Self-Managed AccountOur Self-Managed Account is our base merchant package with a la carte options available. With this account type, merchants receive benefits including no account set up fees, no annual renewal fees, no ad serving fees, no contractual term commitment, and no exclusivity requirement. Merchants will also enjoy a reduced monthly minimum fee of $50 (reduced from $200), effective the first day of the first full month after signup. With Self-Managed accounts, the LinkConnector fee is 20% of what merchants pay affiliates, and the minimum non-refundable deposit amount to open an account is $300. The initial deposit amount will be used for any accrued fees and or commissions. Merchants will receive access to some of LinkConnector's proprietary technologies, including our Affiliate Ranking system and FraudFREE™ Protection; however, Naked Link Technology® is no longer available to merchants at this service level. Pending Sale Functionality will still be available at the Self-Managed level but will add a $50 surcharge to the monthly minimum fee. The Self-Managed accounts include one active campaign and one active event. Each additional active campaign and active event will add a $25 surcharge to the monthly minimum fee. Also, there is a $500 Product Feed setup fee. Merchants will receive affiliate payment processing, 24/7 access to LinkConnector's real-time performance reports, and batch mode validation of leads and sales. Self-Managed accounts do not have an assigned/dedicated Account Representative, however, support is provided via email. Co-Managed AccountThe Co-Managed Account is perfect for merchants wanting a more complete package of exclusive technologies, support, and services. The Co-Managed account provides merchants with access to LinkConnector's proprietary technologies, such as Naked Link Technology¨ and Source Checker (brand control). Co-Managed merchant accounts also enjoy a dedicated Account Representative. These accounts may have multiple campaigns and events, and may use LinkConnector's Pending Sale functionality, all with no additional cost. Co-Managed accounts also include a free Virtual Affiliate™ tracking campaign. The LinkConnector fee for Co-Managed accounts is 25% of what merchants pay affiliates, and the minimum non-refundable deposit amount to open an account is $2000*. The initial deposit amount will be used for any accrued fees and or commissions. And, unlike Self-Managed accounts, Co-Managed accounts will not have a Product Feed setup fee. The minimum monthly fee for Co-Managed accounts is $500**, and it is waived for the first two full months as a merchant. * Merchant deposit is discounted to $2000 until June 30, 2008. Thereafter it is $4,000. ** Monthly Minimum LinkConnector Fee is discounted to $500 until June 30, 2008. Thereafter it is $1,000. Premier AccountPremier Merchant Accounts are available by invitation only. This type of account will offer all the benefits of the Co-Managed account, but will include premier support from a dedicated Account Representative, who will help manage a merchant's complete Affiliate Marketing efforts. Additional benefits include daily review and approval of affiliate applications, recruitment of and communications with out-of-network affiliates, management of affiliate bonus promotions, and site audits of affiliates to help identify opportunities for growth. The LinkConnector fee for Premier accounts is 30% of what merchants pay affiliates, and the minimum non-refundable deposit amount to open an account is $8,000. The initial deposit amount will be used for any accrued fees and or commissions. The minimum monthly fee for Premier accounts is $2,000. The minimum monthly LinkConnector fee is waived for the first two full months a merchant is in our network. LinkConnector's Affiliate Promotion ProgramMerchants can earn up to a 5% discount on the LinkConnector fee through LinkConnector's Affiliate Promotion Program. For every 20 active affiliates a merchant brings into the LinkConnector Affiliate Network, they can earn a 1% discount on the LinkConnector fee, up to a total discount of 5%. The Affiliate Promotion Program is available to all Merchant Account types (Self-Managed, Co-Managed, and Premier). Comparison Chart
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