PREVIEW: Eye Shadow Bases

The moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here! We are excited to announce that the new eye shadow bases will launch on Monday, February 4! The beautiful bases will be sold individually and in kits. Get all of the information you need to prepare for Monday’s launch here!

There will be 9 bases sold individually for $13 each (the shades are shown above). Made from a smooth and blendable formula, the bases achieve a long-lasting and pigmented effect. Each base is designed to reduce surface oil with its water-resistant and light-weight formula. All of the bases in this collection can be paired with a wide range of colors to transform and enhance your existing shadows! 

The Eye Shadow Base Kits evolve from our best-selling Bare, Dare and Flare eye shadow palettes. Each kit contains three bases and an F70 brush, all for $36. Here are the shades included in each kit:

Bare Base Kit: Sculpt, Pose, and Persuade

Dare Base Kit: Dash, Strike, and Unveil

Flare Base Kit: Pursue, Spy and Provoke

Come back and visit the blog on Monday, February 4^th for more information about the bases and all new affiliate banners!

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Black Friday FREE SHIPPING Reminder

As announced yesterday, beginning tonight at midnight, we will offer two full days of free shipping for Black Friday! Please see the announcement HERE for the full details. Are you ready to announce this exciting special to your followers? Please review this checklist to make sure you have done everything to maximize your sales potential!

• Make the announcement to your blog followers! There are varieties of ways to do this. An effective strategy is to write a new blog post announcing the special and provide all the details to your followers, including the image above.
• If you don’t have a blog, you could mention the sale in a YouTube video and add all the details to the video description box.
• Lastly, make the announcement on all your social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

With the holiday season finally here, now is the perfect opportunity to recommend products to your followers to purchase as gifts or for their personal wish lists. If they are thinking about purchasing any Sigma products, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to complete their orders AND receive free shipping. A great idea for blog posts and YouTube videos is to recommend products you like personally and share the ones that would make great gifts. 

No matter which strategy you choose to implement, don’t forget the following details:

• The exact dates and times the special will run Thursday, November 22 (12:00 AM Central Standard Time) until 12:00 AM CST Friday, November 23. If you live outside the CST time zone, make sure to convert the time to your location and let your followers know the proper time to order.
• The code to enter at checkout (BF2012).
• Free shipping promotion is valid for First Class shipping worldwide
• Make sure to tell your followers only ONE code can be applied per order. Meaning you cannot use the free shipping code with the monthly discount code.
• Lastly and the most important: Your AFFILIATE LINK! You will earn zero commission if your link is not displayed with the code.

The Sigma Affiliate Team wishes everyone lots of success on their November affiliate commissions and Happy Shopping!

© 2012 Sigma Enterprises, LLC

10% of Discount Code: November

It’s time to update your sites with the latest 10% off discount code! The code SBAP12 will be valid for 10% off your entire purchase from November 1-30. With the holiday season approaching, sharing a 10% off code can be a great way to encourage your customers to purchase. Keep reading to get the latest banners and tips for sharing the code!

NEW: The Sigma Affiliate Handbook

We are extremely excited to introduce you to the Sigma Affiliate Program Handbook! The handbook was designed to provide you with the knowledge, confidence and skills you need to be an effective and successful affiliate. Keep reading to learn more!

Affiliate Terms to Know

We want to familiarize you with some basic affiliate terminology that you will read throughout the Sigma Affiliate Blog. It’s important for you to understand these terms, as they will appear in many posts, newsletters and websites about affiliate marketing. Keep reading to learn more!

Sigma Affiliate Program Checklist

We created this checklist to serve as a ‘getting started’ guide for new affiliates. Current affiliates can also use the checklist to make sure they have completed all the necessary steps. If you feel overwhelmed or unsure what to do next, follow this simple checklist and you will be on your way to success. Feel free to print off this checklist to track your progress!

