[riverdale]

Overview

At AfrikBoutik.com, we sell one-of-a-kind authentic African products of quality and value including African Art (http://www.afrikboutik.com/arts.php) , Sculptures (http://www.afrikboutik.com/sculptures.php) , African Masks (http://www.afrikboutik.com/african_masks.php) , Djembes (http://www.afrikboutik.com/drums.php) , Leather Bags (http://www.afrikboutik.com/leathers.php) , Traditional African Clothing (http://www.afrikboutik.com/clothing.php) , Handcrafted Jewelry (http://www.afrikboutik.com/jewelry.php) , African Home Decoration (http://www.afrikboutik.com) and much, much more. We utilize the finest craftsmen available and our products represents the unique culture of Africa. Our artisans handcraft the products using their native art in the traditions of their people and tribe from where they originate. Every purchase is also backed by our guarantee of authenticity, so customers can purchase with confidence.


Commissions

Earn 20% commission for each successful sale that you generate in our site. We have a wide selection of unique items to cater to your visitor's preference. With a cookie duration of 30 days, even if the customer you refer comes back at a later time to purchase, you will still get paid.


How do I Get Started?
Sign Up Here (http://www.afrikboutik.com/affiliate.php)

[Rhea]

You have some nice looking products some of which I could sell, but...

- No information regarding country of origin or ethnic group for individual products
- No information on materials (is that rhino carved from soapstone? what?)
- Worst of all your site is loaded with leaks to other sites. I mean really -- casino links?

Sorry. You're not ready for affiliate marketing yet. You're not taking this as seriously as we do.

[riverdale]

You have some nice looking products some of which I could sell, but...

- No information regarding country of origin or ethnic group for individual products
- No information on materials (is that rhino carved from soapstone? what?)


Thanks for your input, it is stated that all of the products are from Ghana, West Africa.

The stone sculpture is made from Ghanaian White Stone.

[reneton]

Links to casinos, forex, directories and bunch of other places - are you for real?

[riverdale]

Don't sites have links and banner ads? I would appreciate it if you would ask questions about the affiliate program if you are interested in it, if not it would be best if you keep the "are you for real" to yourself

[Bill]

popcorn

[Geno Prussakov]

Don't sites have links and banner ads?
Dale, mon ami, affiliates are the people that send you the traffic. What you do with this traffic is totally your business. However, if you are not paying for clicks, but only ensure they get a "commission for each successful sale" [italics mine], why should they wish to send you the free visitors that would leak to your banner ad and link partners?

Paying for sales only is totaly fine (that's what all of the program I currenty manage do). But have you thought of how they may feel when the traffic they pay for goes to those parter sites of yours, and they don't stand a slimmest chance of reaping any fruit from it?

Geno

[Haiko de Poel, Jr.]

Read -> http://forum.abestweb.com/showthread.php?t=93894

[lostdeviant]

I especially like that 'buy ad space' image. That shows me that you really want affiliate traffic. *sarcasm*

[reneton]

Don't sites have links and banner ads? I would appreciate it if you would ask questions about the affiliate program if you are interested in it, if not it would be best if you keep the "are you for real" to yourself

I kinda thought I just had asked a question about your affiliate program. Affiliate program is not just about the size of a commission or how long your cookie lasts. Merchants website speaks volumes about their attitude and how am I supposed to trust a merchant who wants to use the traffic I send to them for their own affiliate links to some third party. You see, if I send you a visitor and he gets distracted by your affiliate links, leaves your site and buys something through that link, then you get commission, I don't. For me it's just a waste then. Makes me feel, you're not serious about your affiliates and not confident about your merchandise either. Otherwise, why would you send your client away, especially on something that is completely off topic, like casinos.
I checked your site out, because I actually was interested in your program in longer perspective. I own a djembe myself and have had some thoughts about building a site around that topic.

[riverdale]

I kinda thought I just had asked a question about your affiliate program. Affiliate program is not just about the size of a commission or how long your cookie lasts. Merchants website speaks volumes about their attitude and how am I supposed to trust a merchant who wants to use the traffic I send to them for their own affiliate links to some third party. You see, if I send you a visitor and he gets distracted by your affiliate links, leaves your site and buys something through that link, then you get commission, I don't. For me it's just a waste then. Makes me feel, you're not serious about your affiliates and not confident about your merchandise either. Otherwise, why would you send your client away, especially on something that is completely off topic, like casinos.
I checked your site out, because I actually was interested in your program in longer perspective. I own a djembe myself and have had some thoughts about building a site around that topic.

Reneton, the links that are on the website, are not affiliate links, if you just pass your cursor over it and look at the bottom of your browser you will see that. If quality traffic are sent, I do not see why they would not buy and you make a commission.

It would not make sense for us to have affiliate links on the website and then go out seeking affiliates for our own program.

[riverdale]

I especially like that 'buy ad space' image. That shows me that you really want affiliate traffic. *sarcasm*

Our program do not have any place for you and your sarcasm. As we accept and we reject.

[Geno Prussakov]

...the links that are on the website, are not affiliate links...
It does not matter what types of links they are. Any external link that deprives an affiliate of a payment on an action taken by the end user is a leak.

Example:

* I find an affiliate website that promotes your beautiful African home decor items

* I click through, and arrive at your site

* I look around, I like what I see, but then I see that Forex-geared link on the bottom of the page, and get interested...

* I click this other website's link and leave your site

* I like what I see, and decide to open an account with them (with the deposit of funds and all the consequential steps following)...


Two simple questions now:

1) Who got me to the Forex link?

2) Did the one who got me to that Forex link get any remuneration for me signing up with them, and depositing my money into their bank account?


Geno

[riverdale]

New website design and new products (http://www.afrikboutik.com) available for promotion. New affiliate link can be Found Here (http://www.afrikboutik.com/index.php/affiliate.html)

[Julian]

new management?

[riverdale]

AfrikBoutik.com affiliate program commission is now 25% on each sale.

[Rexanne]

Scary ...

[riverdale]

Scary ...

What is Scary? Being positive for a change?

[Rexanne]

What is Scary? Being positive for a change?

Positive is never scary ... unrealistic is, however.

[riverdale]

I really don't see what is scary. Try and be positive for a change. Will be a wonderful resolution for 2009!

[Julian]

Give us 10 reasons why we should promote your program

[riverdale]

Give us 10 reasons why we should promote your program

1) First and foremost, it's because you want to promote it

2) You can choose from a wide range of Unique range products

3) Highest commission paid out in this particular market

4) You can target a niche audience

5) You have No Inventory to Carry

6) No Customer Contact

7) You Make Money While You Sleep

8) There are No Fees or Location Limits

9) The Trackings are Reliable & Accurate

10) You get paid when you want to be paid

Bonus: You can be paid through different payment methods.

[tonyroberts09]

No information regarding country of origin or ethnic group for individual products

[2busy]

No information regarding country of origin or ethnic group for individual products

Thanks for your input, it is stated that all of the products are from Ghana, West Africa.

Umm, tony, could you try to be more original please? Copying and pasting old posts has been known to make one unpopular.