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    Google launch their own affiliate network!

    It is with some trepidation that I hear Google has launched its own affiliate network. Lets forget how many pies Google now has its fingers in, but its “reason to be” is as an unbiased search engine, providing the best search results & experience for its users! The most interesting/worrying statement on the site is: Earn AffiliateVIP status and enjoy exclusive marketing opportunities and greater visibility in the network. So, should I interpret this as “make us money & get pushed up the SERPS”?????!!!!!

    Even where PPC is concerned, Google should provide an unbiased platform offering equal opportunities for advertising products & services. Will Google start providing their own affiliates with a “discount” or other advantage over competitors? They way PPC costs have risen for affiliates over the last couple of years has indicated that they’re are not affiliate friendly, but maybe this will all change now they’re running their own network!

    About Google Affiliate Network

    Google acquired the DoubleClick Performics Affiliate operations in March 2008. Together, we’re creating new opportunities for monetization, expansion, and innovation in affiliate marketing.

    Performics was founded as the first full-service affiliate network in 1998 and was acquired by DoubleClick in 2004. Today Performics Affiliate operates as Google Affiliate Network and remains committed to delivering affiliate channel growth for advertisers and publishers.

    So, I’ve signed up to see what they offer – maybe it will all be American merchants for now, but it will be interesting to see how it develops!

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  • Following my application, I received the following response:

    Thank you for your interest in Google Affiliate Network, formerly DoubleClick Performics. At this time we cannot approve your application. Your application has been reviewed and may have been declined for one or more of the following reasons:

    1. We were unable to access and review your site or determine your business model based on the URL or profile information provided.

    2. The profile information provided is inconsistent or doesn’t match registered domain information.

    3. Your site does not meet our content guidelines, which prohibit the following:

    * Violent content, racial intolerance, or advocacy against any individual, group, or organization
    * Pornography, adult, or mature content
    * Hacking/cracking content
    * Illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia
    * Excessive profanity
    * Gambling or casino-related content
    * Any other content that is illegal, promotes illegal activity, or infringes on the legal rights of others

    4. Your site or business model is generally not a good fit for Google Affiliate Network and our advertiser programs.

    Not sure which of them applies to me but possibly as a UK site, I don’t fit with their all American network at the present time! Something to keep an eye on, if they get some UK merchants it may be worth re-applying.


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