Comments on: Bad News - Google Checkout UK

By: Classic Movie Store

Classic Movie Store — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:42:06 +0000

Yes I agree with above comments, don’t be too negative on google checkout. Anyone that has used Paypal will tell you how bad things can get when someone has the monopoly, I think it’s best to support google in their efforts.

We at ClassicMovieStore have a google checkout merchant account and it has the brilliant bonus if you use adwords of the google checkout badge, which makes your ad stand out from the crowd.

I wish google all the best with this.

By: Fraser

Fraser — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:38:54 +0000

Simon - thanks for taking the time to post. Is there anything the affiliate networks can do to speed up the process? i.e. any common mistake being made in the application etc or just any advice for the networks?

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:15:52 +0000

Hi all. Simon from the Checkout UK team here. Affiliate tracking is a core part of the product and we are working hard on getting all the networks supported on the Checkout platform. If you are not already working with us in this regard, please contact: checkout-api-support@google.com to get yourself setup.

thanks!
S…

By: Fraser

Fraser — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:17:17 +0000

Fair point Richard but until it’s tracking all affiliate sales I see it as bad news.

I’ll agree that I’m quite likely to be calling it good news given a couple of weeks or so to get everything to get fixed but not before then!

thanks for your comment.

By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:01:34 +0000

Interesting that you should only accentuate the negative…

How about “Good News - Google Checkout UK gives customers £10 each, conversion rates expected to rise”

Yes, the affiliate networks and merchants should work with Google to ensure that all sales are tracked properly.

But it’s not relentlessly bad news. Generally, Google does a good.

With tracking in place, shouldn’t affiliates be pleased to see Google Checkout and its potential positive effect on conversion rates…

By: Google Checkout Ruckus in the UK at Affiliate Tip Blog by Shawn Collins

Google Checkout Ruckus in the UK at Affiliate Tip Blog by Shawn Collins — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:18:24 +0000

[...] Fraser Edwards posts “Bad News - Google Checkout UK” in Fraser’s Affiliate Marketing Blog, where he observes… The approval process doesn’t seem to be a fast process so the affiliate networks will now be trying to catch up and get the approval needed. My advice to merchants? If you care about your affiliates at all then simply make sure you never introduce any new payment method that breaks your network tracking. [...]

By: Affiliate Marketing Blog » Blog Archive » Google Checkout UK - is commission being tracked?

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:51:09 +0000

[...] Other people reporting about Google Checkout UK are Fraser Edwards and Jess Luthi, to keep up with the current state of play for UK Network you will find a thread I have made over at A4U plus other threads highlighting the current issues. [...]

By: Fraser

Fraser — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:49:27 +0000

Thanks for your comments Linda - it’s great to get the benefit of your experience having gone through something like this already!

By: 5 Star Affiliate Marketing Blogs, Google and SEO Blog

5 Star Affiliate Marketing Blogs, Google and SEO Blog — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:55:12 +0000

Google Drops Froogle - Plans to Drop Performics - CheckOut UK Watch Out

There is so much going on in Google base camp that affects affiliates and retailers today, that I’m just going to lump it all together into one post and link out to the sources in case anyone missed some of this news.

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By: 5 Star Affiliate Marketing Forums

5 Star Affiliate Marketing Forums — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:34:06 +0000

Google Checkout - Warning UK Affiliates

UK affiliates need to read Fraser’s blog which links out to lots more info.
Basically if your merchant use Google Checkout your sales may not track.

Bad News - Google Checkout UK - Fraser…

By: Linda Buquet

Linda Buquet — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:44:35 +0000

Hi Fraser and all. I wrote several other blogs about the Google issue including one where Matt Cutts resonded to me that he was getting the G team working on a solution.

They did come up with one for the US, so here are all the details in case this solution will work for you guys across the pond.

Google Checkout Affiliate Tracking Now Works - Here’s How
http://affiliate-blogs.5staraffiliateprograms.com/2006/12/10/checkout-affiliate-tracking-now-works/

Hope this helps and best of luck!