Archive for January 2008
We are very pleased to announce our newest addition to AvantLink
Since Sophies Favors was founded in 1992 they have been exceeding the needs of their customers and have been providing top quality party favors with top notch service! Arrangements for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers and parties in many different themes can be found quite easily through the sites tasteful, easy navigation and when shopping for something with just the right touch you are sure to find what you need at SophiesFavors.com.
SophiesFavors.com is a perfect match for affiliates in the favors niche. Sophies is offering affiliates joining their program a tiered structure that is laid out in the following way:13% starting commission payout up to $5,000, to be followed by:
(14% - $5,001 to $10,000),
(15% - $10,001 to 20,000),
(16% - $20,001 to 30,000),
(17% - $30,001 to $40,000),
(18% - $40,001+).
We are very excited about the potential Sophie’s Favors Affiliate Program has here at AvantLink.
Several of Sophies Favors products are unique to their site and can not be purchased anywhere else. As if all this is not reason enough to join the program they will also be releasing coupons both site wide and product based for affiliates to grab! Teamed up with AvantLink they will have dedicated program support and tools unmatched in the industry. With all of these key ingredients and more you are sure to do well. Sign up today!
From their program detail page:
SOPHIE’S FAVORS has been featured in major national publications such as Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES Magazine and MODERN BRIDE Magazine. We have served thousands of satisfied, happy customers that include retail shoppers, chocolatiers, corporations, schools, and more, who continue to refer our website to their friends, family, co-workers, and business associates.
We have one of the best websites in the industry-a website that is professional, user-friendly, with easy to read content and beautiful, SUPERIOR photographic images of all of our products, which our customers continually rave about.
Our average order value ranges from $80 to $150, and many reach $400 or more. Don’t miss out on this offer.
6 Month Cookie (180 Days). Brides & and other party planners begin planning their wedding or special event many months before purchasing party favors and accessories. SOPHIE’S FAVORS offers one of the longest cookie durations on the market so you’ll receive credit for every customer referral that makes a purchase from our web site.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting SophiesFavors.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or email sophiesfavors/at/hotmail.com.
Mark & AvantLink
The Affiliate Link Encoder (ALE) is a tool that uses javascript to automatically change direct merchant links that appear in your website html into AvantLink.com Affiliate tracking links. The ALE javascript will detect and change direct links only for merchants that are in the AvantLink network.
This is a powerful tool for Bloggers, Forum Admins, and other community sites. It allows you or your community contributors to post direct links to any of the merchants you are associated with in the AvantLink Affiliate network and still earn a commission when a site visitor clicks on one of those links and buys from the merchant.
In this quick tutorial we are going to show you how to install the ALE javascript on a WordPress blog.
Get the Affiliate Link Encoder (ALE) code:
- First, log into your Affiliate account, click on ‘Tools’ and then under ‘Ad/Link Tools’ click on ‘Affiliate Link Encoder’.
- Choose the website you will be using the ALE code on, add a custom tracking code if you want, and click the ‘Get Html’ button.
- Cut and paste the source code into a text editor or just leave it there and open another tab in your browser.
Install the code in your WordPress template:
- Log into your WordPress admin interface.
- Click on ‘Presentation’ and then ‘Theme Editor’.
- On the right side of the page you’ll see a list of theme files. Click on the ‘Footer’ link.
- In the source code form field, look for the closing </body> html tag.
- Cut and paste your ALE javascript code in right before the closing </body> tag.
- Save the changes and you’re done.
Now you can try creating a blog post and adding a direct link to one of your AvantLink merchants. You’ll notice that when you view the published article and rollover those links that they are Affiliate tracking encoded.
Scott & AvantLink
We are proud to introduce our newest AvantLink merchant:
All right all you sports oriented affiliates out there, listen up! AlsSports.com has joined up with AvantLink to run an aggressive new affiliate program and is offering some enticing stats like 4% conversions, and average order sizes of around $120. They are also currently offering 10% off all items and free shipping on all orders over $75 from their gigantic inventory of over 1,000 brands. To quote them, “We are what a sporting goods store used to be.” and they really do have it all! They also can typically ship items within 24 hours! From their original investment of $500 dollars to what is now a multi-million dollar company, Al’s Sporting Goods has been offering nothing but the finest in sports apparel and sporting equipment for all kinds of activities.
AlsSports.com carries great products from brand names like Nike, Under Armour, Columbia, The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Chaco, Sage, Merrell, Callaway, Titliest, Sierra Designs, MSR, Specialized, Trek, Rawlings, Simms, Nikon, Shimano, Umpqua, HO Hyperlite, Liquid Force, Kelty, Osprey, Adidas, Puma, Rossignol, K2, Salomon, Line, Burton, Cannondale, Proform, Weider, Easton, Wilson, Prince, Ektelon, Arc’teryx, Prana, Thule, Yakima, Billabong, Quiksilver, Element, Roxy, Speedo, Pearl Izumi, Patagonia, and Smartwool. In fact, many of Al’s Sporting Goods employees put these products to use as they enjoy the natural playground that is within a stone’s throw from their warehouse in Logan, Utah!
