Archive for the New Merchants Category
We are proud to introduce our newest AvantLink merchant:
Necessity is the mother of invention which is proven true in the way that evogear.com was formed. Starting out in the confines of a dorm room evo began as a way to supplement the travels of pro skier Bryce Phillips. Today their following continues to grow and evogear.com offers more than just great deals. The companies core values reflect their genuine desire to maintain a community where people who are passionate about the sports and styles evogear represents can all come together and share in their passions.
The evo gear program is offering a tiered commission structure giving affiliates the opportunity to earn up to 12% commissions on some great products and killer brand names like Burton, K2, The North Face, and more! All this from a company who is ready and eager to help you begin earning today and the program has all the free built in affiliate tools AvantLink offers so do yourselves a favor and check em’ out!
Here is a little bit from their program’s detail page:
Since its conception,
in October 2005 the flagship store in Seattle was opened to the public. We now have been selling products on the web for the past 7 years committing ourselves to our customers by adhering to our company values, the Great 8. The best way to find out more about evo is to visit our About Us page. Make sure to check out the Great 8!
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting evogear.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or email molly/at/evogear.com.
Mark & AvantLink
We are proud to introduce a great addition to our list of exclusive AvantLink merchants:
DiscountHockey.com has grown to become a leading source for hockey equipment like hockey sticks, hockey bags, skates and much more and has over 1700 products from the best brand names in the business. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned player, you like ice hockey or prefer roller hockey these guys have the gear you need.
Its estimated that there are 20 million hockey enthusiasts in the US alone and with a decrease in brick and mortar hockey stores there is an increase in demand for hockey gear and apparel online!
Combine the discounts on the great products these guys offer with Average Order Size: $129.45 and a cookie duration of 120 days and our affiliate tools their is a great opportunity here you won’t want to pass up so sign up today to get started!
A bit from the Discount Hockey Affiliate Program description page:
DiscountHockey.com has been online selling quality hockey equipment at discounted prices since 1998. We feature over 1,700 products from all the top hockey brands such as Nike Bauer, CCM, Rbk, Mission, Itech, Vaughn, and Warrior.
Hockey equipment is a vastly growing online market due to the lack of physical hockey shops around the United States and the extreme savings customers can receive online. Shopping for hockey equipment in a physical store is becoming increasingly unpopular.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started. Feel free to contact anyone at AvantLink or the DiscountHockey.com AM Jason Bobich, discounthockey/at/att.net.
Mark & AvantLink
Introducing a new exclusive AvantLink merchant:
MyCleaningProducts.com is the leading manufacturer of green cleaning products in the state of Florida, and they also run a high converting web store that you can now promote through AvantLink, using all our advanced Affiliate tools! MyCleaningProducts.com manufacturers many unique organic cleaning products such as rust removers, mold cleaner, mold treatment products, tile and grout cleaners and much more. We’re VERY impressed with their site, which certainly backs up their claim of a near 5% site-wise conversion rate on all traffic.
With an organized and attractive site, a product line (natural cleaning products) that’s in demand and a high payout and conversion rate, this is definitely a good opportunity. I should also mention that the management team is experienced, and they know how to support Affiliates. You’re in good hands. The baseline commissions for Affiliates is 15%, with a 120-day cookie and (ready for this?) the potential to earn up to 25% with performance incentives!
From the MyCleaningProducts Affiliate program description:
Not only do we offer rewarding commissions, we have a full time affiliate manager that’s easily accessible. Our affiliate manager can offer strategic data on high selling products, great copy to use for your website visitors, and even performing keywords to assist affiliates with their campaigns and conversions. We understand our success is based on you…
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting MyCleaningProducts.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Erik Skupeika, sales/at/propertyperfections.net.
