Latest Google Algorithm Update Has Huge Impact
March 8, 2011
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“To give people the most relevant answers to their queries as quickly as possible.” That is what Google claims they want to do. To do that it requires constant changing of their algorithms and as webmasters we are left to hold our breath to see how our site will be affected.
Most of the changes we don’t notice but over the last few days Google has released a major algorithm update that according to them will “noticeably impacts 11.8% of our queries”. The update is designed to take low quality sites and reduce their rankings. Low quality sites as defined by Google as sites that copy content, are low value add for users and are just not useful.
On the other end of the spectrum, this should provide high quality sites, defined by Google as sites with original content and information such as research, in-depth reports, thoughtful analysis, etc. with higher rankings. Currently this change is being launched in the U.S. only.
There is a forum thread on the effect of the Google algorithm and the thread was started, it seems by a Google employee. In it they seem to be looking for adversely effected quality sites saying:
According to our metrics, this update improves overall search quality. However, we are interested in hearing feedback from site owners and the community as we continue to refine our algorithms. If you know of a high quality site that has been negatively affected by this change, please bring it to our attention in this thread. Note that as this is an algorithmic change we are unable to make manual exceptions, but in cases of high quality content we can pass the examples along to the engineers who will look at them as they work on future iterations and improvements to the algorithm. So even if you don’t see us responding, know that we’re doing a lot of listening.
CAP has an app for that.
October 21, 2010
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Casino Affiliate Programs (known to the rest of us as CAP) has announced another contest for its affiliate members featuring a coveted Apple iPad as the prize.
Here’s how you can win one of the coolest tech gadgets of the year:
- Join at least one program via CAP (after October 1st).
- Send an email with your username to yvette@casinoaffiliateprograms.com
- Direct at least five real money players who deposit before November 15th.
- Wait for the result of the iPad drawing.
Several iPads are up for grabs, so take advantage of this promotion if you can. Retail value is at least $499; an iPad’s entertainment value is priceless.
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Go Wild Casino Affiliate Freeroll!
January 7, 2010
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Here is one aim for and reap the profits! Good luck to all that enters.
MONTREAL, Quebec — (PRESS RELEASE) — The GoWild Casino affiliate program is once again reaching out to affiliates by offering a $100 freeroll to players referred by affiliates who send five depositing players or 50 registrations to the GoWild Casino site. Any affiliate who achieves this goal will be able to offer their players the opportunity to join the freeroll tournament. In addition to the January promotion, all new affiliates who sign up to the GoWild Casino affiliate program are offered incredible 50% revenue share for the first two months of the partnership.
After just eight months in business, the GoWild Casino website is quickly becoming one of the most popular gaming destinations on the Internet. They have built strong brand awareness, customer loyalty and are already considered to be among the best micro-gaming casino sites. Interested affiliates can sign up to the program to capitalize on this offer, and take advantage of their lucrative tiered commission structure. Affiliates are offered a tiered commission structure that rewards volume with up to 50% revenue share for the entire lifetime of referred players.
“We’ve been getting such great results from our affiliates and we wanted to find a way to reward them for their efforts,” said GoWild Affiliate Program Manager, Igor Yagmoor. “Promotions like this are just one of the ways that we reach out to affiliates and with the Income Access affiliate software, we’re able to provide an affiliate program that just keeps getting better and more profitable for our partners.” GoWild Casino offers around-the-clock financial services and fast payments and players know that at GoWild they will receive their winnings as soon as possible—even on weekends! In addition to rewards for affiliates, GoWild is also actively rewarding its players with ongoing promotions that see them getting extra benefits for new deposits, 24/7 live tournaments and massive prize pool draws.
“It has been great to watch the GoWild program grow as quickly as it has and we’re very happy to be a part of their success,” said Nicky Senyard, CEO of Income Access. “They have strong customer loyalty and with the possibility of earning 50% commissions for the lifetime of their players, this can be a very lucrative program for affiliates. With the care and attention they are able to dedicate to their affiliates through the usage of the Income Access software, this is set to become one of the most popular affiliate programs in the iGaming industry.”
GoWild Casino is using a white label version of the Income Access software to manage their affiliate program, which allows them to offer features like multiple language and geographical settings, mobile tracking and a complete set of reports that analyze the performance of advertising campaigns and track player loyalty. Developed in-house, the complete suite of software solutions has set the industry standard and is a favourite among operators and affiliates.
January 10th Reefer Poker Hosts $5,000 Online Forum Freeroll Challenge
January 5, 2009
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All you poker fans get you poker faces on and get ready for this big one! This will be fun for all.
Vancouver – January 5, 2009 – The Canadian Affiliate Management Company – CanAffco.com – and online poker site ReeferPoker.com announced today that the U.S. player-friendly poker site will host one of the largest forum Challenge events in recent history, the Online Forum Challenge’s
“Really Really Big $5,000 Freeroll”
The tournament is free for all players and forums alike. Online poker players will compete for thousands of dollars – and bragging rights for their favorite forums – at the next Online Forum Challenge on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Sponsored by Reefer Poker, players will win their share of $5,000 in cash and prizes for themselves and their favorite online poker forum in a huge inter-forum challenge tournament. $2,000 inprizes will be awarded to the forums with the best performing players.
