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        <description>This feed contains a list of the last 5 merchants to launch an Affiliate Program in the AvantLink.com Affiliate Network.</description>
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            <title>Little Ruler</title>
            <link>http://www.avantlink.com/merchant_details/10521/littleruler.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>
<b>Little Ruler</b> offers skateboard-branded clothing for babies and kids. We hold exclusive licensing agreements for the leading skate brands such as Independent, Santa Cruz, Creature, Nor Cal, Thrasher, and more. We also carry a variety of skate shoes from DC, Vans, Etnies, etc. 
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<b>Little Ruler</b> started in 2004 with a goal to provide cool kids clothing right from their start. Kids from 0-7 can get clothes with the same skate brands as their dad or big brother from <b>Little Ruler</b>.
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<p>
We have many customers throughout the US, Canada, UK, Australia and beyond who are stoked on <b>Little Ruler</b>!
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<ul>
<li>10% Commission</li>
<li>Average Order size of $45</li>
<li>120-day cookies</li>
<li>Extensive on-going market research that maximizes conversions</li>
<li>Full-time affiliate management staff</li>
<li>Unique product selection</li>
<li>Holiday/Seasonal Specials</li>
<li>Monthly Email Promotions</li>
<li>Survey Give-Away</li>
<li>Deal-of-the Week Promotions</li>
</ul>
<p>
We look forward to your parntership!
</p><p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/affiliate_app.php">Apply Now to this program.</a></p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:13:00 MST</pubDate>
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            <title>Snowboard Connection</title>
            <link>http://www.avantlink.com/merchant_details/10533/snowboardconnection.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>
Entering our 20th year of business, <b>Snowboard Connection's</b> goal has been the same from the beginning: to get you outside, having fun, on quality gear at a price you can afford. <b>SnoCon</b> opened in October 1990 in a 1,000 square foot space in Seattle, Washington. We've been there from the start and that first year <b>SnoCon</b> sold brands like Kemper, MBoo, Avalanche, Powderstick, and Gnu.  We've been able to survive in the Land of Nordstrom and the Valley of Costco with our combination of great staff and the widest selection of snowboard gear and apparel.
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Being based in Seattle has kept us close to the action.  Snowboard companies K2, Ride, Lib Tech, Gnu, and Capita are all based in the same city and keep us updated with the inside view of news and technology. Our close proximity to legendary Mt. Baker and year-round riding at Mt. Hood allow our staff to be the most experienced and knowledgeable in the realm of snowboarding.
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<p>
<b>SnoCon's</b> large selection of top action sports brands and shred-loving customer service has turned the local snow, skate, and surf community into dedicated life-long customers. An affiliate partnership with <b>SnoCon</b> is a great opportunity to benefit from our ever-growing online customers looking for killer gear on the web. With a high converting website and core shop product selection, <b>SnoCon's</b> affiliate program is dedicated to your success. 
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<p>
We'd invite you over for a beer to explain why our affiliate program is the best, but this list will have to suffice for now:
</p>
<ul>
<li><b>SnoCon carries the top brands in snowboarding (and some of the more exclusive)</b>: Burton, Lib Tech, Gnu, Quiksilver, Volcom, Nike, Oakley, Von Zipper, Nixon and many many more.</li>
<li><b>8% Baseline Commission Rate</b> (with bonus incentives for high performing affiliates)</li>
<li>Over 4 months to refer new customers with our <b>120 Day Cookie Duration</b></li>
<li><b>Dedicated affiliate program management</b> keeping you up to date on the latest promotions, top selling products, compelling ads, with quick and reliable support.</li>
<li><b>High Converting Site</b></li>
<li><b>Average Order is $150.</b> However, a complete snowboard set up averages around $500-$1000 with snowboard outerwear ranging from $100-$500 per piece.</li>
</ul>  
<p>
We look forward to your partnership!
</p><p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/affiliate_app.php">Apply Now to this program.</a></p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:55:00 MST</pubDate>
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            <title>NRS</title>
            <link>http://www.avantlink.com/merchant_details/10525/nrs.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Who is NRS?</b></p>

<p>The people at <b>NRS</b> believe that customers deserve the best. They offer high-quality, affordable gear and service that's friendly, fast and efficient. Bill Parks, the NRS Founder and President says, "I created <b>NRS</b> to be the kind of company I would want to do business with. We treat our customers in the way we like to be treated."</p>

<p><b>NRS</b> manufactures an extensive array of rafts, catarafts and inflatable kayaks, plus a complete line of apparel and accessories for all types of boats and boaters. Their apparel spans the range from base layers like their sun protective HydroSilk to fully protective dry suits, wetsuits and all the gloves, footwear and life jackets needed for comfort and safety on the water. They also partner with other top-of-the-line companies such as Werner, AIRE, Kokatat, Carlisle, Cataract, Astral, Extrasport and Aquapac to bring your customers even more choice in gear.</p>

<p>If your site visitors enjoy any type of watersport, <b>NRS</b> is their one-stop-shop. <b>NRSweb.com</b> is a goldmine of helpful tips and instruction to compliment their full product line. And their Associates are boaters that share your customer's passions for the outdoors and the water world.</p> 

<p>In a nutshell, <b>NRS</b> will convert the traffic/customers you send!</p>

<p><b>You'll earn money with NRS because...</b></p>

<ul>
<li><b>NRSweb.com</b> is the Internet's largest specialty kayaking, rafting, and outdoor store, offering a broad selection of top name brands. Our website is packed with expert advice and in-depth information about products and the sport of paddling.</li> 
<li><b>NRS</b> is known for outstanding customer service and high quality products. This has lead to a large, loyal customer base.</li>
<li><b>NRS'</b> Rock Solid Guarantee and Hassle-Free Returns help to convert your visitors into <b>NRS</b> customers!</li>
<li><b>NRS</b> has been a leader in the Paddlesports industry since 1972.</li>
<li><b>NRS</b> is First On The Water.</li>
</ul>

