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Easter Eggs and Advertising Banners is A Good Combination!

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Do you have your chocolate eggs and holidays booked? Easter is coming!!! This year is extra special with the majority of people taking advantage of the extra bank holiday and jetting off somewhere nice. Make sure your advertising banners are in place early and you have your Easter gifts at the ready.

What to offer this Easter?

Eggs - a variety of chocolate eggs, large and small. Just check out Shopzilla’s chocolate section.

Perfume - whether you’re after a male or female scent, have a look at our fragrances here.

Teddies - give a soft, cuddly teddy to the one you love this Easter.

happy-easter-teddyAs a reminder, the office will be closed on Friday 22nd April, Monday 25th April, Friday 29th April and the following Monday 2nd May. If you have any queries during this time please email the publisher team and we will get back to you as soon as possible on our return.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Friday, March 25th, 2011

As soon as the Valentine’s posts and cards disappear from shops, we start seeing Mother’s Day cards and gift ideas which are the next big sellers. This year, we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 3rd April so don’t forget to get your gifts at the ready and your banners in place!

We’ve put together a little post to give you some inspiration for that wonderful woman in your life a.k.a. Mum, Mam, Mother or Mummy.

If she’s into flowers, check out the glorious selection we have on Shopzilla:

© Buyagift.co.uk

© Buyagift.co.uk

If it’s chocolates, we have plenty to offer:

© Thorntons

© Thorntons

And if it’s jewellery, let Shopzilla dazzle you with the bracelets, earrings and pendants we offer:

© Orvis

© Orvis

Spoil your mum rotten with Shopzilla’s fantastic choice of gift ideas.

Pancake Day Gets Us All in a Stir!

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Oooh pancake time again! If you’re like us here at the Shopzilla Europe office, we know you’ll be cooking up some delightful treats for Pancake Day this year! We usually get ours around lunchtime as a scrummy dessert to finish off lunch - not to be missed!

This year Pancake Day falls on 8th March which is next week! Make sure you take advantage of the fact that people like us will be preparing in advance for Shrove Tuesday with new kitchen utensils and equipment. Display your banners early so as to cash in on those affiliate clicks and provide useful content to your visitors as early as possible.

Try out these possibilities in the Publisher portal for some great looking Shrove shopping banners:

Spatula –> Home & Garden –> Kitchen Gadgets & Utensils

Frying pans –> Home & Garden –> Cooking & Baking Equipment

Pancakes –> Home & Garden –> Cooking & Baking Equipment

pancake-day

Valentine’s Day Gifts For All

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Soon to be the most romantic day of the year, isn’t it about time you get your gift(s) sorted for your loved one? We think so. And who better to help you than one of the UK’s leading comparison search engines?!

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Gifts for Him.

Compare a wide range of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the man in your life. How about a nice new watch? Or an ipod for his daily commute? Check out Shopzilla’s range of aftershaves or electronics - you’re bound to spot a great gift.

Gifts for Her.

Women are never THAT difficult to buy for what with all the ladies treats out on the market these days, so guys, you have no excuse! Try some glorious ladies perfume such as Chanel, Calvin Klein or Prada. Or why not invest in some beautiful jewellery as a special Valentine’s Day treat.

See here for other gift ideas for her and here for gift ideas for him.

Affiliates - this one’s for you. Get your Valentine’s banners in place early for some extra loving in the form of increased earnings this year. We have plenty of shapes, sizes and products available, just choose the one you prefer. Let us know if you have questions!

valentines-day-banner

Here’s to a Glorious Affiliate Marketing Filled 2011

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Make 2011 your best affiliate year yet...

Make 2011 your best affiliate year yet...

Firstly, happy new year to you all! We hope you all enjoyed the holidays and are now ready to get back into the swing of things? Shopzilla certainly is and we’re on hand to help out with any questions you may have on the API, FTP Data Feeds, dynamic banners or our affiliate program itself.

Promotions to watch out for in the next few months:

Valentine’s Day - February 14th

Pancake Day - March 8th

Comic Relief - March 18th

Mother’s Day - April 3rd

Easter buys and holiday essentials - April 22nd & 25th

Royal Wedding - April 29th (see our post on sapphire engagement rings!)

Keep an eye out for updates on the Publisher blog and handy hints for content and banners to include on your site. Also, have a look at our affiliate resolutions blog post from 2010 for new-found inspiration this year.

Let us know if you have any questions and as always, good quality content often makes for good quality traffic!

Once again a very happy new year to you all and here’s to a prosperous 2011!

Happy Holidays from the Publisher Team!

