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Thursday, May 3, 2001
internet.com's
REFER-IT.COM INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER
"Affiliate Resources, Revenue and Tips"
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[refer-it top ten]
Qwest Dex #1 for the second month
[executive interview]
Lex Sisney, CEO, Commision Junction
[featured article]
Revenue Sharing 101:
Search Engine Tips Part 1
Cynthia Arko, Refer-it.com
[merchant of the month]
DatingCash.com
[may webmaster tips]
[program news]
[3 star programs]
[contact us]
[refer-it sponsors]
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[refer-it top ten affiliate programs] April 2001
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1. Qwest Dex
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=5561
2. eHealthinsurance.com
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=6429
3. Tel3.com
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=5281
4. DellHost.com
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=5111
5. dot TV
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=5417
6. DreamMates.com
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=4303
7. ClubMom
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=3744
8. Stamps.com
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=2623
9. NextCard
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=1443
10. Dating Cash.com
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=570
* Special congratulations to Qwest Dex for earning the #1 program
ranking for the second month.
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[executive interview] Lex Sisney, Commission Junction
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At a time when many consumer sites announce widespread layoffs and
earnings warnings, Affiliate Software Solution Provider Commission
Junction forecasts profitability in the near future.
[full interview]
http://www.referit.com/main.cfm?screen=articles&id=141
Q: Please describe your business model?
A: Commission Junction is an application service provider (ASP)
that provides a pay-for-performance advertising solution. The company
makes it easy for online publishers to earn the most revenue from their
audience and for advertisers to get more registrations and sales on a
pay-for-performance basis ... [more]
Q: How do you differ from your competitors? What services are unique to
CJ.com?
A: Commission Junction is the leading affiliate marketing solution
provider in both reach and effectiveness (PC Data Online, February 2001).
Unlike advertiser-centric, software-based affiliate marketing solutions,
Commission Junction is an ASP....
Q: In your opinion, what does the future hold for traditional CPM banner
ads?
A: It doesn't’t look good. Looking back at the short history of online
advertising, a few portals like Yahoo and Excite, as well as advertising
networks like DoubleClick and Engage, have traditionally dominated the
online advertising space...
Q: Given that many big consumer sites have recently gone under
(pets.com, etoys.com, garden.com) what models might work in the future?
Have you heard of any other models which sound exciting?
A: The "secret sauce" for successful ecommerce is ...
Q: When and how do you expect CJ.com to reach profitability?
How will your model sustain current market conditions?
A: Pay-for-performance advertising is viewed as a revenue driver,
while traditional advertising is viewed as a cost...
Q: What has been the key to CJ.com's success?
A: Our reputation for outstanding service is the key to our success.
We spend a lot of time listening to our customers and add value by
creating solutions that enable them to be more successful.
Q: Looking back, would you have done anything different?
A: It’s tough to look back when you’re in the middle of a quest.
I’m still looking forward to bigger and better things for
Commission Junction.
Q: Tell us about your Santa Barbara office space.
A: Our offices are located in the scenic downtown area of sunny
Santa Barbara. We believe in an open work environment, so we don’t
have offices. My favorite features of our Santa Barbara office are...
[full interview]
http://www.referit.com/main.cfm?screen=articles&id=141
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[featured article] Cynthia A. Arko
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Affiliate Search Engine Tips: Part 1
For affiliates, it is important to be listed with the major search
engines because they can potentially generate much needed traffic.
A top 10 ranking in a major search engine will often generate more
targeted traffic than an expensive banner ad. The more visitors your
niche site attracts, the bigger your affiliate checks become.
[full story]
http://www.referit.com/main.cfm?screen=articles&id=140
[submit an article]
mailto: carko@internet.com
Refer-it.com is now delivered to more than 14,000 subscribers.
Submit an article on an affiliate marketing topic and we'd be
happy to promote your site or service.
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The NextCard Affiliate Program is one of the best, highest paying
affiliate programs on the Internet. Earn commissions of AT LEAST
$20 per booked account. The NextCard VISA offers APRs as low as 2.99%
Intro and 9.99% ongoing with approvals in 30 seconds or less.
