Thank you Linkshare:)

purplebear · #1 March 2nd, 2007, 11:45 AM

Thank you very much Linkshare

I know you guys probably hear complaints more than nice things.......but you've gone and done something that really makes me happy.

"Creative will only be active from 12:00 AM on the Start Date through 11:59 PM GMT on the End Date as specified by the merchant for the creative. During all other times, the click through will be redirected to the Merchant's Default Landing Page."

example:
Valid between 27-Feb-2007 - 01-Mar-2012

First I thought maybe it was just one of my merchants who decided to make my day lol

but have been checking a bunch of em and seeing it with all of em. It is soooooo nice having links that I know now if they're current instead of guessing if they've expired or when their expiration date is.....
So.......

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Appreciate this very much.

skishore2006 · #2 March 2nd, 2007, 11:53 AM

You're right, this is now for all merchants. Its been something I have been asking for for years, and discussing at affiliate advisory board. in the past, I have even suggested it to merchants that they include the end date in the offer description, and some of them have done it.

Its one of the easiest things a merchant can do, but it makes their program much more attractive to affiliates. Especially seasonal stuff.

MichaelColey · #3 March 2nd, 2007, 12:43 PM

It's wonderful, except for the GMT part. All links will quit working 4-8 hours before they're supposed to (depending on the merchant's time zone and DST).

Some merchants will figure this out and work around it by entering 4/1 for things that expire on 3/31, which will create confusion.

I'd much rather see them take the time to implement something correctly rather than just throw it out with major problems like this.

ske9963 · #4 March 2nd, 2007, 06:33 PM

definately a feature that will help affiliates..

Chris - AMWSO · #5 March 2nd, 2007, 07:36 PM

Looks like Brian has started a "add tools" trend across the networks

tn-morgen · #6 March 3rd, 2007, 12:54 AM

Yes, and I had a bunch of links go away for one of my programs at LS. I checked the website, and had trouble with navigation (just a tough site!) and so I emailed the AM - HE WAS GREAT! He gave me text links and I got pics & the new links are up and generating clicks!

WooHoo!!!

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#1 March 2nd, 2007, 11:45 AM
purplebear ABW Ambassador Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Posts: 3,727	Thank you Linkshare:) Thank you very much Linkshare I know you guys probably hear complaints more than nice things.......but you've gone and done something that really makes me happy. "Creative will only be active from 12:00 AM on the Start Date through 11:59 PM GMT on the End Date as specified by the merchant for the creative. During all other times, the click through will be redirected to the Merchant's Default Landing Page." example: Valid between 27-Feb-2007 - 01-Mar-2012 First I thought maybe it was just one of my merchants who decided to make my day lol but have been checking a bunch of em and seeing it with all of em. It is soooooo nice having links that I know now if they're current instead of guessing if they've expired or when their expiration date is..... So....... Thank you, thank you, thank you. Appreciate this very much.

#2 March 2nd, 2007, 11:53 AM
skishore2006 Full Member Join Date: February 8th, 2006 Posts: 329	You're right, this is now for all merchants. Its been something I have been asking for for years, and discussing at affiliate advisory board. in the past, I have even suggested it to merchants that they include the end date in the offer description, and some of them have done it. Its one of the easiest things a merchant can do, but it makes their program much more attractive to affiliates. Especially seasonal stuff.

#4 March 2nd, 2007, 06:33 PM
ske9963 Full Member Join Date: January 3rd, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 369	definately a feature that will help affiliates.. __________________ Ma, where the beer?

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#6 March 3rd, 2007, 12:54 AM
tn-morgen web dev with whiskers Join Date: February 15th, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 177	Yes, and I had a bunch of links go away for one of my programs at LS. I checked the website, and had trouble with navigation (just a tough site!) and so I emailed the AM - HE WAS GREAT! He gave me text links and I got pics & the new links are up and generating clicks! WooHoo!!!