The iContact contests that we were running officially wrapped on the 15th of February as we tallied and calculated all entries from verified sales that were referred during the month of January. A big thank you to all the affiliates that participated, and I hope every keeps up the great work they did during the contest period!

Now for the winners!

The first contest we were running was for any affiliate who had never had a verified sale prior to January 1st, 2009. This was to see which of these affiliates could see the greatest number of sales in a one month period, and they did not disappoint. Ultimately there was a nine way tie, and  the ultimate winner was determined by random drawing. Congrats to Richard Bailey of Client By Design and Martial Launch! Services on winning a brand new Sony PS3!

Richard Bailey is a Certified Guerrilla Marketing coach, author, consultant and technology developer who founded Client By Design, LLC in 2002 to develop methods and technology to attract customers to his clients in a variety of fields (Technology, Travel, Publishing, Manufacturing, etc). Besides specializing in Local Search Marketing, Client By Design also provides martial arts marketing, promotion, lead generation, logo design, product launch, and seminars through Martial Launch! Services. In regard to the iContact product, Richard states:

“iContact is key to building a powerful relationship marketing platform for any forward thinking business looking to grow and retain its existing customer base. It’s a pleasure to use while being very comprehensive.”

The second contest was open to all affiliates and was determined by a raffle drawing. Each affiliate had to have5 verified sales to gain the first entry into the drawing, and for each additional sale received an additional entry. The winner of this contest is Christian Gordun and CouponCraze.com! Congratulations on winning a new 13″ Apple MacBook!

CouponCraze.com is one of the most comprehensive coupon and deal sites on the web! They have been featured on nearly every news network (ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, and more) as well as on Yahoo! Finance and the Wall Street Journal. Featuring new coupons daily, as well as letting their users know about soon expiring coupons and special offers from retailers, CouponCraze.com is one of the user friendly and informative coupon sites you can use. With the economic downturn, it seems that everyone is turning to coupons as a way to save money, and retailers are offering bigger discounts than ever, so check out CouponCraze.com for all the great deals! You can also follow them on Twitter for even more coupon and savings updates!

Congratulations again to both of our winners. Check out their sites and what they have to offer! We appreciate what all of our affiliates do, and we look forward to being able to feature even more awesome sites and online marketers in contests to come! Keep an eye out for the next contests, but until then, keep rockin’ as you help promote one of the top email marketing services in the world: iContact.

If you’re not an iContact affiliate but are interested in becoming one, go to http://www.icontact.com/partnerships/ for more information.

Heels.com, on of our clients whose affiliate program we manage on Commission Junction, brought their product and support literally to the feet of women in Charlotte, NC yesterday.  In a highly philanthropic effort, Heels.com visited the office of Joblink in Charlotte and surprised female job hunters who were present by giving away free shoes.  This awesome event was covered by the local news station in Charlotte.  I’m very proud of Heels.com, not just for becoming a successful online retailer, but for reinvesting in their community so earnestly and so quickly.  Here is the full text of the news article, including a great video:

Baretta McKnight didn’t expect what she got when she walked in the doors of the North Tryon Street Joblink office.

“I feel like Cinderella,” she said.

Charlotte-based online shoe retailer Heels.com chose Wednesday as the day it would hand out free shoes to women who came to use JobLink’s job search services.

“I’m just very glad we’re in a position to be able to help these people today,” said Linda McCoy, co-owner of Heels.com.

It wasn’t just about the shoes, though.  It was about self esteem.

“When you feel and look confidant you go in there and put that best attitude on. We as women, once our feet look good, we feel good,” said JobLink’s Sylvia Moore.

The hope was that the simple act of kindness would give the women the boost they’d need to either continue their job searches, or put that best foot forward during a first interview.

Over the past several months JobLink has seen a significant increase in the number of people displaced from major corporations, and the construction and hospitality industries who are now using their offices for help in searching for jobs and brushing up their resumes.

Along with it’s job search resources, JobLink offers another option tailored toward job seekers who might not have an advanced degree.

The organization partners with Central Piedmont Community College to offer a Career Readiness Certificate.  After taking three tests, in applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information, you are given a certificate recognized by the NC Department of Labor.

This proves to employers, when you hand that resume in, you already have the skills they’re looking for.

It costs $30.  For more information click the link above titled “Charlotte-Mecklenburg JobLink”.

The article can be seen in its entirety here.

And of course, don’t forget to watch the video!

Hi,

Now is a great time to take advantage of the aggressive commission structure Heel-That-Pain has for it’s affiliates. Not only is the commission structure aggressive, but Heel-That-Pain products are proven treatments for painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, heel pain, heel injuries, sharp pain, aching heels, ligament tears, and athletes pain. Additionally we offer free shipping (US only) for orders of $30 and up and Heel-That-Pain’s product is 100% guaranteed!

The commission details are as follows:

• 17% base rate
• 18% for sales from 5-15k
• 19% for sales from 15,001-25k
• 20% for sales over 25,00

Another perk to the Heel-That-Pain affiliate program is our PPC friendly policy:

Heel-That-Pain has an open PPC bidding policy. The only restriction we place on our affiliates is that you may not bid on our branded terms or variations thereof (heel-that-pain.com, www.heel-that-pain.com, Heel-That-Pain, etc). All other keywords and phrases are open to you and you may bid as aggressively as you like. Finally, you ARE NOT permitted to use our display URL in your PPC ads.

With a program like this, it is no wonder why our affiliates are taking advantage of the Heel-That-Pain program. I’ll be keeping you posted on new products, contests, coupons, and other deals within the program so keep checking this blog and your emails for the Heel-That-Pain newsletter.

Start your earning today and Join now!

What are you waiting for?

