http://www.refer-it.com

December 12, 2003

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

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1. Refer-it Top 10
  #1 Program - Kiss.com

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 Kiss.com, 
the #1 Refer-it program.

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

2. HerbalSensations.com
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=5502

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

4. Juniper Bank
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=6137

5. ABS Travel
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=7535

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

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

8. Niche Marketing Research Center
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=9565

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

10. A.D.Kessler
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=10129

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

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Industry News
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Scared Straight: A Tale of Spam Redemption

How Date.com got off the FTC's most-wanted list and onto ISP white 
lists in 52 weeks.

[full story]
http://www.channelseven.com/newsbeat/2003features/news20031117.shtml

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SEM Arbitrage: Golden or Cooked Goose?

Is affiliate arbitrage right for you?

[full story]
http://www.clickz.com/search/strat/article.php/3111671

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It's Good to Compete With Your Affiliates in PPC Search

Interactive marketing's most counterintuitive idea? 
Encourage your affiliates to compete against you.

[full story]
http://www.clickz.com/search/results/article.php/3109121

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Program News
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Expedia.com

During the holiday season Expedia.com is offering many deals for 
your customers. Some include the holiday hotel sale: Hotels from 
$29 - Save an extra 20-25% on already low prices. Vacation package 
Mexico sale: 4-night trips from $406. Cruise Sale: 2-for-1 savings 
with Radisson Seven Seas Cruises and many more offers!

[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=6861&header=directory

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ClubMom

ClubMom's Recipe for Fun Sweepstakes. With this sweepstakes, 
ClubMon has partnered with Pepsi to help promote the Cat in the Hat 
movie. When moms enter the contest, they have a chance to win a 
$5,000 shopping spree, plus each week two people will win up to 
$20 Movie Cash and a Hat filled with toys. 
 
[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=8345&header=directory

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Limoges Jewelry

There is still time to win Limoges Jewelry Affiliate Contests! 
Limoges Jewelry is holding two Affiliate Contests. Each winning 
affiliate partner will receive a $50 bonus. What do you have to do, 
just continue driving traffic to Limoges Jewelry.

[join program]
http://www.referit.com/Main.cfm?screen=displayProfile&id=8434&header=directory

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Webmaster Tips                                  
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A Cure for the Holiday Shipping Blues 
 
The holidays mean increased sales, which can also mean increased 
shipping costs, especially for small e-commerce entrepreneurs who 
can quickly get flooded by a rising tide of orders. Beth Cox shares 
her secrets on how and where you can get free shipping materials.  

[full story]
http://ecommerce.internet.com/news/insights/trends/article/0,,10417_3116481,00.html

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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.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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