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Quality Score Anamoly

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Kevin) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:42:39 GMT

Was looking at some expressions today that we bid on, and found a quality score of 1 POOR for one of them. So I looked at Google's recommendations (since I thought the phrase made perfect sense for us) and I found that everything was "OK" and Google wanted me to keep up the good work. I thought only my wife could deliver a compliment like that.....

The increase in fake antivirus products caused adware figures to grow in Q3

forums@forum.abestweb.com (James - AMWSO) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:06:08 GMT

The increase in fake antivirus products caused adware figures to grow in the third quarter. 10/3/2008. - This type of malware accounted for over 31% of all new malicious code and infected more computers than any other malware category, according to the latest quarterly report from PandaLabs - The PandaLabs Quarterly Report can be downloaded from http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/security-info/tools/reports/?sitepanda=particulares Adware increased more...

Fast way to create data feed from directory?

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Kruder) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:23:03 GMT

Ok, I give up. For some reason I have it in my head that there is `a way' to create a column in a speadsheet based on a directory of images. I think this idea was based on a tool I tried out a few years ago, maybe it was webmerge or something. I can't remember now. Looking at webmerge now, it looks like I'd have to create a spreadsheet, and it would then create html files for me. But thats not exactly what I need to do. If anyone can help me, I'd be very grateful. Basically I'm trying to find...

I'm new

forums@forum.abestweb.com (amj121) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:51:12 GMT

Hi all, I just join this this forum today and I want to make money through affiliate marketing, and I hope I can find info in here. I hope you all don't mind if I ask basic question or stupid question about affiliate.

Pictures from Affiliate Summit Social Media

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Shawn Collins) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:37:40 GMT

I took a handful of pictures at Affiliate Summit Social Media 2008 yesterday - more will be added as I get them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/affsum/sets/72157607803189931/

HughesNet Affiliate Program $130| Hughes Net Affiliate Reseller | Become a Dealer

forums@forum.abestweb.com (directcom) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:58:43 GMT

http://www.directcommunications.us Join Direct Communications HughesNet Affiliate Program Earn $130 per customer No minimums Website provided No Start Up Fees

Google Base & That Gray Space

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Ed Byerly) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:20:05 GMT

http://boomerssupply.com/images/abw/grayhat.gif Well, it seems Boomers has been operating in that gray space. I've been a proponent of Google Base as a great way of getting visibility at the top of page 1 in the SERPs. On Saturday we had a plunge in SE traffic. Upon further investigation I found that all our Google Base product listings were gone. And what's more, I couldn't re-feed them. The message "disallowed" haunted every attempt. So, off went an email to Google. In the...

Hello, I'm here to learn mostly, but I can help

forums@forum.abestweb.com (changeforus) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:11:17 GMT

My Name is Dave Drew. I've been into affiliate marketing for five years. I'm trying to get affiliate marketing outside of the web for parents and kids to enjoy and I am offering a new type of program that I have been tweaking for several weeks. I haven't quite figured out the perfect ad text yet for this new style of marketing outside of the web, but I'm getting closer. Think of an affiliate program where your kids could deliver flyer's they print at home. The kids would set up a one page...

Affiliate Annoyances

forums@forum.abestweb.com (QualityMerchant) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:23:47 GMT

I am doing research for an Affiliate Marketing article, and I'm wondering... What is it that annoys Affiliates the most about their Merchant / Publisher relations? Is it poor converting offers? Inefficient follow through from Merchants? Anything? Thanks for your help on this one!

[AffiliateTraction] [SaS] Earn $29.99 per signup, BB Retirement Club

forums@forum.abestweb.com (AffiliateTraction) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:18:44 GMT

http://www.affiliatetraction.com/images/directory/bbrc-logo.gif The Baby Boomers Retirement Club (BBRC) is a robust online membership service that serves the Baby Boomers market, providing consumers with immediate, easy to use benefits making retirement planning easy and inexpensive. The benefits of BBRC membership include information and robust discounts including over $2200 in FREE Bonuses to help make positive health, income, housing, and eldercare choices while...

[AffiliateTraction] [SaS] Earn $20 per signup, 2 Tier, AHA Home Membership

forums@forum.abestweb.com (AffiliateTraction) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:15:10 GMT

http://www.affiliatetraction.com/images/directory/aha-logo.gif Membership in AHA makes Buying, Owning and Maintaining a Home Easier and Less Expensive. Members save money with discounts on home services, travel, shopping, financial services and more! - Earn $20.00 CPA + 20% 2nd Tier Monthly Payouts by Check $50 Payment Threshold 60 Day Cookie TrackAssure Affiliate Software

Blades no longer on Linkshare

forums@forum.abestweb.com (boningroup) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:15:07 GMT

Asif, We sent you an e-mail some time ago about Blades. They closed their affiliate program on Linkshare in early September and their website is now just an informal site about their two retail stores in New York.

