March saw the release of our new tracking software - AccuTrak. This is a version of what is known as “cookieless” tracking. Unlike most contemporary tracking systems that rely on cookies to record sales, AccuTrak Technology stores and matches information in the user’s browser cache.
The AccuTrak tracking will run alongside our current cookie tracking. The cookie tracking will be the main tracking but if a sale is not tracked through a cookie then the AccuTrak tracking will pick it up.
This new development means that we can offer a much more reliable tracking system going forward as a higher number of sales are being driven without a cookie due to blocking software, users deleting their cookies etc.
As a network we want to make sure that the affiliate channel is rewarded for what is delivered and we feel that by introducing a more robust tracking system this will be the case at dgm.
In addition to this, dgmCompare Broadband Version 2 went live. The new version has loads of new features and a customisable look and feel. For more info about the release click here . To celebrate we’ll be rewarding another lucky affiliate with a £500 cash prize. To enter the draw you just need to create your banner, have it live on your site and have recorded a validated sale by April 30th (sale will be validated at the end of the month - winner announced, w/c May 11th)
Happy Easter
Jess and the Team
Hot Spots:
Vodafone
Vodafone have re-launched their e-voucher system this month and you can expect to see a lot more of these in 2009
The first voucher is for a nifty free pay as you talk Vodafone 231 when you purchase:
- Any Sim Only contract priced £20 or over
- Any 24 mnth contract over £20
- Any 18 mnth contract over £30
- Any 24 month Mobile Broadband contract
Consumers can use: free231voda or free231voda1 if it’s a mobile broadband contract
For full details and new codes, please click here or contact Kevin Sutton
New Campaigns:
Snow + Rock:
We are pleased to announce that Snow+Rock has launched exclusively on the network.
Snow+Rock’s founders were passionate climbers and skiers; that was in 1983 and that passion still drives the business today. From the shop floor to the boardroom you will find people who are committed skiers, snowboarders and climbers. Because of this we only stock products that we believe in. We bring some of the best brands in the world to our discerning UK customers. For winter sports and outdoors enthusiasts Snow+Rock is the place to get your gear. We are involved in product testing and development with key brands so we have in-depth product knowledge which means we understand our customer’s needs.
There are great commission rates for this campaign:
Snow+Rock Full Price Items:
1 - 25 sales per month = 5% of basket value
26 - 50 sales per month = 7% of basket value
51+ sales per month = 9% of basket value
Snow+Rock Sale Items:
1 - 25 sales per month = 3% of basket value
26 - 50 sales per month = 5% of basket value
51+ sales per month = 7% of basket value
Creative can be found within the Snow+Rock area of dgmPro. There is also a datafeed available for their extensive range of products.
You can find more information on the Snow+Rock dgmKnowledge page.
Lloyds TSB International:
Lloyds TSB International are offering £34 commission per completed valid International Account applications validated within 30 days.
Designed to meet the challenges and opportunities of living and working abroad, the International Account offers everything you need from day-to-day banking in a range of currencies to a whole range of services and benefits.
International Account features:
• No monthly subscription charge for the first three months.
• Choice of accounts in three currencies: Sterling, US dollar and Euro.
• Debit cards available in all three currencies.
• Sterling cheque book.
• Competitive interest rates.
• Makes moving your money easy through telegraphic transfers, international drafts, direct debits, standing orders and more…*
• Interest is paid without deduction of tax.
International Accounts are typically used by people working abroad, retiring abroad, holiday home owners and those looking for the benefits of a British bank.
Find out more at the dgmKnowledge page.
Please see dgmPro for the campaigns full Terms and Conditions or contact Charlotte Aitchison if you have any questions.
Sleeping Solutions:
Sleeping Solutions is the number one online shop for Silentnight, Sealy and Milbrook beds, as well as other well know brands. Backed by Sussex Beds, a successful chain of bed superstores based in the south of England, with over 25 years retailing experience, Sleeping Solutions prides itself on its value and customer service - translating into great conversions for the affiliate!
Visitors can browse and purchase the full catalogue of Silentnight products from beds, mattresses and bedsteads to duvets, pillows and mattress covers. One of the most successful ranges is the award-winning My First Bed range of interchangeable, accessorised beds for children.