Jen Kiernan

Got pain now? Shop the site.

Hey there,

Don’t miss out on what’s going on at Heels.com!

Spotlight

Heels.com is running a “Guess Carrie ” sale. All Guess? Carrie shoes are discounted on the site! Guess? shoes for as little as $68. These styles are selling out so start promoting them today! As always free 2nd day shipping in the United States, Free shipping on returns, 115% best price guarantee, and great international shipping rates.

In addition to the “Guess Carrie” sale, Heels.com is shining it’s Brand Spotlight on L.A.M.B. shoes from Gwen Stefani. All L.A.M.B. shoes are on sale now, that’s over 100 total shoes on sale to choose from!

Promote the “Guess? Carrie” and the L.A.M.B. sales today and continue to earn 14.5% to 20%commission on all sales. Not sure what size? No problem, Heels.com has the answer for you. Heels.com Gift Cards! Commission is paid on gift cards too!

Kind Regards,

Jen Kiernan & Matt Enders

Get started with Heels now! Join us and earn your commissions we’re on Commission Junction, and PepperJam!

Or, just visit Heels.com and shop now. (:

Hello!

FotoStick really is as easy as 1-2-3. Upload your own photo or design, choose size of image desired, and order!

Why FotoStick

FotoStick offers images from 24 inches to 7 feet! Decorate dorms, nurseries, offices, game rooms, graphic designers, presentations, etc. The possibilities are as vast as one’s imagination. Also, FotoStick wall murals are guaranteed not to harm your walls! Choose from one of the many images on the site or upload your own.

Commissions and Benefits

Remember, affiliates receive 10%-15% commission on all sales, and have a cookie duration of 365 days! We also have an open PPC policy so bid on what you want, and however aggressively you like.

Coupon

Our current coupon is for 10% off your total order with code FSmge1, valid through the end of the month. Stay posted for our updated coupon information at the end of the month.

That sums it up with what’s new with FotoStick. Thanks for your support and success in the program. If there is anything I can do to help you earn commissions please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! (:

Regards,

Jen Kiernan

To Get started with FotoStick Join here now! Or see what FotoStick is all about.

We just launched a new program! Working with some top level affiliates we have launched the Instant Merchant Accounts program on the DirectTrack network. Here’s some background…

Instant Merchant Accounts is a partner venture with iMAX Bancard Network that completely changes the way credit card processing industry. With Instant Merchant Accounts, business owners and online retailers are able to apply for a merchant account and be accepted in minutes, rather than waiting days or weeks for traditional merchant account applications to process. Normally you would pay $295 to even submit the an application, but through this program, it’s absolutely FREE! The best part is, you’re nearly guarenteed to be approved!

From the Affiliate’s perspective, here’s the benefits:

• The landing page converts at over 10%
• The PPC policy is completely open
• A 120 day cookie gives you credit for longer
• $20 for every approved application

Also, you get dedicated program managers like myself here at mgecom to help you out along the way. With such a great product, and a great program, there’s got to be a catch, right? Well…there is. This program is open to affiliates by invite only, so if you’re interested, please email us at InstantMerchantAccounts@mgecom.com and let us know what you have to offer!

Hey!

Valentines day is almost here. What’s better than flowers? SHOES!

Heels.com is running a “Pink and Red” sale for Valentines day. Over 150 pink and red shoes on sale to choose from. As always free 2nd day shipping in the United States, Free shipping on returns, 115% price beat guarantee, and great international shipping rates.

Promote the Pink and Red sale for Valentines Day today and continue to earn 14.5% comission on all sales. Not sure what size? No problem, Heels.com has the answer for you. Heels.com Gift Cards! Commission is paid on gift cards too!

If you’re not in the program, Join Here Now!

Hey you little love birds!

Don’t let Valentines day sneak up on you!

48LongStems has a wide range of roses and flowers at wholesale prices. Two dozen roses from 48LongStems costs about as much as one dozen from it’s competitors. What Valentine would rather have less flowers?! Not only do you get more bang for your buck but, these are premium long stem roses that come in a variety of colors and arrangements. Valentines Day is the best time to take advantage of these high quality roses and the 17% commission off every sale!One Page Checkout

In order to make the ordering process easier, 48LongStems has developed a one page checkout page.This allows consumers to click one link which takes them directly to the purchasing page. This is where they then decide on the amount of flowers and place the order. Click, choose amount, and purchase, all on a single page. It’s that easy!

Drool-able Gifts

48LongStems also has gifts available to Valentines Day shoppers. The most popular, chocolate covered strawberries which are sure to make anyone drool! Check out the other gifts 48LongStems has to offer.

Commission Incentives/ Bonuses

48LongStems wants to pass on, yet another, opportunity to it’s affiliates. 48LongStems offers a couple products on its web sites we will be issuing special bonuses for on top of the 17% commission already earned. Customers have the choice to purchase the following amounts of roses:

100 long stem roses (209.99 red, 149.99 assorted)

200 long stem roses (389.99 red, 279.99 assorted)

400 long stem roses (759.99 red, 539.99 assorted)

For each one of these orders, affiliates will be issued a $10 bonus. (ex: 209.99 x 17% commission = 35.70 + 10 for a total of 45.70 commission on one sale) These are amounts that are not available on competitor sites. After some research I found the largest quantity offered by a competitor was 48 roses (not long stem) for $250. These are savings anyone can understand.

Shipping Deadline

The deadline for Valentine’s Day orders is Friday 2/13/09 at 11:30am. These orders are guaranteed to be delivered to the recipient for the holiday.

If you’re not in the 48LongStems affiliate program yet, Join now and start earning your commission checks today!

To Join Click Here

Kind Regards,

Jen Kiernan (: