Call me naive, but I don't understand why ptr and searchengine sites don't allow people from certain countries to make valid searches. Is there some kind of law in those countries that ban you from being able to access a search page and make somebody else some money?
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It's not about law. It's about business. Allowed are rich countries where people buy advertised goods.
i saw some complanies who allow from all countries except india and china,
do u think except these, all other country people buy products?
do u think except these, all other country people buy products?
Just for the record, I'm from the US, so I'm not affected by these rules, but they did make me curious.
I highly doubt that the search engine owners believe that anyone from China (or whatever other countries are on their "not allowed" list) can't afford to buy anything. After all, if they can afford to have a computer and be online, they can afford some of the products being offered.
I just thought it might be because of either national laws in those countries prohibiting such use, or maybe it was part of some international boycott for political reasons.
I highly doubt that the search engine owners believe that anyone from China (or whatever other countries are on their "not allowed" list) can't afford to buy anything. After all, if they can afford to have a computer and be online, they can afford some of the products being offered.
I just thought it might be because of either national laws in those countries prohibiting such use, or maybe it was part of some international boycott for political reasons.
| QUOTE (starlogborg @ Mar 27 2004, 11:46 AM) |
| Just for the record, I'm from the US, so I'm not affected by these rules, but they did make me curious. I highly doubt that the search engine owners believe that anyone from China (or whatever other countries are on their "not allowed" list) can't afford to buy anything. After all, if they can afford to have a computer and be online, they can afford some of the products being offered. I just thought it might be because of either national laws in those countries prohibiting such use, or maybe it was part of some international boycott for political reasons. |
maybe it's not about "if they can afford buy something or not". I think it could depend on "paying options". In some countries paypal (I think very popular form of paying online) is unavailable...
| QUOTE (Boundrose @ Mar 27 2004, 11:58 AM) |
| maybe it's not about "if they can afford buy something or not". I think it could depend on "paying options". In some countries paypal (I think very popular form of paying online) is unavailable... |
Hmm. Except the people doing the clicking at the search engines aren't the ones being paid. It's the person who referred them to the page that receives the kickback.
i think that the one's that come from China can't speak good english, and just "click everything"
| QUOTE (starlogborg @ Mar 27 2004, 12:08 PM) | ||
Hmm. Except the people doing the clicking at the search engines aren't the ones being paid. It's the person who referred them to the page that receives the kickback. |
We were talking about doing valid searches, not about affiliate to a specific program. Correct me if I'm wrong but the fact that you're from a "forbidden" country doesn't mean that you cannot join and promote. And you will be paid by e-gold, stormpay, etc. But I don't think you can visit online fishing shop and buy some lures paying by e-gold. Paypal rules...
I might be wrong but I believe they tend to target countries where much of the population can read English. It's all about what the advertisers are looking for... the ones who list their sites in these search engines. And most of them do not want to pay to have visitors who can't understand their web site.
Also, for those advertisers that are selling goods of some kind, shipping costs could also be another consideration.
Also, for those advertisers that are selling goods of some kind, shipping costs could also be another consideration.
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