[join program link]
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[merchant of the month] DatingCash.com
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[Company Background]
DatingCash.com is the affiliate program for DatingClub.com, one of the
leading dating services on the internet. DatingCash.com has seen
significant growth over the past year with over 20,000 new webmasters
joining our affiliate program.
[Homepage url] http://www.datingcash.com
[Affiliate info pages] http://DatingCash.com/default.asp?SID=565981215
[Description of Affiliate Program]
DatingCash.com promotes DatingClub.com, one of the fastest growing
singles sites on the Net with over 1.5 million members. You can earn up
to $2.00 for every Free Profile referred by your site. You can earn
even more money by referring other webmasters to join the program.
Promote the DatingCash.com program to other webmasters and you'll earn
$3.00 for every new approved webmaster you refer. Don't forget about
our monthly promotions ranging from vacations to the Bahamas to $1000
Cash prizes.
[Competition] Udate.com, friendfinder.com, kiss.com, americansingles.com
[Program Details] Pay per lead
[Launch Date] 7/1/1999
[Commission (1st tier)] Up to $2.00 per free profile registration
[Commission (2nd tier)] $3.00 per approved webmaster referral
[Tracking System Used] In-house
[Number of active affiliates] Over 38,000 (April 2001)
[Payment Frequency] Monthly to all accounts that have reached $100.
[Keys to the affiliate program success]
We have been extremely successful with our webmaster referral program
in recruiting new affiliates. The commission for this referral is very
high. Also, the earnings for promoting DatingClub.com have proven to
be lucrative for many of our affiliates. We also start each affiliate
out with a $50 sign-up bonus that is credited to their DatingCash
account. In addition, we have great promotions each month. For the
month of May, we are giving away five MiniDisc Players.
[Where do you see your affiliate program in 12 months?]
Unlike much of the internet industry, we are growing at an extremely
rapid pace. We expect that DatingCash.com will be one of the hottest
affiliate programs around in a year from now. We would not be surprised
to
see the number of new affiliate partners double within the next 12 months.
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[may webmaster tips]
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Create hierarchical menus, with or without mouseovers, that match
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[program news]
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BeFree Q1 Revenue up 49 percent - Restructuring planned
[press release]
http://www.befree.com/company/pressroom/releases/2001/042501.htm
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E-Stamp Sells Assets to Stamps.com
[full story]
http://www.internetnews.com/ec-news/article/0,,4_754941,00.html
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KB Toys Buys eToys Inventory
A bankruptcy court judge has approved KB Toys' bid to buy the remaining
inventory of defunct e-tailer eToys for $5.4 million. The privately held
retailer is also interested in eToys' corporate name and Web address,
though no agreement has been reached.
[full story]
http://boston.internet.com/news/article/0,,2001_753291,00.html
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HotJobs.com's HotReach Affiliates Contest
Do you want to win a digital camera worth over $400.00? If you become
the 10,000th HotReach Affiliate, the answer is YES! Many of HotJob's
top affiliates are already earning over $5,000 a month!
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=6439&type=2
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Thebabyoutlet.com has introduced individual product links to almost
600 items including: strollers, car seats, baby toys, baby care
products, baby wear starting under $7, and more. You can link specific
products, such as strollers and car seats, or create your own
BABY STORE within your existing site.
They have also changed their shipping policy and made it more liberal:
FREE shipping on all orders over $75 (excluding oversized items).
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=6841&type=2
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Amazon offers gift certificates as form of affiliate payment.
Did you know that you now have the option of being paid by Amazon.com
gift certificate? Because they're sent via e-mail, gift certificates
usually arrive 1-2 weeks earlier than checks. The threshold has
been lowered to just $10.00 for gift certificate payments.
Associates living outside of the U.S. should find gift
certificates especially convenient in that there are no check cashing
fees associated with them. To change your preference, just log in to
Associates Central using the link listed below, click "Payment Options"
in the top navigation bar, and then choose "Amazon.com Gift Certificate."
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=4076&type=2
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AdamLeathers.com has announced a doubling in commissions from five
to ten percent per sale.
