Welcome to the AffiliateTip.com Newsletter for March 2005. Be sure to check out the AffiliateTip.com blog for the latest news and information at http://www.affiliatetip.com/blog/

Topics in this issue:

1. Affiliate Landing Pages: How to Convert More Clicks to Sales
2. Ask Shawn Collins: Becoming a Super Affiliate
3. Affiliate Tip - Confuse the Spambots
4. Affiliate Program News
5. Do affiliate return days cookies matter?
6. Top 10 Affiliate Programs - February 2005
7. Don't Pay Full Price for Affiliate Summit 2005

1. Affiliate Landing Pages: How to Convert More Clicks to Sales
Just the other day, I was blogging about the impact of landing pages, and if that got you all worked up into a sweat, I have good news for you.

There's going to be a free teleseminar on March 24th at 4 pm EST: "Affiliate Landing Pages: How to Convert More Clicks to Sales," presented by Anne Holland of MarketingSherpa and Rachel Honoway of KowaBunga!

Continued at http://www.affiliatetip.com/blog/archives/
affiliate_landing_pages_how_to_convert_more_clicks_to_sales.html

2. Ask Shawn Collins: Becoming a Super Affiliate
Q: I would like a fast track to becoming a super affiliate - how would I make this happen?

A: I would generally advocate a more patient approach to becoming a super affiliate, which is basically the top 1-2 percent of all affiliates.

If there was a magic bullet, everybody would be on to it, and it would cease to be effective. In reality, the surest path to becoming a super affiliate with long-term viability is to build a site with a unique service or quality content that people want.

Continued at http://www.affiliatetip.com/blog/archives/
ask_shawn_collins_becoming_a_super_affiliate.html

3. Affiliate Tip - Confuse the Spambots
One of the biggest productivity killers is email Spam. It's gotten to the point where a lot of sites just don't list their emails address anymore for people to contact them for more information.

If you're doing this, you're cutting off potential business. There are alternatives to beat the Spammers, and still make it so people can reach you.

One option is to provide a form for folks to fill out. In this case, your email is not present for the Spambots to grab it. The problem with this approach is that some people don't want to be bothered with a form, and you need some technical know how to get one up there.

Visit http://www.affiliatetip.com/affiliate_tip_39.php for more details.

4. Affiliate Program News
Axiom Audio
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=742&lid=2
Axiom Audio manufactures and designs high-end, high-value loudspeakers. Utilizing the most advanced computerized manufacturing equipment in the industry, critically acclaimed Axiom Audio is one of the world's finest loudspeaker designers and manufacturers. The Axiom Audio Affiliate Program is on LinkShare and it provides a 180 return day cookie, $5 minimum payment, support 7 days a week, and a data feed.

Good Times Entertainment Activation Bonus
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=570&lid=2
8.25% conversion rate on a $43 average order with a 15% commission!! There's never been a better time to start promoting Good Times Entertainment affiliate program. If you're new to the Affiliate Program or if you haven't promoted us yet, you can.

• Earn a $25 bonus for your first 3 online orders, plus
• Earn a $50 bonus for orders across 4 or more brands
• Campaign is running from February 1st through March 31st 2005

InstrumentPro
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=372&lid=2
InstrumentPro is the online store for Music Unlimited, an instrument dealer that's been in the music business boasting the lowest prices for over 30 years with locations in Dublin, Monterey, and San Leandro, CA. The InstrumentPro Affiliate Program provides a 45 return day cookie, programs on both CJ and Kolimbo, support 7 days a week, a data feed, and a c3scripts.com script.

KegWorks/LeftonMain/Deluxe Grills
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=187&lid=3
KegWorks is pleased to announce that during the month of March 2005, all new affiliates that sign up for our LinkShare affiliate program through affiliatetip.com will get 10% commission on every order generated for 90 days. Act now and take full advantage of this sensational opportunity to join one the best affiliate programs for home bar accessories, draft beer dispensing equipment, professional cookware and much, much more.

Leslie Sansone's WalkBlaster and Walk Away the Pounds are now live on Good Times Entertainment
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=570&lid=2
We are pleased to announce an official launch of Leslie Sansone's in-home walking exercise products; WalkBlaster, and Walk Away the Pounds on Good Times Entertainment affiliate program to all affiliate partners. Start promoting Leslie Sansone's products on your site now to earn 15% commission.

The Power of Positive Habits
http://www.thepowerofpositivehabits.com/ebook/affiliate.htm
Tap into the Billion Dollar Diet & Fitness Market with The Power of Positive Habits and earn 50% commissions ($17 per e-book) We feature Brandable Web sites, Bi-Weekly Checks, Clickbank sales reports. See how one Affiliate made $8,000 in 3 Days with just One Mailout!

Shoe Parlor
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=556&lid=2
Earn 10% to 18% commission on sales for all shoes listed on our website! Earn an additional 5% of the regular commissions earned by a referred affiliate in the Super Affiliate Program. We have over 60 Brands and over 5,000 different shoe styles to choose from. Shoe Parlor offers you a dedicated affiliate team to get you earning money. The sky is the limit, now let's go make some money.

United Shades
http://www.amwso.com/united_shades.php
"Spring is in the Air" at United Shades and the weather has never been better for designer sunglasses sales. During the month of March 2005, all new affiliates that sign-up for our LinkShare affiliate program through affiliatetip.com will get 15% commission on every order generated for 90 days. Featuring 35+ of the world's top brands and sterling affiliate support United Shades is the highest paying, best converting, fashion sunglasses affiliate program on the Internet.

5. Do affiliate return days cookies matter?
I've heard conflicting opinions on the significance of affiliate return day cookies. Some people maintain that the vast majority of transactions take place in the first few days after initially visiting a site. Others claim that it can be weeks before the consumer pulls the trigger.

This makes return day cookies a big issue among affiliates, as they are inclined to believe that they are losing money due to short return day cookies.

Continued at http://www.affiliatetip.com/blog/archives/
do_affiliate_return_days_cookies_matter.html

6. Top 10 Affiliate Programs - February 2005
Below are the Top Ten Affiliate Programs for February 2005 as tracked by the AffiliateTip.com Affiliate Program Directory.

The Top Ten affiliate programs are calculated by the number of clickthroughs each program received on AffiliateTip.com.

1. InstrumentPro
2. Hilton
3. eHealthInsurance
4. Great Expectations
5. ClubMom
6. Western Union
7. MaxBounty.com
8. Diet.com
9. Lightspeed Research
10. AllPosters.com

7. Don't Pay Full Price for Affiliate Summit 2005
Affiliate Summit 2005 is less than three months away and the early bird price for registrations is no longer available.

But that doesn't mean you can't get a deal. All you have to do is follow some simple instructions and you can get a deep discount on the registration price.

Find out how to get 20% off at http://www.affiliatetip.com/blog/archives/
dont_pay_full_price_for_affiliate_summit_2005.html

As always, I'd love to hear from you! Drop me a line and let me know if you have any suggestions or questions.

Take care,
Shawn Collins

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