As an IMA affiliate there are many tools available to you as you promote the free merchant account applications from iMAX Bancard. We have the standard banners and text links available, and then the application itself is loaded with helpful video and audio clips that walk a referral through the application process. However, more important than any of these is the video pre-sale sequence.

We make these videos available to each and every affiliate, shortly after being accepted into the program. The first video is meant to explain the purpose for a merchant account, and the benefits of having one. The second video then explains exactly how to fill out the form in order to ensure a quick turn around in processing.

With these videos we have seen a much higher conversion rate and some affiliates have even taken the concept and created their own videos! We love seeing what each affiliate will come up with when incorporating the videos into their promotions, so if you’ve done something creative, be sure to email us at instantmerchantaccounts@mgecom.com

Also, if you’re not a member of the program but would like to be, make sure you click here to findout more and sign up!

Greetings!  We have some news from I See Me! which will help increase conversions in May.

Signed by the Author, Maia Haag!

One of the most popular I See Me! events that drives sales is the Signed-by-the-Author promotion.  Please tell your customers that all storybooks including, My Very Own Name, My Very Own Fairy Tale and My Very Own ABC’s ordered May 4^th through May 25^th will be signed-by-the-Author, Maia Haag!  Post the notice on your site May 4^th with this suggested copy:

Signed by the Author, Maia Haag!

Personalized Children’s Storybooks Ordered from www.ISeeMe.com by May 25^th will be Signed by the Author!

New Online App for The World According To [Your Child]One of our most popular new products at ISeeMe.com, The World According to [Your Child], makes it possible for children to contribute their own pictures and drawings to make up the perfect personalized book all about them.

Customers now have the ability to personalize their child’s books online with an easy to use interface.  You would simply upload your child’s drawings and interview answers on the computer, and can have it sent out to you within a couple weeks!  It’s so simple and easy, that your users will be more inclined to make a purchase as this is the perfect project gift that can be sent out to grandma and grandpa, aunts and uncles, or even as the perfect Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift!

As a successful affiliate, we suggest that you create additional copy to help explain the product attributes to include with the text links and banner ads that you may have posted on your websites.  We’ll be more than happy to help you in writing that copy, don’t hesitate to contact Nick at affiliates@iseeme.com for aid in optimizing your click traffic into conversions.  In the mean time you can start by using these to links as landing pages for this exceptional product.

Kit Order Page

Online Order Application

To find more text links, banners, and our product catalog, login to the member area of Commission Junction (www.cj.com), click on “Get Links,” click on “By Relationship,” and ISeeMe.com will be listed in the “My Advertisers” tab.

And as always, we want to thank you for supporting the ISeeMe.com Affiliate Program!   Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns, questions or just want to chat!

Not int he ISeeMe Affiliate Program? Click Here to join on CJ!

What’s Hot At the Bunny Shop?

End Of Season Clearance:

• Men’s Boxers Now 2 for $30!
• Knee Socks 3 for $21
• ZebraLicious collection Under $30
• Men’s Tee’s 2 for $48
• $30 off all orders over $100
• Inner Vixen now only $19
• Slipper Socks two for $15

Not in the program? What are you waiting for? Join the Bunny Shop Affiliate Program now, on LinkShare!

If there is anything I can assist any of you with please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at Jen.Kiernan@mgecom.com

We’ve got spring up in full swing now and if you don’t have your working links and banners up for each of our sites, it’s not too late to get active to take advantage of the renovation season.  There are many promotions and coupons to use to satisfy all those spenders on a budget.  Make sure each of our great websites, www.faucet.com, www.doorhardwareplus.com, www.lightingshowplace.com, and www.rugshowplace.com are available to all of your customers.

April Contest is Over!

It’s really great to see the increased effort by everyone and we’re really pleased to see the progress and activity from everyone.  Results are going to be tallied up, and we will have two different winners for last month.  Expect more contests in the future, so stay alert with this mgecom, inc. affiliate blog or our newsletters.

New May Promotions and Coupons

Make sure you stay up to date with all of our coupons as some have expired from last month.  We do have ongoing coupons as well as new coupons listed below for the month of May:

Faucet.com:

$20 off Kitchen and Bathroom Sink Faucets – $20 off $249 Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets.  Use Code FCMKBF

NEW: Dreamline Bathroom Products Sale – 10% off Dreamline Bathroom Products.   Use code FCMDML

LightingShowPlace.com:

Décor Sale – 10% off with code LSPDCR

Liz Jordan Sale – 10% off with code LSPLJ9

NEW: Golden Lighting Sale – 10% off with code LSPGLD

DoorHardwarePlus.com:

Door Hardware Sale – $20 off $200 with code DHPDHS

RugShowPlace.com:

Additional 10% off Already Reduced Sale Lamps with code RSPLPS

Free Padding with Sphinx Rug purchase (No Code Needed)

To find more text links, banners, and our product catalogs, login to the member area of Commission Junction (www.cj.com), click on “Get Links,” click on “By Relationship,” and Decorative Product Source will be listed in the “My Advertisers” tab.

