Happy New Year 2009 to every one
On behalf of every one at AffiliateProgramAdvice.com, we would like to wish every one a happy New Year 2009.
Caraselle Direct Launches With Affiliate Program Advice
Caraselle Direct is a unique store specialising in household essentials. We have the latest and most affordable domestic products from a number of leading brands including our own label brands.
All orders are taken online therefore all sales will be tracked.
Our affiliate program offers a generous 10% commission. We are operating an introductory 12% commission to the end of February as part of our launch on Paid On Results. Cookie length is 90 days. A daily updated datafeed is also available.
Terms & Conditions
Discount Codes: Caraselle Direct supplies selected affiliates with exclusive discount codes for limited periods. Affiliates NOT issued exclusive discount codes shall NOT display discount codes belonging to other affiliates. Any affiliate found to be displaying exclusive discount codes belonging to other affiliates shall have their affiliation terminated.
Affiliates issued exclusive discount codes are requested not to operate “click to reveal”. Recommended guidelines for the display of discount codes may be found in the program terms and affiliates are kindly requested to ensure that all codes displayed are current.
When generic discount codes available for use by all affiliates are available, affiliates are requested to ensure correct representation of the code available and to ensure that all codes listed are valid.
We have a dedicated affiliate manager, you can email John Gilbert-Jupp on john@affiliateprogramadvice.com
Search Policy
Affiliates are required NOT to carry out any paid search which broadmatches the term “Caraselle Direct” and are requested to negative match. In addition affiliates may not uses the terms Caraselle, caraselle.com, Caraselle Direct, caraselledirect.com or any misspellings.
In addition affiliates are requested NOT to include any of the above terms or misspellings in the display url for purposes of PPC.
Affiliates are not permitted to submit the XML/Datafeed to Google Products. Please note this of course does not apply to organic listings on googles main search results.
Cashback Sites & Loyalty Sites
We actively work with cashback sites and voucher/promotion/loyalty, please contact us to discuss offers/promotions, email address - john@affiliateprogramadvice.com
Program Commission Tiers
12% of order value to end February.
Become an Affiliate of Caraselle with Paid On Results
If you do not have a Paid On Results account then you can join here.
If you already have an affiliate account with Paid On Results click here to login.
In addition every affiliate who signs up can email John for FREE products to review. It is the ethos of Caraselle Direct that if affiliates know the products they can better appreciate and understand the business. So to get free products simply email where your links and original content may be found.
It’s the Redsave Mega Sale - with up to 50% off!
Don’t miss out on Redsave’s terrific Mega Sale! With up to 50% off, there are some amazing savings to be made. But hurry up and grab the bargains while you can, because stocks are limited - and when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Some Fantastic Bargains!
There are some fantastic bargains to be had, including best-selling products like this terrific Dragonfly RC Helicopter! At just £9.78 this really is an amazingly good deal! The Dragonfly Helicopter is easy to operate and comes fully assembled, making it the king of remote controlled choppers!
The wonderful Name a Star Gift Set is the ultimate romantic gift. It enables the recipient to name their very own star in our nightsky! The gift set includes a certificate, star charts and and music CD. And Redsave has it for just £6.36!
Voted the most evil Doctor Who villain of all time, this terrific Radio Controlled Dr Who Dalek is a must for all true Doctor Who fans! Based on the ‘last’ Dalek from the spine-chilling, same named episode, this 12″ realistic looking Dalek has full movement control and comes with with a poseable eye, poseable gun and flashing lights. RC Black DalekSpouts all the famous Dalek phrases like “Seek, locate, annihilate!”,”You will obey the Daleks! Obey! Obey!” and of course the classic “Exterminate! Exterminate! Exterminate!” Finally you can command your own Dalek with this full function radio control version. With 360 degree, sounds and FX at the touch of a button, you will become the ultimate power in the world! And with a terrific 50% off, it’s just £16.14 at Redsave!
The phenomenal Pyramat Sound Lounger lets you actually FEEL THE ACTION from your Video Games, Movies and Music. The bass is so huge and the sound is so clear you’ll feel like you literally are in the game! Experience Movies and Music as you’ve never heard them before! Plug your earphones into the headphone jack and you can listen or game whenever you want. The Sound Lounger is ergonomically designed with racing inspired styling, performance audio quality, and total comfort. Best of all, Redsave have it at just £48.93! Pyramat Sound Lounger!
There are loads more bargains to be had, so make sure you don’t miss out on Redsave’s fantastic Mega Sale!
Don’t forget, if you need any help or assistance, just email catherine@AffiliateProgramAdvice.com
search marketing behaviors of 400 small-business owners in the United States
(source) REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 16, 2008 — Microsoft adCenter today released the results of an online survey examining the search marketing behaviors of 400 small-business owners in the United States. The findings indicate that a majority of the small businesses surveyed invest in developing Web sites, but fail to take even the simplest steps to enhance their online business presence. The study revealed that 59 percent of small businesses with Web sites don’t currently use paid search marketing, and of those, 90 percent have never even attempted it.
