I Bought This Shirt with Affiliate Commissions
While browsing one of my new favorite shopping and affiliate sites, CafePress.com, I came upon some goodies that I thought might interest you.
Pictured left is the “I bought this shirt with affiliate commissions” tank top that I just ordered.
Don’t worry guys - you can get this saying on a short-sleeved t-shirt, long-sleeved t-shirt golf shirt, baseball jersey, and raglan as well as other varieties and colors.
While searching, I found a whole range of apparel for us work-at-home-on-our-computer types.
There were 3,216 designs returned when I searched for “blog”!
Captions included “I am so blogging this” (available in numerous font types), “I blog, therefore I am” and “Blog Widow“.
I know a few folks who could wear the “Evil Cloaker” t-shirt with pride. 
There are baby and kids’ geek gifts, including infant creepers that exclaim, “My Dad’s a Geek“.
Want something other than a t-shirt? No problem! You’ll also find hats & caps, bags & backpacks, cards, calendars & prints, stickers, buttons & magnets, toys & gadgets, and mugs & housewares emblazoned with your favorite sayings.
To locate these ‘geek’ designs, go to CafePress.com and try searching for keywords including Linux Gear, Binary, Blog, Geek, Geek Girl, Nerd, Perl, and Programmer.
Here are a few direct links to get you started:
- Mr. Spider Crawls Organic Cotton Tee
- Webmistress T-Shirt
- Anti-Spam Bumper Sticker
- Internet Junky
- Computer Programmers
Let’s all wear our “Affiliate Wear” at the next conference!
Cheers,
Ros
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Last Day for eComXpo
I trust you’ve been enjoying the free show at eComXpo for the last 2 days.
Here’s the lineup for today - the 3rd and final day of the show starting at 12PM Central time:
Enjoy the show!
Cheers,
Ros
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8th Grade Drop-Out Does 1M Online in 2005
The April 2006 issue of “Secrets To Their Success” features a bonus interview with Lou Edwards, an 8th-grade dropout who is living proof that anyone can be successful online with a good idea, a little bit of research, and a lot of hard work.
His site made over $1,000,000.00 in 2005!
Learn more about Lou, 2 other highly successful Internet entrepeneurs and check out this month’s site review.
Cheers,
Ros
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eComXpo: Day Two
Here’s the line-up of presentations for Day Two of eComXpo starting at 8:30 AM Central time:
See you at eComXpo!
Cheers,
Ros
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eComXpo is Open!
eComXpo opened this morning at 8AM Central time.
Todays presentations include:
I’ll be presenting tomorrow with noted affiliates David Lewis (77Blue), Nikki Russell (FreebieJeebies) and Shawn Collins (moderator) at 1:15 Central time.
In “The Biggest Mistakes Affiliate Managers Make” we will discuss some of the mistakes, errors in judgment and goofs routinely made by affiliate managers. These actions often serve to put off affiliates and harm the longevity of the affiliate program. Affiliate managers will learn how affiliates are not one size fits all, and you’ve got to structure your communications and creative to each affiliate type. Ignore this advice at your own (and your affiliate program’s) peril.
Talk to you tomorrow and enjoy the show today!
Visit eComXpo now.
Cheers,
Ros
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Old but NOT Decrepit
I’ve decided to sell something new and different online.
New and different for me, anyway.
And actually the product isn’t new - it’s old!
It’s an existing product that won’t require a lot of prep time to get ready for sale - which makes it perfect for lazy Internet marketers - like me.
Who you? Are you lazy too?
Find out what it is in this week’s newsletter feature “Old but NOT Decrepit“.
Cheers,
Ros
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Email Marketing Secrets from the Underground Seminar - Ssshhhhh…
Can you keep a secret?
I took 12 pages of bullet-point notes during the Underground Seminar, even though I missed Day One of the seminar completely!
Twelve pages may not seem like a lot of note-taking, but each attendee also received a big black binder crammed with the speakers’ presentation notes and Power Point slides.
I have it all in my hot little hands to share with you, but you gotta promise not to tell…
OK?
Alrighty then… here are “those secrets.
Ssshhhh…
Ros
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8th Grade Drop-Out Does 1M Online in 2005
The April 2006 issue of “Secrets To Their Success” features…
- Jeff Anderson, who always wanted to be an entrepreneur. But when different opportunities didn’t meet his high expectations, he decided to try a whole new frontier: the Internet! And after discovering a fresh way to approach the highly competitive body building market, Jeff saw his site, Optimum-Anabolics.com, make $4,000 his FIRST day online!
