Carefully read examples 5 and 6 in the law… there is a possibility that simple placing a link on a website (with no further solicitation which includes email) is an activity that would not qualify.
This law is horribly written and confusing from my perspective… but merchants should carefully consider their options with their legal counsels to see if they either qualify (under examples 2/3 etc…) or are exempt as in example 6
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Whether you’re an aspiring super affiliate, a top earner, or a part-time affiliate looking to make a little extra each month, this free info will help you learn to earn more. Tip 1 - CPA networks will turn you down in a minute if you’re doing even one of these things…
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Yesterday Overstock released a press release regarding their reason for dropping 3,400 affiliates over the New York, affiliate-driven sales tax issue.
Check out the Overstock Press Release headline! Overstock.com Says ‘Yes’ to New York Consumers, ‘No’ to New York’s New Internet Sales Tax
NO Overstock, you didn’t say ‘Yes’ to New York Consumers - get real! […]
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So many networks have a turn and burn attitude towards website publishers. We established rigorous support standards to help publishers earn maximum revenue while giving their users relevant, valuable content. From the tremendous response we’ve received so far, we think we’ve succeeded
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Amazon needs to kick this New York law off the books so it does not set a precedence other states can follow. A TON of affiliates and merchants with affiliate programs could be affected by this goes through in California as well as New York. This could get knarly!
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Oh crap - I was afraid this would happen! Overstock is taking the easiest way out and just throwing affiliates under the bus to try to avoid the New York affiliate-based sales tax problem. Amazon is suing the state of New Your over it. See my other blogs for background.
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Sorry, the looming recession is no laughing matter, but I’ve been looking for an excuse to use this pic! 
good blog post yesterday about good products and services affiliates can focus on during a recession…
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I typically shy away from PayDay Loan affiliate programs, however this company came to me via a referral from a VERY big, well respected SEO blogger - they are a client of his. I’m proud to introduce our newest 5 Star Affiliate Program…
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I’m not big on article marketing. I know a lot of affiliates that do it, just too many ebookers for me. Great blog about article marketing for retail products that I thought would be really helpful to affiliates. The key is to NOT sound like you are selling a product but to write interesting, informational, educational copy that publishers will accept and consumers are going to want to read.
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I was reading Ian Larsen’s blog over the weekend. He has some good tips for affiliate managers about how to screen out fraudulent affiliate applications.
Phony Affiliates Prevention Guide for Managers “Affiliate marketing is prone to fraud due to the lack of quality management, unsophisticated tracking systems, invisible affiliates and the basic principals around […]
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