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Promotions In September

2011-09-15T14:19:00.003-06:00

We have promotions from both DeWalt and Jet for the month of September. The Dewalt promotion is set to last until the end of the month, September 30th. However, the Jet Code Red promotion is only set to last until September 23rd.

$25 Off Select DeWalt Accessories

Starting September 1st and for a limited time only, buy $100.00 or more of these select DeWalt accessories and get an instant $25.00 off!! Discount valid through September 30th, 2011 -- there's no better time to stock up on the ends and odds you need to complete any project flawlessly! Click Here to learn more about the DeWalt promotion.

Jet Code Red Promotion

Save up to 15% on Jet Dust Collection and Sanding tools during the first phase of Jet's Code Red promotion! Special discounts last through September 23rd only, so shop while you can save at ToolKing.com! Click Here to learn more about the Jet Promotion.

DeWalt 20-Volt Max Tools

2011-08-12T13:55:00.002-06:00

DeWalt recently launched their new 20-Volt Max Lithium Ion cordles tools and you can start pre-ordering them at ToolKign.com. The new 20-Volt Max line consist of a compact drill/driver (DCD780C2), premium drill/driver (DCD980L2), two impact drivers (DCF885C2 and DCF885L2), compact hammer drill (DCD785C2), premium hammer drill (DCD985L2), reciprocating saw (DCS380L1), circular saw (DCS391L1), SDS rotary hammer (DCH213L2), right angle drill (DCD740C1) and work light (DCL040).

To learn more about DeWalt's new 20-Volt max tools: ToolKing.com.

Free Shipping

2011-07-14T16:15:00.002-06:00

ToolKing.com is now offering Free Shipping on all orders. International, freight and expedited orders are still subject to the shipping quoted during checkout.

Bonus DeWalt DCB120 Battery

2011-06-23T11:51:00.002-06:00

For a limited time - ToolKing.com is offering a Free Bonus DeWalt DCB120 Battery with the purchase of a DeWaltDCK211S2 Combo Kit! The DeWalt DCK211S2 combo kit includes a 12-Volt Max Cordless Lithium Ion Drill-Driver and Impact Driver. The kit already includes two DeWalt batteries, but now a THIRD battery will be sent with the DeWalt DCK211S2 combo kit.

For more information, you can visit ToolKing.com.

Powermatic Father's Day Promo

2011-06-06T17:12:00.003-06:00

Starting today through June 19th, 2011, Powermatic has a great Father's Day promotion. Take an additional 10% off selected Powermatic shapers, lathes, jointers, dust collectors, mortisers, planers, saws and more to celebrate Father's Day!

DeWalt June Promotion

2011-06-01T15:07:00.005-06:00

Check out this great promotion on ToolKing.com for the month of June. Take $20 Off instantly with purchase of $100 or more new and/or reconditioned DeWalt Tools!

The Super Deals on DeWalt, Delta & Porter-Cable (these super deals are for all the DeWalt, Delta, and Porter-Cable tools that are priced below their MAPP prices) combined with the instant $20 off could make for a better deal. However, the $20 Off DeWalt promotion is only valid from June 1 - June 19, 2011.

For complete details: ToolKing.com.

Jet Breathe Easy Spring Promotion

2011-05-18T14:26:00.002-06:00

ToolKing.com has a new promotion from Jet called, "Jet Breathe Easy Spring Promotion." When you buy select Jet Vortex Cone dust collectors, you can save as much as 40% off an air filtration unit! This promo is only valid until May 25, 2011!

Here are the details:

Package A: 708657K DC-1100VX-BK Dust Collector + 708620B AFS-1000B Air Filtration System = Normally $789.98 together, now $699.98 after $90.00 savings on the AFS-1000B

Package B: 708658K DC-1100VX-5M Dust Collector + 708620B AFS-1000B Air Filtration System = Normally $839.98, now $729.98 after $110.00 savings on the AFS-1000B

Package C: 708659K DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector + 708620B AFS-1000B Air Filtration System = Normally $989.98, now $849.98 after $140.00 savings on the AFS-1000B

For more information, you can visit ToolKing.com.

