Spot the Good, Avoid the Junk, and Promote Like a Pro Affiliate
✅ The Smart Affiliate’s 8-Point Vetting Checklist
Refund Rate – Over 10%? 🚨 Red flag.
Vendor History – Does this seller have mostly positive feedback?
Sales Page Proof – Real screenshots or just hype?
JV Page Assets – Does the vendor provide usable promo tools?
Review Access – Can you get access to review the product honestly?
Support Links – Can buyers get help or are they ghosted post-sale?
Upsell Count – More than 3–4? Be cautious. It can backfire.
Launch Gimmick – Rehashed PLR or legit value?
🧠 Affiliate Cheatcodes
Pre-Vet Before You Apply: If a launch looks sketchy, don’t apply.
Use Refund Rate as a Compass: 15%+ = refund disaster.
Ask Vendors for Transparency: If they dodge questions, walk away.
Test the Funnel: Click through it once to evaluate flow and offers.
Follow Pro Affiliates: Who they avoid speaks volumes.
📊 Vendor Trust Tracker
Use the editable spreadsheet to track vendors by name, refund %, reliability, and personal rating. Categorize vendors as ✅ Trusted, 🟡 Neutral, ⚠️ Sketchy.
🧰 Resources
WarriorPlus Refund Explorer
JVZoo / ClickBank alt-checkers
Google search: site:warriorforum.com + [Vendor Name]
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