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=684&type=2
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ShopAtHome.com is celebrating their 1 year "birthday" through LinkShare.
They are continuing to grow and are happy to report the following top
five commission payments for the month of March:
1. $20,697.26
2. $15,325.11
3. $10,700.96
4. $7,432.67
5. $4,431.62
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=4699&type=2
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Find Mom a Mother's Day gift!
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Unique Mother's Day Gifts And Free Standard Shipping at Art.com
It's the Number one thing on your to-do list - and
this year you can save money when you shop for Mom at Art.com because
they're picking up the tab for standard shipping on framed art purchases
until May 14. That's right, free shipping on framed art for Mother's Day.
Whether your mom is traditional or trendy, you'll find the perfect gift
for her at Art.com. Mother’s Day Collections feature beautiful artwork
and stylish gifts that will appeal and delight your mom every time she
sees it.
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=251&type=2
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Special Mom's Day Promo Codes available. Also get Free Shipping
and $10 off of any purchase over $50 at BreatheFree.com!
Use promo code "SPRING". Expires 5/9/01
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=3890&type=2
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Make Mom's day as you earn extra cash. Take advantage of the
1-800-FLOWERS 10 percent discount and get Mom what she really wants
this Mother's Day!
Update your site with the most successful holiday banners and links to
generate sales! With new monthly commissions, you earn extra spending
money with great gift ideas from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM.
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=1981&type=2
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Order Hallmark Flowers for delivery May 8, 9, or 10
and they'll include a free CD as a gift from Hallmark Music.
Shop online at Hallmark.com, call 1.800.HALLMARK,
or visit your participating Hallmark Gold Crown Store
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=2942
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MoviesUnlimited.com has a Free Shipping promotion through May 10.
Sales over $50 can use coupon code "MAY2001" to take advantage of this
limited time offer.
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=3973&type=2
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Priceline has new Spring banner creative. To obtain images developed
especially for you go to http://www.linkshare.com/createlinks and
enter your username and password. Just cut and paste the new
image link code into your website's html page.
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=752&type=2
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Send Mom Dan's Fresh Gourmet Truffles! Every Mom loves chocolate,
especially when it comes directly from Dan's chocolate factory.
Their thin-shelled, fresh gourmet truffles are sure to make your mom
feel special. Order for Mother's Day and save $5. To take advantage
of this offer, log on to www.dans.com and enter the code in the dans.com
check-out page. Or call 800-800-DANS. CODE: MDC112233
[join program link]
http://www.refer-it.com/countprograms.cfm?id=2909&type=2
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[3 star programs]
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New three star programs include AudioBooklub.com, TheBabyOutlet,
FishUSA.com, Equifax and more.
Check out the latest 3 star rated programs at:
http://www.refer-it.com/countads.cfm?id=315
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[cancelled programs]
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Wine.com, having run through $200 million in an attempt to become
the Internet's Number one wine merchant, closes up shop and assets
are purchased by eVineyard.
CarClub.com has closed its doors because it couldn't raise the
funds it needed to continue. http://www.CarClub.com
For a list of cancelled programs, visit:
http://www.refer-it.com/main.cfm?screen=articles&id=112
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**ATTENTION MERCHANTS:
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Contact refer-it@internet.com
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[contact us]
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As always, contact the Refer-it team with any questions or comments.
Advertising or Affiliate Solutions Questions?
Contact: Cynthia A. Arko, Product Director
mailto: carko@internet.com
Advertising Questions?
Contact: Brian Farrell, Sales Manager
mailto: bfarrell@internet.com
Webmaster Inquiries and Merchant News?
mailto: refer-it@internet.com
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[refer-it sponsors]
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Qwest Dex (Services)
http://www.qwestdex.com
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One & Only Internet Personals (Classifieds)
http://www.oneandonly.com/associates/welcome.htm
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DreamMates.com (Matchmaking)
http://www.DreamMates.com
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Dot TV (eCommerce)
http://www.tv
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NextCard (Credit Cards)
http://www.nextcard.com
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eHealthInsurance.com (Insurance)
http://www.ehealthinsurance.com
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