Quick Fix for Password Problems

We have received a few notes from Publishers about problems with the "Change Password" function. Currently, when a user changes their password from within the "My Account" tab, the system gets crazy and forgets both passwords (the old one and the new one). However, the "Forgot Password" function works without a hitch.

So here's the workaround we're giving Publisher for the time being. If you'd like to change your password, log out of Shopzilla Publisher and return to the login page. Hit "Forgot Your Password?" and enter your proper email address. This will trigger our system to send you a temporary password via email. When you log in to Shopzilla Publisher with this temp password, you will be prompted to choose a new password. HERE is where you'll enter the new password of your choosing.

We know it's a bit of a pain, but at least we found a simple workaround for now. But never fear, the "Change Password" issue should be resolved soon.

Happy Linking!

Good Tips for Publishers from MarketingApple

Steve Chazin is a former marketing exec for Apple and recently released a killer eBook called MarketingApple. In it, he gives a few quick tips on how to market "the Apple way". We read through it and found it highly informative. Steve brings up a lot of great, and surprisingly simple, ideas that any online marketer can utilize to increase visibility for their site or product. Check out Steve's free eBook at MarketingApple.com and let the earnings follow.

Btw, you can thank Shawn from AffiliateTip for bringing this to our attention.

Shopzilla Publisher Program Launches Commercial API

We're excited to announce that affiliates of the Shopzilla Publisher Program may now access the Shopzilla XML API. Using the XML API, website publishers can programmatically access Shopzilla's comprehensive product catalog and inventory of merchant product offers.

Publishers may make API requests using the following filters:

• Keywords
• Categories
• Brands and related attributes
• Price Ranges
• Product IDs

Commercial access to the Shopzilla API offers website publishers the deepest level of integration to ensure the most contextually relevant display of monetized shopping content.

If you are already an affiliate of the Shopzilla Publisher Program, you must apply for access to the API.

If you are interested in accessing our XML API and are not an affiliate of Shopzilla, please apply for an account.

Shopzilla Publisher Program The 5th Most Popular Affiliate Program

We all (well, maybe not all of us) eagerly anticipate the release of Shawn Collins monthly update on the most popular affiliate programs listed on his website, AffiliateTip.com.

Earlier today, Shawn published the August rankings and for the fourth consecutive month in a row, the Shopzilla Publisher Program has made the top 10 list. Each month, we've edged up in the rankings. Here's how we've been positioned in the rankings over that time.

In May, 2007, Shopzilla's affiliate program was the 10th most popular affiliate program.

For June 2007, we were ranked the 9th most popular program.

In July, we moved up 2 rungs to the 7th most popular program.

And, in August, we continued our climb up the rankings to become the 5th most popular affiliate program.