How can Netflix fix this mess?

September 19, 2011 General business stuff

TweetBack in December of 1999 I made my first big purchase on the Internet. I spent many days researching, reading reviews, calling customer support services, and finally I decided on my purchase: I bought a DVD player! And one of the first things I did was sign up for this new company called Neflix. I [...]

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“Custom” Datafeed Descriptions

September 2, 2011 Affiliate Stuff

TweetTwo things before we get started: 1. I love datafeeds. How great is it that merchants give you a list of hundreds or thousands of products with titles, descriptions, categories, URLS, prices, etc. to use on your site? That is instant content I don’t have to create. 2. I am not a programmer at all. [...]

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Affiliate Summit East 2011 Recap

August 25, 2011 Affiliate Summit

TweetI am guessing you will probably read a bunch of different Affiliate Summit recaps over the next few days so I guess you can just add this on to the pile. I am pretty sure this is my 9th Affiliate Summit (maybe 8th but I am pretty sure it was #9) and as always it was [...]

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Meet Me At Affiliate Summit

August 10, 2011 Affiliate Stuff

TweetIn 9 days I will be getting on a plane and heading to NYC for Affiliate Summit East.  This will be my third Affiliate Summit in New York and I think my 9th Summit overall. Affiliate Summit is one of my favorite times of the year and New York is one of my favorite cities [...]

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All About The Cookies

August 5, 2011 Affiliate Stuff

TweetSince most of you who are reading this are probably involved in affiliate marketing you probably know the feeling of having sat at your computer for 10 hours or so finishing up a website, updating 10 different blogs, or constantly reloading your twitter feed to keep up on all the latest conversations. It is time [...]

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Two More Ways to Learn At Affiliate Summit East 2011

June 13, 2011 Affiliate Stuff

TweetWe are just over two months away from Affiliate Summit East 2011 and this year they have stepped their game up even more. Of course there will be the regular sessions available being led by some of the most knowledgeable people in the affiliate industry. Of course there will be the exhibit hall and meet [...]

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Baby Sousa is on the way!

May 31, 2011 Personal stuff

TweetWell, you may have heard the news by now but my wife Kate and I will be having our first child in December! The due date is Dec. 22nd so it is looking like we will be having a kid sometime around Christmas. We found out we were pregnant back in the middle of April [...]

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Missing ThinkTank Is Breaking My Heart!

May 11, 2011 Affiliate Stuff

TweetFor the first time in a long time I will have to miss a Shareasale ThinkTank. My heart aches, my tears are streaming down my face. I know after reading this you are probably just as sad as I am and if you email me I will send you a box of Kleenex to dry [...]

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Changing Agreements Mid-Stream

May 10, 2011 Affiliate Stuff

TweetYesterday I got an email from one of the merchants I work with that said in order for the affiliate program to remain profitable they needed to cut the commissions. They were paying 6% with some performance tiers (commission bumps at $750, $3500, and $6000). Now they are at 5% with commission bumps at $6000, [...]

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The Power of Affiliate Marketing

April 15, 2011 Affiliate Stuff

TweetHave you ever talked to a merchant who questions the power and effectiveness of affiliate marketing? Do you know bloggers who don’t think affiliate marketing is a good way to make money? Is there anyone you know who has wondered if money can actually be made with affiliate marketing? Well, here is a quick case [...]

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