Sleeping Solutions has no high street stores, warehousing or transport expenses, so our overheads are minimal, which means customers pay a fraction of the price of the average high street store for ANY product. Everything purchased is delivered FREE to mainland UK addresses, so our online store is hard to beat!
You can expect an average order value of over £500, and excellent conversion rates from click to sale - giving some great earnings for affiliates.
Commission
10% commission £1 - £1999
15% commission £2000 - £5999
20% commission £6000 and upwards
Voucher Codes
Regular updated voucher codes are available for this merchant and we are happy for voucher code sites to promote Sleeping Solutions, List of the current voucher codes is available in dgmKnowlegde.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Swatkins.
Car Audio Centre:
Car Audio Centre are the UK’s car audio specialist for the latest in car entertainment systems, from portable DVD audio visual equipment to CD head units, iPod ready car stereos to CD multi changer and satellite navigation.
As a leading car audio specialist, they also offer the best car audio package deals and car specific upgrades, ensuring we offer comprehensive solutions to upgrade original equipment for specific vehicles.
Their brands include Alpine, Clarion, Infinity, In Phase, JBL, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony, and many other well known brands.
Commission
GREAT launch incentive - 6% commission
After 16th June commission 5% on all products.
Car Audio Centre is now offering a 10% off VOUCHER CODE for more information please go to dgmKnowledge.
The programme has a PRODUCT FEED making it very easy to deeplink into any of Car Audio Centre fantastic in car entertainment products. The feed is available in XML downloads directly from dgmPro.
Information regarding TOP SELLING PRODUCTS is available in the dgmKnowledge.
For more information please contact James Lun.
TraceSmart:
Tracesmart is the UK’s leading online people search facility, offering the general public the opportunity to trace long lost friends and family. Their people tracing facility is the most powerful available on the internet today, offering the best value for money and providing a quick and easy way to locate missing or lost individuals. It’s used by thousands of people every day, providing access to a wealth of information including current and historic Electoral Rolls which extend back to 2000.
People Search Tools
Tracesmart’s people search tools will find someone when only limited information is known, and display a list of possible matches, including full address details, within seconds.
Tracesmart also provides Land Registry information that can identify the owner of a property being searched, the type of property and when it was last sold including its estimated value.
Family History
Tracesmart people search tools have a key role to play in family history studies, and the online facility is used by many genealogy enthusiasts. Many rediscover the past by searching for living UK relatives.
Commission structure:
Tracesmart pay out £4 flat rate for every customer that subscribes to the service.
Cashback sites are allowed to promote Tracesmart on lower commission - £3.
Campaign updates:
Jacobs Digital:
SONYSAVE makes the Sony DSC-H10 just £152.99 RRP £199.99! Valid until 6th April. Online Exclusive deal only.
Gray & Osbourn:
We are pleased to announce a change to the Gray & Osbourn commission structure.
Gray & Osbourn have decided to reward affiliates with a new commission tier structure. Please see the changes below:
Sales Value Commission
Base Rate 5%
£2,500 - £5,000 5.5%
£5,000 - £10,000 6.5%
£10,000 - £20,000 7.5%
Over £20,000 8%
There is now the opportunity to earn higher commission, so there has never been a better time to promote Gray & Osbourn!
There is also great news for all cashback sites promoting Gray & Osbourn. The commission has increased from 5% to 8% of basket value. The brand already works well with cashback sites and now it will perform even better!
engage Mutual:
In addition to the Child Trust Fund and Over 50’s Life insurance, engage Mutual have now launched their Health Cash Plan product.
Commissions are £50 for a completed application (£25 for incentive sites)
The programme will run on approval only so please apply for the campaign through dgmPro. Sales will be subject to a three month validation period.
Links and creatives are now available in dgmPro once you site has been approved by the client.
If you’re not sure what a Health Cash Plan involves the Q&A’s below should help you and your users:
What is a Health Cash Plan?
A Health Cash Plan is a simple way to help out with every day health care bills. By paying a regular
premium, you can enjoy money back on dental, optical, physiotherapy and other healthcare
treatments.
What are the advantages?
• money back on dental and optical bills
• money back on treatments including chiropractic and physiotherapy
• cash if you have to stay in hospital
• money back for many private treatments as well as NHS
• guaranteed acceptance with no medical
Please see the Policy Summary for full details of the benefit limits and what is not covered by the plan.
Who can have a HCP?
