How important are Datafeed files?

[mike_l]

I was wondering how important are datafeed files to affiliates and what % of you guys use them?

I know as an affiliate myself I do not use them, but maybe I should.

[StephenR]

I use them but the problem is they're not easy to use for affiliates with little to no programming experience. Check out the Instant Page Creator (IPC) Tool by PartnerCentric here: http://www.5staraffiliateprograms.co...eds.html#Tools

[stephfoster]

I use them and I like the results I get from them.