Sign up with AvantLink, the Affiliate Marketing Technology leader today, if you are not already a member, and add their datafeed or links and begin promoting this great merchant!
Straight from their program description:
Al’s is Utah’s oldest sporting goods company! If you’re looking for the best gear and the guaranteed best price AlsSports.com has you covered! From camping to climbing, hiking to skiing, AlsSports.com has everything you need!
Their starting rate commission offered to affiliates is 8% and 150-day cookie duration! You keep making money for 5 months after the click!
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting AlsSports.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or email jlarsen/at/alssports.com.
Mark & AvantLink
Introducing a new exclusive AvantLink merchant:
Back in September we were excited to announce the addition of OutdoorCooking.com to AvantLink. And now it’s our pleasure to bring you OutdoorBasics.com, the sister site of Outdoor Cooking. Since both of these sites are on our platform you don’t have to worry about missing sales if your customers move between sites (they do link up one another). OutdoorBasics.com is on the same solid and high converting platform, with the same responsive and proactive Affiliate management team.
OutdoorBasics’ inventory includes hundreds of products from many of the major name brand manufacturers. It will be spring time before you know it, and people will be gearing up, so add their links now and be ready. They’re offering an 8% payout with 120 cookies and a nearly 5% site conversion rate you can tap into!
The OutdoorBasics Affiliate program has dedicated program support, a very professional site, focused product line and the best Affiliate tools in the business through AvantLink!
From their program description:
OutdoorBasics.com is your premier source for all your outdoor recreational equipment needs. We have years of experience in the industry and offer an extensive range of products to choose from. We carry the following major brands outdoor equipment: Gerber, Brunton, JetBoil, BigAgnes, GoLite and more.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting OutdoorBasics.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Craig McLaughlin, craigm/at/loganoutdoorproducts.com.
Gary & AvantLink
I wanted to take the time to post about the fine work we’ve been doing with UniteU Technologies, Inc., an eCommerce solutions provider from Pittsford, NY. We were first introduced to the folks at UniteU through Jeffrey Wolfe of Moosejaw.com. Moosejaw, as well as several other merchants on the AvantLink platform (and MANY more in addition!), use UniteU as their eCommerce provider. And from what we can clearly see, all are very satisfied with the level of service and with their solutions including POS Integration, Web Marketing, Web Analytics and Rich Designs.
They have quite the list of clients featured on their site, with many more still that aren’t featured. From their client portfolio page:
Over two hundred successful merchants have selected UniteU and their online businesses continue to grow as a result. They appreciate more site traffic, reduced operational cost and effective e-commerce features that increase total sales and average order values.
Here is a current list of merchants on our network who are using UniteU Connected Commerce:
- 1-800-SKI-SHOP.com
- BabySupermarket.com
- BobbyJonesShop.com
- ColoradoBaggage.com
- Dogologie.com
- Footnotesonline.com
- HickeyFreeman.com
- HickeyStyle.com
- MarissaCollections.com
- MasseysOutfitters.com
- Moosejaw.com
- ParadiesPen.com
- thaLowdown.com
- TheFlipFlopper.com
- theJaw.com
- WeGotYourPack.com
This company is a true class act, folks. So if you’re currently looking for an eCommerce provider for your new store, or an upgrade to your current platform, take a look at UniteU.com!
Gary & AvantLink
Introducing another exclusive AvantLink merchant:
Attention all Affiliates with dog related content or web sites. Introducing a unique opportunity that’s exclusive to the AvantLink network: FetchDog.com! We’re very excited to bring you this brand new program right out of the gate in 2008. Managed by respected OPM Chuck Hamrick, FetchDog is a site built as a social platform with blogs and widgets and has a unique tie in with celebrities and charities. Oh yeah, and they sell killer dog stuff, too. Lots of killer dog stuff (toys, training gear, travel equipment, grooming supplies and much more).
You know you’re in trusted hands with Chuck “The Hammer” Hamrick looking out for your best interests, so definitely check out this merchant. It was a pretty simple process for these guys to get started. FetchDog listened to dog lovers, then created the best-ever dog web site/store. Period. Have a look and see for yourself.
From their AvantLink program description:
FetchDog.com has products that are sturdy, practical, yet beautiful to look at. They sell thoughtfully, designed items that would complement a dog owners tastes and lifestyle. These are dog products that the animals enjoy like healthy food, treats, and health care products free of chemicals and byproducts. Now dog lover shoppers can enjoy a convenient place where they can spend less time shopping and more time with their best friends.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting FetchDog.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Chuck Hamrick, chuck/at/hamrick.biz
Gary & AvantLink
Introducing another exclusive AvantLink merchant:
The third of three programs launched consecutively at AvantLink from the Hickey Freeman Company, Bobby Jones Shop offers the best in golf apparel, golf equipment, travel bags & accessories and more. With extensive media coverage and the Hickey Freeman brand behind this store their first Affiliate program is sure to be a high converting opportunity for online marketers. Sign up now and be one of the first Affiliates anywhere ever to promote BobbyJonesShop.com!