Gary & AvantLink
Introducing a new exclusive AvantLink merchant:
Started in 2004, Alpaca Direct is a leader in Luxury Alpaca and Pima Cotton apparel, accessories and yarn for fashion oriented men and women as well as craft oriented knitters the world over. Alpaca Direct’s apparel line is a unique luxury offering available only through the AlpacaDirect.com website. At Alpaca Direct your customers will find warm and durable socks from Dahlgren footwear, luxury Pima cotton apparel, Peruvian jewelry and luxury yarn and wool rovings for knitters and spinners.
Folks, this is a category with little competition. Add Alpaca Direct to the mix right away and be one of the first Affiliates promoting their unique product line! Combine the low competition factor with a high-converting web site, widely searched for products, great promotions and dedicated program management; and you can’t go wrong.
Please note that this program offers an 8% baseline payout with performance incentives available. Cookie life is 120 days, and all orders over $50 are shipped for free. Alpaca Direct has also launched their program with an active Deal of the Day campaign which will populate daily with products at a minimum of 30% off the retail price.
From the Alpaca Direct Affiliate program description:
Alpaca Direct’s staff is committed to customer service can provide relevant, experienced help to satisfy the customer’s needs best. Alpaca Direct provides customers with superior products, terrific prices, top-notch customer service and risk-free shopping…
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting Alpaca Direct. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Jim Hobart, jimh/at/alpacadirect.com.
Gary & AvantLink
Introducing a new AvantLink merchant:
VoIPYourLife is committed to providing the highest quality telecommunications solutions with the best features, service and savings. VoIPYourLife offers a one-stop solution for VoIP products including: access points, local phone numbers and feature-rich services that work just like your regular phone.
For each new customer you refer to VoIPYourLife, you’ll be paid a flat rate $30! It doesn’t matter which package or term your new customer selects, VoIPYourLife will pay you $30 for each successful sale you generate. Additionally, for anyone who generates 100 validated referrals, you’ll receive a one-time bonus of $250. Lastly, note the 365-day cookie life and the fact that they offer a product datafeed!
From the VoIPYourLife Affiliate program description:
Program benefits:
- $30.00 USD for online signups / $15.00 USD for phone orders
- 100 validated referrals receive a one-time bonus of $250.00 USD
- 365 day cookie
- Product Datafeed
- Dedicated program management
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting VoIPYourLife.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Todd Reagor, treagor/at/vylaffiliate.com.
IMPORTANT: Please note that sales/commissions will not post for 30 days due to a fraud verification process.
Gary & AvantLink
Introducing a new exclusive AvantLink merchant:
C28 is the leader in Christian-themed apparel and accessories for youth and young adults. From the description on their site: Your Source for Bold Christian Gifts, Christian T-shirts, clothing, and Jewelry! The Christian clothing, music, jewelry and accessories from this merchant reflect a bold and positive Christian lifestyle, and the products are intended to serve as conversation starters that enable sharing of Faith.
It should be noted that this program is managed by GTO Management, so you know you’re in good hands. We’ve gotten to know Wade and the team over at GTO recently, and we’re psyched to have one of their porgrams on board with AvantLink! With C28.com Affiliates can earn 15%-20% commission on a 30 day cookie.
From the C28 Affiliate program description:
C28 combines a Christian mall store chain and website, offering an alternative to the mainstream mall stores. The Christian clothing, music, jewelry and accessories reflect a bold and positive Christian lifestyle and are intended to serve as conversation starters to enable sharing of Faith….
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting C28.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Wade Tonkin, wade/at/gtomanagement.com.
Gary & AvantLink
We are proud to introduce our newest exclusive AvantLink merchant:
Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters has been supplying San Francisco Bay Area Fly Fishing anglers with the fly fishing gear they need at great prices for over 23 years. They are still serving the Bay Area community from their brick and mortar shop in the area but online they are now able to extend their reach to anglers everywhere with FlyFishingOutfitters.com!
Several of the FlyFishingOutfitters.com staff have been fishing for decades giving them the ability to provide knowledgeable customer service while informing there visitors with all they need to make a satisfying purchase with quality reviews, personal testimonials, and more. They also have all products in stock and ready to ship in order to get gear to their customer as quick as possible with free domestic same day shipping. That’s the kind of stuff that has created a loyal customer base and keeps customers coming back! It has also made them the largest retailer of every manufacturer that they sell!
