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Revolution WordPress Theme Affiliate Program

Posted by admin On January - 31 - 2008

I just read on Brian Gardner’s blog that he has launched an affiliate program for his Revolution WordPress themes.

Revolution WordPress themesThere are tons of WordPress themes that can be had for free (like the one I’m using), but Brian’s Revolution themes are just a whole different level of quality.

He is paying out 25% and has a few different options for WordPress users to purchase:

  • 25% of a Single Use package - $79.95 = $20.00 to you
  • 25% of a Multiple Use package - $199.95 = $50.00 to you
  • 25% of a Developer package - $399.95 = $100.00 to you

So why don’t I have Revolution on this blog? Because I customized this theme right before I head about the Revolution themes, and I’m too backed up to change it right now.

But I plan to upgrade the look to Revolution after the next Affiliate Summit.

However, the recently launched GeekCast.fm site, a joint effort from Jim Kukral, Sam Harrelson, and myself, is using Revolution, and I love it there.

GeekCast.fm

The Revolution affiliate program is powered by E-junkie. Get more details on the Revolution affiliate program.

Fashionable Affiliate Networks

Posted by admin On January - 31 - 2008

Which are the best affiliate networks for luxury fashion retail?

I’m not sure if you’ve seen many of my other videos, but I’m not really in tune with luxury fashion. ;-)

That said, from my perspective, it seems as though the fashion brands are spread around the various affiliate networks, depending on which country you are in.

I see from your IP address that you are in Spain, so I am not sure if you’re interested in European affiliate networks, American networks, or elsewhere.

I suppose the best method here would be to look for the particular brands you wish to promote, and note which networks they use to power their affiliate programs.

Personally, I don’t know of any affiliate network that is known as the home for luxury fashion retail affiliate programs, so unfortunately I don’t have a quick answer on this one.

Good luck, and please share if you determine that there is a network that is the leader in this vertical.

Affiliate Thing Podcast - January 30, 2008

Posted by admin On January - 31 - 2008

The January 30, 2008 episode of Affiliate Thing features talk about affiliates for sale, LinkShare Summit, Pepperjam vs. CJ in GUI wars, the Giants winning the Super Bowl, and affiliate fatblogging.

Show Links

  • Super Affiliate Auctions are Live
  • Affiliate Summit 2008 West Preview Show
  • LinkShare Summit
  • Super Bowl XLII
  • Affiliate Fatblogging
  • CJ vs. Pepperjam
  • New Affiliate Coupon Widget from Tjoos
  • TubeMogul - Essential Tool for Affiliates
  • YouSendIt Affiliate Program Closes, Again, I Think
  • Affiliate Summit First Timer’s Guide

The Affiliate Thing show airs weekly on Wednesdays at noon EST on WebmasterRadio.fm.

Subscribe to the Affiliate Thing RSS feed or listen on iTunes. You can also send a blank e-mail to affiliatething@aweber.com to get each podcast delivered by e-mail.

More Affiliate Thing shows at http://geekcast.fm/archives/category/affiliate-thing/.

Affiliates With No Overhead, S.eriously

Posted by admin On January - 30 - 2008

Yesterday, on episode 3 of the GeekCast Show, Sam Harrelson mentioned a new site, s.eriously.com.

Want to see what the big boys online make? This site is a collection of checks, deposits, and screenshots of ridiculous amounts of money. These webmasters are multi millionaires and the money is real. The site is pretty damn simple right now, just enjoy and try to not let your jaw drop too hard.

I took a look and it’s decent entertainment for newbies that live on Fantasy Island and dream of a world where net and gross mean the same thing.

But for everybody else, it’s all sizzle and no steak.

While the gigantic check amounts are fun to see, I’d imagine that they are the result of ppc action. That being said, who cares about the raw total?

It’s all about the amount they take home. Something tells me the net income is substantially less.

But hooray for the newbies that have some commission porn.

Affiliate Summit First Timer

Posted by admin On January - 30 - 2008

I have created a quick overview of Affiliate Summit 2008 West for anybody who is attending the conference for the first time.

Topics covered include when to arrive at the conference each day, dress code, what to bring with you, and networking strategies.

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GeekCast 3.0 - Spam, TechCrunch and Trucker Hats

Posted by admin On January - 30 - 2008

The third episode of the GeekCast Show was roughly an hour of Sam Harrelson, Jim Kukral and myself chatting it up about web celebs, affiliate network interfaces, iJustine, Jim’s super masculine GuyLights, and my new GeekCast hat that was banned by my wife.

My Banned GeekCast HatWe also opined on the TechCrunch presidential endorsements, Sam’s journey into being a spammer on MySpace, and a new ad serving option from Mark Wielgus of 45n5.com, the super affiliate auction, good stuff from Zac Johnson, Jim’s irrational hate of Twitter, and how video paralyzes companies with fear.

Lisa Picarille couldn’t make it his week, but she chimed in with her comments on her blog.

Subscribe to the RSS of the entire GeekCast.fm network, or add us on iTunes.

Listen to the show at http://geekcast.fm/archives/geekcast-episode-3-racing-stripes/.

Affiliate Summit 2008 West Preview Show

Posted by admin On January - 29 - 2008

The Affiliate Summit 2008 West preview show on WebmasterRadio.FM was hosted by Affiliate Summit co-founders, Missy Ward and Ronald Bell.

They were joined by Stephanie Agresta, Partner at The Conversation Group; Sam Harrelson, VP of Business Development at OnCard Marketing ; Jim Kukral, Owner of ScratchBack.com; and Wil Reynolds, Associate at SEER Interactive.

Topics discussed included parties, networking tips, an un-keynote, RC car races, affiliate auctions and flash mobs leading up to Affiliate Summit 2008 West in Las Vegas.

Listen to the Affiliate Summit 2008 West preview show.