CheapBastard,
My name is "Robert," not "robby." You shouldn't say things behind a keyboard that you wouldn't say to someones face.
a) Teaser rates are kind of irrelevant if you can't actually join the program.
b) We publicly offered to match the .06 rate to anyone who asked. Exactly 64 of 11,200 affiliates requested a rate increase. We do not feel that long term a .06 rate is sustainable.
SearchTraffic is the original independant search program. Our program naturally is the target that other programs aim for. We feel that our track record, stable terms, flexibility, and excellent customer service are the standard in the industry. Maybe thats why in the last few months while at least 6 other search programs have opened, our affiliate base, traffic, and profits have increased steadily.
-While other ad networks are laying off staff, we're hiring staff.
-While other ad networks are closing, we're rolling out 4 new programs in the next 4 months.
-While other programs are delaying payments by 45 days or more, we still manage to get our checks out in 10 days, every time.
What it comes down to is whatever you feel is best for you. If you feel that SearchBucks, SearchRevenue, AdSearches or whomever is your best choice than best of luck to you, I hope you make a million dollars with them.
(In case you weren't aware, I am a very large investor in other businesses owned by the team that manages SearchBucks. We've been friends for years. They are great guys and I have all the respect in the world for them.)