Internet Marketing and Affiliate Marketing Aggregated News

Affiliate Multi-attribution Model Discussed

2009-07-03T19:31:50Z

That the ’last click wins’ model that affiliate marketing is premised on continues to prevail underlines the inherent problems the industry faces in finding a credible alternative. As affiliate marketing becomes more complex so industry players have been debating whether a multi-attribution model, that is apportioning parts of one overall...

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A Case for Free Enterprise

2009-07-03T19:20:48Z

As a North Carolina resident, I was disheartened to learn of our legislators’ decision to tax Internet affiliate marketing revenue. While the state may be an early adopter of such a practice, it does not bode well for the future. States are like dominoes – if one state finds a successful way to generate tax revenues, it’s only a matter of time for...

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This Week’s Links

2009-07-03T18:02:01Z

Jon Taplin’s blog highlights how financial mismanagement has wiped out almost all productivity gains from the digital revolution. InventorSpot’s list of brilliant Ikea ads. Gregory McNamee writes a cultural autopsy of Michael Jackson. Mashable on how to use Wikis for business projects. PETA urges Phish to rename itself as the Sea Kittens....

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Texting at Work: Slacker Habit or Super Efficient?

2009-07-03T16:43:34Z

The other day I was at a business luncheon and the woman across from me was texting like a fiend. Her thumbs were a blur. I was grateful. Her bad behavior made me feel better about my own. Because who hasn’t checked an email under a table, pretending others can’t see? After a few minutes this woman, a reporter, turned to me and asked about...

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Paid on Results Rebranding

2009-07-03T15:15:39Z

Just a short post to comment on the smart new look over at Paid On Results. Shame to see the back of POR man but it’s a nice fresh new design. Clarke Duncan, Director and Shareholder, spoke about the company’s new identity:- “This is an exciting time for Paid On Results as we continue to grow steadily and recruit additional staff in the face...

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This Week’s Weird Jobs

2009-07-03T14:17:22Z

Would you trust a guy named Bobwho told you to “take control of your futur in a nation…which has been created by you and I?” Sometimes the ability to be articulate really counts. But don’t let that dissuade you. If you like grammatically challenged guys named Bob, midnight golf, and fire lookouts, this week’s list is for you: 1. NJ: Graveyard...

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Three Tips for Creating Your Own Independence Day

2009-07-03T14:51:26Z

July 4 is Independence Day here in the States, which, for most of us, entails the risk of losing: your fingers to cheap fireworks; your waistline to hot dogs; your liver. All of which, as a red-blooded American, I support wholeheartedly. But if you’re spending today celebrating the country’s independence, how about putting some attention on...

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MyAds: Promote Your Blog, Product or Service on MySpace

2009-07-03T14:21:13Z

At the bottom of this post is a coupon code to give you a $50 credit at MyAds - this is not an affiliate promotion, just a take it or leave it offer from MyAds. Over the last week or so I’ve had the opportunity to see inside the MyAds from MySpace. MyAds have been an advertiser here on ProBlogger for a month or two now (consider that a...

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Which Ad Came First?

2009-07-03T11:39:13Z

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Shopping cart abandonment survey

2009-07-03T09:44:11Z

Paypal and ComScore recently conducted a survey among active shoppers in relation to shopping cart abandonment - and not much has changed over the years. Consumers are still abandoning carts at a frightening rate. Of the 553 people surveyed, nearly half (45 percent) abandoned their carts multiple times in the three weeks previous to the survey...

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What to do with special requests

2009-07-03T09:20:00Z

The bike shop is busy in June. If you bring your bike in for a tune up, it will cost $39 and take a week. A week! What if someone says, "I have a bike trip coming up in three days, can you do it by then?" At most bike shops, the answer is a shrug, followed by, "I'm sorry, we're swamped." The problem with telling people to go away is that they go...

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Friday Podcast: Lessons Learned From Launching An Affiliate Network

2009-07-03T05:45:36Z

Jim Lillig is a colorful character - in the best possible way imaginable. Having been involved in brick-and-mortar businesses, operating mature entertainment website MrSkin.com, speaking multiple times at Yanik Silver’s highly rated Underground workshop series, operating seafood retailer Lobster Gram, and finally launching his own affiliate...

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Celebrating Independence

2009-07-03T06:28:33Z

With Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on the 4th, I can only hope that means most folks in both countries are recognizing and celebrating their good fortune to live in independent, democratic nations this week, because we are truly very fortunate. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t think of how very [...]

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Net Neutrality Mandated in $7.2 Billion Broadband Stimulus Funding

2009-07-03T00:31:01Z

Good news for Net Neutrality. This administration has shown that they are committed to the principals of Net Neutrality based on language in the rules recently released for the broadband stimulus funding. The Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) is offering grants for: deploying broadband infrastructure in un/under-served areas;...

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links for 2009-07-02

2009-07-02T21:00:32Z

Are You Optimizing your Email for Search? If you’ve got good email marketing content you’re going to post on a public part of your site—content for which you’d like to get found via organic search—here are some things to keep in mind. (tags: copywriting seo) 5 automated campaigns...

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Business Pundit in July

2009-07-02T20:27:49Z

Business Pundit will be a little different in July. I’m going to spend the next couple of weeks sitting on an inflated device one mile beneath the earth. This is otherwise known as rafting the Grand Canyon, a once-in-a-lifetime trip that I was lucky enough to land a spot on this year. As a result, I won’t be blogging as regularly as I usually do,...

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Hawaiian Legislators Supporting Governor Veto

2009-07-02T20:15:37Z

This just in from the Honolulu Advertiser: Posted on: Thursday, July 2, 2009 Veto of Hawaii excise tax on online retailers likely to stand No override planned to impose Hawaii levy on Mainland retailers By Derrick DePledge Advertiser Government Writer Gov. Linda Lingle’s veto yesterday of a bill that would apply the state’s general excise...

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Coke Lights sings a song

2009-07-02T21:34:27Z

Here in Italy Coca-Cola Light has launched a karaoke website which invites women to sing a Duffy song in front of a webcam in order to share it with the world. Even if my very first reaction was pretty negative,...

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SEIU Attacks Governator in Google Surge

2009-07-02T19:44:16Z

There's something that seems especially appropriate about a Google surge campaign focused on the Governator. Starting yesterday and running through Sunday, two union groups are blasting Caleeefohrnians in Sacramento County with ads pushing for state citizens to contact their representatives to push for "common sense solutions to close a $24...

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Coke's Biggest Gift... Pepsi

2009-07-02T17:56:16Z

There are certain things in life that move us. They drive us to act and express our opinions passionately. Some of those things make sense and can align for social good. Those who want to give their time helping the less fortunate, e.g. doctors without borders; or, when someone uncovers a harmful practice and dedicates time to making us all...

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