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GeneralQuestions
What's an "affair" ???
Af · fair n.- Something done or to be done; an occurrence, incident, or event;
- A social gathering or activity; [syn: occasion, happening]
- Business of any kind, commercial, professional, personal, or public;
- (Geek) A phenomenon located at a single point in space-time;
Basically, ANYTHING that happens at a given place and time is considered an event or affair. MyAffair.com assists its customers in finding, planning, and booking the services needed for all kinds of affairs. Try us out and witness the evolution of the web!Read this again | Back to top |
What does MyAffair.com do?
MyAffair.com makes events easier to plan, and easier to enjoy. With a few clicks, customers can find, organize, and eventually book any service they need, in a simple and timely manner. It is one of the few great innovations that actually makes our lives simpler. Click here to begin planning your next event.Read this again | Back to top |
Who can benefit from this site? / What type of user am I?
If you need a service, provide a service, or simply know someone who does, you can benefit from MyAffair.com. Check out the types of users that most benefit from our site:
- Customers
Any user attempting to reserve and book a service. These include your everyday Internet user planning a wedding, and span all the way to international booking agencies that use our site to lower their operational costs and improve their productivity.
- Merchants
Categorized as any service-provider registered with our site. Whether you are a photographer, clown, beautician, or home health aid, you can benefit from MyAffair.com because your services could be booked by anyone from anywhere. More details can be found in our "Merchant" section.
- Affiliates
Defined as anyone that refers users to our site. Affiliates receive cash and/or commissions based on how they refer those users. Please visit our "Affiliate" section for details.
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Can I be a Merchant if I'm already registered as something else?
Yes. ANYONE can be set up as a Merchant. All you need to do is log in and click on the "become a Merchant" link. Your account will automatically be updated so your services can get booked online.Read this again | Back to top |
Can I make money as an Affiliate if I'm already registered as something else?
Yes. ANYONE can be an Affiliate. Once you refer your first user, your account will be automatically converted to an Affiliate account. Please visit our "Affiliate" section for details.Read this again | Back to top |
I forgot my username and/or password... how can I log in?
If you are registered with MyAffair.com, simply visit our "Forgot your password?" page found by clicking here. Your username and password will be emailed to you instantly.Read this again | Back to top |
Why is the site not saving my search information?
You may need to check your browser settings. Click here to quickly correct this issue.Read this again | Back to top |
Can I have my country/currency added to the site?
We have the ability to support all countries and currencies. For efficiency reasons, we only display the information that our Customers use the most. If you would like your country or currency added to the site, simply contact us, and we will try our best to add it within 48 hours. International or Non-USA businesses that ship to the United States are usually best suited for our Search Engine Listing service.Read this again | Back to top |
What types of files can I upload for my affairs, gigs, and/or Online Portfolio?
The only file-types we allow users to upload to our servers are found below:
· asf · asx · avi · bmp · doc · gif · jpeg · jpg · mp3 · mpeg · mpg · mov · pdf · ra · rm · swf · txt · wav · wma · wmv ·Read this again | Back to top |
How are recurring events handled?
If your service is scheduled to recur, you will notice that your affair and/or gig management basket will have the next event occurrence re-confirmed once an order is placed. Each occurrence needs to be ordered separately to allow for any changes that may arise (change in pricing, availability, etc). Please note that Merchants must notify Customers of any changes BEFORE the next occurrence, as only Customers can cancel or initiate pricing changes for recurring events.Read this again | Back to top |
Please explain the Order History page.
Once logged in, you can visit our "Order History" page to check out all of your previous orders, as well as future payments expected from MyAffair.com. Please note the following when viewing this page:
- Date-Range Selection
This is the section where the user indicates the date range that they are interested in viewing. The dates selected are very important because the charges, payments, and balances that will appear will ONLY be based on the transactions that occurred within the specified range.
- Dates
Specifies the date on which the transaction was processed. For payments, this is the date that the check will be mailed, or the funds deposited into your account. Please allow a few days for their delivery.
- Order Numbers
These are the unique identifiers in the database that are assigned to each transaction. They can be clicked to view the receipt copies of the transactions.
