Very recently, I was writing the specification for an affiliate cloaking script that included click tracking to better understand which links were performing well and which weren’t.
Just as I was nearing the final draft, I stumbled across a script called GoTryThis (GTT), which promised to do exactly what I wanted at a very reasonable price so I bought a copy.
That was back on the 26th July. To this day, I still don’t have a working version.
From browsing the support forum (you won’t be able to unless you’re a customer), it seems there are some significant issues with the software:
- Websites with WordPress installed under the webroot (i.e. at the domain’s top level), making use of the built-in URL rewriting functionality will not be able to use GTT. There are reported to be workarounds scattered around in various bits of documentation, but none have worked for me so far.
- GTT needs IonCube support in order to work. Not all webservers will have this installed so check with your host.
- GTT must be installed using a proprietary online utility called, SetupBot. Apparently, this method has been extensively tested with many different hosting set-ups, but people are still finding issues. Personally, I’ve never had so much trouble just trying to get a script installed. Besides the fact that it requires your FTP details (something I loathe to give out), it’s not very intuitive in use. The alternative is to pay for the option of having GTT installed for you.
Support is achingly slow with a tickets and forum questions taking several days to answer. The man responsible for GTT, John Reel, complains about the amount of work he’s putting in to keep up with the level of sales and support. Why additional resources haven’t been put in place to cope with the level of demand is anyone’s guess.
When I asked John why the strict requirements of GTT weren’t clearly advertised in the pre-sales, he replied,
I MEANT to put onto the sales letter a “requirements” block, and I simply forgot, with all the things I had to do. I guess I should make sure to put that onto the white-hat sales letter soon.
In my book, good intentions without following up on them is just as bad as not having them. I don’t know about you, but that screams unprofessional to me.
I would have liked to be able to give you an idea of just how good GTT is, but until I get a copy working all I can do is warn you about the problems I’ve had.
Technorati Tags: GoTryThis, Affiliate Marketing
Here’s Some Other Peoples’ Experiences
Another frustrated customer writes,
GTT Support replied,
Frustrated customer continues,
I too purchased the ‘White Hat’ version after reading about the hype of this product from one of the top affiliate marketers. And, I was seriously disappointed - the download is supposed to be automated - but does not work as expected.
The manual is not placed in the forum where it is supposed to be. Reading the forum comments to get help is a big nuisance too. I had to spend about two days to get the script working finally. And, the website promises to give some bonus - but that bonus is nowhere to be found !!
Technically I found that the product displays naively
the source code for any framed links. I’d not expect this for a good cloaking script.
That is one of the worst launches for a product which claims to do a lot. I seriously feel that internet marketers should test their products througly before launching them in marketplace. Giving excuses later will result in a lost customer for ever.
I coudn’t agree more!
So will you be keeping your copy or requesting a refund?
Still don’t have a working version…
Well, I was finally able to install the product. I haven’t requested any refund yet; coz I am curious about the black hat version. I’d advise that people install the free version of that software first and see if it works for them.
I finally have a working version!
Update: I have a version installed, which doesn’t always redirect CJ and ClickBank affiliate links.