Affiliates VS Operators Ep. 2 | Martins Lasmanis & Nataliia Lavruk | AffPapa

869 views 51min Feb 2026

00:00 – Intro
01:41 – Are Listing Fees Getting Out of Control?
03:52 – What Data Is Reliable and What Isn’t?
09:18 – Contract Terms Both Sides Find Unfair
15:38 – Market risks: Blocked Sites & Exits
21:34 – Craziest Affiliate Terms & Conditions
25:27 – Is SEO Harder Than It Was 5 Years Ago?
27:59 – Do Operators Manipulate the Numbers?
37:52
– The Problem with Brand Keyword Targeting
46:32 – How SEO Affiliates Scam Operators
50:09 – Advice for Newcomers to Avoid Getting Scammed

Affiliates VS Operators is back with Episode 2, and this one turns into a discussion covering controversial contract terms, rising affiliate costs, transparency in revenue-share calculations, and the growing challenges of SEO.

The episode features Martins Lasmanis from Media24 and Nataliia Lavruk from MelBet, as they dive into tough questions both sides face:Who’s overcharging? Who’s “scamming”? What data can you actually trust? And what should be written clearly in contracts before any partnership begins?

Watch the full video for honest perspectives, real-life examples, and practical tips for both new affiliates and new operators who want to build better long-term partnerships.

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