- Descriptions
These brief summaries provide information on the orders and/or payments made in order to assist the user in understanding each transaction. Having any event and/or order numbers when viewing these descriptions is very helpful.
- Amounts
Any payments made TO MyAffair.com will show up as negative values, while any payments made FROM MyAffair.com will come up as positive values. Amounts are displayed in the currency the order was placed.
- Statuses
All statuses refer to CUSTOMER payments. In other words, if you are an independent contractor expecting a payment from MyAffair.com regarding a particular order, you may see the status for this order as "PAID" a few days before you have actually received a payment. This is because the customer's funds have cleared and WE have been paid, therefore YOUR payment is in process.
- Balances
These amounts take into consideration all the charges and/or payments listed on each page. Please note that the balances reflect only those transactions contained on EACH PAGE for the specified date range selected. For more balances try increasing your range of dates.
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Can I remove an inappropriate review?
Once you are logged in, you can view your reviews and find the inappropriate review. Find the review you would like removed, and click the "Change?" link beside it. This will contact us regarding the review in question, and we will evaluate your concerns and determine if the review will be removed from the site. This process may take some time, as we will try to contact the user who wrote the review and may have further questions for you as well.Read this again | Back to top |
What are the terms, conditions, and policies of this site?
Our policies are very straightforward and can be reviewed by clicking here.Read this again | Back to top |
CustomerQuestions
Why should I use MyAffair.com?
Need a service? Search on availability and pricing to order a service that meets your needs!- MyAffair.com allows Customers to search for and book services online. Reserve banquet halls, book musicians, beauticians, home health aids, cleaning services, photographers, and much more.
- Our search engines allow you to search for those Merchants available when you want, and for the price you need.
- We set up our Merchants with professional listings to allow you to review the services they provide through images, audio clips, and video clips.
- Customer satisfaction and comfort are our primary concerns. MyAffair.com allows you to read previous Customer reviews for each Merchant!
- Reserve several Merchants simultaneously and have them all bid on your affair! Compare their offers and negotiate the absolute best prices for the services you need.
- MyAffair.com makes your experience affordable with our no-interest payment plans, which allow you to conveniently make distributed payments until the services are rendered.
- You can reserve and book all your services within minutes. Connect to a world of services without leaving the comfort of home!
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Where do I begin?
Click on one of the "Search" links on the left side of the screen to begin your service search. Enter some preliminary information to search on, and we will show you all the Merchants available to provide you with the services you need at the price you want.Read this again | Back to top |
How do I contact a Merchant?
Once you have viewed a Merchant's available services and would like to notify them of your of your interest to book them, all you have to do is add them to your "Affair Basket" by clicking on any one of the prices on their "Contact" page. Once the Merchant is in your basket, you can attempt to reserve them, change the bid, cancel, or confirm the booking.Read this again | Back to top |
Are there any obligations when Merchants bid on my affair?
MyAffair.com was specifically built to put the power of the Internet at your fingertips. By adding multiple Merchants to your Affair Basket, you can easily compare Merchants and re-negotiate until you get the best price. There is NO OBLIGATION to order when Merchants respond to your inquiries.Read this again | Back to top |
How do I know if a Merchant is any good?
Your comfort is our priority, and we try our best to give you peace-of-mind. Merchants have business listings where Customers can view their availability, pricing, and former reviews. Not only are WE constantly reviewing our Merchants, but any and all Customers that have ever booked the Merchant can submit their reviews as well. You will be able to check out all the reviews made by other Customers regarding each Merchant on our site.Read this again | Back to top |
Can I report offensive material found on a Merchant's listing?
Your comfort is our number one concern. If you find any material that you consider offensive on ANY Merchant listing, simply scroll down to the absolute bottom of the "REVIEWS" page for their site and find the "Comments?" link. This will contact us regarding the merchant in question, and we guarantee to take action as soon as we can. We absolutely will NOT tolerate offensive material on our servers. Thank you for helping us maintain our professionalism.Read this again | Back to top |
How much time before I need a service can I reserve its Merchants?