As always, we would like to thank you for supporting the Decorative Product Source Affiliate program.  We are really pleased with everyone’s efforts for the contest and hope that all these banners and text links with promotions and coupons can aid you in gaining more commissions in the future.  Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns or questions about the affiliate program. Thanks again and enjoy the spring!

Not in the Decorative Product Source Affiliate Program? Find out more information HERE or Click Here to join now on CJ!

The next wave in the Nike Mercurial line is here! The Vapor can be seen here in the new “Abyss” colorway. Featuring Flywire technology, and an extra stud on the outsole for added traction, these lightweight boots (8.4 oz) are here to help you step up your game and keep you looking great out on the field!

These boots were created with the input of some of the top players in the game, such as Ronaldo and Robinho, so you know they are made to highest standards. If you’re looking to get an introduction to the Mercurial line without committing to the Vapor’s price, you can check out the rest of line here, which includes the Talaria, Veloci, and Steam.

As affiliates, be sure to let people know that the next generation Vapors are available now at Soccer.com! And don’t forget to be looking for the May Affiliate Newsletter which will feature the new affiliate coupon for the month of May!

Not a member of the Soccer.com affiliate program? Go HERE to find more information or SIGN-UP NOW!

May’s edition of Playboy Magazine is on sale now at PlayboyStore.com

The newest edition features actress Lisa Rinna as the cover model. Here’s what you’ll find in May’s issue:

• Paradise Lost
• John Bowe reports that guys eager to work at Saipan’s tropical resorts for the Asian hotties find paradise is complicated.
• The Drinking Man’s Guide to Cinema
• Playboy’s 2009 Baseball Preview
• Playboy’s Top Party Schools
• Interviews:
  • Chuck Palahniuk.
• 20 Questions:
  • Zachary Quinto.
• Pictorials:
  • Women of Wall Street
• Playmate:
  • Crystal McCahill

About Lisa Rianna:

Lisa Rianna, born July 11, 1963 is the all American actress. Lisa is best known for her roles as Billie Reed on Days of our Lives, Taylor McBride on Melrose Place, as the host of Soap Net’s Soap Talk. As well as appearances on Veronica Mars, 8 Simple rules, Entourage, and Hanna Montana. (To name a few)

Join the affiliate program and start earning today on LinkShare!

If you have any questions please contact me directly at Jen.Kiernan@mgecom.com

In celebration of Earth Day (a couple days late I know) I’ve decided to make this post about the green benefits of email marketing with iContact. Email marketing is a great alternative marketing channel that will allow you to reduce your businesses environmental impact.

By going the route of email marketing, you can avoid direct mail channels and print campaigns, while still reaching the same number of viewers, and a get a better targeted audience. In doing so, you could potentially save tons of paper; not to mention you would be saving the gas and other natural resources involved in the delivery process of traditional mail marketing.

In addition to the “green” aspects of email marketing, there are also the economical benefits.  Email marketing in general is cheaper than direct mail, has faster delivery, and on average sees a much higher ROI. Add that to the fact that it can be automated, while at the same time personalized, and there is little reason not to invest your marketing dollars more heavily in this online channel.

Here’s how this can apply to affiliates. If you have a green, or earth friendly site, pitch iContact’s email marketing service as an alternative to those looking to reduce their marketing effort’s carbon footprint. 60% of adults think that it’s important for companies to be environmentally conscious, so this can be an added statistic if you refer iContact to businesses, or entrepreneurs through your advice blog or email blasts.

Let’s wrap up Earth Week big and promote the most Earth friendly marketing channel out there and get more people on board with iContact! And don’t forget, everyone gets to try it FREE for 15 days! Check it out at iContact.com

The Instant Merchant Accounts affiliate program from iMAX Bancard has been in operation since January of this year, but up until now, it has been available to affiliates by invite only. Well, now we invite you, and anyone else who wants to promote this unique approach to merchant accounts to join in.

How do you get started? Head over to the Instant Merchant Accounts Affiliate Info Page and read all about it. Then, click the “Click Here…” button at the bottom of the page to go to the sign-up page.

Have more questions before you jump onboard? That’s fine too, email us at instantmerchantaccounts@mgecom.com or email me directly at evan.chaisson@mgecom.com

The perfect item to tie the whole room together can be found at www.rugshowplace.com!  There is a huge variety of rugs for any type of room.  There’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to find the perfect rug for each room in your house with our huge selection, and what’s better is there is also a lowest price guarantee!  You may be concerned with shipping costs, but hey! Shipping on orders over $149 is free! So consider all these great products for your decorating needs.

Did you know that the rugshowplace.com has more than just rugs for sale on their website? You can find a great variety of rugs, furniture, décor and lighting items on this Decorative Product Source website.

If you’ve seen or checked out the My Very Own Products at www.ISeeMe.com, you’ll know that there’s a really creative product for all young children.  It’s the perfect gift that will really last a life time.

Next month we will have something special for everyone who purchases these great personalized books, all signed by the author Maia Haag!  Orders placed between May 4^th and May 25^th will be signed-by-the-author! Check out all the great personalized gifts at www.IseeMe.com!