Merchants dropping Coupon Affiliates – Follow the Discussion on Abestweb
I wanted to share my thoughts and experience about coupon sites from a merchant, affiliate network and affiliate’s perspective, this is how I see the coupon world within the affiliate marketing industry and why it still remains a hot topic.
From my research (please feel free to jump in and correct me) Asa Candler started the US coupon phenomena in 1895 and American has had over 100 years in which to turn this into an American institution, coupons are nothing new and most if not all online and offline businesses here in the USA have “special offersâ€, all the coupon sites are doing is using technology to advertise what is, mostly, already in the public domain.
The merchant’s perspective (true examples)
Here is where conflict can occur and can still be seen happening today.
1. Coupon sites that rank above the merchant in the search engines. I have heard a number of merchants complain about this as and when it happens. Whilst it is clear to us that the merchant can’t blame the coupon site from out ranking them, I can see how some merchants would not be too happy. What this tells me is that the Merchants had not researched or been advised about the impact it may have on their natural page ranking by working with a strongly positioned coupon site. I wonder… did the merchant know at the time that he/she had the option not to work with coupon sites. This raises another question, should the role of an affiliate network be advising “new to the industry “merchants about the impact they may have on their own search engine listings. I’ll be generous and assume that all outsourced affiliate agencies would be advising their clients of such a possibility.
2. The coupon site that goes ahead and lists the merchant’s website without having joined the merchants program. Why would a coupon site do this? The competition between coupons sites is fierce, that’s a given. A strongly positioned coupon site in the search engine can list a new merchant’s offering within minutes. The coupon site now having out ranked the merchant is in a position where by they are essentially bullying the merchant into giving them a coupon “It’s better to work with that coupon site if they are coming up before youâ€, I have heard being said. “new to the industry†Merchants have very little recourse and of course this will sour their views on coupon sites.
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Motel Rocks Kelly Osbourne’s wardrobe
Wearing Motel
Fashion Police co-host, Kelly Osbourne wore Motel’s Liberty Pleated Skater Skirt in Blue on Episode 328 that aired Friday, July 19th. Motel Rocks was also mentioned in the show’s credits at the end
Actress Ashely Greene was spotted out and about in Los Angeles this weekend rocking the Motel Demi Dungarees in White and Navy Ditsy Daisy!
Katy Perry wearing motel
In the new promo photo for the 2013 MTV VMA’s, Katy Perry is rocking the Motel Buttercup Sweater in yellow around her waist!! – image from Just Jarred
Fox’s The Real Talk Show host Jeannie Mai wore the Motel Becka Skirt in Digital Love on the show over the weekend.
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Kabam, Kaboom Super Hero’s in Fashion
I wonder how many people can remember the original Batman with the wonderful
Adam West and not forgetting Eartha Kitt by far the sexiest Cat Woman ever!
 
As Hollywood goes KAPLING or should I say KACHING with a new wave of films
using old comic book hero’s even Stan Lee would be proud to see so many iconic
images make its way down the Fashion cat “woman” walk.
Super Hero Tee shirts have been
around for years, now add a bit of rock into the mix and 
the next
generation of kids is keeping the American Super Hero’s on the front of
the tee shirt and fashion. TruffleShuffle and SuperheroStuff seem to still be
leading the way, I hear the KERCHINGs from here.
TankTheory still one of my favorites
In 2004, I remember coming across TankTheory.com and was inspired by the creator’s unique approach for using T-shirts as a means for artists to display their art. The business model was not unlike how Barry Laden in the UK had pioneered, working with small independent fashion designers. I have and still continue to send people to look at TankTheory.com by way of highlighting their uniqueness in the products that they sell and as an example of one of the first online business models that had originality and huge potential for growth. Like the TV series 7up, I come back to TankTheory.com every now and again to see how far they have come since 2004. Today in 2013, I see the same potential as I did almost a decade ago. I can visualize their products on music bands, the young 20 something’s, and resellers beating down their door to sell their T-Shirts. I hope this is the case.
Shame they closed their affiliate program… I had big plans for them 🙂
A massive push from CityChicOnline.com affiliates sees a record breaking month.
What makes CityChicOnline.com different from other plus size fashion stores?
They don’t make the mistake of using poor quality material nor do they skimp on
the seams and stitching. In fact there is a lot of designing that goes into
making a City Chic garment. They look at the different body shapes and then
make garments that fit in all the right places and emphasize all the curves
that women want to be noticed for. Comfort, fit and style… no wonder affiliates
and customers love them.
If you have not promoted CityChicOnline.com before, give them a try and now
would be a good time.
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MotelRocks.com ROCKING AMERICA
MotelRocks.com Rocking America
MotelRocks.com ROCKING AMERICA
In a few words, phenomenal, successful, what girls want and affiliates just keep on pushing and generating great commissions. Conversions are at an all time high, lets rock this party some more. Coupons galore, content galore, fantastic commissions, great PR and celebs can’t get enough of MotelRocks.com : Join The MOTELROCKS fashion affiliate program
Indian heritage introduced the curling, swirling print of paisley, with henna-inked skin and jewelled embellishments. Back when hipster meant hippie, the free-loving babes of the ’60s and ’70s were the first to adopt this trend, strutting around in their sky high platforms and denim bell-bottoms. Pretty paisley prints were worn by the coolest of the hippie clan in soft pastels and earthy tones on shirts and scarves, so girls…
its back to the 60’s 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
’90s revival trend that’s been popping up,  from smileys and peace signs, to Bart Simpson and letter prints, the oversized 90′s prints are a wardrobe must have right now. Whether you use it as that stand-out piece to your look or a full blown matched up print combo – it’s always a killer statement look! The nostalgic 90′s trends were seen on the SS13 catwalks from designers, such as Ashish and Moschino, made of all over logos prints, iconic symbols, denim and scrunchies!