We recommend that you use this site AT LEAST 15 DAYS BEFORE YOU NEED THE SERVICES. Currently, these are affairs which occur on or after Sunday, September 21, 2008. This should allow enough time for all Merchants to be initially contacted, have them bid on your affair, and have us process your request. We will offer alternatives for Customers that need a shorter processing time at a later date. Stay tuned!Read this again | Back to top |
Can I pay with a Purchase Order?
Yes. When you are ready to place an order, simply scroll down to the "Payment Information" section of your "Booking Verification" screen, and look for a Purchase Order link. We do not accept them on ALL orders, so if the link appears, simply click it to begin the process. Have your Purchase Order number ready.Read this again | Back to top |
Does MyAffair.com accept payment plans?
Yes. We understand that you may not have all of the money for the services needed at once, so MyAffair.com allows you to pay for your services on a monthly basis until the total amount is paid in full. For example, if you book a wedding photographer for $1000 and your wedding is 10 months away, MyAffair.com allows you to pay $100 a month until the full amount is paid. Our system will automatically bill you if you select one of our no-interest payment plans on the order screen. It's that easy!Read this again | Back to top |
How are refunds handled?
There are two types of refunds that can be requested:- Service Cancellation indicates that the Customer is interested in canceling all services, and would like to receive a refund from any payments they have made. This will also cancel any future payments previously indicated in the order.
- Service Change indicates that the Customer is interested in receiving a refund from payments made, but is still interested in the service at a different price or arrangement.
Customers can request a refund up to 7 days after the service is scheduled to be rendered. If the request is made before this grace period ends, MyAffair.com will contact the appropriate Merchants regarding the refund or payment amount change, and the amounts will then be refunded or changed. Please review our terms and conditions for further details.Read this again | Back to top |
How safe is my booking experience at MyAffair.com?
You can shop with confidence knowing that your privacy and security are protected by MyAffair.com. We have taken many measures to ensure you a comfortable and safe booking experience. A few of these are:- Merchants are reviewed on a daily basis
, and given ratings based on their professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction. This rating may be shown as a number of stars placed by a merchant's name. Coupled with reviews from previous customers and the information on our merchant's listings, we hope that you feel 100% comfortable when contacting our merchants.
- By contacting several merchants simultaneously
, you can compare their response time, their interest in you as a customer, and their commitment to provide you with the best service for the best price.
- Your privacy is always protected
, as your email address and other contact information is not sent to any merchant without your permission.
- You are under NO OBLIGATION
to hire the merchants you contact, although we hope that you find that they provide excellent services.
- On a technical level
, all online payments on MyAffair.com are secured by Comodo® (a leading WebTrust-Compliant Certification Authority) and Authorize.Net® (a leading payment processing company), to provide safe and secure web transactions. When combined with our own security initiatives, these encryption efforts protect your personal information from being viewed by anyone else on the Internet.
We hope these efforts make your shopping experience at MyAffair.com safe and easy. Thank you for shopping with us.Read this again | Back to top |
MerchantQuestions
My business is already on the web, why should I register?
There are countless ways that customers can find your service... word-of-mouth, the phone book, online listings, your own website, etc. MyAffair.com just happens to be the BEST way to market your business. By marketing your services using conventional methods, your customers end up browsing through the THOUSANDS of listings on standard Internet search engines, or calling the HUNDREDS of listings found in the phone book.
The MyAffair.com search engine avoids those problems by EQUALLY exposing all its Merchants to millions of customers. By allowing customers to search on your availability and price, giving them search-results that actually RELATE to what they are looking for, MyAffair.com delivers to you the most direct and complete leads in the world: eager customers looking for YOUR services, in YOUR area, within YOUR price-range, on a date that YOUR business is available.
An ad alone does not guarantee sales (as many of you know). However, when combined with the highly-targeted referrals MyAffair.com delivers, you can finally maximize the power of the Internet... and finally translate your advertising into sales!
