Archive for June, 2004

Linkshare Expands Data Reporting

In a press release today, LinkShare announced the beta launch of an improved data reporting system for their clients called “Synergy Analytics”. LinkShare’s Cheryl Ho reports that new tool will be available as no-cost value add for…

Affiliate Summit & People

Special thanks to super affiliate Tim Storm of FatWallet.com who generously sponsored Revenews.com on this cruise.

The 2004 Affiliate Summit is now over but it will certainly live on in the hearts of participants…

Confusing Reseller and Affiliate Models

One of the venerable email lists I’m subscribed to, Adam Audette LED Digest, has had a recent discussion about affiliate marketing that, while not exactly illuminating to veterens, raises interesting issues about the different metaphors of affiliate…

And the bagpiper played

As I look back on AffiliateSummit 2004, one image remains in my head, and I can’t quite put my finger on why.

As the Carnival Victory backed away from a fogged in port in Nova Scotia, A single bagpiper came…

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Search Engine Tricks

Search engine spam was a hot topic at the AffiliateSummit this year and it seems that search engines are taking a hard glance at what affiliates are doing. Bad behavior could draw penalties not only for the affiliate…

An inspiring affiliate update email

Are you an affiliate? Do you get nice little email updates in your inbox from different merchants?

Most affiliate communications are about special promotions, commission changes, new links or products or contests. Nothing wrong with that. That is exactly the…

Sourcing Products from the Factory?

We get email here all the time asking us why Internet Retailers shouldn’t just buy the products they sell, directly from the Factory at wholesale. People write and say, “I’d rather go right to the Manufacturer and buy from them. Why should I go through a Wholesale Distributor?”

Never Start A Home Business As A Last Resort

When you’re having a tough time with money, you’re especially vulnerable to unscrupulous people who promise you instant relief. Those people know that. They can’t wait to take advantage of the fact that you are feeling up against the wall because you’re not making the money you really need, or because you just got laid off, etc.

eBay Stores 2004: “Best Looking Store” Winner

What Should A Successful eBay Store Be Like?

Ebay users vote annually for the best eBay stores in 3 categories and the 2004 “Best Looking Store”, “thefrenchybee”, is indeed a beauty.

Selling indulgent products from France like lavender soaps, chocolate…

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Living In eBay Fantasy Land

A recent entry on a discussion board is simply too delicious to pass by:

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“Will some of you please send me the names of some real wholesalers? I don’t intend to get a resellers license so leave…