Today’s consumers are more socially connected than ever before. With Facebook’s population at roughly 1.5 billion monthly active users, this social giant’s user base has grown more populous than the country of China.
What to Know Before Applying to an Affiliate Network
Maybe you attended an online marketing event recently, or you simply want to find a new way to monetize your social media accounts. Either way, there are several things you should know before you submit an application to become an affiliate at any of the major networks.
Proven Strategies for Gaining Merchant Affinity
Successfully foster your merchant relationships from the ground up using strategies proven to help achieve your partnership objectives.
An Intro To Earning Money Online
LinkConnector’s Director of Affiliate Relations, John Nardolilli, gave an insightful presentation on getting started in Affiliate Marketing at the Passive Internet Income Opportunities Conference this past Saturday.
Trials & Triumphs From Affiliate Marketing Front Lines
LinkConnector’s VP of Sales and Marketing, Tara McCommons, kicked off day 3 of Affiliate Summit East behind the podium, leading an insightful panel discussion between four thought leaders in the affiliate marketing industry.
Inside IRONMAN: A LinkConnector Exclusive Merchant`
LinkConnector’s Manager of Merchant Operations, David Todd recently conducted an interview with IRONMAN’s Director of eCommerce, Joe Nardolilli to learn more about the IRONMAN brand and to get a sneak peek at what IRONMAN has in-store for the summer season.
What You Need To Know About The VigLink & Bitly Partnership
In February, VigLink and Bitly partnered to test out monetizing free Bitly links through the VigLink platform. During this test, any free Bitly link that points directly to a merchant site affiliated with VigLink is being monetized.
What’s Working, What’s Not Working in Affiliate Marketing?
“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime.”
– Babe Ruth
Upcoming Holiday Online Sales Trends
Upcoming Holiday Online Sales Trends
Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are three of the largest online shopping days of the year. What does this mean for affiliate marketers? Your site should be prepared for the rapidly approaching holiday traffic. The 2013 IBM Digital Analytics Benchmarks is a great source for researching the most recent online revenue spikes and traffic-driving trends from the 2013 holiday season. This report, along with new projections for the upcoming holiday season, should help you make informed decisions on how to maximize your revenue over these next few high-traffic days. Following are some valuable highlights from this report.
Gear Up for the Holidays With Getty Images
Getty Images, creator and distributor of the world’s finest imagery and stock footage, is thrilled to kick off one of their peak seasons as the holidays approach. What does this mean for affiliates? It is an opportunity to target communicators (from corporations to individual graphics designers and bloggers) and earn commissions of up to 20% per sale from the trusted Getty Images brand.
Oakstone Publishing, LLC Demonstrates Exemplary Performance
Oakstone Publishing, LLC, a well-established online retailer in the medical and dental industries, has steadily improved its performance within the LinkConnector Network (LC) over the last year. What’s the secret behind Oakstone’s thriving affiliate program? We’re convinced it is a direct reflection of the constant efforts put forth by its Outsourced Program Manager (OPM) MGECOM. The loyal relationship between the two organizations is admirable, to say the least, and has not gone unnoticed by the LC staff. Merchant Representative, Aaron St. Gelais, recently sat down with MGECOM’s Lara Holloway, for a few fun facts about the successful merchant-OPM pair.
Building Relationships in a High Turnover Industry
“We all work in an industry that requires strong relationships to thrive. One challenge we face every day is building and developing lasting relationships in a fast-paced, high turnover industry.” – Choots Humphries