Partners profit by directing potential customers to TOPOstore.com using links, coupons and other methods. Once there, the partner's unique referrer code is cookied to the customer's computer to insure that any purchase made from that computer generates commission revenue. The commission rate for qualifying partners is 20%. Commissions must total $25 or more for any calendar quarter in order to qualify for payment. Payments are issued 30 days following the end of each calendar quarter period.
TOPOstore partnerships are available to businesses, organizations and individuals whose audience includes potential customers for TOPOstore map products. Partners generally fall into one of three groups and employ various methods to promote their TOPOstores.
- Stores and other entities with direct consumer contact promote their TOPOstores using hangers, counter cards, newsletters, and after sale materials such as drop-in coupons and store receipts with configurable messages. Some display sample maps or promote TOPOStore alongside popular maps they stock and purchase wholesale from Dealers.Adventurestation.com. Whatever the method, a call-to-action discount code is provided that stimulates interest with a 15% discount on the customer's first order. Applying this discount code triggers the cookie that insures future purchases generate continued commission revenue for the partner.
- Online retailers, web-content providers, and event organizers use coded hyperlinks within their web pages to insure that their TOPOstore referred sales generate commission revenue. Desktop application developers can use calls that open a browser window using the same coded hyperlinks. Applications like National Geographic's popular TOPO! programs work in this way.
- Authors and publishers of books and magazines simply include copy that refers their readers to a web page that supports their publication. Including simple copy such as "Find the perfect map for this hike at http://www.publisher.com/bookname" then directs their readers to a web page with coded hyperlinks to TOPOstore.com.
Web-based and publishing partners multiply their earning potential by making use of TOPOstore's powerful linking capabilities. The following examples illustrate the types of linking that can be employed.
- A link to the TOPOstore's home page works best when the context is of interest to potential map customers but not specific to any map type or area. Example:
Buy TOPO and Aerial Photo Maps at TOPOstore.com
- A link that jumps into TOPOstore's map creation process with a general area preset often works well to support content regarding a general area or as an add-on sale to a travel guide. This is a great choice if users are browsing maps at your site or you can determine what geographic area they have an interest in. Example:
Create a Custom Map of this Area
- Another linking option is even more specific. It presets the general area and pre-selects the map type to be used. Users who click this link simply need to adjust their maps center, size and scale and preview it before completing their order. Example:
Order Your Shasta Topo Now
- And finally, the most powerful TOPOstore links completely pre-define a map for purchase. Perfect to support a guidebook description or trip report. The customers simply previews and buys. These pre-defined map links can include partner created overlays that depict a specific trail, route or point of interest. GPS data that matches can be offered at the time of sale. Example:
Devil's Postpile to Minaret Lake Map
Once purchased, the customer is directed to a complete matching GPS download.
We're here to offer sound advice on how to make the most of any TOPOstore partnership. We'll help with questions on how to use GPXchange.com to develop map overlays that depict trails, routes, points of interest and more. We also provide guidance on how to best promote your TOPOstore.
Authors, book publishers and others may wish to inquire about additional low-cost services we offer. For example; working from the earliest stages, we can help guidebook authors capture mapping data using methods that reduce cost, enhance quality, and multiply the profit potential for subsequent TOPOstore sales. Working with the author from day one insures that all mapping data is collected correctly in order to efficiently produce print-ready art, TOPOstore map overlays, GPS downloads and powerful links.
Are you ready to start earning TOPOstore commissions today?
If so, give us a call toll free at (866) 900-6277. We'll have your TOPOstore up and running in no time.
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