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Christmas wishes from the Shopzilla Publisher Team

Christmas wishes from the Shopzilla Publisher Team

Time has flown this year and once again the Shopzilla Publisher Team would like to thank you for all your hard work over the year and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Some of our program’s highlights from 2010:

  • The launch of the API for all three EU markets
  • As well as merchant ratings ratings available, we now have merchant reviews available in both the FTP feeds and API solution.
  • Shopzilla’s facelift - the re-branding of Shopzilla’s look and feel.
  • The A4U tradeshows both in Munich and London
  • Continuing growth of our European affiliate programs  in the UK, France and Germany
  • Hitting the #1 spot for comparison shopping engine networks in Europe

The office will be closed over the holidays but we will be back again on 4th January 2011 to answer any questions you may have regarding your account, our affiliate products or the program itself. In the meantime check out our FAQs here.

On a final note it’s not too late for you to integrate your Christmas dynamic banners and reap the rewards for those Christmas sales.

See you next year!

Warm wishes,
The Shopzilla UK Publisher Team

A4uexpo at London ExCel

Friday, October 8th, 2010

After a great A4uexpo Munich in May earlier this year, we are now looking forward to exhibiting at A4U London at the ExCel centre next week. The exhibition runs from the evening of 11th right through to 13th October with lots of great sessions, parties and people to look forward to.

Some of the hot topics promise to include SEO, Affiliate Marketing, Social Media, Online Monetisation and Mobile Strategies as well as panels and video sessions.

a4uexpo-london

Shopzilla’s Publisher Team will be on hand at stand 52 to help you find out how you can add value to your website with shopping content. We’ll be happy to walk you through our affiliate program and show you examples of banners, publishers and advertising content, and we’d love to meet you in person.

Don’t forget about the three networking parties where you’ll be able to mingle with and chat to some of the industry’s leading experts. It’s also a great opportunity to speak with like-minded individuals; remember it’s not what you know but who you know!

Lastly, registrations end today so if you are thinking of going, BOOK QUICKLY and save £50 on your delegate passes with our unique discount code LONZILLA50 when registering. You can also opt for a second day only pass at£95, meaning you don’t need to pay for the full expo experience but you’ll still get a fantastic taste of the conference.

Hope to see you there!

Go Golfing in the British Open with Bizrate’s Banners

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

The British Open is back so the golfing world is going crazy. This week starting from 11th July- Saturday 18th we will see players from around the world competing to win the Claret Jug, the most coveted trophy in the golfing game.

Use this opportunity to get golf and sports banners integrated into your website.

Try out our Dynamic 4 pods (300×250) advertising banner:

golf-clubs

Or our Dynamic Quarter Page (450×450):


golf-equipment

We have a range of ad sizes to suit all websites and our ads are even customisable which means you get to personnalise them for your site!

If you need any help in finding golfing banners, please contact the Publisher Team.

Gift Ideas for Father’s Day on 20th June 2010

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday 20th June which at present is only 3 days away. If you’re a last minute buyer, Bizrate is a great site where you can find gifts, chocolates and more for your dad’s special day.

No need to break the bank for Father's Day gift ideas...

No need to break the bank for Father's Day gift ideas...

Fathers around the world are one of the most difficult people to buy for when it comes to birthdays and Christmas, let alone Father’s Day. So, what do you buy your beloved dad on his extra special day?

Clothes

Whether it be funky socks, a silk tie or classic work shirt, Bizrate has everything in men’s clothing.

Books

If your pops likes fiction, non-fiction, educational or all of the above, why not treat him to a good read.

Chocolates

Is he a chocolate fiend? Does he have a sweet tooth?

Check out Bizrate’s wide selection of chocolate gifts in celebration of Father’s Day.

Gadgets

How about offering your dad a cool gadget for Father’s Day? Check out the Bizrate electronics range to see what you can find. Products range from digital cameras and portable radios to video games and sat navs.

Happy Father’s Day!

World Cup 2010 Fever

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Have you got your shirts on, your flags at the ready and your face painted?

That’s right. In three days the World Cupkicks off once again and it’s anybody’s guess as to who is going to win this international sporting event. France? England? Germany? Or none of the above? Spain may be the favourites this year but are they strong enough to pull it off?

If you’re all ready and waiting for the games to begin on 11th June with South Africa verses Mexico, why not get your website prepared in time? That way, when searches go crazy for football shirts, football boots and generally all that is football related, you can offer your visitors what they’re looking for.

Try out some of our football banners:

sports-banners

These advertising banners come in a range of sizes and you can even dynamically alter the colours, placement IDs and border width/colour so that they really do seamlessly integrate into your website.

The 2010 World Cup promises to be an exciting ride for footballers and supporters alike. Show your support by displaying your football-related banners now!

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