CPA Watch Dog - Affiliate Fraud Protection?

forums@forum.abestweb.com (ChrisMiquel) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:46:55 GMT

I came across this company and wanted to know if anyone is using them or knows anything about them. They seem to offer an affiliate fraud protection service for merchants, networks and affiliates. I've recently been receiving fraudulent activities in one of my merchant affiliate programs and am trying to find all the best ways to help prevent this fraudulent activity. If anyone else knows of a similar service please let me know. Thanks, Chris

Affiliate marketing start up question.

forums@forum.abestweb.com (lynks) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:19:38 GMT

Hi everyone, I've been reading around and decided that maybe my idea on how to get it going is not going to work based on what I've read. So i decided to write how I'm going to begin see if someone can maybe give me a few pointers. I'm currently finishing up an e-book, I have the landing page done. My idea was to sign-up for example to paydotcom.com where you can get a single product account for free or maybe Clickbank, then once others start sending traffic, my lading page would include my...

How to get a Specific Thread for your Program

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Cymax Stores) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:57:58 GMT

I hope this isn't too much of a stupid question, but i was wondering if anyone knew how to get a specific 'Cymax Stores' thread under the commission junction thread. We haven't gone live yet, altho that should happen this week, but this information would be good to know when we launch and when our program becomes a bit more popular.

Clueless - But what else is new

forums@forum.abestweb.com (S@ndy) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:57:01 GMT

This is my first post here and I'm sorry it has to be a rant but I've kinda had enough of netshops. I've been in the affiliate game for longer than I care to remember but it is an exciting way to earn a living and I have always known that this business is constantly in flux so you have to be on your toes to stay ahead. I set up with netshops because of their dynamic datafeed and because I had a script that allowed me to build an excellent furniture affiliate site. (Google cached last count...

How to display products on my website?

forums@forum.abestweb.com (kinpan) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:45:56 GMT

Hello Friends, I would like to display products on my website from differnt online stores. I am already registered member of cj.com. or is ther anyone who can provide me code to download data feed provided by cj.com and display that on my website? or is ther any other method of displaying products on my website efficiently without any manual time consuming. Pls answer my queries and help me Thank you

NEW >> CrabPlace.com Holiday Banners!

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Paulson Management Group) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:20:14 GMT

NEW Holiday Banners Loaded for CrabPlace.com! CrabPlace.com Affiliates in ShareaSale.com! Announcing NEW Holiday banners linking to the CrabPlace.com specials page! Thats right we here at PMG believe in getting Holiday banners up BEFORE the Holiday season to get you ready for your SALES! We also included a 600×600 Holiday emailer for all of you email affiliates who have big opt-in lists!...

SAS Private Messaging System?

forums@forum.abestweb.com (gesman) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:49:12 GMT

I got PM from one of my affiliate. I need to reply back to him with an attachment. To do that task I have to: 1. Login to my admin panel, either scroll through affiliates or search for affiliate by domain or by his ID. Lots of clicking. 2. Click "contact him" As far as I can see: There is no any record of his emails to me There is no way to access records of other affiliates to me. There is no simple one-click way to access my private messages. There is no way to add attachments to message.

Cymax Stores - New to the CJ Network

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Cymax Stores) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:47:04 GMT

Hi all! My name is Quy Le and I would like to announce that Cymax Stores (currently with SaS) will be joining the CJ network as well to expand and reach a larger audience. Our CJ Program will have more links, banners, and products for our affiliates to work with and invite any publishers to join our network when we go live, which will be very soon. If you have any questions regarding Cymax or our affiliate program, please feel free to contact me at marketingcymax.com Thank you all for...

Suggesstion / Help to choose a CMS

forums@forum.abestweb.com (id2k) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:15:42 GMT

Hi, we are looking for a Content Management System (CMS) which designers can find easy to make designs for as well as easy to integrate the design to the CMS. kindly suggest/advise on this..we already working with joomla. thanks in advance.

Activation Bonus: SpeedRacer.com

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Gary-AvantLink) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:12:11 GMT

On October 2nd I announced that the Official Store of Speed Racer opened their Affiliate program exclusively at AvantLink. This is a quick follow up thread to highlight a very generous activation bonus the Speed Racer Affiliate program is offering. Here are the details: Be one of the first 20 Affiliates to send $1000 in sales, and receive a $100 cash...

