Blind Ape Seo

So… this is a project that has been simmering for a long time now and still has not come to fruition. Partly because I do not have time for this, partly because the problem space seems to be very confusing. In the spirit of the lazy web, I am offering my description of the problem space in the hopes someone wants to code this beast and share.

Goal
An application (web based or desktop) that allows for easy to use affiliate statistics.

Description of problem space
Affiliate commisions are very varied in their form and habitus. The application needas to keep track of both realized (payments received) and unrealized profits (payments pending)

Payouts
Payouts vary in time, payment methods and qualification for payment. 

Qualification for payment A threshold is imposed upon which payments will be made. Threshold vary from $10 to $100. A problem more of the smaller publishers, profits below the threshold also need to be tracked.

Payment method Paypal, wire transfer, check 

Time Net 30, 60, 90.

Investments and costs

These also vary in size and shape, from one-time investments to recurring payments.

Recurring payments
Hosting, domains, etc.. Interstitial and one-time payments PPC,new hardware, programming assignments… Amongst all those, time can also vary.

Hosting and domains can be paid for (or demanded) monthly, bi-monthly, yearly, 2 year contract…

So far for now.. if you want to add to this or offer a solution that goes further than the simian’s Affiliate tracking Excel sheet, please comment. ::emp::