Definition of "Super Affiliate" - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

ImagesAndWords · 01-17-2008, 07:42 AM

Alright, so a friend of mine and I got into this heated discussion about when to use the word "super affiliate" about someone. He says anyone making $10k a month can call themselves super affiliates. I beg to differ. Maybe that was the case 7 years ago, but not today. A lot of people are making $300/day these days - it really isn't that hard. However - the big boys in this business are making way more than that. So I thought I would ask you guys to gauge what the common conception of a "super affiliate" is.

Cast your vote folks...

Fuzzo · 01-17-2008, 07:59 AM

To break into the 'super' bracket you really have a decent share of a networks income, surely that would need to be around the 100k mark?

geekcognito · 01-17-2008, 09:32 AM

You forgot one option:

"Who Fucking Cares?"

aim · 01-17-2008, 09:54 AM

I think it's really arbitrary. If you live in Ukraine for example, and you're making 5k/month, you might be a 'super' affiliate. Likewise if you're living in NYC you'll need to make several times that.

Personally I hate the term anyway. It's just a stupid buzzword to describe some use to describe anyone who has had some success in the industry.

If you're making enough money to live the lifestyle you want to live, then super.

I think the real question is, what's the definition of an UberAffiliate...

argh01 · 01-17-2008, 11:12 AM

I thought it meant someone who had subaffiliates

loyolabenson · 01-17-2008, 11:20 AM

10 K a month is being done by many on this forum alone. I would say 100 k a month

axxomarketing · 01-17-2008, 11:38 AM

i'd say 1 million a month.

Xrproto · 01-17-2008, 11:40 AM

meh...it's a term that should never be used when someone is talking about themselves.

It's all about perspective and the way a noob will view it is way different then someone that makes 50k a month.

turbolapp · 01-17-2008, 12:30 PM

I'm a super affiliate because my mommy says I am.

WebAddict · 01-17-2008, 12:34 PM

I think you just need a "super" cool t-shirt and wear it to all the conferences...

Xrproto · 01-17-2008, 12:35 PM

Bombs are flying
People are dying
Children are crying
Politicians are lying too.

Cancer is killing
Texaco's spilling
The whole world's gone to hell
But how are you?

I'm super
Thanks for asking
All things considered
I couldn't be better I must say

I'm feeling super
No, nothing bugs me
Everything is super when you're
Don't you think I look cute in this hat

I'm so sorry
Mr. Cripple
But I just can't feel too bad for you right now.
Because I'm feeling
So insanely super
That even the fact that you can't walk
Can't bring me down

Background singers:
He's super
Thanks for asking
All things considered
He couldn't be better he must say

[I'm Super - Big Gay Al lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com]

Big Gay Al:
I'm super
No, nothing bugs me
Everything is super when you're
Don't you think I look cute in this hat
These little pants, this matching tie
That I got at Vogue

I'm super

Background singers:
In the barracks and the trenches as well

Big Gay Al:
Stick 'em up.

Background singers:
Big Gay Al says do ask do tell

Big Gay Al:
Skittles

Background singers:
Yes he's super and he's proud to convey

Big Gay Al:
OK

Background singers:
Everything is super when you're gay!
When you're gay!

Jondoe0069 · 01-17-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geekcognito

You forgot one option:

"Who Fucking Cares?"

I second that.

arz · 01-17-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by affiliate_xpres

Its all about the way the affiliate works on... when someone making 100k/month using fucking adware.. can we call him as a super affiliate.. rather we can call him something like "cheater affiliate"

You must be new around here. Adware is not "cheating" according to the general consensus on WF.
Where do you draw the line?

natekapi · 01-17-2008, 05:33 PM

I think theres a difference between what networks consider super affiliates and what affiliates consider super affiliates. Networks will most likely roll out the red carpet for you and hook you up way more if your doing around $10k a month but you won't get the same elite classification from other affiliates who know you make $10k a month.

nachoninja · 01-17-2008, 06:20 PM

WickedFire home of super gay affiliates

andrew wee · 01-17-2008, 08:47 PM

If you can see through women's clothing, knock down booth babes with a single puff of air, and are afraid of green rocks, i think you've earned the right to call yourself a super affiliate...