Hot Items For Summer

2011-05-16T15:13:00.006-06:00

Now that the weather is starting to get warmer - projects are getting started and grass, trees, and weeds are starting to grow as well. These are some the items that are selling like hot cakes right now over at ToolKing.com:

1. DeWalt DCK955X Combo Kit

2. Mantis Tiller

3. Black and Decker CM1836 Cordless Lawn Mower

Niche sites that features a single product alone are highly encouraged for these products. They are some of the top selling products right now and are also high priced items. From $319.99 (Black and Decker Lawn Mower), $334.99 (Mantis Tiller), and $828.66 (DeWalt DCK955X Combo Kit). By just selling one of these products, it should help pay for the domain name and a little more.

FREE $20.00 or $30.00 Visa Prepaid Card

2011-03-16T17:32:00.001-06:00

Get a FREE $20.00 or $30.00 Visa Prepaid Card (by mail) with purchase of qualifying Hitachi tools! Valid on purchases made between March 15th and June 30th 2011. $20.00 Visa card offered on purchases of the Hitachi RB24EAP, CG22EABSLP, CG22EASSLP and CS33EB16. $30.00 Visa card offered on purchases of the Hitachi CS40EA16.

Landing Page: Hitachi Prepaid Visa Card Mail-In Rebate

15% Off Jet/Powermatic Woodworking Tools - St. Patrick's Day Sale

2011-03-15T12:31:00.004-06:00

A short, but big sale for St. Patricks Day: 15% Off Jet/Powermatic Woodworking Tools. These great deals don't come very often for Jet/Powermatic woodworking tools, so now is a great time to promote this brand if you haven't started already.

Jet and Powermatic are big item tickets and can defininetly earn you a big chunk of commission. To give you a better idea how much these tools cost, we only have 2 pricing structure under "Refine Your Search" for Price:

$0.00 - $10,000.00 (191)
$10,000.00 - $20,000.00 (7)

To learn more about the promotion: http://bit.ly/hKhdNs

Bosch GCM12SD Rebate

2011-03-01T16:46:00.003-07:00

From March 1st - April 30th, when you buy the Bosch GCM12SD 12-inch Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw, you will get a FREE 12-inch Noise & Vibration Reduced Blade by mail-in rebate. You can click on the banner to get more information on our site:

Recommend Reconditioned Tools

2011-01-28T13:30:00.002-07:00

I recently purchased a combo kit to do some work around the house.

I just needed something small and portable, so my choices came down between the factory reconditioned Milwaukee 2490-82 and new 2490-22 Cordless Driver & Hackzall Combo Kit.

The reconditioned 2490-82 cost $169.55 and the new 2490-22 cost $199.99 (about a $30 difference for a few marks). Most probably wouldn't be able to tell this was a reconditioned combo kit by looking at the picture on the left (took the picture with my phone after I removed the bubble wraps).

I would definitely recommend promoting reconditioned tools: it's cheaper, it's just as good as new, customer receives a full manufacturer warranty and a 100% Tool King Satisfaction guarantee.

Tooliday Affiliate Program

2011-01-27T12:11:00.003-07:00

Our quartet of Deal of the Day sites, Tooliday.com, has been moved to the same checkout used on ToolKing.com. Before, Tooliday ran on a web platform provided by a third party. While this had worked great for Tooliday's first couple years, the limited control we had over the site has become a constraint. By moving Tooliday to the same checkout used on Tool King, we will gain a myriad of operational and marketing benefits (especially our affiliate partners).

ShareASale was the only affiliate network you could join to promote our Tooliday deals. However, now that Tooliday's checkout is on ToolKing.com, you will be able to promote and earn commission through any of the affiliate networks that ToolKing.com is on. If you're not a part of Tool King's affiliate program yet and want to join:

Here's a screen shot of how Tooliday is integrated on to Tool King's home page:

For Tooliday.com customers, the look and feel of Tooliday won't change much; the main difference will be that checkout will now occur on ToolKing.com.

