Sedo withholding earnings - How can this happen??

[redhippo]

how can this happen??

how can this happen??
i dont even believe in buying traffic because i think its just a scam!
i havent been checking my SEDO for three months!
what can i do next???

> Hello from Sedo!
>
> This email is to inform you that our internal Parking Traffic Tracking Tool
> ran a detailed analysis for your parked domain names and documented that up
> to 90% of their traffic is derived from paid traffic sources.
>
> As detailed in our Parking Terms and Conditions, Sedo allows natural type-in
> and expired traffic only. Traffic from paid links or Traffic exchange
> networks is prohibited. For further details please visit
>
> http//www.sedo.com/about/tc_parking.php4?language=us
>
> As a consequence we will be withholding the revenue of your domain
> names. If the suspicious activity continues, we will have no choice but to
> block your domains from further participation in Sedo's parking program.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Your Sedo-Team

 

[WuLabsWuTecH]

Well, I'm not sure if that came from an automated source, but i'd contact their support department and explain what you think is happening (or not happening in your case) They probably also have a phone number that you can call. Try that first. it could be just a mistake

 

[.X.]

That's crazy redhippo,Get away from sedo,I am,They should send you some stats like it showing a PPC auto surf site or something if there was any truth to it.Sorry to hear about this,It's very unfair.But i agree,It could just be a mistake on thier part.

 

[kjnetworks]

I have seen a lot of people reporting the same thing in the last few weeks. I have a few names at Sedo and I am moving.

 

[WuLabsWuTecH]

yeah, well with my 30c I have little to woory about, though I did notice a recent spike in my traffic. Maybe someone trying to have fun with domainers at Sedo?

 

[redhippo]

my names have been with them since nov 2003....they can see my track record!!...not sure if this a "scam" on their part to keep the $$$....
unless it is a "sabotage" by someone but who would use $$$ paid traffic to do it???

if this doesnt resolve...i will move my names!.....But it is a hassle!!...

(cant phone them= too expensive from down under!!)

 

[IAmAllanShore]

After your being with them for 2 years, I am somewhat surprised they are taking action now.
But I gotta ask, what is the source of the traffic?
IOW: What gave them reason to question your sources.
-Allan

 

[WuLabsWuTecH]

Yeah, from what it sounds like, you don't even solicit your names on a traffic exchange/ paid program

 

[redhippo]

After your being with them for 2 years, I am somewhat surprised they are taking action now.
But I gotta ask, what is the source of the traffic?
IOW: What gave them reason to question your sources.
-Allan

no idea...as i have said..i didnt even check the names parked or login into sedo for at least three months if not more


so i have no idea what they are talking about!!!

 

[WuLabsWuTecH]

have you contacted them yet?

 

[EbookLover]

I have seen a lot of people reporting the same thing in the last few weeks. I have a few names at Sedo and I am moving.

Here, here. I am moiving mine as well. Not just because of this but also because I wanna try another place. i have only ever tried SEDO for domain PPC parking.

the funny thing is, even if you did buy traffic, it was most likely one of those 10K for $39 or less deals. In this case, you should have only gotten one maybe 2 ad clicks as most of this traffic is pretty much not real traffic at all. Yoru URL is visited and then it's all over. there is no clicking on ads because the system is not designed to do that. Like i said, it is just lame, bogus traffic.

I know becaue I tested it. i bought traffic for a site that converted well with all other traffic sources I tried. but with this kind of traffic, I got no conversion at all.10K clicks, not even one sale. Given that my site was a proven coverter, it seems it is a dead giveaway that it is just bogus traffic designed only to eat your bandwith.

Ther eare many places that sell this sort of "traffic". One popular place that is touted by a "reputable" internet marketing "guru" and actually once owned by him (Keith Baxter) is http://www.easysitehits.com

I was 99% sure that it was just bogus traffic but I though, hey, if I can make my money back, then it is worth it becaus enow I cna focus on repeat sales. well, not a chance.

It is just best to stay away fro mthe "traffic" that sites like EasySiteHits peddle. With that money you can get REAL, convertible traffic from reputable sources like PPC engines.

have you contacted them yet?

Have you? Just curious.

 

[marisolblue]

I thought sedo was good. Is domainsponsor any good

 

[redhippo]

I know becaue I tested it. i bought traffic for a site that converted well with all other traffic sources I tried. but with this kind of traffic, I got no conversion at all.10K clicks, not even one sale. Given that my site was a proven coverter, it seems it is a dead giveaway that it is just bogus traffic designed only to eat your bandwith.

i have never bought "traffic" as it is illegal for all ppc

i have contacted them.....waiting for reply

 

[1rrr1]

I thought sedo was good. Is domainsponsor any good

i heard domainsponsor is good.

 

[marisolblue]

i heard domainsponsor is good.

is it easy to get approved?

 

[VisualArtistFrankBonilla]

Sedo has a rep on here

Maybe "MARA" FROM WWW.SEDO.COM , WHO IS A NAMEPROS MEMBER, CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTION FOR ALL OF US ??? She is a key account manager.

SO, MY QUESTION IS, HOW MUCH MONEY DID THIS TRAFFIC BRING TO YOU?? hOW MUCH ARE WE TALKING ABOUT??

Anyway, are you there Mara???? What is the reasoning behind this????

Frank/ Hundreds of domains parked at Sedo (for now) :bah:

See Mara below

www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=74636&highlight=member+sedo.com

 

[Sedo]

Hi All,

As was noted in this thread there ways to scam parking programs and buy traffic, it's occurring across all parking programs. We do everything we can to protect ourselves and our parking partners while at the same time doing everything we can to minimize the customers with perfectly innocent but 'unusual' traffic who get caught up in the fake check. Clearly, it's very difficult to define traffic, but with such a huge number of customers and such expert knowledge in the field, we are normally very accurate in exposing fakers while protecting honest customers.

RedHippo, if you have not received a response from a member of our team, please email me your user name and I will look into this for you so we may resolve this asap. In the process of making our parking program better for all users and protecting the value of the cpc, some innocent customer have been caught up, but simply respond to the email so we may rectify the situation. Please do not see this as a personal attack on you or your credibility, we are simply trying to determine where strange traffic originates from.

Feel free to email me with any questions - [email protected]

Mara
Key Account Manager
US Marketing Associate

 

[-db-]

Mara, nice to see you here! You recently helped me on a situation, and were quick and courteous in your reply. I sincerely appreciate that.

Big thumbs up. :tu:

 

[Jamison54]

how can this happen??
i dont even believe in buying traffic because i think its just a scam!
i havent been checking my SEDO for three months!
what can i do next???

Agreed! Buying traffic is just a scam...

And it probally is just a mistake.

 

[Sedo]

Thanks for the great feedback -db- We do our best to resolve issues as soon as possible.

As always feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

Mara
Key Account Manager
US Marketing Associate