The Bobby Jones brand is recognized around the world and is known for its quality and intricate styling.
From their program description:
What do you get when you join? A comprehensive Affiliate program dedicated to helping you achieve high conversion rates and sales. Bobbyjonesshop.com is a unique one stop destination for all your customers men’s and women’s casual and golfing apparel.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting BobbyJonesShop.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Patti DeFrank, PDeFrank/at/hickeyfreeman.com.
Gary & AvantLink
Introducing another exclusive AvantLink merchant:
This program comes to us a long with both Hickey Freeman and Bobby Jones Shop, and we’re excited to offer these high converting Apparel category opportunities to you! We’ve already seen encouraging results with this brand new Affiliate program despite their late Q4 2007 launch. All of the Hickey Freeman Company programs will be biggies to add to your Apparel/Clothing category (or build a site around) in 2008.
Shopping categories available from HickeyStyle.com include suits, sport coats, sweaters, outerwears and ties. Note that your referred traffic that moves between the Hickey Freeman Company sites will be credited appropriately.
From their program description:
The hickey collection is a vintage-inspired clothing line that carefully balances traditional American preppy with a rebellious, hip edge. The brand reflects a penchant for American luxury through its fine tailoring and fabrics of the highest quality.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting HickeyStyle.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Patti DeFrank, PDeFrank/at/hickeyfreeman.com.
Gary & AvantLink
Introducing another exclusive AvantLink merchant:
This company launched three distinct programs in our network in Q4 of 2007, nicely rounding our our Apparel category (the other two are the HickeyStyle Affiliate program and Bobby Jones Affiliate program, and your commissions will be tracked between sites). Although the Hickey Freeman program has been live for several weeks, we wanted to hold off on announcing the opportunity until the holidays were over. Now that Q4 has past, have a good look because this program is already converting great for several Affiliates who found the opportunity through our new merchant RSS feed.
As an exclusive Avantlink merchant, you know that your traffic will protected at a high degree when promoting Hickey Freeman. And their unique apparel offers a targeted opportunity to promote clothing men rely upon for business wear, formal wear and sportswear of the highest caliber. This is a long-time, popular brand name with physical store locations in both New York and San Francisco (also coming soon to Chicago in Spring of 2008), and now online with a solid shopping platform powered by UniteU E-commerce.
From their program description:
Hickey Freeman is an established and highly respected clothing manufacturer. Tailored suits still hand sewn and sportswear woven in Italy exclusively for us set Hickey Freeman apart from other clothing sites and are in demand by discriminating customers everywhere.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting HickeyFreeman.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Patti DeFrank, PDeFrank/at/hickeyfreeman.com.
Gary & AvantLink
Yesterday we posted about Affiliate Program Branding for Merchants, and today we’re excited to announce that our one-off service that offers merchants a branding category on AvantShare is now live!
AvantShare has proven to be a powerful distribution channel for AvantLink this past year, quickly establishing itself as an authority site in the industry by archiving relevant industry news, technology features and details for dozens of quality Affiliate programs. For a very competitive price merchants can now secure their own dedicated (and branded) category on AvantShare.com to promote their Affiliate efforts, their link building campaigns and their overall business bottom line.
From our Solutions page, more information on merchant blog categories:
Branded AvantShare Blog Category - Dedicated and branded Affiliate program blog category on the AvantShare blog network. Use your dedicated category on AvantShare to post Affiliate relevant promotions, company news, product features, Affiliate coupons and any other content or links related to an Affiliate program or merchant site using the AvantLink platform. Costs associated with this one-off service include a one time $500 set-up fee, then a $300 annual renewal fee.
In addition to a brief post from yours truly introducing the new merchant blogs, two of our merchants launched their blog categories yesterday by posting intros (and even the first merchant promo!). The two progressive merchants who signed on early for a blog category include Altrec.com Outdoors and the fine folks from Massey’s Outfitters (and their three sister stores). Click the links below to read their official first posts to AvantShare.com blog network!
Altrec.com Outdoors: Altrec Outlet
Massey’s Outfitters: Massey’s Congratulates Avantlink
Merchants interested in sponsoring a dedicated category for their program(s) on AvantShare are encouraged to contact us to discuss the benefits of distributing news and promotions (in addition to powerful link building opportunities) through this channel. We also have a complete Affiliate Program Branding Package for merchants now, that includes a blog category on AvantShare as part of the package. Check out the thread and subsequent support for this package from the ABestWeb community!
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