DeWalt D26451K Heavy-Duty 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit

2011-01-11T14:55:00.004-07:00

The DeWalt D26451K random orbit sander has a 3.0 Amp motor which deliver 12000 OPM. The D26451K random orbit sander features the Controlled Finishing System (CFS), exclusive to DeWalt. CFS mechanically controls pad speed and minimizes material gouging that can occur during start up. The random orbit sander offer a 3/32 orbit diameter that provides an optimal pad swath for the progressive removal of material. To increase durability. The tool features a DeWalt built and designed motor, dust sealed switch to prevent contamination as well as 100% sealed ball bearing construction, which provide longer life for the tool. In addition to the rubber grip, the sander is also equipped with a dual-plane counter-balanced fan that mechanically reduces vibration further and, in turn, decreases the likelihood of operator fatigue.

Features:

3.0 Amp motor operates at 12,000 opm providing ideal sanding speed for smooth finish
Textured anti-slip top and body grip provides ultimate comfort and control during use
Controlled Finishing System™ maintains controllable pad speed and minimizes gouging during start up
Dust-Sealed Switch protects against dust ingestion for longer switch life
Sealed 100% ball-bearing construction provides longer life
High capacity dust bag with built-in vacuum adapter provides maximum dust collection with or with out a vacuum
Dual-plane counter-balanced fan reduces user fatigue
Accepts 5", 8-hole hook & loop paper allows sanding discs to be switched back and forth quickly and easily

Gift Ideas and Deals for December 2010

2010-12-09T15:28:00.002-07:00

To help prepare you for this holiday season, we have set up some new deals, a holiday gift idea page, and also improved our checkout page.

Most of these deals are only good until Christmas, Dec. 25, 2010.

Shipping Update

2010-11-30T17:16:00.002-07:00

To help encourage more small item orders we have a new shipping deal on orders that are under 5lbs. I received this email from my manager the other day:

As of now, we have a new flat-rate shipping rule on ToolKing.com for orders that weigh less than 5lbs.
If an order is under 5lbs, the order ships for just $5. If it is over 5lbs, it's subject to the normal $9.99 rate.
Customers will see a message on their shopping cart if they are eligible for this promotion. If they are not eligible, they will not see the message.

However, this is just an experiment, so it is subject to change at any time.

One Step Checkout

2010-11-17T15:08:00.002-07:00

We recently launched an improved "One Step" checkout system on ToolKing.com. We believe this new checkout should help simplify our frontend checkout process by keeping all of the checkout data fields on one page while minimizing page jumps and loading time. This improvement will have a significant positive benefit to customer experience and our site's success.

If you haven't checked out on ToolKing.com yet, here's a screen shot of the one step checkout:

Affiliate Network Payment Method and Threshold

2010-09-29T15:30:00.002-06:00

If you're still undecided about which affiliate network to use for Tool King's affiliate program, a factor to consider could be what are the payment methods and threshold. Our tracking cookie is set at 30 days across all 4 networks and they all pay once a month (*if you reach the minimum threshold). However, here are the small differences between the payment method and theshold:

Avantlink:

Payment Method: Check, Paypal, Direct Deposit (U.S. Banks only)

Payment Threshold: Your choice of $25, $50, $100, $200 or $500

Commission Junction:

Payment Method: Check or Direct Deposit

Payment Threshold: Your choice of $100 (check) and $50 (direct deposit)

ShareASale:

Payment Method: Check or ACH Direct Deposit

Payment Threshold: Your choice of $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300, $400, $500, $750, $1,000

Google Affiliate Network:

Payment Method: Check, ETF (Electric Funds Transfer), Western Union Quick Check, Rapida,

Payment Threshold: Google Affiliate Network will post your monthly earnings to your Google AdSense account. If your AdSense account balance is less than US$100 at the end of the month, your earnings will continue to roll over to the following month until the payment threshold is reached.

Top 500 Merchant

2010-08-18T15:03:00.002-06:00

Congratulations ToolKing.com and thanks to all affiliate partners who helped contributed by promoting ToolKing.com. Below was an email we received from Shopping.com:

Congratulations to Tool King.com for being named an Internet Retailer Top 500 Merchant !

We recognize that this is a prestigious honor achieved through hard work and dedication.

If I can be of any assistance in helping you reach your campaign goals, or if you have any questions please feel free to reach me at merchantsupport@shopping.com or via phone Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm PST.