Surprisingly, seven in 10 small-business owners who participated revealed that they would rather try to do their own taxes than start a paid search marketing campaign. In an effort to minimize the intimidation associated with initiating a campaign, Microsoft offers free* search marketing assistance for those looking to get started.
“Given today’s current economic conditions, small-business owners need more effective ways to optimize their marketing dollars,” said Brian Boland, director of adCenter at Microsoft Advertising. “By investing in paid search marketing, small businesses can track online sales and determine the return on investment for their campaigns, while at the same time boosting traffic and visibility for their Web sites.”
Despite the lack of investment in paid search marketing, the weakening economy and increased competition, nearly nine in 10 (86 percent) small-business owners surveyed felt that they could be missing opportunities to grow their business, while three in four believed prospective customers could be searching online for the type of service their business offers. Although most do not embrace the practice, the small-business owners who use paid search marketing are very satisfied, as 72 percent reported an increase in sales inquiries and 68 percent consider their paid search marketing efforts successful.
Among the participants’ chief concerns, most cited the common misconceptions of cost, time and complexity as major hurdles to conducting search marketing campaigns for their businesses. Other key insights included the following:
• Nearly nine in 10 (89 percent) feared keywords may become too expensive.
• Eighty-one percent questioned if paid search marketing is the best use of their marketing budgets.
• One quarter of respondents believe paid search marketing is too complex.
• Twenty-one percent thought it would be too time-consuming.
• Thirty-five percent felt they would need an agency to help set up a search marketing campaign.
“These opinions run counter to widely held marketing industry views on paid search marketing, which recognize the practice as one of the most cost-effective, easy-to-use, measurable and accountable forms of marketing,” Boland said.
The Microsoft adCenter QuickLaunch program offers free consultation with a search expert for advertisers that set a minimum monthly budget of $500. The program also helps advertisers manage their search marketing campaigns by providing advisory services, classroom-style training programs through the Microsoft adCenter Learning Center, and tools such as building keyword lists with the Microsoft adCenter add-in product for Microsoft Office Excel and finding your target audience. More information is available at http://advertising.microsoft.com/search-advertising.
The study was conducted by independent research company Kelton Research in April 2008. Microsoft commissioned the quantitative research of 400 small-business owners with 250 or fewer employees via an anonymous online survey consisting of a series of 38 questions designed to gauge their search marketing behaviors and attitudes.
About Microsoft Advertising
Microsoft Advertising provides world-class advertising tools and solutions for digital advertisers and publishers to drive brand and consumer engagement. The portfolio includes all of Microsoft’s digital advertising businesses: its global media network that includes MSN, Windows Live, Office Live, Xbox LIVE, Live Search, Facebook and more, and its global technology platforms and tools that include Atlas, AdECN, adCenter, DRIVEpm, Massive and ScreenTonic, which together create engaging digital advertising experiences for their consumers. Microsoft Advertising helps make buying and selling media simple, smart and cost-effective across media and devices in the Microsoft network of properties and beyond, which spans 42 markets globally and 21 languages. Visit http://advertising.microsoft.com for more information.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
* Does not include the one-time, nonrefundable $5 fee required to open an adCenter account.
APA Response:
What is coming over loud and clear is that all independent bodies in ecommerce are all reporting similar trends, if we can remind you about E-Consultancy’s report , the trend here in the UK is the same as the US.
The resounding reason why many Advertisers are deterred from this method of advertising is lack of education about this sector, human resources and the rise in click costs. AffiliateProgramAdvice.com have also noticed that those who do explore paid search seem to think the click starts and ends as google facilitating and dominating this sector. We have noticed that a lot of Advertisers don’t seem to know or understand that they have other ad serving choices which should be explored.
It should also be worth noting that volume of clicks does not always equate to volume of conversions, that some times its quality over quantity. We would even go so far as to say, some times google may not the right paid search platform to invest all the ad budget.
As for Microsoft they may not be the dominant ad serving company but they have proven to yield better conversions for some of the advertisers out there and affiliates. There is always room for complimentary advertising and where to invest your money? Advertisers would do well in researching other alternatives. If we look at MSN’s reach they still are a force with targeted end users. We would encourage advertisers in 09 to diversify their ad spend and not to put all their eggs into one basket, remember google is not the be all and end, have you seen Microsoft adCenter Labs?
LoveHoney Mammoth Sale starts 23rd December!
Don’t miss out on the LoveHoney Mammoth Sale which starts mid-day Tuesday 23rd December! With sexy lingerie and sex toys starting from just £1.99, there are some great bargains to be had. Plus with our terrific FREE delivery on all products, there’s even more value for your money! So whatever you’re doing, make sure you’re promoting the fantastic LoveHoney Mammoth Sale!
LoveHoney offers affiliates a terrific 16% commission rate for accumulative sales under £500, rising to 21% for sales over £500! As well as 120 day cookies. So what are you waiting for?! You can join the LoveHoney affiliate program at PaidOnResults!
Don’t forget, if there’s anything we can do to help, just drop an email to
Catherine@AffiliateProgramAdvice.com