http://www.refer-it.com

May 8, 2003

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

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1. Refer-it Top 10
  #1 Program - Herbal Sensations Viagra Alternative

2. Commission Junction Launches Enhanced Interface
   
3. Industry/Program News

4. Webmaster Tips
  
5. 3 & 4 Star Programs


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Refer-it Top 10 Affiliate Programs                 
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Special congratulations to Herbal Sensations Viagra Alternative, 
the new #1 Refer-it program.

1. Herbal Sensations Viagra Alternative
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=5502

2. ClubMom
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=8345 

3. E-Commerce Exchange
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=1298

4. DreamMates
http://www.refer-it.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=4303

5. HotelQuest
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=3398

6. iSyndicate
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=679

7. General Vitamin Corporation
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=7259

8. TMPExpress
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=9357

9. Kiss.com
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=7654

10. Amazon.com-Books
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=2

* Refer-it Top Ten programs are calculated by the absolute number of 
clickthroughs each program received on Refer-it.com.

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Commission Junction Launches Enhanced Interface
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Commission Junction launched 
Account Manager 6.0, an enhanced version of its Web-based 
interface the company says will benefit both advertisers and 
publishers. Advertisers can use new features to recruit, 
manage and retain top-performing publishers, and publisher 
communication and promotion opportunities are also expanded 
in the new release.

New features include easier management of program terms and 
performance incentives between advertisers and publishers;  
new options for tailoring creative; and communication tools 
for performance-based relationship management. Overall, 
user experience is more streamlined, promises a Commission 
Junction press release.

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Industry News
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EarthLink Sues 'Buffalo Spammer'

The Atlanta-based access provider wants $16 million in damages 
from a notorious spammer accused of sending more than 825 million 
unsolicited e-mails.

[full story]
http://www.atnewyork.com/news/article.php/2202511


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Program News
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Art.com

Art is the perfect Mother's Day gift.  Visit Art.com to find over 
100,000 high-quality fine-art prints, posters and limited editions. 
Their custom framing includes a great selection of matting and 
moulding options. 

[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=6335&header=directory

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Old Navy

Be sure to promote the Old Navy Super Star Game on your site! 
Your customers could win $10,000 in cash, an American Idol CD & DVD, 
an autographed T-shirt, or a $100 Old Navy GiftCard. Or a $5 off 
any purchase or free shipping at oldnavy.com. 

[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=7061&header=directory

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Proflowers.com 

May Promotion - Free Glass Vase (all month). Their most demanded offer 
(by yahoo and affiliate surveys), the free glass vase promotion is now 
in effect. Exclusive for our affiliates and extremely popular for 
Mother's day, with any order of a fresh floral bouquet from Proflowers, 
your customers will receive a large glass vase (a $9.99 value) for 
free. No minimum order is required and our most popular bouquets 
are just $29.99 and up. 

[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=579&header=directory

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Coldwater Creek

Mother's Day Savings - Save $20 off $100 or $40 off $150 when you 
shop for Mom. 

[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=7502&header=directory

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Hotwire 

It's never been easier for your users to save big on their entire trip! 
Hotwire now offers package vacations to top destinations like Las Vegas, 
Mexico, Hawaii, New York City, San Francisco and Orlando. 

[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=5482&header=directory

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Webmaster Tips                                  
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Intersecting Search and Blogs 

Search-friendlier blogs and blog-friendlier search. 

[full story]
http://www.clickz.com/search/opt/article.php/2202201


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3 & 4 Star Programs
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Three-star programs include North Fork Flies, BMG Music Service, 
Brooks Brothers, Date.com, and more ...

Check out the latest four-star-rated programs at:
http://www.referit.com/main.cfm?screen=toprated&header=directory


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* ATTENTION MERCHANTS:
Running an affiliate promotion? Increasing commissions?
Creating new coupons or discounts? Let us know about it!
Submit your program to: refer-it@jupitermedia.com.


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Contact Information
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