In addition, we offer several Internet Services that allow you to integrate your website with booking capabilities, migrate your website, or point your existing web-address to the free website built on MyAffair.com (which includes an online portfolio with images, documents, video clips, and audio clips). Have customers BOOK YOU when they visit your website today!Read this again | Back to top |
What merchant benefits does MyAffair.com offer?
We are CONSTANTLY adding new features. Our full list of merchant benefits can be found here.Read this again | Back to top |
Is MyAffair.com really free?
Yes. It is an unfortunate reality that there are many companies that mislead their clients into believing that their services are free when they indeed are not. We pride ourselves in being one of the few businesses on the merchant's side. Our goal is to help you achieve e-commerce success... period.
As a merchant, you can create a free website to market your business, a free profile for customers to find your business, and you can take advantage of our many other free benefits. The only time you may incur a charge is if you offer products instead of services, if your availability is complex, if you order additional services not included with the free listing, if you receive a lead from our website but do not get booked online, or if you are taken to a collection agency for violating MyAffair.com's terms and conditions. Other than those situations, MyAffair.com is FREE for merchants.
We take great pride in setting ourselves apart from other companies, and hope that this information helps us earn your valuable trust.Read this again | Back to top |
How does MyAffair.com benefit my customers?
Customers not only have the ease of quickly finding your business online, but they get access to all of the great ease-of-payment options we offer. MyAffair.com always secures full payments before the scheduled gigs, allowing us to offer added flexibility to all your customers. Merchants can therefore offer no-interest payment plans, and instantly accept secure payments from anyone with a credit card, bank account, PayPal, or via purchase orders!Read this again | Back to top |
Don't I need a merchant account to accept online payments?
Without MyAffair.com, merchants would need to set up their own merchant accounts to accept credit card payments. The process is time-consuming and expensive, as businesses must pay setup fees and monthly charges. Fortunately, we have already done that for you. MyAffair.com allows merchants to instantly accept credit cards, checks, PayPal, and purchase orders online for free, while enhancing your business with many other services. MyAffair.com is fast, free, and it works... join today!Read this again | Back to top |
Can I accept online payments for gigs outside of MyAffair.com?
Yes. Our Instant-Payment feature makes it possible for anyone to make electronic payments to any MyAffair.com merchant at any time. There is no delay in payments and it is very easy to use. Simply have your customers visit http://www.myaffair.com/~/ip.asp?xyz, where "xyz" is the Merchant-ID found on your member homepage when you log in. Start accepting online payments today!Read this again | Back to top |
Can I use the site if I don't have a computer and/or Internet access?
Yes you can! MyAffair.com is structured to allow everyone benefit from the services we offer. By default, whomever registered you is your "Account Manager" and receives copies of your reservation attempts, cancellations, and confirmations. This person has full access your account (except check, credit card, and PayPal information) and can make any changes you need. Your only responsibility is to comply with our terms and conditions, and to keep providing your quality service.Read this again | Back to top |
Do I have an Account Manager?
Checking if your business has a MyAffair.com Account Manager is rather simple. Check the "Merchant Listing" section of your member homepage, if you see a "Contact your Account Manager" link, then you have one! Contact them with any questions you may have about the site, or for help with any of our features. If you do not have one, but would like us to appoint one for you, simply email us to begin the process.Read this again | Back to top |
How do I know if my service is listed?
MyAffair.com can offer every service imaginable to its users. We are always looking to expand our list of merchants, and therefore urge you to register with our site regardless (with the exception of any adult, gambling, and pharmaceutical businesses). You can view our complete list and request any additions by visiting the "Merchant Profile" link found on your member homepage. If you request a new service, you can expect it to be on MyAffair.com within 3-5 business days.
If your service is extremely unique, or you are not sure if MyAffair.com is right for you, please visit our Requests Page to better understand our listing criteria.Read this again | Back to top |
My business offers MANY services... can I still use MyAffair.com?