With their new affiliate program this Full Service Fly Shop will be offering affiliates 8% Base Commissions and a 120 Cookie Duration, that gives you about 4 months to pick up commissions on some their top name brand products. combine this with things like - Free Same Business Day Shipping and their confidence boosting Price Guarantee promoting these guys will be an easy choice!
Leland’s FlyFishingOutfitters.com is going to be an exciting program to watch grow with help from affiliates and access to some of the best Affiliate Tools in the industry combined with all that Leland offers to the fly fishing community!
Here is a bit more straight from the Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters Affiliate Program description page:
We are a seasoned marketer and advertise all of our properties across all channels; Paid Search, Email, SEO, and P2P linking from our manufacturers. Matter of fact, we have direct links from all of our major suppliers.
Our product selection is the best gear at all price points available in fly fishing. We carry only the finest brands. The companies with impeccable reputations, so you can be assured that your traffic will be happy that they arrived. We currently carry Sage, Scott, Winston, G Loomis, Thomas and Thomas, Abel, Tibor, Waterworks, Galvan, Hardy, Hatch, Simms, Cloudveil, Fishpond, Umpqua, Rio, Scientific Anglers and more. . .
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting FlyFishingOutfitters.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or email Joshua Frazier, josh@flyfishingoutfitters.com.
Mark & AvantLink
New York State recently enacted legislation that has implications for Affiliate marketing. To review this new law in its entirety click here. Amazon.com and Overstock.com have both filed law suits to challenge the legality of this new tax law. Please read the examples below and our recommended additions to your program terms. We believe this is the best course of action for merchants to take while this new law plays out in the courts.
Here are what we believe to be the key components for review, and the scenario that will allow merchants to rebut any presumption that it is soliciting sales in New York State through resident representatives as defined in this tax document.
The following is a scenario from the TSB-M-08(3)S memorandum where a merchant would be presumed to owe state tax to the State of New York:
Example 2:
XYZ Company (XYZ) is an Internet-based retailer of sporting goods specializing in downhill skiing equipment. XYZ is located in Vermont, where it has its administrative offices and its warehouse, which holds its inventory for sale. XYZ makes sales of its merchandise throughout the United States and has customers in New York State. The merchandise sold by XYZ is delivered by the U.S. Postal Service or by common carrier.
As part of its marketing plan, XYZ has entered into agreements with several ski clubs located in New York State whereby the ski clubs will maintain links to XYZ’s retail Web site on the clubs’ own Web sites. XYZ will pay a commission to the ski clubs based on the sales that XYZ makes that originate from these links.
From March 1, 2007, to February 29, 2008 (i.e., the preceding four quarterly sales tax periods), XYZ has gross receipts from sales of its merchandise based on these agreements with the New York State ski clubs totaling $78,390. Based on the foregoing, XYZ is presumed to be making taxable sales in New York State by soliciting business in New York State through the use of independent contractors or other representatives and required to be registered as a sales tax vendor, collect New York State and local sales taxes, and file the required sales tax returns.
The following is the clause that would allow merchants to rebut any presumption that it owes New York State sales tax:
Presumption that solicitation takes place may be rebutted
A seller may rebut the presumption that it is soliciting sales in New York State through resident representatives. For purposes of administering the new presumption, the Tax Department will deem the presumption rebutted where the seller is able to establish that the only activity of its resident representatives in New York State on behalf of the seller is a link provided on the representatives’ Web sites to the seller’s Web site and none of the resident representatives engage in any solicitation activity in the state targeted at potential New York State customers on behalf of the seller.
