Welcome to the AffiliateTip.com Newsletter for November 2004. 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 Tip - Sub ID Tracking
2. Winning the New Affiliate Game
3. Special Offer: eComeXpo Free Pass
4. Source for Top Cost Per Acquisition Offers
5. Affiliate Program News
6. Affiliate Tip - Build Your Opt-in List
7. Top 10 Affiliate Programs - October 2004

1. Affiliate Tip - Sub ID Tracking
Many affiliates have more than one site (or newsletter), and they would like to track their affiliate links from these multiple sources.

Also, affiliates that provide rewards or incentives to members need to distinguish which person referred a given action.

If this applies to you, you can break out the tracking for multiple Web sites, newsletters, or members by appending your affiliate URL with any word, number or combination with most affiliate solution providers.

The number of characters varies from system to system.

Most affiliate solution providers support Sub ID's. Contact each company with any questions about the proper link configuration. Some companies require that you notify them in advance, and sign a special agreement before using Sub IDs.

Visit http://www.affiliatetip.com/affiliate_tip_25.php for more details.

2. Winning the New Affiliate Game
Declan Dunn is going to be conducting a free conference call on November 9, 2004, where he be answering questions from the attendees.

The session is titled, Winning the NEW Affiliate Game 2005, a nod to his big selling book, Winning the Affiliate Game.

What is the most important question you would like to ask Declan about the future of affiliate programs? Ask it now at http://www.dunndirectgroup.com/now/.

You will receive an email afterwards that will require that you confirm your attendance on the call. If you do not confirm, you will not be able to access the call.

Space is limited - affiliates, affiliate managers, and Internet marketers in general are encouraged to sign up. All who attend the call will receive a copy of Winning the Affiliate Game -- 2005 Update.

I would highly suggest participating - Declan is a fantastic speaker with a wealth of knowledge. I've been a fan/student of Declan since I picked up his little, blue book, The Complete Insiders Guide to Associate & Affiliate Programs, about six years ago.

3. Special Offer: eComeXpo Free Pass
I wanted to let you know about a special event where AffiliateTip.com will be both a presenter and exhibitor. It's called eComXpo and it will bring together hundreds of merchants and thousands of affiliates for three days of learning, networking, marketing and fun! As the first online event created specifically for the affiliate marketing channel, it should result in the largest number of merchants and affiliates ever assembled in one place at one time.

100+ educational sessions designed to give you the knowledge you need, and the power to succeed. Industry insiders sharing tactics and strategies on the widest range of topics ever presented at a single event. Add to that keynote speakers, exhibitor booths, contests and give-aways and you've got everything you'd expect from a top trade show.

And because eComXpo is held completely online, you can learn the tips and tricks of the most successful affiliates from the comfort of your home or office. It's easy, it's new, and with standard registration at just $89.95 for all three days, it's a unique opportunity to boost your affiliate profits, become more efficient and have some fun while you're at it!

The first 50 registrations are free. Register now before those 50 are gone.

4. Source for Top Cost Per Acquisition Offers
The CPA Tipline is an opt-in email newsletter that comes out a couple times a month and lists the latest, best, and most profitable cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and cost-per-lead (CPL) opportunities.

I like this newsletter, because none of the listings are two tiers, and it's not just for one CPA network. Offers listed pay a small flat fee to promote their campaigns.

The newsletter features the key information, including payouts, campaign samples and key comments and tips from the merchant. Check out a sample at http://www.cpatipline.com/sample_newsletter.htm

You can opt-in to the list at http://www.cpatipline.com/

5. Affiliate Program News
$70,000 in Cash & Prizes - The Ultimate Affiliate Contest
Want to win a TRIP for 2 - $20,000 CASH - Furniture - Beer Machine and More? These are just a few of the awesome prizes we are offering in the 5 Star PartnerCentric Holiday Contest. Rules are fair so anyone can win, even newbies. See all the prizes here: http://www.5staraffiliateprograms.com

eHealthInsurance
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=125&lid=2
Earn up to $1.25 per quote plus $10 per submitted health insurance application. Join the #1 rated Health Insurance Partner Program on the Net!

InstrumentPro
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=372&lid=2
InstrumentPro is a musical instrument retailer that has been in business for over 30 years. They carry over 10,000 items, provide free shipping, and a lowest price guarantee. Data feed and coupon code available.

GoodbyeSpam
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=322&lid=2
GoodbyeSpam is a new spam filter that works with any kind of e-mail account: your POP3, IMAP4, or any one of the numerous Web-based e-mail services like AOL, MSN, Yahoo, or Hotmail. Affiliates will earn commission each time they sign up somebody for the GoodbyeSpam free 30-day trial period. And affiliates get a free account.

MyFax
http://www.affiliatetip.com/out.php?pid=72&lid=1
Internet-based fax solution great for home offices, small business & travelers. Affiliates earn $40 for each subscription they refer. Monthly payments & 24/7 access to online reporting. See site for details.

6. Affiliate Tip - Build Your Opt-in List
One of the most effective ways to build traffic to your site is to collect opt-ins for an email newsletter.

There are two important components to a successful email newsletter: compelling content and a continually growing opt-in list.

The more folks that opt-in to receive your newsletter, the greater chance you'll have to drive targeted traffic to your site or directly through affiliate links in your email newsletter.

But cultivating a large list of opt-ins is not so easy, especially if your site is new or getting a modest amount of traffic.

But don't fret, because there is a service called Subscription Rocket, where you can increase your number of newsletter opt-ins by helping other people promote their newsletters.

Visit http://www.affiliatetip.com/affiliate_tip_24.php for more details.

7. Top 10 Affiliate Programs - October 2004
Below are the Top Ten Affiliate Programs for October 2004 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. Great Expectations
2. InstrumentPro
3. ClubMom
4. CPAEmpire.com
5. Tiger Direct
6. MaxBounty.com
7. FastFind.com
8. AllPosters.com
9. CoverClicks
10. Snapfish

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

shawn@affiliatetip.com
http://www.affiliatetip.com/
39 Clark Street, Summit, NJ 07901
908-522-0056