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February 10, 2005

                           Jupitermedia's
                  REFER-IT.COM INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER
               "Affiliate Resources, Revenue and Tips"

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1. Refer-it Top 10
  #1 Program - Niche Marketing Research Center

2. Industry/Program News

3. Webmaster Tips
  
4. 4 Star Programs


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Refer-it Top 10 Affiliate Programs                 
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Special congratulations to Niche Marketing Research Center, 
the #1 Refer-it program.

1. Niche Marketing Research Center
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?id=9565

2. DreamMates
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?id=4303

3. A.D.Kessler
http://www.referit.com/item.asp?id=10129

4. Amazon.co.uk
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?id=104

5. Dark Blue
http://www.referit.com/item.asp?id=8973

6. Amazon.com-Books
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?id=2

7. Affiliate Fuel
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?id=7250

8. Juniper Bank
http://www.referit.com/item.asp?id=6137

9. Roving Software
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?id=9626

10. E-Commerce Exchange
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?id=1298

* Refer-it Top 10 programs are calculated by the absolute number of 
click-throughs each program received on Refer-it.com.

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Industry News
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The Hidden Affiliate War

It's been a few weeks since Google implemented its one-ad-per-domain 
rule. Is the cure worse than the disease?

[full story]
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3464671

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Dealing With Google's New Affiliate-Linking Policy

How does Google's new affiliate link policy affect you?
 
[full story]
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3458561

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Want $30K From Dell?

Just show how you improved your company's customer service by 
using technology in innovative ways.

[full story]
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/news/article.php/3469731

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Search Engine Toolbar Round-up: One-Click Web Searching and Much More

Most of the major Web search engines now offer toolbars that become 
part of your browser, letting you conduct quick Web searches at any 
time and from any site. Today we compare three of the most popular 
search toolbars currently available. 

[full story]
http://www.winplanet.com/article/2737-.htm

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eBay Offers Small Concessions to Sellers, Better Support

Is it damage control or genuine sincerity? That's the question many 
eBay users are asking themselves today after eBay North America 
President Bill Cobb announced a small cut in listing fees, a store 
subscription rebate, and major customer service changes on Sunday. 

[full story]
http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/news/news/article.php/3469401

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Program News
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Clubmom.com

New ClubMom Promo: Get Well, Be Fit Sweepstakes

New sweepstakes for affiliates to promote - the Get Well, 
Be Fit Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes starts January 10, 2005 and 
ends March 13, 2005. Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize consisting 
of (i) a $2,000 (Two Thousand Dollars) Spa Finder gift 
certificate redeemable for services for the Grand Prize Winner 
and her companion at any of the participating spas listed on 
the SpaFinder web site located at www.spafinder.com ("Spa Finder 
Gift Certificate"), and (ii) a one (1) year fitness membership 
package for two supplied by Bally Total Fitness. 

As always, get the lastest Clubmom affiliate news on the 
ClubMom blog. Or, subscribe to the new RSS feed.
Access both here: http://www.affiliatetip.com/clubmomblog/

[join program]
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?screen=displayProfile&id=8345&cid=0&header=directory

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Art.com

Your customers can received up to 15% off their entire purchase for 
a limited time only. Coupon code: 15offnow  
 
[join program]
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?screen=displayProfile&id=6335&cid=0&header=directory

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Illuminations.com

Illuminations.com has 2 promotions on now. Signature scents buy 2,
get 1 free and Free shipping on order over $50 or more. 
For a limited time only.

[join program]
http://www.refer-it.com/item.asp?screen=displayProfile&id=2456&cid=0&header=directory

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Webmaster Tips                                  
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A Firewall for Your E-mail

The 3Com E-mail Firewall 'powered by BorderWare' aims to bring 
big-business security to SMB e-mail servers. Can it benefit 
your business? 

[full story]
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/buyersguide/article.php/3469811

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4 Star Programs
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Four-star programs include ClubMom, DatingCash.com, DellHost.com, 
and more...

Check out the latest four-star-rated programs at:
http://www.refer-it.com/directory/toprated.asp


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