Example 6:
This example also assumes the same facts as in Example 2 on page 3 of this memorandum. However, none of the ski clubs refer potential customers to XYZ through the use of flyers, newsletters, telephone calls or e-mails to club members or any other means of solicitation in the state targeted at potential New York State customers on behalf of XYZ. Therefore, XYZ may successfully rebut the presumption that it is making taxable sales in New York State through New York State resident representatives and XYZ is not required to register for sales tax purposes.
To prevent falling into the scenario of Example 2 we propose adding the following terms to your Merchant program terms:
“New York State Affiliates may not solicit New York State residents by using flyers, newsletters, telephone calls, e-mails, PPC ads, or any other type of Internet marketing techniques besides web site advertising links.”
Please contact us to have these terms added to your account. We would also recommend notifying all of your New York Affiliates of the terms changes so that they can bring their ad campaigns into compliance right away.
UPDATE (July 3, 2008): Note that New York State is now requiring an additional step. See Additional Information on How Sellers May Rebut the New Presumption Applicable to the Definition of Sales Tax Vendor as Described in TSB-M-08(3)S for more information. As per the above linked memo, once New York State releases the suggested compliance document we will add terms that require NY-based Affiliates submit that document annually for each of their merchants.
AvantLink
Introducing our newest exclusive merchant in AvantLink:
We are pleased to announce RamseyOutdoor.com, and their new exlcusive affiliate program launch with Avantlink and welcome them to our Outdoor/Recreation category.
For the past fifty years Ramsey Outdoor has been supplying the outdoor community from their three stores in northern New Jersey area as well as online for about 10 years with all the outdoor gear and apparel needed for activities like fishing, camping, hiking, climbing, hunting and more.
Their program offers 8% base commission payouts with 120 day cookie duration on more than 450 of the top brands in the industry and currently offer free ground shipping on all orders over $74. With this program you will be some of the first affiliates to promote RamseyOutdoor.com online and these guys would be a great fit for affiliates with a blog site or anything in the outdoor niche so sign up today to begin earning.
Here is a bit from their detail page:
The 2005 launch of www.RamseyOutdoor.com has created new directions for Ramsey Outdoor. Close relationships with many of the industry’s top manufacturers, including direct links from Columbia Sportswear, Carhartt, PolarMax, Simms Fishing, Patagonia, Native Eyewear, Eureka!, River2Sea, and Red Ledge, have provided a solid foundation upon which we continue to grow. An extensive drop shipping program planned for the future will expand our already diverse and comprehensive product selection.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting RamseyOutdoor.com. Contact anyone at AvantLink or email Steve Ogden, sogden/at/ramseyoutdoor.com.
Mark & AvantLink
Introducing a new exclusive AvantLink merchant:
We would like to welcome yet another quality outdoor retail in Appalachian Ski & Outdoors (AppOutdoors.com), the adventure source for quality outdoor gear, clothing and apparel since 1974. AppOutdoors.com is a dealer for practically every major manufacturer in the outdoor, ski, and snowboard industries. They have a customer satisfaction guarantee, and a commitment to the best customer service that can be delivered. Couple that with a generous 10% payout on all orders, and we have a winner.
Appalachian Ski & Outdoors has had a store in State College, PA for over three decades. They have a dedicated Affiliate program manager who will be accessible, and regularly posting promotions that will convert nicely on your outdoor site or category. With that 10% payout, you’ll also get 120 days on the cookie. Outstanding baseline terms for a killer site in the Outdoor/Recreation category.
From the Appalachian Outdoors Affiliate program description:
Welcome to Appalachian Ski & Outdoors (Appoutdoors.com), the adventure source for quality outdoor clothing and equipment since 1974. We carry the following products within our online store; hiking boots, sleeping bags, tents, rock & ice climbing equipment, water filters & purifiers, child carriers, sandals, alpine & cross country skis, snowshoes, and outdoor clothing.
Read the program launch announcement on ABestWeb.
Let us know what we can do to help you get started promoting Appalachian Ski & Outdoors. Contact anyone at AvantLink or the program manager Tyler Donaldson, appoutdoors/at/gmail.com.
Gary & AvantLink
RSS Feed