Discover how this self-described “muscle nerd” is on track to make more than $100,000 in revenue this year!
- Josh Grossman, who started a local flower delivery business and quickly realized he was restricted by geography… Until he hit upon an ingenious solution that allowed him to take Beyond Blossoms.com online!
Now, just a year and a half later, everything is “coming up roses” for Josh, who is poised to bring in a luscious $1 million in revenues!
- BONUS INTERVIEW! FEATURING… Lou Edwards, an 8th-grade dropout who is living proof that anyone can be successful online with a good idea, a little bit of research, and a lot of hard work. Lou decided to take on the Internet giants of online travel — and saw his sales double every year for five years in a row!
His LittleShopOfCruises.com made over $1,000,000.00 in 2005!
- The winner of this month’s site review is Craig Harkins of Fencing.net, a popular hub for people interested in the sport of fencing. Inside, we show Craig how he can dramatically improve his sales process to fully capitalize on the traffic his popular web site already receives.
Find inspiration in reading “Secrets to Their Success” or win a valuable site review and become the next successful online marketer profiled!
Please note: The link above is for a FREE trial of Secrets to Their Success. You will however need to supply credit card info to gain access.
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eComXpo - FREE Show Registration
eComXpo, the world’s largest tradeshow for eCommerce Marketers is hosting its 3rd show April 4-6, 2006.
Enjoy three days of search, affiliate and interactive marketing education and networking from your desktop!
Attendees will be able to interact with over 7,000 people via chat or email, attend educational presentations by top industry experts, visit over 175 booths in the exhibit hall and enter to win fantastic prizes.
I’ll be presenting on the “BIGGEST MISTAKES AFFILIATE MANAGERS MAKE” panel to be moderated by Shawn Collins of Shawn Collins Consulting.
The best part about eComXpo is that you can attend without leaving the comfort of your own home or office.
Best news…
New for April ‘06 will be free registration for all attendees including entry to the Education Center!
Free registration will give you access to the exhibit hall, all first run educational presentations and unlimited networking opportunities all without having to step on a plane or book a hotel room.
See you there!
Cheers,
Ros
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Program Cancellation Stuns Affiliates
This is incredible! Read the whole enchilada!
TORONTO, Ontario–April 1, 2006–In a stunning announcement today, Google reported that it is shutting down its Adsense advertising program - effective immediately.
On hearing the news, one severely distraught “Adsenser” exclaimed, “I should have read Rosalind Gardner’s Super Affiliate Handbook and become a real affiliate marketer”.
The server handling sales of the Super Affiliate Handbook was down for about an hour this morning as thousands of newly unemployed “Adsensers” rushed to snap up the best-selling training manual for affiliate marketers.
Reading from a prepared statement, Ms. Gardner’s executive assistant Joel Bolton quoted her as saying, “They can’t say they weren’t warned. I’ve always cautioned affiliate marketers about the perils of relying solely on any single source of income. However, I feel for these folks and especially their families whose lives will now be seriously disrupted. Our resources will be available around the clock to help them rebuild their businesses on solid foundations.”
When queried about Ms. Gardner’s stake in the Adsense game, Mr. Bolton replied “Less than 1 percent of her total annual revenue was derived from Adsense. We’ve already put an alternative in place”.
Ms. Gardner, who is currently on one of her frequent and extended trips to parts unknown, was unavailable for further comment.
One of Ms. Gardner’s super-star affiliate students who refused to be named said “My affiliate business is solid primarily thanks to Ros. Thank goodness I listened!”.
A spokesperson for the SAH Fan Club confirmed that plans are underway to hold a parade when Ms. Gardner returns from ‘Parts Unknown’. It has been rumored that both Microsoft giant Bill Gates and Warren Buffett will attend the festivities.
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The “Super Affiliate Handbook: How I Made $436,797 in One Year Selling Other People’s Stuff Online” was originally published in June 2003 and is a complete guide to building a sustainable business as an affiliate marketer.
Affiliate managers from in-house programs and networks alike refer to the Super Affiliate Handbook as the ‘definitive’ guide on the subject.
The Super Affiliate Handbook is updated frequently to reflect changes in this rapidly evolving industry.
When not on vacation, Ms. Gardner writes, speaks and consults on the topic of affiliate marketing.
For more information about affiliate marketing and the Super Affiliate Handbook, please visit http://SuperAffiliateHandbook.com.
April Fools! (Sorry, I just couldn’t resist. )
“Adsensers”, you’re safe for today. But don’t ‘fool’ yourself into believing that any one-act play can’t or won’t be cancelled tomorrow.
Cheers,
Ros
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