Of course you can. Once you register onto our site, you can create as many different profiles as you want! There are a few special cases where profiles must be set up separately... please read the scenarios below:- Multiple Availability Schedules
If your services are conducted by different employees or contractors, where they can be at more than one place at the same time, then we suggest that you look into our "Account Manager" option and register multiple Merchant accounts. This will not only allow each employee/contractor to have their own availability schedule, but by linking your accounts, you can manage all of your merchants AND receive a 20% commission when they get booked. Please note that if you are already registered on this site, you do not have to re-register as an Affiliate.
- Multiple Industries
If your services span multiple industries (event-planning, construction, medical, etc.), then we suggest that you look into our "Account Manager" option and register multiple Merchant accounts. This will allow each service to have business listings that TARGET each industry. Also, by linking your accounts, you can manage all of your merchants AND receive a 20% commission when they get booked. Please note that if you are already registered on this site, you do not have to re-register as an Affiliate.
- Multiple Locations
If you an offer services in distinct areas that are very far from one another (New York & Los Angeles, Chicago & Miami, etc.), then we suggest that you look into our "Account Manager" option and register multiple Merchant accounts. This will allow each service to show up on the search results for each area, as we currently only allow businesses to span nearby states. Also, by linking your accounts, you can manage all of your merchants AND receive a 20% commission when they get booked. Please note that if you are already registered on this site, you do not have to re-register as an Affiliate.
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Where do I begin?
First, you need to register on our site, or if you have already done so, simply click on the "become a Merchant" link found on your member homepage. To show up on our Merchant search engine, you simply need to set up your "Merchant Profile" and create a "Business Listing". The entire process only takes about 10 minutes.Read this again | Back to top |
How do I set up my business listing?
Setting up your listing is extremely simple. First, you need to enter the content to display. Next, simply select a template to use for your layout. That's it! Your site is up and running, and ready to receive orders!Read this again | Back to top |
Can I point my existing web address to my MyAffair.com business listing?
Of course. There are a few ways this can be done, all depending on your level of web programming knowledge (HTML). Before using this code, you will need to know your Merchant Identification Number, found on your member homepage when you log in.
- Minimal HTML knowledge
All you have to do is add the following line of HTML code to the top of your existing web page: "<META HTTP-EQUIV="REFRESH" CONTENT="0;URL=http://www.MyAffair.com/-/w/xyz/">", where "xyz" is your Merchant-ID. That's it!
- MyAffair.com Internet Services
We offer Merchants a wide range of solutions to fit all their e-business needs. Our Internet Services are designed so you can market your existing "www.My-Merchant-Website.com" (URL) and have customers BOOK YOU when they visit! Details about all of MyAffair.com's services can be found by visiting our "Internet Services" page from your member homepage.
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How can I make my listing more appealing?
Websites are powerful marketing tools that give you the ability to reach a global audience. Just like a flyer or an ad in the phone book, the primary goal of a website should be to draw the attention of your potential customers. Thus, many of the same rules that apply to offline advertisements apply to building a website. Here are a few tips for making a good website even better:- Colors
When selecting colors, the key word to remember is READABILITY. To achieve the best readability, make sure to select colors that contrast each other, and are gentle on the eyes. You don't want customers leaving your website because of a bad choice in colors! The key is NOT to choose colors based on how they look individually, but rather how they look when combined with the other colors on your page. It might take a few tries to get it just right, but the time you put into it will be worth it, when customers flock to your website and pick you as their next service-provider.
- Images
Images are great and add personality to your website. However, you must be aware that too many images, or large images, will make your website take longer to load, possibly turning away potential customers. Customers are impatient, especially on the web, and are very likely to move on to someone else's website if yours takes too long to come up. Just remember to keep it simple... even too much of a good thing can be bad! Visit our Internet Services page if you do not have your images on disk.
- Content
It is now time to market what you have. Most people don't read lengthy websites; so make sure to keep it simple, to the point, and catchy. The goal of a website is not to display all the information you possibly can, but to show your customers the needed information to spark their interest. You want them to see that you have what they are looking for. Once you have drawn them in, MyAffair.com makes it extremely simple for these interested customers to contact you and book your services. If you have trouble coming up with right words for your site, try our Content Writing service.