Thanks and Best Regards ! Shopping.com Merchant Services

Keep up to date with the latest merchant news and information.
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Affiliate Link Encoder Webinar

2010-07-27T16:20:00.003-06:00

Attention blog and forum owners! Just received an email from Gary Marcoccia at AvantLink stating they're going to do a webinar on their Affiliate Link Encoder. It's an awesome tool that will turn all your direct www.toolking.com links into your affiliate links. For example, if you were to own a forum and someone post a link to ToolKing.com, that link will automatically turn into your affiliate link without you having to do any additional work.

If you want to know more about their affiliate link encoder, be sure to sign up for their webinar.

Affiliate Link Encoder (ALE) Webinar, August 9th
Vong,
Learn how to auto encode direct merchant links (or keywords) to Affiliate tracking links by installing one line of JavaScript on your web site or blog. The ALE is the ideal solution for monetizing existing blog or forum archives!
Join us on Monday, August 9th from 11am-11:30am for an overview of this unique tool. We will cover the quick and easy configuration of an ALE subscription, installation of the script and best practices.
Please RSVP by sending an email to gmarcoccia@avantlink.com. Webinar invitation and details will be emailed on Friday, August 6th.
More information on the Affiliate Link Encoder:
http://www.avantlink.com/tools/affiliate_link_encoder.php
http://www.avantshare.com/blog/2008/11/10/affiliate-link-encoder-v20/
Gary Marcoccia
AvantLink.com

Factor For Daily Deal Sites

2010-06-24T14:19:00.005-06:00

I wrote this to one of our affiliate partners today, but I think it deserves repeating and being shared with everyone again. Although pricing isn't one of the factors for affiliates choosing merchants to promote according to the latest Affiliate Summit AffStat Report, I believe pricing is the main factor for customers when buying on a daily deal site.

Hi ~~Affiliate Partner's Name,~~

Not sure if you have seen our Tooliday.com site yet, but it is our daily deal site and we offer some great deals on there. For example, if you look at our http://accessory.tooliday.com deal for today:

Porter-Cable 43499PC Router Bit
Our price: $6.99
Avg price: $55
Highest price: $84.78

I'm looking at the prices found on Google Base: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=porter+cable+43499pc&cid=13238212394021107588&ei=aLojTJqRK43e2ASSqtnrDg&sa=button&ved=0CAkQgggwADgA#p

Let me know if maybe this is something of interest to you. We have an affiliate with a daily deal site that promotes our Tooliday products and they are converting pretty nicely.

Look forward to hearing back from you.

Thanks,

Vong Xiong
Affiliate Manager
vong@toolking.com
1.800.696.TOOL
ToolKing.com
11111 West Sixth Ave Unit D
Lakewood, CO 80215
303.963.4500x201
720.545.2079

Check out our Tool Deals of the Day @ www.Tooliday.com

Check out our tool blog, www.Toologics.com

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HOTDOG

2010-05-28T16:20:00.002-06:00

Free shipping any order $149 when you use coupon code: HOTDOG. Have a safe Memorial weekend!

Accessory Tooliday

2010-05-28T15:39:00.003-06:00

If you have been keeping up with our Tooliday sites, you'll see that we now have a daily deal for each tool category:

1. Tooliday

2. Auto Tooliday

3. Wood Tooliday

4. Recon Tooliday

5. Air Tooliday

6. Accessory Tooliday

7. Fastening Tooliday

8. Closeout Tooliday

Accessory Tooliday is the site I want to emphasize on today. The Porter-Cable 43600PC 5/32 inc Roman Ogee Router Bit is being sold for only $5.99 on our Accessory Tooliday site. The next lowest price is found at our own site, ToolKing.com for $10.69, but the average price for this router bit is being sold for around $25.

Our ShareASale affiliate tracking code is placed on all the Tooliday sites above, so you will get credit if your customer was to place an order on any of the Tooliday sites. For example: if your customer was to land on Auto.Tooliday.com, but they purchase something on Accessory Tooliday, you will get commission for the sale.

