New York Takes a bite out of Affiliates

May 16, 2008 · Filed Under Another Fine Mess, In the News · Comment 

 Affiliates are performance advertisers, most don’t actually do any transactions, so why is where an affiliate lives relevant to sales tax from a referred customer? Will you say then any purchase made by a set of IP’s identified in a specific state be charged that related sales tax on all purchases?

TECHNOLOGY
Bits: Overstock.com Throws New York Affiliates Overboard to Avoid Sales Tax
By Saul Hansell
Published: May 14, 2008
To avoid being subject to a New York State law that would have forced it to collect sales taxes on sales to New York residents, Overstock.com has cut off its dealings with Web sites in the state that send it customers. Read more

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Article Marketing with Benefits

May 16, 2008 · Filed Under Another Bright Idea · 2 Comments 

We all work hard to build content. Now it is time to make your content work for you. 

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Online Games Redefine Gaming.. Affiliate Marketing opportunities

May 11, 2008 · Filed Under In the News · Comment 

What is the future of Online games? Check this The article talks about how console games don’t deliver the goods to consumers, it is a little long winded but I tend to agree. Online games don’t require as much from the consumers and there is plenty of space for advertising and it is flexible. The casual gamers have more access, which means marketers have more eyes. Online Games have opened up a whole new set of Affiliate Marketing opportunities. This is an area where marketers have an opportunity to make money while promoting an industry that will only continue to grow. Even in times of a bad economy, everyone needs their escape.

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Google Launches Mobile Banner Ads

April 24, 2008 · Filed Under Now in Testing · Comment 

“Google joined a handful of other companies by announcing that it is delivering mobile banner ads. Companies that use Google’s AdWords to advertise online now have the option of displaying a banner ad on cell phones instead of simple text. Google includes a text line under each banner identifying it as an advertisement.”
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I am more curious to know what kind of conversions / revenue does mobile browsing have. How big are the darn ads anyway. I can’t imagine that as an Adsense publisher this would be something I would see any real income from..unless it was popular things you look up online on your phone.. directions,movie times…hmmm.

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Affiliate Marketers Give Back- Help in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

April 23, 2008 · Filed Under Another Bright Idea · Comment 

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Join team “Affiliate Marketers Worldwide” on an amazing journey in the fight against breast cancer!

The Breast Cancer 3-Day is a 60-mile walk over the course of three days.

Net proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust, funding important breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment.

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