- Hi-Tech
For advanced techniques, or for those of you that already have a website, MyAffair.com allows you to easily integrate your existing site into your MyAffair.com listing, or our Internet partners can design a brand new site for you. Check out our Internet Services for details.
Time to make your great website! Be sure to get second and third opinions on your website's readability and load-time to ensure the very best marketing of your business.Read this again | Back to top |
I have my own pricelist... how can I post my prices on the web?
The general pricing in your profile is what customers use to search, but MyAffair.com allows you to add your own catalog online. To access it, simply visit the "Custom Price Packages" link from your member homepage. You can also reach this page by visiting your "Merchant Profile" page and clicking on the merchant type that best relates to your price-package. This will bring you to the "Merchant Details" page where your default pricing is listed. At the bottom of the page, follow the link for "your own price-list" and enter your information. You can create an unlimited list of products and/or services to offer, and they automatically get added to your business listing.Read this again | Back to top |
I don't like displaying my prices online... do I have to?
MyAffair.com offers a "Price-Hiding" service for those merchants who do not feel like showing their prices to the public. Please note that you will still be required to give us your prices for placement on our search engine, and that ALL your prices will be hidden... even any custom pricing that you may have set up. Visit our "Internet Services" page from your member homepage for details.Read this again | Back to top |
How can I verify that my service is listed correctly on the booking engine?
Verifying your setup is extremely simple. Simply click on the "Search by name" link on your member homepage to test your account. Enter your business' name (or a portion of the name) to see if your service is listed. You can browse your own listing, and even bid on your own services to ensure that our process is flawless.Read this again | Back to top |
What is my "Online Portfolio"?
Customers use the information displayed on your business listing to decide on which services to order. We allow Merchants to upload images, documents, audio clips, and video clips for users to browse through. Your portfolio can easily be set up on the "Colors & Content" page... simply select which files you want to display and they immediately appear on your site.Read this again | Back to top |
What if I don't have digital versions of my images/documents/video/audio clips?
We want your business listing to fully represent your business. MyAffair.com can digitize anything you need and add it to your account at unbeatable prices. Simply visit our "Internet Services" page from your member homepage and order a service today!Read this again | Back to top |
What information do customers get about me?
Your privacy and security is our number one concern. Customers can ONLY view your merchant name, description, availability, pricing, customer reviews, and any information you have posted on your Business Listing.Read this again | Back to top |
How do I get notified when someone tries to book me?
An email is sent to the email address you supplied us when you registered. From that email, you can visit the site, see your current reservation attempts by customers, and reject or confirm them. It's that simple!Read this again | Back to top |
How do I accept online payments?
You can accept online payments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in one of four simple ways:
- Via our booking process
Once you confirm your availability for an event, your customer will be able to place an order to your business for the agreed price.
- Via your business listing
A "Send Payment" link is automatically added to every MyAffair.com business listing. Customers can click it to instantly send you payments at any time.
- Via a banner on your existing website
Send customers directly to your payment page by adding the "Instant Payment" banner from our Merchant Tools page. Click here for the HTML banner code.
- Via a web link
For emails, or text links on your existing website, simply have your customers visit http://www.myaffair.com/~/ip.asp?xyz, where "xyz" is the Merchant-ID found on your member homepage when you log in.
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How can I attract more customers to my listing?
MyAffair.com constantly reviews its Merchants and assigns them ratings. When customers run a search, these ratings show up as "stars" next to a Merchant's name in the search results. To receive higher ratings, we recommend the following "three P's":
- Professionalism
Follow our terms and conditions and AVOID getting warned by MyAffair.com. Warnings regarding delayed responses to customers or suspicious behavior have a profoundly negative effect on your Merchant rating.
- Performance
Reviews from your previous MyAffair.com customers are weighted very heavily when determining your Merchant rating. If you continuously provide excellent service, you will maintain yourself as a preferred Merchant of MyAffair.com!
- Presentation
Maintain your availability and business listing! Merchants can ensure higher ratings by maintaining an accurate portrayal of their availability, as well as an up-to-date listing that professionally markets their services and products. We cannot stress the importance of this enough, as the MyAffair.com search engine and your business listing are your PRIMARY tools for attracting new clients. To fully unlock the potential of your business listing, visit our "Internet Services" page from your member homepage.