Festool TS Saw Promo Extended

2010-05-19T15:18:00.003-06:00

We just received some good news from Festool. The Festool TS Saw Promo will be extended for another month, until July 31st because of the success they are seeing from it. Festool is stating that the promotion is doing so well that demand currently exceeds their factory's production capacity.

We do have many of the TS-55s in stock right now, but we are expecting more demand for them. These Festool deals don't come by frequently, so let your customers know before time runs out.

Recon Tooliday

2010-04-30T14:53:00.010-06:00

I was looking through our Tooliday sites earlier and found an awesome deal. On our Recon Tooliday site, the DeWalt DC988KAR Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill Kit is selling for only $139.99. That price is lower than any other site by as much as $79.96.

When comparing to new, you are saving even more. Take a look at the screenshot to compare the prices between new vs. reconditioned:

Deal expires in about 7 hours and 30 mins, so don't miss out. At this time you can only promote our Tooliday sites through the ShareASale affiliate program. You can join or login to your account on ShareASale and find the Tooliday links under our Tool King affiliate program. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any question or concern.

Router Bits Sale

2010-03-02T16:42:00.001-07:00

ToolKing.com has sold a lot of router bits within the past few weeks! We have optimized our router bit pages, lowered our prices, and lowered our prices even more when customer buys three or more router bits. Take an additional 10% off when customer buys three or more, 20% off when customer buys five or more, and 25% off when customer buys ten or more router bits.

Here's an example of how low our prices are for the router bits. I went to our router bits page: http://www.toolking.com/power-tools/routers/router-bits and randomly selected Porter-Cable 43126PC. Here were some of the results in Google Base Products:

What's New at ToolKing.com

2010-01-29T12:26:00.003-07:00

It's been a while since I last wrote on here (around Christmas time) and a few things have changed since then. We have new deals, rebates, and a brand new look. No better time to start promoting ToolKing.com.

Current Deals
Free Shipping on orders over $99
10% Off 3 or more Router Bits
20% Off 5 or more Router Bits
Take $5 off $99-$199 Orders
Take $10 off $200-$399 Orders
Take $25 off $399+ Orders

Current Rebates
Buy a select Makita LXT tool and get free bonus tools, batteries, or accessories by mail! Click Here for more details.

New Site
We are proud to announce that we have launched a new e-commerce platform site design for ToolKing.com. Here are some of the features and benefits for the new site:

Spanish version of the site coming soon.
More suited for mobile commerce.
Search on the site is greatly improved.
Easier checkout.
Capability to up-sell and cross-sell.

If you haven't been on to the new site, you'll be surprised at how much it has changed.

Last Day for Delivery by Christmas

2009-12-18T11:44:00.003-07:00

Holiday Shipping Schedule

2009-12-09T17:25:00.002-07:00

With the holiday season here, it is crucial that orders are made and shipped before certain dates in order for the package to arrive on time.

Christmas Schedule

Friday 12/18 - Ground Packages to be delivered before Christmas.
Monday 12/21 - Expedited packages (Three day, Second day, and Next Day)
Tuesday 12/22 - Second day and Next Day
Wednesday 12/23 - Next Day Air packages picked up today should arrive on 12/24
Thursday 12/24 - Christmas Eve. No UPS ground pickup service. Expedited air packages will be picked up. Next day airs will be delivered on Monday 28.

New Year's Eve Schedule

Thursday, Dec 31, 2009 there will be no UPS ground pickups. Only Expedited air packages will be picked up and Next day packages will be delivered on Monday.

Weekly Deals from Tool King

2009-09-23T14:42:00.004-06:00

For the month of September, we will be adding and changing seven products on the Tool King affiliate program that are on sale. The products are only on sale for one week and will have a discount anywhere from $.10 to $40 off. I will update the deals every Tuesday and will last until the following Monday:

Weekly Deal 1
Rolatape MM-30RP 32-30RP Measure Master Feet/Inch Measuring Wheel for only $44.88
Begin Date: 09/22/2009
End Date: 09/28/2009
CJ Link ID: 10486801
AvantLink ID: Weekly Sale 1
ShareASale ID: 190436
Lowest Price Online: $87.79