Anyone aged between 17 and 65 who is a UK resident is eligible for a Health Cash Plan.
What’s the difference between a Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance?
Private Medical Insurance is designed to give you a greater choice as to when and where you have
your treatment. It pays out on the costs associated with a hospital stay, various medical treatments,
medical procedures as well as therapies.
Health Cash Plans on the other hand are a simple way to help out with everyday health care bills.
They provide cash back on various health care needs such as dental, optical, physiotherapy,
chiropractic and other specialist treatments.
Can you have both a Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance?
Yes, the two plans can easily complement each other. They are not the same.
Why choose engage?
The engage Health Cash Plan is very easy to set up and more importantly easy to claim for
treatments. Key benefits of the engage Health Cash Plan include:
• No extra charges for children!
The plan covers not only you, but also provides some free benefits for your dependent
children under the age of 17. Please see www.engagemutual.com for full details.
• Immediate cover*
For most benefits - you can claim straight away! (*excludes maternity, paternity and adoption
payments).
• £10 shopping voucher when you start a plan!
Spend the voucher in any one of dozens of leading high street stores. Terms & Conditions apply
• Guaranteed acceptance with no medical
If you are aged between 17 and 65 and a UK resident. Pre-existing conditions aren’t covered
(except for dental and optical claims).
Any questions you have on the product please get in touch.
Book Direct Rooms:
B&B Sale - Up to 40% off!
Book Direct Rooms have a winter sale now on with many B&B’s nationwide now up to 40% off.
Hurry to promote this offer as these great discounts won’t be around for long!
Please see http://www.bookdirectrooms.com/ for more details.
Cho-Yung:
Two bits of good news from CHO-YUNG
We are delighted to announce that the commission for validated sales with Cho Yung has been increased to £15.00 from the 1 April!
This change reflects the success that has been seen during recent trials where the purchase price has been increased and as such we can now pay you more.
There’s more………
In addition we are pleased to offer a VOUCHER CODE which will discount the cost of shipping on a free trial to just 99p.
‘8732′ is an ongoing offer.
We have seen a massive increase in the number of our product being bought and with a click to sale rate of around 10%, it is a great time to be promoting Cho-Yung. The addition of this great voucher code promotion should help you further to promote our campaign.
IceBuyer:
We are pleased to announce that there has been a change to the commission structure offered by Icebuyer.
A new flat 5% of basket value CPA will replace the previous tiered CPA.
We feel that this reflects Icebuyer’s ongoing commitment to its affiliate channel and provides affiliates with a big incentive to push the promotion of the Icebuyer products.
If you would like any further information, please contact James Lun
Quote Zone:
Start Promoting Quote Zone in April and you can get a £100cash prize
We would like to invite you to start promoting the Quote Zone programme. Quote Zone are an independent quote comparison site for UK insurance, that provide easy quote-comparison facilities.
The merchant is offering £100 cash prize for the first affiliate that delivers 100+ valid quotes.
Commission structure
• £2.00 per car insurance quote
• £2.00 per quote per van insurance or home insurance quote
• Plus £1.00 for each bike insurance quote.
Webmoney:
Webmoney have relaunched their PaymentProtect and MortgageProtect products onto the market with an increased CPA for affiliates.
Webmoney have increased the CPA on these products to £42 per valid sale.
With unemployment having reached 2 million and showing no sign of abating, there has never been a better time to promote income protection and mortgage payment protection products. People are understandably terrified of losing their jobs and so are turning to these products to get some much needed peace of mind.
Please see dgmKnowledge for more details about these products and for approved copy.
Quickfire:
Name: Ben Cockburn
A4U Handle: Ben C / bepeco
Age: 30 (Just!)
Role: Technical Solutions Manager
How long have you been at dgm?: Just over 2 years now
Tell us an interesting fact about you: I’ve lived in 9 countries!
First CD you ever bought: Either Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio or the original Three Lions by Skinner/Baddiel/Lightning Seeds - It’s coming home!
Favourite drink: Beer
Last film you watched: Frost / Nixon
Tell us a joke: I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.
Which campaign would you promote if you were an affiliate?: BSI - up to 10% commission, loads of keywords to optimise your site for the natural search listings, lots of small businesses compelled by law to have copies of the latest regulations and very little competition online.
One last crucial question…Pepsi or Coca cola?: I’m all for the peppy underdog - Pepsi!
