I'm not going to sugar coat it and so, here are some thoughts.
This is YOUR thread, make a sales pitch! Why should I use your URL shortener?
I'm really trying not to come across as offensive here but it's a dog eat dog world we live in.
Faucethub payouts is a nice feature, but...
From the top of my head I know at least one other URL shortener with seemingly identical service but higher payout rates.
Why should I switch from an established shortener that I already have a working relationship with to you, an unknown entity?
Do you have faster payouts?
Do you have fewer popunders?
Do you have higher payout rate?
Do you have any edge at all?
I'm not bashing your initiative, but if you're going to be successful, you need to bring something to the table.
I'd love to give your shortener a try, but I need an incentive to do so.
I run some faucets and face much of the same problems myself. How do I stay competitive? What am I bringing to the table?
I know my users would appreciate less popunders (I use only 1 per claim myself) and ultimately I try to keep my users happy. After all, all the work I put in is for them and their enjoyment. So, if you could eliminate the popunders, that would make you interesting even if your payout rate is on the low side.
If you count all views (up to the 50/ip limit) that is a good sales pitch, often I see views going uncounted for one reason or another.
If you have great customer service that is an excellent sales pitch. Really, this is important, if you offer great customer service people will accept lower payout rates because they trust you.
Sorry for making this a long post, but I try to encourage initiatives like yours and I want you to succeed.