Weekly Deal 2
RoboToolz RT-2350-20 20x Transit Level for only $99.88
Begin Date: 09/22/2009
End Date: 09/28/2009
CJ Link ID: 10417359
AvantLink ID: Weekly Sale 2
ShareASale ID: 190437
Lowest Price Online: $213.00

Weekly Deal 3
Irwin 04 Vise-Grip 7LW 7-Inch Locking Wrench for only $6.88
Begin Date: 09/22/2009
End Date: 09/28/2009
CJ Link ID: 10429769
AvantLink ID: Weekly Sale 3
ShareASale ID: 190438
Lowest Price Online: $9.96

Weekly Deal 4
DeWalt DC9280 28-Volt Battery Pack with NANO Technology for only $49.88
Begin Date: 09/22/2009
End Date: 09/28/2009
CJ Link ID: 10419834
AvantLink ID: Weekly Sale 4
ShareASale ID: 190439
Lowest Price Online: $129.12

Weekly Deal 5
DeWalt DC4PAKAR Factory Reconditioned Cordless Combo Kit Plus BONUS DeWalt Titanium Screwdriving Set for only $299.88
Begin Date: 09/22/2009
End Date: 09/28/2009
CJ Link ID: 10417991
AvantLink ID: Weekly Sale 5
ShareASale ID: 190440
Lowest Price Online: $315.00

Weekly Deal 6
Senco 3V0026N ST10-C Double-Length Fine Wire Auto Stapler for only $89.88
Begin Date: 09/22/2009
End Date: 09/28/2009
CJ Link ID: 10419833
AvantLink ID: Weekly Sale 6
ShareASale ID: 190442
Lowest Price Online: $89.88

Weekly Deal 7
Makita D-24826 7-1/4-Inch Carbide-Tipped Saw Blade for only $2.88
Begin Date: 09/22/2009
End Date: 09/28/2009
CJ Link ID: 10481925
AvantLink ID: Weekly Sale 7
ShareASale ID: 191349
Lowest Price Online: $29.90

Feel free to contact me with any question or concern.

Content Plus Banners

2009-09-21T13:59:00.002-06:00

Q: My website is www.peaksviewcountrymercantilestore.com. I was going to use it on the farm, home, ranch page. You might take a look and see if you have any ideas. Let me know what you think. I will be out most of tomorrow so you can take your time and e-mail me back.

A: From first impression, I would assume this is a site that has information on horses/farming. However, when clicking on the links, it only contains Banner Ads. I would recommend you add informational content on your site based on what you promised on your home page:

"As in bygone days of the country mercantile, our hope is to meet your needs, from human to animal. The country mercantile store used to carry everything from ranchwear to cheesemaking and from fencing supplies to salves and vaccines."

A great site to model is http://www.kitguy.com. All his content is in the middle and all the Banner Ads are in right column. For his store, he is using Tool King's product data feed: http://www.kitguy.com/tk/shop.php?page=S-1960 which displays each product individually. From your site, it would be hard for a customer to find a product base on their needs. For example: customer clicks on the banner, goes to merchant site and might not even find what they wanted to look for in the first place.

I hope these ideas will move you in the right direction. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any additional question.

Choosing a Template

2009-09-03T16:46:00.002-06:00

Since we're not all blessed with the ability to distinguish what looks good, Peter at Website Magazine is asking us to reconsider the use of pre-structured design. In his article, Rethinking the Use of Pre-Structure Design, he gives a few tips on choosing a template:

It’s difficult, if not impossible, to determine the most used pre-structured design template on the Web. But there are certainly a few that stand out (if not scream out) as popular among template users. Most design template resources provide a rough idea of how many times a template has been downloaded and that figure can provide a guide on what to stay away from if you want the design you choose to be unique. Case in point, popular template RedTie has been downloaded a whopping 172,000 times since first being added to OSWD.org.

However, don’t dismiss a template purely on the number of downloads — it can indicate a platform’s stability. If a template is rarely downloaded but has been available for months or years, that might indicate it’s difficult to use or customize. Also check for active demos because they can provide a glimpse of the customization possibilities. And look for user comments to get an idea of any pre-existing flaws or issues.