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How do I improve my Merchant rating?
MyAffair.com constantly reviews its Merchants and assigns them ratings. When customers run a search, these ratings show up as "stars" next to a Merchant's name in the search results. To receive higher ratings, we recommend the following "three P's":
- Professionalism
Follow our terms and conditions and AVOID getting warned by MyAffair.com. Warnings regarding delayed responses to customers or suspicious behavior have a profoundly negative effect on your Merchant rating.
- Performance
Reviews from your previous MyAffair.com customers are weighted very heavily when determining your Merchant rating. If you continuously provide excellent service, you will maintain yourself as a preferred Merchant of MyAffair.com!
- Presentation
Maintain your availability and business listing! Merchants can ensure higher ratings by maintaining an accurate portrayal of their availability, as well as an up-to-date listing that professionally markets their services and products. We cannot stress the importance of this enough, as the MyAffair.com search engine and your business listing are your PRIMARY tools for attracting new clients. To fully unlock the potential of your business listing, visit our "Internet Services" page from your member homepage.
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Can Merchants review Customers?
Once a Customer tries to contact you, they are added to your "Gig Management" basket. If this Customer has EVER booked anyone else through MyAffair.com, you will be able to check out the reviews made by the other Merchants that have dealt with that Customer. You no longer have to worry about stingy club owners that don't want to pay at the end of the night!Read this again | Back to top |
How and when do I get paid?
MyAffair.com offers no-interest payment plans for its customers. Every service is different, so at the time of the actual booking, customers not only decide on how many payments they would like to make but also on WHEN the Merchants receive the payments. Customers can choose to pay the Merchants on a monthly basis until the date of the gig, or to pay the full amount when the services are rendered. This decision depends on the Merchant's individual arrangements with the Customer.
Regardless of WHEN the Merchant is to be paid, Merchants can rest assured that the funds are secure before the services are rendered. Customers are INSTANTLY charged so you no longer have to worry about customers with no money, credit reports, or bounced checks. Every time a Customer authorizes your payment (monthly or otherwise), you will receive a check for half of the amount paid by the Customer. The other half is retained until the service is performed. MyAffair.com handles all the headaches of billing so you don't have to! You can view your payments at any time by logging in and visiting our "Order History" page. Please review our terms and conditions for further details.Read this again | Back to top |
Affiliate & Account Manager
Questions
What are "Affiliates" and "Account Managers"?
All Affiliates and/or Account Managers make money by referring users to MyAffair.com and/or by helping them to correctly use our site. Your level of interaction is what defines which category best suits you, but one thing remains the same... the more users you sign up, the bigger the check every month!
- Web Affiliates
Users that refer others to our site through banners and links from other websites or via email. Links, banners, and details can be found here.
- Local Affiliates
These users refer customers and merchants to the site via word-of-mouth, or by physically registering new users onto MyAffair.com. These affiliates qualify for even more earnings by actively managing merchant accounts as a "Merchant Account Manager" (see below).
- Merchant Account Managers
Local Affiliates that PHYSICALLY register Merchants onto the site are given the privilege of logging in as these merchants, and manage those accounts. Doing so allows them to earn twice as much as other affiliates. To manage an account, you simply need to keep in contact with your referred Merchants to ensure that their account is properly set up and their availability is up to date. You can make significant income by just contacting a few people on your free time!
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Why should I register as, or become an Affiliate?
MyAffair.com will pay you for referring customers and merchants, and/or managing merchant accounts. We offer various programs, allowing you to find the one that best works for you.
Most programs include commission incentives, although they also offer added benefits. Referring customers will earn you a 5% commission on every one of their bookings. Referring merchants earns you a 10% commission, and managing their account raises your commission to 20%.
Whether you're an international booking agency, a webmaster, someone who knows a few service-providers, or just looking for some extra cash... MyAffair.com is right for you! Sign up today and start making money!Read this again | Back to top |
How do I refer someone?
