Welcome to the April UK Publisher Newsletter. This month at the first LinkShare Symposium UK 2009 in London, LinkShare advertisers and publishers really were making the most of their connections! A special thanks to our sponsors, DealMaker hosts, speakers and panelists for truly making our first UK Symposium a great success!
A full event wrap-up is available online. In other news this month, we introduce new LinkShare technology, discuss what "return days" are and review how to access information within the publisher dashboard. We also cast the spotlight over a few notable publishers this month.
Product Update
Announcing the Link Lookup Mac Dashboard Widget!
The LinkShare Link Lookup widget for Mac makes it easy for you to integrate LinkShare links into your website by accessing them right from the Mac Dashboard.
There are two primary uses for Link Lookup:
- Deep linking: enter a URL from an Advertiser site and get back a commission-earning tracking link
- Search for Advertiser product links
When choosing advertisers please make sure you choose ones you are partnered with in the LinkShare Network. You'll also need to enter your LinkShare token from here on the info page. You'll likely get better search results if you choose a single Merchant.
You may have noticed this is very similar to our Link Lookup plug-in for WordPress.
You can download our Mac Widget today in the Apple directory.
Ian Rosenwach, Product Manager
Please Explain...
Return Days
Visitors may not always complete a purchase at the point of click-through. Return Days allow Advertisers to compensate you for sales that occur after a visitor's initial click-through from your site.
What does 'Return Days' mean?
If Return Days = 0, compensation will only be credited for transactions made at the point of click-through. If Return Days = 30, compensation will be credited to your account for any transaction made by the user for up to 30 days after the initial click-through, even if the user visits the Advertiser's site directly within that time period. Please note that compensation is typically credited to the last referring publisher site. Refer to an advertise's Terms & Conditions for more information.
If someone makes a purchase, do the Return Days reset?
Not necessarily. The Return Day countdown begins when you refer a visitor to the Advertiser's site. If the visitor goes through your link a second time, then the Return Days will reset. If the visitor goes directly to the Advertiser's site, the Return Days will not reset.
Within the Return Day period do you get credit for every sale that a person you referred makes, assuming they don't click through to another Publisher? Are you sure you don't only get credit for the first sale?
In most cases, the referring Publisher will get credit for all purchases made within the Return Day period. However, Advertisers reserve the right to only commission on the first purchase. Please check your Advertiser's Terms & Conditions for details regarding their Return Day policy.
LinkShare Symposium East 2009
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LinkShare Symposium East is taking place on 23 June 2009 in New York City
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 We are pleased to announce that the 2009 LinkShare Golden Link Awards will be hosted by Joan Rivers!! This year, for the first time ever, the Golden Link Awards will be held during a special luncheon at Symposium East 2009 on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The LinkShare Golden Link Awards luncheon is included with your Symposium East ticket purchase, so everyone who comes gets to join the fun! Learn more or register today. |
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Inside the Publisher Dashboard
Where can I get details regarding the Return Days offered by an Advertiser?
Select the "Programs" tab and type the Advertiser's name in the search box located in the upper right-hand corner. You will see the Advertiser's logo along with a summary of the program details. Return Days are listed on the right-hand side.
Underneath the column labeled "Status," you will see whether or not you have an existing relationship with the Advertiser. (See screenshot. Note: if you see the "Removed (temp)" Status, you may reapply to the Advertiser's program after 14 days.)
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Publisher Promotions
Advertiser Spotlights
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Generate 2 or more orders from 17th April – 15th May and you will be moved into a private flat 12% commission offer for 2 months. However, if you then generate 2 orders between 16th May - 15th June you will be moved up into a private flat 14% commission offer for 1 month.
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Start driving orders to get a £10 bonus!
If you have yet to drive a first order for Elemis, you can earn a £10 bonus! The first 10 affiliates to drive a first order in April will get the bonus. Elemis offer 8% - 13% commission with a 120-day cookie window. JOIN NOW!
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