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Re: Amazon Kills Associate Direct Paid Search

Geno Prussakov — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:34:17 -0000

"do you know If this is real does it apply to people with amazon stores on their websites"

No. The text says that it applies "to Associates who send users to www.amazon.com, www.amazon.ca, or www.endless.com". So they're only forbidding DTM (direct-to-merchant) PPC. You can, however, run paid search campaigns that send traffic to your own website (where you have the Amazon store).

Re: Amazon Kills Associate Direct Paid Search

Geno Prussakov — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:16:31 -0000

I agree with Pat about affiliate DTM PPC campaigns generally being "of very low value." Amazon's decision is interesting (sets a precedent too). Looking forward to Scott's and Kellie's further thoughts on the possible reasons behind it.

Re: North Carolina’s version of the “Amazon Tax”

Geno Prussakov — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:22:28 -0000

It's Use Tax section 150.201. I've just sent you an e-mail about it, Scott.

Re: North Carolina’s version of the “Amazon Tax”

Geno Prussakov — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:08:59 -0000

Add Illinois to your list. I have a draft of their bill dated 12/02/2008, which goes along the same lines.

Re: Assembly Bill 178: An Open Letter to California Legislators

Geno Prussakov — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:22:40 -0000

I would definitely sign under a letter like this. WTG, Scott.

Re: Damn Marketers. Affiliate Links in Twitter

Geno Prussakov — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:54:26 -0000

Yes, in most instances "opinions and recommendations" *are* "suspect if there's money involved". I still believe it is possible to genuinely review something, and make money on the side too, but there's a fine line between ethically responsible marketing and monetary interest.

Re: Damn Marketers. Affiliate Links in Twitter

Geno Prussakov — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:56:24 -0000

What Mike Allen said (everything! from whether it's okay to the disclosure question).

And you're exactly right, Scott, I personally am 100% okay with this. In fact, I believe, you deserve the commission for that sale if it ever happens. You've done your job! And guess what? You were the *only* one on Twitter who recommended a grinder back in response to me. I got few more replies on Facebook, but none on Twitter...

Re: Fresh Air

Geno Prussakov — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:18:28 -0000

Scott, I couldn't agree more. Fresh perspectives, ideas, thoughts, and solutions... These are definitely the things I need more of. Constantly.

Re: Jangro.com Hockey Contest Winner Announced

Geno Prussakov — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:40:35 -0000

Congratulations, Kevin! :)

Re: Do Something That Makes You Uncomfortable

Geno Prussakov — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:57:15 -0000

"My 2.5 yo son didn't even notice." - LOL

Looking good!

Honestly, when I just started watching that video, I too thought you're gonna shave bald. What you got looks much better than what I thought I was gonna see... :)

Great haircut! Excellent video!

Re: Thank You ShareASale

Geno Prussakov — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:02:06 -0000

Congratulations again, Scott!!

Merry Christmas!

Re: 2009/02/11/twitterremote/

Geno Prussakov — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:09:59 -0000

Installed it on my blog tonight. Looking forward to reviewing the results tomorrow morning. Certainly looks like a good little widget.

One suggestion: can the owner of the widget himself/herself be removed from the list of the last visitors of his/her site? It's a bit weird having your own picture there twice (first - as the large picture in the top part of the widget, and then - in the list of the last visitors)?

Re: Be Honest, really

Geno Prussakov — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:24:47 -0000

Important post. Superb illustrations!!

Re: Resolving the candy issue

Geno Prussakov — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:31:20 -0000

"She's a smart one, a resourceful one and a determined to do things her way..." - Seeing a parent being *that* proud of their little one just melts my heart.

Re: The penguin finds a great Chinese proverb

Geno Prussakov — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:56:46 -0000

Beautiful find, Penguin!!

Benjamin Franklin was known for saying: "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

I love the grasp of magnitude of things in the Chinese proverb that the Penguin has found!

Re: Gary Vaynerchuk - I had a wild day, you? Turning negatives into...

Geno Prussakov — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:53:39 -0000

"You gotta be truthful. You gotta stand up and take responsibility. ...You gotta take control"

I couldn't agree with you more.

Good way of handling crisis there, Gary.

Great video.

Looking forward to your keynote at the Affiliate Summit West 2009 in just 4 days.

Re: Snackfest Continues - 2009 Marketing Advice

Geno Prussakov — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:06:55 -0000

...seriously look into diversifying their marketing (especially, online). Affiliate marketing, for example, is remaining to be one of the most cost-effective, yet altogether a frequently overlooked channel.

Re: 5 Social Media Marketing Mistakes

Geno Prussakov — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:47:57 -0000

Excellent post, Eric!

I'd like to echo what you're saying in #3. In the era of user-generated content, you can never take more than what you yourself have given (in terms of useful, constructive content). Many try, but all fail.

Re: More Proof That Content is King

Geno Prussakov — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:40:15 -0000

Good research reference and conclusion/recommendation. I am also surprised how many e-commerce websites do not have FAQ sections, or don't run blogs, or shoot instructional videos. Adding a forum to your e-commerce website (both for support purposes, and to add an element of online social interaction) is another idea to play with. Will help the merchant with their topical SE rankings for sure.