Gyppo · 01-18-2008, 12:10 AM

It's not how much you make.

But what you do with it that counts.

kyleirwin · 01-18-2008, 12:54 AM

at least $100k/mo in revenue.

andrew wee · 01-18-2008, 01:17 AM

oh yeah, you also need to wear a cape and your underwear outside of your pants too...

arz · 01-18-2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew wee

oh yeah, you also need to wear a cape and your underwear outside of your pants too...

I see that you've been getting quite cosy and familiar with your "Super Affiliate" buddy Amit Mehta.

arz · 01-18-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by affiliate_xpres

it may not be cheating but... when it is cookie stuffed one......... ??? what would you say..... its just like pick pocketing... isnt it ?? @arz

My point was that most people on WF don't care how the money is made. If you're big into ethics and stuff like that, you'll go against the grain here.

andrew wee · 01-18-2008, 03:16 AM

Yep, we're working on a number of projects.

It's good to know you've visited at least one of our blogs!

Quote:

Originally Posted by arz

I see that you've been getting quite cosy and familiar with your "Super Affiliate" buddy Amit Mehta.

ImagesAndWords · 01-19-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natekapi

I think theres a difference between what networks consider super affiliates and what affiliates consider super affiliates. Networks will most likely roll out the red carpet for you and hook you up way more if your doing around $10k a month but you won't get the same elite classification from other affiliates who know you make $10k a month.

Agreed. It's really in the eye of the beholder.

geekcognito · 01-19-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arz

My point was that most people on WF don't care how the money is made. If you're big into ethics and stuff like that, you'll go against the grain here.

I don't think that's totally accurate. Most people that frequent WF may prefer to skip the majority of BS and niceties when conversing and many may dip into methods that may be "frowned upon" by the major search engines and other so-called "authoritative" entities, but that's certainly not unethical.

Ethics is a very subjective term that I, personally, believe is applied incorrectly the majority of the time when it is used to describe actions in internet marketing and business in general. Traditionally, when "ethics" is used in terms of business, it takes on a different meaning than when it is used as a measure of a person's behavior towards others.

johu · 01-19-2008, 06:58 PM

I'd say it's not based on money, really (though you do have to be making money). A super affiliate in my eyes is someone who is in the top ranks of many affiliate programs. I help run a few affiliate programs, and we consider "super affiliates" to be the guys we turn to whenever we launch a new program or product (not always even in the same niche), and can run with it and make sales.

Romestar · 01-20-2008, 04:36 AM

I could have sworn Jon had a post on his blog about the definition of a Super Affiliate. I couldn't find it though.

Ffperson · 01-20-2008, 11:14 PM

"Super Affiliate" is weird title. No other profession has a regular term like "Super Entrepreneur " "Super Developer" "Super Salesman".... except for one....

"Super Heroes" like "Superman"

Somebody who has super powers beyond our abilities. We only barely imagine what they can do.

Flying at will. Healing from any injury. Stopping and Traveling through Time.

Receiving 6 figure monthly checks.

Having so many points on their credit cards that they can vacation every day on points alone.

Do we dare dream to be a Super Affiliate?

MyOwnDemon · 01-22-2008, 04:14 AM

Simply put, super affiliates do it fucking now.

andrew wee · 01-22-2008, 06:42 AM

Best definition so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyOwnDemon

Simply put, super affiliates do it fucking now.

DruSam · 01-24-2008, 12:55 AM

$1 Trillion per month.

productionhead · 01-24-2008, 12:56 AM

Why don't we ask this guy.

CPAPIMP · 01-24-2008, 01:36 AM

what is the general opinion of this guy with the above website anyway? I laugh when I look at his blog, but he's obviously making money.

But he just seems like a braggart!

