January 5 Star Affiliate Blogs Archives

The Whole CPA Affiliate Rebill Mess – Problems and Solutions

Affiliates that promote rebills (free trial offers) need to read the guidelines below, so you can be sure offers are compliant. Or you could have the offer cut off with the advertiser unable to pay commissions or get in trouble with the FTC

Affiliate Marketing Track Added to SES New York 2010 Agenda

For the 1st time ever, SES New York 2010 has added an Affiliate Marketing Track to their session line up. Always good to see affiliate marketing prominently featured at sister industry conferences like SES

How to Influence Visitors and Increase Conversion Rates

There’s a science that explores the convergence of human motivation, decision making and the design of web sites, called called neuroscience. If you can learn to tap into the unconscious reasons that drive people to buy you can significantly impact click-through and conversion rates.

Affiliates – New Free Tool to Boost Search Engine Optimization

In one single click it will analyze your website for conformance to SEO best practices. Its real-time report consisting of 50 criteria in 6 different sections will help you to instantly spot critical issues that impact traffic, usability and lead generation.

Important Affiliate Tax Issues in Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico, More

WARNING COLORADO affiliates – hearing this week! Other states that have proposed legislation too, see below. The PMA, Affiliate Advocacy and AbestWeb are doing a really great job of

Affiliate Contests – Win a Harley, A 007 Adventure or Cash Prizes

They are blowing it out to start the New Year off right with 3 huge contests. You have the chance to win a Harley, a 007 adventure or one of the 50K worth of big cash prizes. Contest details and link below.

New Kutenda Affiliate Program Pays $70 – $600 Commission

Partner with Kutenda and profit! Earn $70 to $600 commission per sign-up. The Kutenda affiliate program offers an exciting opportunity for affiliate marketers to generate lucrative revenue by

Affiliate Summit West 2010 Videos, Pictures, Blogs Part 2 #ASW10

Monday I posted a TON of the best Affiliate Summit pictures, blog posts and videos. Today is part 2 with a bunch more. Is there a pic or vid of YOU in here? What did you miss???

New Launches and PR from Affiliate Summit West 2010 #ASW10

During the sold out Affiliate Summit West 2010 event several industry press releases went out for new affiliate programs launches, product upgrades and an acquisition. I’m sure there were other exciting announcements at the show, but these are the only ones I could find press releases for.

Affiliate Summit West 2010 Pinnacle Award Winners #ASW10

The Affiliate Summit Pinnacle Awards were presented today. Award winners are recognized because they are innovative leaders with vision and influence. Here they are. Congrats!

Affiliate Summit West 2010 Videos, Pictures, Blogs Part 1 #ASW10

I’ve collected some of the best Affiliate Summit pictures, blog posts and videos that I’ve been able to find up to this point. So below, in no particular order are some of the highlights of the show so far.

Microsoft Zune Pass Sweepstakes Offer for Affiliates

Each week Microsoft will be awarding a new Zune HD plus a 12-month Zune Pass music subscription. Affiliates can capitalize on the excitement surrounding this sweepstakes and you have the opportunity to generate revenue when they become paying subscribers.

Microsoft Zune Launches Affiliate Program at Affiliate Summit #ASW10 5 Star Press Release

5 Star Affiliate Programs, is proud to announce the launch of the Zune Affiliate Program. This program is a clear win-win for Microsoft Zune and affiliate marketers, said Linda Buquet, President

Important Affiliate FTC Guidelines Podcast from the PMA

Important affiliate marketing info. The podcast special quests are Rich Cleland from the FTC and Tom Cohn a practicing attorney who was previously with the FTC. Moderated by Lisa Picarille.

More New 5 Star Affiliate Programs – January Newsletter

Check out the exciting new 5 Star programs we have for your linking pleasure and be sure to catch the latest 5 Star merchant updates and contests below.

The Death of Affiliate Marketing on Google? Not Again!

Sometimes it’s due to fear mongering with a hidden agenda in mind. Yes, massive amounts of affiliates have been banned from Adwords. No affiliate marketing is not dead as some ‘gurus’ have been saying lately.

High Commission Auction Affiliate Program with a Twist – BidHere

Profit from online auctions. Generous commissions are paid on both bid packages and product value. To ensure 100% transparency, we have partnered with Commission Junction & Google Affiliate Network.

Affiliate Marketing Insider Celebrates 3rd Year

Tune in this week to hear guest CT Moore talk about smart ad spend strategies that can drive success for affiliate marketers in 2010. 2010 promises to continue the stellar lineup of guests whose expertise will both inform and inspire us all.

Media Buying 101 for Affiliates

As you have probably heard Google Adwords is banning affiliate accounts like crazy. This means lots of affiliates out there are looking for other traffic sources to tap into. So in light of the current Adwords situation I wanted to be sure everyone knows about media buying.

Affiliate Marketing Plan of Attack For Maximizing Conversions

Conversions… the end game. It’s what all affiliates and merchants work for, but is every step of your marketing and site layout designed to help consumers get to the final goal