If you are like me, there is nothing more satisfying that putting a big exaggerated check mark next to a box on my To-Do list. “Success!” I scream with glee, as I am sure you do too. At ShareASale, it is our goal to provide you, our client, with as many gleeful moments as […]
#Q4Prep – Merchants Get your Incentives Ready and In Order
One of my favourite guest posts on our blog, and very timely and relevant for #Q4Prep was from Rae Hoffman, discussing the important of setting up realistic and motivating incentive plans. Take a look below! The Importance of (Realistic) Affiliate Incentive Programs – Guest Post | ShareASale Blog Posted by Rae Hoffman Aug 1, 2011 […]
#Q4 Prep – Merchants: Manage your Creative Inventory
Get ready merchant-folks because now is the time to show what you are made of! Yes, that is right, *show*. One of the most important things to make sure you prepare for during the craziness that is Q4, is making sure your Creative Inventory is set! This means preparing your Banners, Text Links, Newsletters & […]
#Q4Prep – Merchants Remember your Best Practices
Throughout 2013, we posted a series on “Best Practices for Merchants” on the ShareASale Network. Take a look at the following below to make sure that you are ready with all of your #Q4Prep! Best Practices Series: Affiliate Application Review | ShareASale Blog Posted by Sarah Beeskow Blay – Discusses best practices on reviewing new […]
Building Your Affiliate Base – One Segment at a Time
When you launch an Affiliate Program, you will no doubt see a large volume of applications from Affiliates eager to promote your brand… but how do you make decisions on how to approve or decline individual applications? What are your end goals? Today’s post will focus on the individual segments that make up Affiliate […]
Best Ways to Set Your Program Apart with Technology
Everyday Merchants are searching for ways to get the leading edge on their competition and garner top Affiliates’ interest. Fancy newsletters are composed, incentives brainstormed, and custom links, deals, and banners uploaded. But how can dust off your mad technical skills to set your program apart from the rest? What possible overlooked areas of interest […]
Best Metrics to Measure Site Analytics
Analytics is the discovery and communication of meaningful patterns in data. Whether you are a “n00b” or “seasoned veteran” in the Internet Marketing world, a good set of analytics is a MUST! Without them you are like Michael Jordan without a basketball or Wayne Gretzky with a hockey stick. #NotGood Why are analytics so important […]
Personal Commission Rules Updated!
I hope your hat has some strong elastic in it, because there is a big wind of change coming your way that is sure to blow that hat right off your head! OK, that was a bit of an over dramatic intro, but needless to say I am pretty excited about today’s #TheInterface update which […]
Account Balance SMS Alerts
One of the most important tasks for a Merchant is to ensure their program remains online. To stay “online” means that there is a positive balance in the program’s account. When an account dips below zero the program is taken “offline” and Affiliate links are broken, or turned off, until a positive balance is reinstated. […]
A History Lesson
I’m delighted to bring you yet another interface update on this very Fun Friday! Today is going to be all about history… In 2010, ShareASale celebrated it’s ten year anniversary. While planning our anniversary party at Affiliate Summit West, we began to look back at the early years. It was then that Brian decided we […]