Affiliate Voices

Affiliate Voices Podcast 29 with SellFire

Tweet [http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F06%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-29-with-sellfire%2F&via=akagorilla&text=Affiliate%20Voices%20Podcast%2029%20with%20SellFire&related=cingroomer&lang=en&count=horizontal&counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F06%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-29-with-sellfire%2F] [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sellfire.com_.jpg] [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sellfire.com_.jpg]Greg, Cindy and Kelly are back with a new interview with an affiliate, Jason MacInnes with SellFire.com [http://www.sellfire.com]. We quiz Jason on who he is and what his site does for affiliates. SellFire is a datafeed aggregator for affiliates. We strongly recommend our affiliates check out their services: Cross-network data feed search to find the right advertisements Easy yet powerful affiliate store builder lets you create tailored displays without frustrations or a technical background Around the clock store monitoring and reporting to allow you to focus on innovation instead of quality assurance Simple WordPress Plugin – Add stores to your blog in no time Got a programmer in the house? Learn about SellFire’s Data Feed API We discuss some new programs including Music Box Attic [http://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=40198] and Teatulia [http://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=28849]. Please join their programs today. This was originally recorded May 24, and I still haven’t sent Cindy and Kelly their Music boxes. (bad boss)

Affiliate Voices Podcast 28 with Kevin Webster

Tweet [http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F04%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-28-with-kevin-webster%2F&via=akagorilla&text=Affiliate%20Voices%20Podcast%2028%20with%20Kevin%20Webster&related=cingroomer&lang=en&count=horizontal&counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F04%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-28-with-kevin-webster%2F] Kevin Webster [http://kevinwebster.us/], the analytics dude, joined Cindy and Greg for this edition of the Affiliate Voices Podcast. Kevin is an expert at teaching merchants how to use analytics to further understand the nuances in their web traffic, especially in the affiliate channel. Kevin has spoken on the topic at conferences wand will have an ebook out soon. Kevin’s areas of expertise include: Google AdWords/PPC/Paid Advertising including MarinSoft Utilization Email Marketing Search Engine Optimization B2B Web Lead Generation Manufacturing Web Lead Generation Landing Page Design A/B Split Testing Sites we discussed: Piwik [http://piwik.org] – open source web analytics Spring Metrics [http://www.springmetrics.com] – conversion tracking Woopra [http://www.woopra.com/] – real time analytics It was a pleasure talking affiliate marketing and focusing on analytics with Kevin. Listen to learn more.

Affiliate Voices Podcast with Kellie Stevens

Tweet [http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F03%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-with-kellie-stevens%2F&via=akagorilla&text=Affiliate%20Voices%20Podcast%20with%20Kellie%20Stevens&related=cingroomer&lang=en&count=horizontal&counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F03%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-with-kellie-stevens%2F] Cindy and Greg follow up the last big podcast [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/2012/02/affiliate-voices-26-with-pat-grady/] with another affiliate industry icon, Kellie Stevens. Kellie runs AffiliateFairPlay.com [http://www.AffiliateFairPlay.com] and is an award winning advocate for affiliates. Merchants rely on Kellie and her expert advice to clean up their affiliate programs and make sure everyone has an equal chance to earn commissions on sales from customers they originate. She doesn’t focus on the technology as much as she focuses on the behavior of the affiliates in the program. I have heard first hand testimonials for years about how thorough Kellie is in her investigations so we thought it was time to learn more about her and her thoughts on affiliate marketing today. This is a great interview where we peel back some layers and get into some details about the competitive marketplace in our industry. Cindy and Greg also talk about some new clients, including Peeperspecs.com [http://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=29507] and LipPlumpingShop.com [http://www.shareasale.com/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=33319].

Affiliate Voices 26 with Pat Grady

Tweet [http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F02%2Faffiliate-voices-26-with-pat-grady%2F&via=akagorilla&text=Affiliate%20Voices%2026%20with%20Pat%20Grady&related=cingroomer&lang=en&count=horizontal&counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F02%2Faffiliate-voices-26-with-pat-grady%2F] [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/donuts.jpg] [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/donuts.jpg]I can honestly say this is an exclusive, this guest doesn’t do interviews. Cindy and I talked with Pat Grady, the infamous Donuts from the ABestWeb glory days. Pat is one of those people in the industry that you “need to know” and if you don’t meet him at a conference such as Affiliate Summit, this podcast might be your only chance to hear his philosophy on affiliate marketing. We had a great time talking and I actually took notes. He truly is inspirational to listen to. We have a special shout out to a previous guest on the podcast, so listen for the story about Rae Hoffman [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/2011/05/affiliate-voices-8-sugarrae/]. In this origins edition, you will learn the true meaning of his ABW handle, Donuts, and the meaning of his business name, RhinoFish Media [http://www.rhinofish.com/]. Pat is a very respected member of our affiliate community and a trusted resource. After listening, you will understand why. Pat doesn’t pull any punches and when he gives you advice, you know its the best possible solution to whatever the issue is. He is one of the hidden gurus grinding away everyday. Leave a comment with your best Donuts story…

Affiliate Voices Podcast #25 with Shawn Collins

Tweet [http://twitter.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F02%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-25-with-shawn-collins%2F&via=akagorilla&text=Affiliate%20Voices%20Podcast%20%2325%20with%20Shawn%20Collins&related=cingroomer&lang=en&count=horizontal&counturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.affiliatevoices.com%2F2012%2F02%2Faffiliate-voices-podcast-25-with-shawn-collins%2F] [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/shawn-collins.jpg] [http://www.affiliatevoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/shawn-collins.jpg]This week, I interviewed Shawn Collins, Co-Founder of AffiliateSummit.com [http://www.affiliatesummit.com]. Since we have interviewed affiliates from all levels of experience, I figured it was time to interview one that has been at all levels of the industry. Shawn and Missy Ward started Affiliate Summit out of frustration with the lack of education in the industry. Shawn takes us back to the Dark Ages of affiliate marketing and gives a good history lesson. We discussed a possible “un-conference” type of affiliate cruise with loosely organized networking. What do you think about that type of cruise sometime next year? Other topics discussed: Affiliate Summit Central in Austin [http://www.affiliatesummit.com] ShareASale Think Tank [http://shareasale.com/thinktank/2012/index.cfm] The history of outsourced affiliate program management Shawn’s big move to Austin last year Affiliate Summit Meetups [http://www.meetup.com/Affiliate-Summit-Atlanta/] Pinterest and why all merchants should have a profile The future of affiliate marketing If you want to be on the Affiliate Voices Podcast and share your vast (or limited) experience with affiliate marketing, let us know.