“Some of the very best online poker players use poker forums to improve their game,” said Jim “KrazyKanuck” Worth of Reefer Poker. “I am very excited to play in this tournament and see who the best player from the best forum is.”
”To be eligible for these events players must first be registered at Reefer Poker. Players must then pre-register at www.OnlineForumChallenge.com by 3:00pm EST on Thursday January 8th. Complete tournament details, including prizes and registration, are available at www.OnlineForumChallenge.com.
Online Forum Challenge owner, Jason “Wolf” Rosenberg said, “As the premier facilitator of multi-forum events, we are very happy to be working with Reefer Poker and CanAffco again.
We are excited to see which players and forums will win their share of $7,000 in cash and prizes.
In related news, the Bad Beat Jackpot on Reefer Poker is continues to reach new highs, with the jackpot now surpassing $860,000. In an industry first, Reefer Poker affiliates are set to earn a piece of this huge Bad Beat Jackpot!
“The Bad Beat Jackpot is smoking hot”, exclaimed Reefer Pokers’ Poker Room Manager Dave Ishere.
“At Reefer Poker we want to award the affiliate(s) that send the jackpot winners to us with a slice of this action!”
It’s simple! If a Reefer Poker player is tagged to an affiliate account and wins a portion of the Bad Beat Jackpot, then that affiliate will earn a percentage of that amount! With the “loser” of the hand set to earn over $300,000, this would mean a one percent, $3,000 bonus to them direct from Reefer Poker. This does not come out of the player’s winnings.
With an average of 8 players on their Bad Beat tables, there are 8 chances for an affiliate to have one of their players win a portion of this jackpot, and that means 8 chances for them to win as well.
“This is a great tool to help affiliates promote and convert their members,” said Gian Perroni,
President of CanAffco. “It’s a novel promotion, and one that is long overdue. It makes sense to me to ensure that affiliates can be recognized for their contribution in this way.”
Affiliates can register their new affiliate account instantly by visiting http://www.CanAffco.com and registering, or by visiting http://reeferpartners.com.
Good luck to all of you playing, and remember, most of all have fun!!
CAP Awards 2009, Tickets Almost Sold Out
December 10, 2008
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Hurry, Hurry, Hurry, the tickets for the highly anticipated CAP Awards 2009 is almost sold out. The Second Annual Online Gaming Affiliate Marketing Awards Ceremony is expected to be Bigger and Better than ever.
IRVINE, CA – December 10, 2008 – Next month’s CAP Awards ceremony (http://www.capawards.com), the annual celebration of the iGaming affiliate marketing industry held by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com (“CAP”), is generating higher-than-anticipated levels of interest and is predicted to sell out, company officials announced today.
“Given the success of the first annual CAP Awards, held last year during the company’s CAP Euro London event, the glamour-clad occasion’s second outing is eagerly anticipated,” stated Alex Pratt, an organizer for the event. “The fact that it’s logistically bigger, better and even more competitive than last year is only increasing excitement within the industry.
“This is the must-attend event of the year, and it is guaranteed to sell out,” added Mr. Pratt. “And with only 100 tickets still available you need to book now!”
Hosted on Thursday 29th January at London’s The Brewery (www.thebrewery.co.uk), a venue that has recently been awarded Event Magazine’s Best Venue 2008, the black tie CAP Awards event honors ongoing success within the online gaming industry. Different from other industry awards, CAP gives affiliate marketing community members the power to choose who is crowned as the winner in each of 23 categories.
The format for the evening is as follows:
7pm Champagne reception
8pm Sumptuous 3-course dinner
9.15pm Entertainment from stand-up comedian, Tony Law
9.30pm Presentation of awards, compered by Michael Caselli and
Warren Jolly
11.10pm Drinks & dancing
1am Carriages
Ticket prices are as follows:
Affiliates: £99 per seat
CAP/PAP Certified Partner: £2,000 per table of 10; £250 per seat Other non-certified: £2,000 per table of 10; £250 per seat
To book tickets to CAP Awards 2009, go to http://www.event-space.com/capeuro2009/overview.asp.
The CAP Awards recognize superior achievement for Best Affiliate, Best Affiliate Program, and Best Affiliate Manager in the categories of Casino, Poker, Bingo, Sports Betting, Skill Gaming, and Lottery. There are also awards for Best iGaming Software in the categories of Casino, Poker, and Bingo. Rounding off the awards are Best Overall Affiliate, Best Overall Affiliate Manager, Best iGaming Affiliate Network, and Best Payment System.
CAP officials emphasized that all awards nominations are completely user-driven; employees and management of CAP or PAP had no involvement in the nominations.
Voters can visit http://capawards.com/nominations.php to cast their votes.
