I thought I had a really clever idea recently. The subject of digital signatures often comes up in computer workshops I teach. For several years now, I have been pointing everyone to the Microsoft website where they recommend a couple of places where you can buy digital signatures. Microsoft lists three sources. Two of the three have affiliate programs.
Duh! Why had it never occurred to me to become an affiliate and make some money off these recommendations I make all the time.
Well, it turned out a lot more convoluted – and just plain – stupid than it should have been.
One program insisted I talk to this other program. So we exchanged some emails. No problem.
Then there were phone calls. Not one, but a couple of them.
All I wanted to do is sign up. There is nothing sophisticated or complicated about an affiliate program. There are literally THOUSANDS of them around. And, frankly, they should WANT me! I can carry purchasers right to their electronic doorstep!
But, no, the first program wanted me to touch base with this second program for the Adobe products. Okay, no biggie. Send me an email and let me get back to work.
But, no, they wanted a teleconference. At my expense. For an hour.
I already SAID I was interested. What was the point?
Well, it turns out it would take 45 minutes for their technical expert to explain to me (a computer trainer with a master’s degree in Instructional Systems Technology) how to use a digital signature on an Adobe product.
Wait a minute. There is no way I would ever expect to spend 45 minutes explaining HOW to use a digital signature with anything. If it is really that complicated, no one in their right mind would use it. And neither would I.
Then, the Adobe tech “double-booked” herself. Double-speak for another client was more important? Yeah, they must be if they are willing to endure an hour long teleconference over something so trite. I hope she gets lots of commissions through them because she won’t be getting any through me.
I regret that I ever considered this. From now on, I’ll just tell everyone to Google “digital signatures.”
Oh, look what happens when you do that. The top three are not even these bozos that have been wasting my time. Here they are. Read them on your own.
I have work to do.
www.EchoSign.com/Digital Used By Fortune 500 And Worldwide Try It Now - It Only Takes Seconds.
www.InterlinkElectronics.com E Signature Software & ePads Legally Binding eSignature Pad
www.Arx.com Digital Signatures Made Simple. Expedite Processes & Cut Costs.
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