Making money has never been easier! Here are a few ways:
- Word of mouth
Simply tell your referrals to enter your USERNAME or EMAIL in the "Referred by" box when they register.
- From OUR website
Visit the "Tell A Friend" page from your member homepage and refer several users at once.
- From YOUR website or via email
Have your referrals visit "http://www.MyAffair.com/?by=xyz", where "xyz" is your USERNAME. For details on referrals using links and banners, visit our "Web Affiliates" section.
- In person
Log in (or register if you haven't already done so) and register the user yourself. That's it! Make sure the users have fully read and agreed to our terms and conditions before completing their registration.
For Merchant referrals, better your chances of getting PAID by setting up their "Merchant Profile" and their "Business Listing" so they can begin receiving orders and get booked online. You can also keep in contact with the Merchant and manage their account to receive the extra 10% management commission. Remember, the better you market them, the more they make... and the more they make, the more you make!
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What do I tell businesses to get them to register?
MyAffair.com has created a set of tools to assist you in recruiting Merchants onto the site. Click on the "Local Affiliates" link on your member homepage and enhance your skills!
If you plan on displaying information on your website, all you need to do is become familiar with the services we offer... our site sells itself. We suggest reading our brochure and comparison chart for ideas, as well as this FAQ to fully understand our features.Read this again | Back to top |
What if the Merchants don't have a computer and/or Internet access?
No access, no problem! MyAffair.com is structured to allow everyone to benefit from the services we offer. By default, whoever is registered as the Merchant's "Account Manager" (initially, the "Local Affiliate") receives copies of their reservation attempts, cancellations, and confirmations. You will have full access the Merchant's account and can work with the Merchants as needed. As long as Account Managers have access to a computer, Merchants don't have to... imagine the possibilities!
To register offline Merchants, you can download our Merchant Registration Form here. It's pretty much a snapshot of the site, so all you have to do is enter their information online to get credit.Read this again | Back to top |
Do I have to be in front of a computer to recruit?
You don't even have to meet the users in person. All you need to do is have them visit "http://www.MyAffair.com/?by=xyz", where "xyz" is your USERNAME. Email this link or post it on your webpage! You can even tell your referrals to enter your USERNAME or EMAIL in the "Referred by" box when they register. Details can be found on our "Web Affiliates" section.
Please note that by having users link to our site without your immediate assistance classifies you as an "Web Affiliate" and will ONLY qualify you for the 10% referral commission. This user will NOT be added to your "Client Management" basket to receive the additional 10% account management commission.Read this again | Back to top |
Can I earn a higher revAnew pay-scale?
Affiliates in our revAnew Affiliate Program may earn a higher pay-scale if their click through rate (CTR) is raised. Placing your page/site enhancement in a more visible section of your site, or near the top of your pages, will ensure that your CTR is as high as possible.
The concept is simple... the more visible your page/site enhancement is, the more users click, and the more we pay you!
For more information on revAnewTM, click here.Read this again | Back to top |
How do I raise my revAnew CTR?
Affiliates in our revAnew Affiliate Program may earn a higher pay-scale if their click through rate (CTR) is raised. Placing your page/site enhancement in a more visible section of your site, or near the top of your pages, will ensure that your CTR is as high as possible.
The concept is simple... the more visible your page/site enhancement is, the more users click, and the more we pay you!
For more information on revAnewTM, click here.Read this again | Back to top |
How many links can I make to MyAffair.com?
You can make as many links to our site from as many different pages as you want! As long as the link is properly formatted, and your marketing tactics comply with our terms and conditions, you will receive credit for the referral.Read this again | Back to top |
How do I manage my Merchant accounts?
Once you log in, click on the "Manage your clients" link from your member homepage. You will see a list of all the Merchants you currently manage. Simply click on their names to log in as them, and navigate through the site the same exact way they would.Read this again | Back to top |
When do I get paid?
Payment is simple. You will get paid every time your account reaches a $30 balance. Please review our terms and conditions for further details. You can view your payments at any time by logging in and visiting our "Order History" page.Read this again | Back to top |
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