its apparent and open that HP is as helpless and cluless as the hubbers like you and me, its most likely that those who with hubs that make sales with Amazon will take them to some place else, and on the way, they will remove their rest of the hubs as well.
Just a thought, as Cags says.
Warm RegardsWow, that's great. Get off this site and go spend some time with your son
You both deserve the time together and slow it down.
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Perhaps I was a little tough on her, but I've had my fill of cheerleaders on writing sites in the past. Especially those with absolutely no inside knowledge of the inner workings of such a business.
Yep, it's a tough world out there!
Internet companies are getting less reliable these days.. perhaps if the pple from california have trust worthy contacs at other places then they could have arrangements with them to transfer the money as soon as they get paid. We at India are fine now
.. some one could mail me for any possible affiliation Richard, my Amz account shows 11$ from 3 sales for 30th June.
May be because I put in 51 words per product?!
Yes, its still on for me.I sold 8 items on July 1- with 1 being already shipped according to the Amazon report.
THAT is what I would really like to know...it seems ridiculous to me that they would just let their 40% just hang in no-man's land, when we should be able to use it...
If they get their account back, then fine--they can have their time frame back...
But in the meantime--let us get some good out of it!
Okay, I'm confused...sorry.
I thought that our affiliate code shows up on our hubs 60% of the time, and the other 40% it showed HP's affiliate code?
Well, if HP's account got cancelled, shouldn't we get what was their percentage?
Isn't that what you meant when you talked about the 60/40 share of impressions?
I don't mean to sound dense, just trying to understand all of this...I'm not actually sure we've ever gotten 60% of the Amazon impressions, Richard. How could one tell for sure? Surely HP could use a different program for the Amazon program if they so desired and we would have no way of knowing. Or am I mistaken in thinking so?
Perhaps you are right, Richard. I suppose it depends on how much a "hassle" is actually worth in terms of cash. I just don't understand why we have no way of knowing when our Amazon code is being displayed like we can Adsense.
I don't like being suspicious of a company I'm involved with. It's because of my past experience with similar venues which makes me look at some aspects of HP. That and the lack of communication from the PWB.Sorry, I cannot see my code displayed when I do this. Even when I can identify my Adsense code.
Aha! So you got left at the office during the holidays, eh Pia!
But thanks for at least letting us know someone is there on the job. It does help somewhat, believe it or not.And 7 days since she started that thread...Jason came on another thread yesterday, saying Pia or Paul would be commenting on this thread yesterday or today. Well, nothing yesterday, so maybe today?
It's the weekend coming up again, though...so will they put us off another few days?
You're so impatient, it's only been a week.