Important Payment Information

Receiving your monthly affiliate commission is a very important part of being a Sigma Affiliate. The following information will help you receive your payments on time, and hopefully clear up any questions you have regarding our payment process. 

Brush-Up on Your Sigma Knowledge!

As a Sigma Affiliate, it's important to stay informed about all things Sigma. We provide you with a wealth of information to keep your followers updated through all of your social media sites. Keep reading to make sure you're taking advantage of all Sigma has to offer!

Affiliate Feedback + GIVEAWAY [CLOSED]

Last April we hosted a giveaway for Affiliate Appreciation Month. To be entered into the giveaway, we asked for your feedback and suggestions about the Sigma Affiliate Program. Not only did we read through every submission received, but we also implemented numerous changes based on your suggestions. Here are some of the highlights:

• We started providing 10% off monthly discount codes for affiliates to share with their followers
• We began recognizing up and coming affiliates on the blog through our Rising Star feature
• We made your commission tables easier to understand
• We started providing more in depth information for all of our product launches
• We began rotating monthly free gifts to provide you with a variety of promotional material

As always, we want you to be a successful affiliate. Your feedback is extremely important to us because we want to make sure we're providing you with the best information possible. Therefore, we're asking for your feedback once again!

Please submit your suggestion, comment or idea using the form below. Be specific! We will choose 5 affiliates who have entered their suggestion below to receive a Sigma product!* 

Thank you and good luck! Your suggestion could be the next idea to be implemented!

*Sigma is not responsible for custom fees/taxes. If you are charged custom fees, you may choose to pay the fees or have the package sent back to us. The winners and prizes will be chosen at random. Must be a Sigma Affiliate to enter. Contest will run September 10-28, 2012. Contest will close at 12 Noon CST September 28 and winners will be contacted shortly thereafter. 

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Sigma Affiliate Terms & Conditions

A 2009 poll revealed that only 38% of affiliates pay attention to the Terms and Conditions while applying to an affiliate program. In case you are a part of the 62% of affiliates who did not fully read our Terms and Conditions, we are going to highlight the need-to-know information:

10% Off Discount Code: September

The discount code SB2012 will be valid for 10% off your entire purchase throughout September! Before uploading one of the banners below, make sure to check out our recent blog post about Coupon Marketing. This must-read will teach you how to use coupon codes to your advantage!

Sigma Affiliate Program Dos and Don’ts

Whether you are new to affiliate marketing or are looking for some motivation, today we’re sharing some tips for success. As an affiliate, it may be difficult to know what you need to do, and just as importantly, what not to do. Use the tips below to guide you when making important decisions regarding your affiliation.

DO – Take the time to build a quality website. Make sure that it is visually appealing, creative, contains original content and encourages repeat visitors.

DON’T – Quickly create a website, put up an affiliate banner and expect to earn commission. Affiliate success is not immediate. Be ready to commit to your website and affiliation!

Sigma Affiliate Program FAQs

The Sigma Affiliate Team receives many questions daily. We want to share our most frequently asked questions with you. Make sure to bookmark this post and check back before submitting a question, as it may be answered below!

The Importance of Your Affiliate Application

Every application to the Sigma Affiliate Program is carefully reviewed before approval. That being said, it’s very important that your application is filled out completely and accurately. Today we’re going to look at the components of the application and share the dos and don’ts of the application process!

Using Coupon Codes to Your Advantage

Did you know we offer an exclusive discount code to our affiliates every month? Using these discount codes to your advantage is a great way to promote Sigma and increase commissions every month. It’s just one of the many tools we like to offer our affiliates to achieve higher success rates. According to an article by Debra Miller Arbesman on the Compete.com blog, the following was shown:

·         Coupon codes can make or break a sale

·         Consumers who use a coupon spend more

·         Coupons can increase customer satisfaction

·         Coupons can increase customer loyalty

For further detail and information, please visit the full article here. It offers great insight on the impact of coupons and online sales.