View Poll Results: When can you call yourself a "Super Affiliate" ?
A super affiliate should be making at least $10k a month	18	18.95%
A super affiliate should be making at least $30k a month	25	26.32%
A super affiliate should be making at least $60k a month	5	5.26%
A super affiliate should be making at least $100k a month	36	37.89%
What's an affiliate?	11	11.58%
Voters: 95. You may not vote on this poll

01-17-2008, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
ImagesAndWords Gonna be riotch, biotch.. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wåshingtøn Ståte Posts: 2,183 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Definition of "Super Affiliate" Alright, so a friend of mine and I got into this heated discussion about when to use the word "super affiliate" about someone. He says anyone making $10k a month can call themselves super affiliates. I beg to differ. Maybe that was the case 7 years ago, but not today. A lot of people are making $300/day these days - it really isn't that hard. However - the big boys in this business are making way more than that. So I thought I would ask you guys to gauge what the common conception of a "super affiliate" is. Cast your vote folks... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

01-17-2008, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fuzzo Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Belfast, Ireland. Posts: 272 iTrader: 3 / 100%	To break into the 'super' bracket you really have a decent share of a networks income, surely that would need to be around the 100k mark? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-17-2008, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
geekcognito Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,012 iTrader: 26 / 100%	You forgot one option: "Who Fucking Cares?" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "Never confuse movement with action." ~Ernest Hemingway "While you have lost some money, you have also gained some knowledge. So in the end you may have not lossed at all. Good luck bro." ~ Sumitdhawan09

01-17-2008, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
aim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I think it's really arbitrary. If you live in Ukraine for example, and you're making 5k/month, you might be a 'super' affiliate. Likewise if you're living in NYC you'll need to make several times that. Personally I hate the term anyway. It's just a stupid buzzword to describe some use to describe anyone who has had some success in the industry. If you're making enough money to live the lifestyle you want to live, then super. I think the real question is, what's the definition of an UberAffiliate... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ http://cgi.4chan.org/s/src/1242695804300.gif

01-17-2008, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
argh01 Little Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 551 iTrader: 8 / 100%	I thought it meant someone who had subaffiliates Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Doing it wrong for longer than you've been banking.

01-17-2008, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
loyolabenson make monies Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,222 iTrader: 10 / 100%	10 K a month is being done by many on this forum alone. I would say 100 k a month Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-17-2008, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
axxomarketing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 542 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i'd say 1 million a month. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one." -- Jose Mourinho

01-17-2008, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xrproto Waste of e-space Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,882 iTrader: 4 / 100%	meh...it's a term that should never be used when someone is talking about themselves. It's all about perspective and the way a noob will view it is way different then someone that makes 50k a month. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I can assure you I am as insane as the next man.

01-17-2008, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
turbolapp Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TexASS Posts: 8,111 iTrader: 7 / 100%	I'm a super affiliate because my mommy says I am. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-17-2008, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
WebAddict Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 12 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I think you just need a "super" cool t-shirt and wear it to all the conferences... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ It's easy if you know how.

01-17-2008, 12:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xrproto Waste of e-space Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,882 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Bombs are flying People are dying Children are crying Politicians are lying too. Cancer is killing Texaco's spilling The whole world's gone to hell But how are you? I'm super Thanks for asking All things considered I couldn't be better I must say I'm feeling super No, nothing bugs me Everything is super when you're Don't you think I look cute in this hat I'm so sorry Mr. Cripple But I just can't feel too bad for you right now. Because I'm feeling So insanely super That even the fact that you can't walk Can't bring me down Background singers: He's super Thanks for asking All things considered He couldn't be better he must say [I'm Super - Big Gay Al lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com] Big Gay Al: I'm super No, nothing bugs me Everything is super when you're Don't you think I look cute in this hat These little pants, this matching tie That I got at Vogue I'm super Background singers: In the barracks and the trenches as well Big Gay Al: Stick 'em up. Background singers: Big Gay Al says do ask do tell Big Gay Al: Skittles Background singers: Yes he's super and he's proud to convey Big Gay Al: OK Background singers: Everything is super when you're gay! When you're gay! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I can assure you I am as insane as the next man.