Supporting The Armed Forces

forums@forum.abestweb.com (John Jupp) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:09:01 GMT

Mindful that promotion unpaid is not permitted, all I can say is that one of our merchants is offering exclusive discounts to serving British military personnel in the UK and Overseas in appreciation of the hard work they are doing on our behalf. I was wondering how many US merchants offer special discounts to the Armed Forces?

What's a nice way to say a site is bad?

forums@forum.abestweb.com (guinness618) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:55:13 GMT

What is a nice way to tell an affiliate applicant that their site isn't really up to standards? I am getting so many sites that are just plain bad, links not working, too many blinking graphics, screeching sound effects or music, content is poor, full of typos and poor grammar (especially when English is obviously not a first language). I don't in any way want to discourage those trying to enter affiliate marketing, but I can't approve sites that don't represent my brand very well. So what's...

Cymax Stores Would Like to Introduce Itself on ABestWeb

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Cymax Stores) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:45:39 GMT

Hi Everybody, My name is Quy Le, and I am the Affiliate Marketing Coordinator at Cymax Stores. I would like to make our introduction here at ABestWeb.com. For those who may already recognize us, or may be part of our program with Shareasale, I would like to let you know that we are making a switch to CJ and should be going live this week! I will be doing my best to be an active contributor in the CJ threads, as well as do what I can to update our affiliates about program promotions and other...

Hello, I would like to introduce myself

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Frank Hamrick) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:04:06 GMT

My name is Frank Hamrick, not to be confused with Chuck (The Hammer) Hamrick. He is my Son. I do work for Chuck writing Copies and affiliate recruiting for various affiliate programs. I live in Springfield, Missouri, a short 30 minute drive from Branson. I am Webmaster/Administrator for three web sites representing Travel & Entertainment, Concealed Carry and Tactical Firearms Self-Defense shooting training courses for private citizens and law enforcement. Nearing an end to a long career in...

Epiphan.com: Average web order: $1000, your commission: 10% + 10% on shipping fees.

forums@forum.abestweb.com (gesman) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:27:24 GMT

Epiphan Systems develops and manufactures high end video signal capture and recording devices. We enjoy double digits sales growth worldwide. We sell primarily to government, medical, military, research and educational sector customers. We have very little competition to start with and are the first company in this industry to offer a very attractive affiliate program. Here's what we offering our affiliates: 10% commission on all sales....

Affiliate Networks Revenue/Sales Volume

forums@forum.abestweb.com (GedgeMK) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:34:08 GMT

Does anyone know of any resource that lists the revenue that the top affiliate networks are making? I saw a 9M figure for CJ for 07', but I can't imagine that is total revenue. Also - where would I be able to find the amount of sales that these networks are driving for their advertisers? I have never come across these figures anywhere. Any tips?

ShareASale Merchant featured on Oprah TODAY!

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Carolyn - ShareASale) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:17:18 GMT

You would think that because I am based in Chicago, I would have known this already...but one of our merchants is getting featured on Oprah today! You probably know HCI Books from their Chicken Soup for the Soul series (btw, these undoubtedly do well during the giving season, all that heartwarming stuff :) ) These same guys are also releasing "Dare to Forgive," and the author, Ned Hallowell, MD, is going to be on Oprah. I know and you know that this means a million zillion people and their...

New AvantLink Merchant: StacksAndStacks.com

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Gary-AvantLink) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:05:48 GMT

http://www.avantlink.com/images/merchant_logos/stacksandstacks_logo.gif Hello Everyone, We are pleased to announce the program launch of StacksAndStacks.com on AvantLink! Partner with the leader in home and office organization and furnishing solutions at AvantLink! Stacks and Stacks offers the largest selection of practical, stylish, and affordable storage, organization, and furnishing...

PPC account

forums@forum.abestweb.com (stuartdenley) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:48:18 GMT

Hi, I want to open my PPC account and pay service is better for this. Kindly advice me thank you. :dollarsig stuartdenley

Discovery Channel dumps New York Affiliates

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Rhea) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:41:57 GMT

Discovery Channel is on CJ. Dear Affiliate, In response to the proposed "Amazon Tax" that imposes certain tax registration and collection obligations and which was recently enacted in New York State, The Discovery Channel Store has decided to terminate its relationships with all New York based affiliates. We appreciate your understanding. Regards, The Discovery Channel Store Affiliate Team

Skype calls

forums@forum.abestweb.com (JeremyHFSykes) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:32:33 GMT

I understand that for a fee you can use Skype from your computer to land lines. I also understand that you can use it for free with computer to computer calls. Does you computer (and the one you are calling) need to have a "phone number" of some sort? If so, how do you get one? :confused:

when you are in business, what you learn about the average person

forums@forum.abestweb.com (edmond dantes) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:25:21 GMT

i was reading this article about the palin debate and this jumped out at me: "In another experiment, Simons stopped people on the street and asked for directions. Halfway through the answer, he arranged for two men carrying a door to walk between him and the person giving the answer. After the door passed by, Simons was gone -- and one of the people carrying the door was standing in his place. Half the time, people did not notice the person they were talking to had...

