Mommy Points - Chase Affiliate Links Ending
Feb 12, 2016, 7:39 am
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Isn't that exactly what the angry readers advocated for years ago? ^
She includes a link to the [Ongoing offers] Now 80K points, free night, AF not waived, Marriott Premier Visa FlyerTalk thread that contains not only application links but also discussions on the card/offers.
Feb 12, 2016, 7:52 am
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Feb 12, 2016, 9:57 am
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If she would have done this from the start that would be one thing. But she only made the switch after Chase pulled her affiliate revenue. So it's disingenuous on her part.
Feb 12, 2016, 10:53 am
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In what alternate universe is doing the right thing "disingenuous"?
In my universe, doing the right thing is just what it sounds like -- doing the right thing.
In my universe, doing the right thing is just what it sounds like -- doing the right thing.
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Feb 12, 2016, 1:15 pm
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She linked to this FlyerTalk thread. And there's a subset of people who criticize? **scratches head in confusion**
Feb 12, 2016, 2:10 pm
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She linked to this FlyerTalk thread. And there's a subset of people who criticize? **scratches head in confusion**
As posted earlier ... an example of another (recent) blog post where a commission is available:
Right. Compare that to a post 2 days ago about the (targeted) AmEx Plat 100k offer... http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/...num-cardmatch/
I count at least 3 direct (affiliate) links to creditcards.com CardMatch, encouraging people to click-through to see if they qualify. Completely different tone for commission vs no commission. Petty.
I count at least 3 direct (affiliate) links to creditcards.com CardMatch, encouraging people to click-through to see if they qualify. Completely different tone for commission vs no commission. Petty.
Feb 12, 2016, 2:53 pm
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Linking to Flyertalk is not the new motto for this blog. Affiliate links are being pumped for other cards where a commission is available. MommyPoints chose not to link (even once) to the Marriott offer to make it 'easier' for her readers.
As posted earlier ... an example of another (recent) blog post where a commission is available:
If this isn't a double-standard based on commission or no-commission, then what is it?
As posted earlier ... an example of another (recent) blog post where a commission is available:
If this isn't a double-standard based on commission or no-commission, then what is it?
Feb 12, 2016, 2:56 pm
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Feb 12, 2016, 3:21 pm
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"If you wish to support the site while adding a credit card to your wallet, you can view available offers by issuing banks by heading here. Your support is greatly appreciated."
Feb 12, 2016, 3:23 pm
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Erm, she does get a commission if they follow her instructions in bold at the beginning of the post,
"If you wish to support the site while adding a credit card to your wallet, you can view available offers by issuing banks by heading here. Your support is greatly appreciated."
"If you wish to support the site while adding a credit card to your wallet, you can view available offers by issuing banks by heading here. Your support is greatly appreciated."
Feb 12, 2016, 3:40 pm
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She's only doing "the right thing" after Chase told her to buzz off. In other words, she's being vindictive as she's not doing "the right thing" with respect to other banks.
Feb 13, 2016, 4:50 pm
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If that's not disingenuous, I don't know what it is then.