01-17-2008, 05:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
natekapi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Beach Posts: 459 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I think theres a difference between what networks consider super affiliates and what affiliates consider super affiliates. Networks will most likely roll out the red carpet for you and hook you up way more if your doing around $10k a month but you won't get the same elite classification from other affiliates who know you make $10k a month. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I smell like money. TrapCall \| SpoofCard \| SpoofCard Affiliate Program

01-17-2008, 06:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
nachoninja Love the dog Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fleshlightville Posts: 4,065 iTrader: 2 / 100%	WickedFire home of super gay affiliates Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Copeac Affiliate Network + Liquid Web VPS = $$$$$

01-17-2008, 08:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
andrew wee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: singapore Posts: 825 iTrader: 2 / 100%	If you can see through women's clothing, knock down booth babes with a single puff of air, and are afraid of green rocks, i think you've earned the right to call yourself a super affiliate... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Affiliate Network Review The Friday Podcast: internet marketing tips Andrew Wee Blogging \| Affiliate Marketing \| Social Traffic Generation

01-18-2008, 12:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
Gyppo My Balls Convert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 182 iTrader: 2 / 100%	It's not how much you make. But what you do with it that counts. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-18-2008, 12:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
kyleirwin Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 1,819 iTrader: 1 / 100%	at least $100k/mo in revenue. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-18-2008, 01:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
andrew wee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: singapore Posts: 825 iTrader: 2 / 100%	oh yeah, you also need to wear a cape and your underwear outside of your pants too... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Affiliate Network Review The Friday Podcast: internet marketing tips Andrew Wee Blogging \| Affiliate Marketing \| Social Traffic Generation

01-19-2008, 06:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
johu Posts Too Much Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,067 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'd say it's not based on money, really (though you do have to be making money). A super affiliate in my eyes is someone who is in the top ranks of many affiliate programs. I help run a few affiliate programs, and we consider "super affiliates" to be the guys we turn to whenever we launch a new program or product (not always even in the same niche), and can run with it and make sales. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-20-2008, 04:36 AM	#26 (permalink)
Romestar The Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 666 iTrader: 6 / 100%	I could have sworn Jon had a post on his blog about the definition of a Super Affiliate. I couldn't find it though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-20-2008, 11:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ffperson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 / 0%	"Super Affiliate" is weird title. No other profession has a regular term like "Super Entrepreneur " "Super Developer" "Super Salesman".... except for one.... "Super Heroes" like "Superman" Somebody who has super powers beyond our abilities. We only barely imagine what they can do. Flying at will. Healing from any injury. Stopping and Traveling through Time. Receiving 6 figure monthly checks. Having so many points on their credit cards that they can vacation every day on points alone. Do we dare dream to be a Super Affiliate? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-22-2008, 04:14 AM	#28 (permalink)
MyOwnDemon Face Rocker Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,910 iTrader: 71 / 100%	Simply put, super affiliates do it fucking now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I Design Custom Landing Pages *50% OFF any* order if you let me use it in my portfolio Quality, custom work with a quick turnaround. AIM: SiteStomp \| Portfolio Website: Sitestomp.com**

01-24-2008, 12:55 AM	#30 (permalink)
DruSam Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,750 iTrader: 1 / 100%	$1 Trillion per month. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-24-2008, 12:56 AM	#31 (permalink)
productionhead Hard Body LLC Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,092 iTrader: 5 / 86%	Why don't we ask this guy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ IT IS a very shallow knowledge that can be grasped in a few words or a few books.

01-24-2008, 01:36 AM	#32 (permalink)
CPAPIMP Holding it Down Join Date: May 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 484 iTrader: 0 / 0%	what is the general opinion of this guy with the above website anyway? I laugh when I look at his blog, but he's obviously making money. But he just seems like a braggart! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

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