ARS to replace free trials with $1 trials-

DaveM · 12-09-2003

ARS Makes Move to Three-Day $1 Trial

Advertising Revenue Service is announcing that effective Dec. 15 three-day free trials will cost $1.

“We had addressed the possibilities of charging for free trials several months ago,” said John Valigorsky, vice president of marketing and customer relations. “We worked hard to keep the free-trial product for our webmasters, but due to its high fraud and chargeback rates, it’s of utmost importance that we make this adjustment.”

Becky DeForest, ARS’ CEO, said, “Processing companies are looking closely at free trials because, in addition to fraud and chargebacks, there are no transaction processing costs. By blocking many more free trials, these processors are negatively impacting revenue for both the Publisher and ARS. By moving to $1 paid trials, we expect webmaster traffic to convert much better and produce a greater volume of sign-ups.”

In support of the change from free trials to paid, ARS is offering webmasters a 10 percent bonus from Dec. 15th to Dec. 21st on all three-day, $1 trial referrals.

“The move to $1 trials is of extreme importance to the future success of our industry,” Valigorsky said. “In appreciation for making this conscientious transition, we felt obligated to rewarding our webmasters with a ten percent bonus.”

If you have any questions about the new $1 trials please contact your account representative or visit the ARS message board for the latest information at www.adrevservice.com.

DrGuile · 12-09-2003

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Originally posted by DaveM@Dec 9 2003, 03:48 PM
By moving to $1 paid trials, we expect webmaster traffic to convert much better and produce a greater volume of sign-ups.

I love ARS and I dont feel moving to 1$ trials is a bad idea, BUT

That is such a load of BS :P

So basically, they believe so hard that its going to produce better that they apologize and offer a 10% bonus

ARS is still, and will still be, the best adult company out there, for a long time.

Toolz · 12-09-2003

The way the scrub is now on a free trial, YES the $1 trial actually converts better. The 10% bonus is a thank you to our webmaster as we transition out of the free trials.

slavdogg · 12-09-2003

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Originally posted by Toolz@Dec 9 2003, 05:35 PM
The way the scrub is now on a free trial, YES the $1 trial actually converts better.

Toolz, thought i'd ask an off the wall Q

is the a difference in scrub when a surfer tries to buy a monthly membership as compared to a 1$ trial ? or with paid memberships its all the same

and thank you for the 10% bonus

Toolz · 12-09-2003

I believe and I'm not 100% sure on this but scrubbing levels for all the various pay options are set to the same settings. Obviously the difference being the guy have $1 in room on his CC or $40 in room

12-09-2003	#1
DaveM Members Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 86	ARS Makes Move to Three-Day $1 Trial Advertising Revenue Service is announcing that effective Dec. 15 three-day free trials will cost $1. “We had addressed the possibilities of charging for free trials several months ago,” said John Valigorsky, vice president of marketing and customer relations. “We worked hard to keep the free-trial product for our webmasters, but due to its high fraud and chargeback rates, it’s of utmost importance that we make this adjustment.” Becky DeForest, ARS’ CEO, said, “Processing companies are looking closely at free trials because, in addition to fraud and chargebacks, there are no transaction processing costs. By blocking many more free trials, these processors are negatively impacting revenue for both the Publisher and ARS. By moving to $1 paid trials, we expect webmaster traffic to convert much better and produce a greater volume of sign-ups.” In support of the change from free trials to paid, ARS is offering webmasters a 10 percent bonus from Dec. 15th to Dec. 21st on all three-day, $1 trial referrals. “The move to $1 trials is of extreme importance to the future success of our industry,” Valigorsky said. “In appreciation for making this conscientious transition, we felt obligated to rewarding our webmasters with a ten percent bonus.” If you have any questions about the new $1 trials please contact your account representative or visit the ARS message board for the latest information at www.adrevservice.com. __________________ ARS offers More Control over your consoles, your payouts, your tours, your join price.

12-09-2003	#3
Toolz Members Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Last seen trolling the Detroit River Posts: 494	The way the scrub is now on a free trial, YES the $1 trial actually converts better. The 10% bonus is a thank you to our webmaster as we transition out of the free trials.