Hello All

forums@forum.abestweb.com (MarkGlobalizer) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:23:13 GMT

I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone on ABestWeb. I run a new affiliate network and have been in the industry since 1996. I also do media buying for a wide variety of offers. I am hoping to meet new people in the affiliate marketing game, find new deals to promote, continue to learn more about the business and of course share the knowledge I have gathered over the years. Thanks! Mark

hey,meet you at This too

forums@forum.abestweb.com (jianchi65) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:36 GMT

*Promo Removed* Sorry there's nothing worthwhile to leave...

What to do about an affilaite merchant that does not pay

forums@forum.abestweb.com (dirons) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:53:54 GMT

Hi to all I am a newbie and have not actually visited a affiliate forum before. I have always operated on my own and as I have used Clickbank up till recently, have not had any problems that made me go looking for a form. And now I find this great forum filled with amazing expertise, I could almost say its worth it to have been rorted! I would love some advice. I recently tried promoting an affiliate product made available through adblaze. It began well enough but after a few weeks, the...

NetShops script? How about a CSN Stores script?

forums@forum.abestweb.com (writerguy) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:53:50 GMT

Hi. According to information widely discussed in the last week or so on the NetShops Forum here at ABW, NetShops is moving to the PepperJam Network. Personally, I'll not move to Pepperjam, so I'll no longer be using the Cusimano NetShops script -- but perhaps others will? Any plans to change the script to work with the new NetShops? ALSO -- I would absolutely be all over installing a script that worked with the CSN Stores at Shareasale.com. CSN Stores has many shops that are very similar in...

Address Insanity

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Agent4U) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:50:49 GMT

Could someone please help me. For some reason, my address bar isn't showing. I can't searh somethinghere.com How could I fix this?

New AvantLink Merchant: BunnyburyBaby.com

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Mark-AvantLink) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:47:10 GMT

http://www.avantlink.com/images/merchant_logos/logo.gif Hello Everyone, We are extremely pleased to announce BunnyburyBaby.com, our newest merchant, just went live in AvantLink. A great addition to our Baby Gifts category with their unique baby boutique. BunnyburyBaby is a privately owned and operated, nationally...

Linkshare Customer Service Admits Reporting Failure

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Snowman) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:18:52 GMT

Last night, I sent the following to Linkshare Customer Service: I have had no sales report for three days. For both and , I receive multiple sales everyday. When will my reports be updated? This morning, I received this: I understand that your reports are not updated. Which reports are you running? I ran a sales and activity report on your account for this month and I see that your channel 'MY SITE' has xxx impressions, xxx clicks, xxx orders...

I am new here

forums@forum.abestweb.com (eneres08) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Hope to learn more from you all. Serene Ng

Bummed Out Blog

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Agent4U) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:56:53 GMT

Could anyone help me. I have a blog and want to get everyones and I mean everyone to pitch in and tell me the ups and downs on my blog. I have not made any sales, zip, noda. Ed and Rematt helped me and pointed out some valuable information. So I went in and shook things up a bit. Could everyone go and check out my blog, I can't post the link, but could everyone review it please. http://build-backlinks-101.blogspot.com/ Thank you

Happy Birthday Michael Nunez

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Rollerblader) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:22:33 GMT

Happy Birthday Michael!

Stores Closing by December 2008

forums@forum.abestweb.com (guinness618) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:39:07 GMT

SO is this good news or bad news for affiliate marketers? I know if the store by me closes, I would be more apt to shop even more online than drive farther. STORE CLOSINGS AND LAYOFFS: By the end of Dec. 2008 If you have gift cards, hurry up and use them!! Ann Taylor closing 117 stores nationwide. A company spokeswoman said the company hasn't revealed which stores will be shuttered. It will let the stores that will close this fiscal year know

How important is it for a merchant to be P3P compliant?

forums@forum.abestweb.com (RSnapper) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:24:20 GMT

How important is it for a merchant with an affiliate program to be P3P compliant? I see quite a few that are not compliant and their affiliate program seems to be fine.

New AvantLink Merchant: Brownells.com

forums@forum.abestweb.com (Mark-AvantLink) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:46:38 GMT

http://www.avantlink.com/images/merchant_logos/brownells_logo.jpg Hi Everyone, We are very pleased to announce our newest addition Brownells.com to AvantLink! This is an exclusive AvantLink merchant with amazing potential in the Affiliate Marketing industry and in the sporting goods category. Three...