<p><b>Program Highlights:</b></p>

<ul>
<li><b>Earn a 10% Commission</b> on every sale you send to us</li>
<li><b>Average Order Value</b> is $130</li>
<li><b>120-day cookie duration</b> gives you four months after initial click to earn your commission.</li>
<li><b>Best Selling Brands include</b> NRS, Kokatat, Werner, Kavu, Ibex, Level 6, Astral, AIRE, Extrasport, Yakima, Brunton, Pelican Cases, Smith Optics and many more.</li>
<li><b>Dedicated Program Manager</b> to help answer all your questions and make our partnership a success.</li>
<li><b>Monthly newsletters</b> keep you informed on the latest promotions and programs.</li>
<li><b>No Commission Reversals on Returns</b></li> 
<li><b>Bonuses</b></li>
<li>100% Parasite Free</li>
<li>Datafeeds - Raw Customizable & Dynamic</li>
<li>SEO Friendly Tools</li>
<li>RSS Subscription Tools</li>
<li>Dynamic Product Showcase - Create targeted product advertisements easily</li>
<li>Detailed Reporting</li>
<li>Contextual Ad Builder</li>
<li>Comprehensive selection of coupons, banners and text links</li>
</ul>

<p>If you have any questions about <b>NRSweb.com</b> please contact us at affiliates@nrsweb.com.</p><p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/affiliate_app.php">Apply Now to this program.</a></p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:45:00 MST</pubDate>
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            <title>Koa Coffee</title>
            <link>http://www.avantlink.com/merchant_details/10465/koacoffee.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>
If you'd like to jump into the 19 billion dollar coffee industry without harvesting, picking, roasting or packing, you're just a few clicks away. The USA is the largest coffee-consuming nation on the planet, consuming over 3 billion pounds of coffee beans per year. Nearly half (49%) of all American adults drink coffee daily, and 16% of American adults drink gourmet coffee every day. 
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<p>
Kona Coffee is the most famous Hawaiian Grown Coffee! Coffee from the State of Hawaii represents the only coffee grown in the United States. Only coffee from the Kona district on Hawaii can be certified and labeled "Kona". The kona "blends" you see in stores can actually contain as little as 10% kona coffee. When you promote <b>Koa Coffee</b>, you can be assured that you will be selling premium 100% Kona fresh coffee products that are grown, processed, roasted, labeled and shipped directly from our plantation on the famed Kona Belt in Hawaii. 
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<p>
<b>Koa Coffee</b> has won the coveted Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition, PCCA Coffee of the Year and was dubbed "Best Coffee In America" by Forbes Magazine... so you know you're selling a quality product. We have maintained conversion rates of 11% - 18% on organic search traffic for over 10 years and we'll work with you, providing coupon offers, keyword data and sales assistance to help you make the sale. 
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<p>
Highlights of this Affiliate program include:
</p>
<ul>
<li><b>We pay affiliates 20% for a referred sale</b></li>
<li>90 days; If you send us a visitor and they make a purchase within 90 days, you will be credited with the sale</li>
<li>Our annual average order ranges from $90 (Jan. - Aug.) to $100+ (Sept. - Dec.)</li>
<li>Our site wide conversion rate ranges from 11% (Jan - Aug) to 18% (Sept - Dec)</li>
<li>Because our product is edible, returns are virtually non-existant. On the rare occasion that a customer is unhappy because of an error in their order, we generally replace the merchandise, making refunds almost unheard of.</li>
</ul>
<p>
We look forward to your partnership.
</p><p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/affiliate_app.php">Apply Now to this program.</a></p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:13:00 MST</pubDate>
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            <title>SylvanSport</title>
            <link>http://www.avantlink.com/merchant_details/10493/sylvansport.html</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<p><b>"Coolest. Camper. Ever."</b><br> 
- National Geographic Adventure Magazine</p>

<p>Since 2004 <b>SylvanSport</b> has been enlivening the spirit of outdoor adventure through the creation of the Award winning  GO, our action-adventure camping trailer that enables you to carry bikes, kayaks, surfboards, ATVs and just about anything for fun or utility!</p> 

<p>GO Mobile Adventure Gear is a 3-in-1 towable that morphs from a compact gear trailer, to a rugged toy-hauler, to a spacious and comfortable camper all in one integrated, lightweight unit. At just 840 lbs, the GO can be towed by almost any vehicle and boasts a payload of over 800 lbs. All <b>SylvanSport</b> accessories developed exclusively for the GO offer customization to maximize your adventure experience. This award winning design has attracted attention worldwide and consistently receives accolades from casual sportsmen and professional adventurers alike.</p>

<p><b>SylvanSport's</b> background in the outdoor industry gives us the insight to create towable vehicles that are engineered like the finest pieces of gear. Our products are made in the USA to the highest standards and value. Our philosophy of smart, simple, reliable design is supported by our talented and dedicated staff that backs every GO that rolls out our doors.</p>

<p>Benefits of promoting this program:</p>
<ul>
<li>4% commission on the GO</li>
<li>6% commission on accessories</li>
<li>$6195 price for the GO yields great commissions</li>
<li>120 day cookie duration</li>
<li>Dedicated Program Management</li>
<li>Dynamic tool Suite: "SEO Friendly" datafeeds, link builders, banners and more</li>
</ul>

<p>We value your partnership!</p>

<p>For more information, visit <b>SylvanSport.com</b>.</p><p><a href="https://www.avantlink.com/affiliate_app.php">Apply Now to this program.</a></p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:47:00 MST</pubDate>
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