Who loves Motel
Este Haim of the sister girl band HAIM wore Motel Cillia Skater Dress in Black Flocked Baroque Wednesday night at VEVO TV Control Room. News entertainment site, Hollywood Life, featured Motel’s Dana Crop in Paisley Blue as one of their “Tips & Picks on How to Look Cool in a Crop Top Like Miley Cyrus & Kristen Stewart.”
LA Canvas Magazine is a free Los Angeles magazine that focuses on pop culture and events. Its coverage includes the grit and shine of art, music, style, food, and film. The most recent issue of LA Canvas featured Motel’s Adele Stripe Vest and Pinstripe Jordan Jeans.
America’s Next Top Model is filming for its next season, Cycle 20, and they have featured the Motel Hilly Hot Pant in Italiano and Motel Bralette on two of the models for a recent photo shoot
The Jordan Jeans in Black and White Stripes were featured in a Celeb Style Recreation for Miley Cyrus e-newsletter by Singer22!!
Easter campaign
Easter is 31st March, for the run up to Easter customers can get Get 25% off and Free shipping, log in to webgains.com or Join the program to get the coupon code.
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MotelRocks.com Affiliate News Letter sample
Fashion Trends
Motel Rocks the paisley pattern trend.
Motel Demi Dungaree Playsuit in Paisley Blue Print
MotelRocks.com has a video presentation on what will be the hot trends this spring and summer.
http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/pages/spring-video-2013?utm_source=frontpage&utm_medium=uk&utm_campaign=wc10thFeb2012-video
The Black Smoke collection  in peplum, skater dress and off the shoulder to smolder by, is attracting sales from affiliates, early indications are smoke black will be a best selling pattern.Spring Break is on its way, it’s a time to get away from all that hard study and just let loose for a week or maybe three. MotelRocks.com has it covered! Shorts, Tops, miniskirts and partying
All includes free international shipping, and to add a little spring to spring break we have extended the coupon
code xxx and it is set to expire Feb 28th it’s live now.
Who loves MotelRocks.com, we mentioned that MotelRocks.com was a firm favorite at the Golden Globes well since then even more celebrities have fallen for the Brand, names include Selena Gomez wearing the Motel Bernice Bralette in black and copper at Grammy’s After Party. Grammy nominated singer-songwriter and actress, Lisa Loeb, was featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, on Thursday night. Lisa performed her title track “No Fairy Tale” on The Tonight Show, while wearing the Motel Medusa Dress in Metallic Blue. Lead singer of the band Kitten, Chloe Chaidez, sent over some images of her in Motel for the bands promo shoot. Chloe was shot in the Motel Wild Thing Tee and Motel Lola Crop in Pyramid Print
Copy: “In true style inspiration, we love the fact our favorite American songstress Beyonce was working the Monochrome trend on the red carpet as she picked up her award for R&B Performance for her chart topping song ‘Love on Top.’ With her hair styled in a sleek ponytail and a dash of red lippy she looked fabulous as always. It’s great to see her and our national treasure Adele who won Pop Solo Performance for ‘Set Fire To The Rain’ getting on like a house on fire! Nothing like two queen’s of music conversing! Now we are so hyped for the Oscars – bring it on”
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MotelRocks.com affiliate program here in the USA is going from strength
Motel as seen on Bella Thorne
MotelRocks.com affiliate program here in the USA is going from strength
Could it be due to the coverage Motel is getting in the big US fashion
magazines?  Could it be because Motel is been worn by US celebs like the actress Bella Thorne? Or could it be that Affiliates are driving targeted young fashionistas to the website or perhaps Motel just knows what the young girls want. I suspect it’s a combination of all of the above.  It’s been a Motel Rocking
month and we are just itching to get our February promotions up and propagated on affiliate websites.
Seasonal Trends
colors and pattern, monochrome stripes, Dip dye grays and blacks, Digi-Camo, violet
and purple. Styles, off the shoulder, peplum (for those that don’t know what peplum is, a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips or a short skirt attached to a
bodice or jacket). Vertical squares and Dizzy monochrome. Skinny jeans still reign supreme
and the miniskirt with zipper is a firm favorite. More info here
Motel has already set up The valentine’s Day Collection.
Amongst the huge range of Valentine’s day apparel, customers can get jewelry, heart patterned tights, heart nail wraps, everything a girl could want or need for this special day. My favorite is the I love Crafty Rad Heart Choker, it is so cute and just $25.00. We have a 15% off coupon (you must be an affiliate of MotelRocks.com to see the coupon)
We are getting warmer weather here in the Central Valley, as an affiliate I would now start pushing shorts, MotelRocks.com certainly has a great selection of awesome shorts, to wear by day, to wear at the beach or
going out clubbing and let’s not forget spring break. For school, the ever increasing range of skinny jeans with sequined crop tops and tank tops and accessories. Don’t forget your referred customer gets free delivery and if they are a first time buyer, they can take advantage of 25% off their first order
and get free shipping.
We have started issuing exclusive coupons, if you feel we have missed you,
contact us and let’s get one set up for you. If you are a fashion blogger, drop
us a line and see if you can qualify for free products for you to keep in
return for a review.
Thank you for all your continued support.