Sell Your Products With Online Video

2009-09-02T16:03:00.000-06:00

ToolKing is partnering with ShopWatchBuy for the month of September to give affiliates an innovative new way to use video using embedABLE™ technology. ShopWatchBuy is giving Tool King a 30 day free trial, so there's no monthly fee for us and you will also get to keep all your sales commission. It's simple to use and works like this:

Register for a FREE account on ShopWatchBuy and place your Commission-Juntion (CJ) id under the embedABLE™ tab.
Visit http://www.ShopWatchBuy.com/store/ToolKing and click on the red embedABLE™ link for the product video you want to use.
Your CJ id is automatically inserted and used for the video players "Buy Now" button - just cut-n-paste the embed code presented to you.
What's really cool is that once the video's on your site, the affiliate link travels with it! For example, a visitor to your site shares the video from there onto FaceBook - your affiliate link goes with the "buy Now" button.

To get started, visit: http://www.ShopWatchBuy.com/store/ToolKing

Domain Names: Asset Managment

2009-08-11T14:35:00.003-06:00

Have you searched for a domain name and found that it is already taken? Domain names have been continually growing to more than 177 million worldwide and their sales value have been increasing by approximately 20% per year. The domain name is one of the main ingredients to any online business success:

Domains are equal parts pathway and destination … they are both the avenue and the storefront of the internet
Creates the first impression online; Primary way an online consumer interacts with your brand or brand extension
Also the primary way,they locate your online store

While at the Affiliate Convention in Denver, I attended a presentation by Victor H Pitts, Vice Present of Moniker and SnapNames. Victor sent me a copy of his presentation, and with permission, asked to share it with our affiliate partners. You can listen to the audio at Webmasterradio.fm and take a look at the presentation below:

Domain Asset Management

View more presentations from Vong.

Porter-Cable Sale

2009-08-07T11:30:00.002-06:00

This month, take an additional 10% off all new selected new and reconditioned Porter-Cable tools and accessories. No promo code required. Discount will automatically apply at checkout.

Ad Size Request

2009-07-24T11:29:00.004-06:00

Q: We were hoping you could create a piece of creative that fits one of our standard ad sizes: 300x240 (a typical size is 300x250 which could also work).

If it could be tailed to promote woodworking, all the better. It will reside in our Workshops section, which features great woodworking workshops and would be an ideal placement for Took King woodworking related equipment.

Thanks very much.

Jaime
www.dreamgarage.com
www.dreamgarage.com/workshops

A: Attached is a Tool King woodworking banner in the size of 300x250. Let me know if this banner will work for you or if you would like me to change anything.

Keyword Research Tools

2009-07-22T16:24:00.008-06:00

Want to see which words are getting searched and ranked daily? I got a newsletter from Search Marketing Standard yesterday which shared 5 Free Must-Have Keyword Research Tools:

1. SEO Book Keyword Suggestion Tool - Learn. Rank. Dominate.
2. SpyFu - Spy on your competitor. Download competitor's keywords and adwords.
3. SiteVolume - Word volume on Digg, MySpace, Youtube, Flickr, and Twitter.
4. Soovle - Offers list of today's top keywords.
5. Nielsen BuzzMetrics’ BlogPulse - Search the blogosphere.

These are great tools for affiliates that are planning to better their search engine optimization or pay-per-click campaign. Since DeWALT is one of the most searched term on www.ToolKing.com, I wanted to see the term ranked. SEO Book Keyword Suggestion Tool gave me a daily estimate from Google, Yahoo, and MSN (now known as Bing):

If anyone knows of anymore free keyword research tools, please feel free to share.

Summer Free Shipping

2009-07-07T16:59:00.006-06:00

Summer has been here for a little while now and so has our Free Shipping coupon. For the month of July, free shipping on all orders over $149. Just use promotion code, SUMMER at checkout.

My First Affiliate Convention

2009-06-25T14:52:00.013-06:00

The Affiliate Convention held in Denver, Colorado was considered a success according to WebmasterRadio.fm. I was there and can say it was a pretty good turn out. Can't complain when the event was free and beer was served for free. Free beer... can't beat that!

I was expecting a long line, however, it didn't take no more than five minutes to get signed in. Picked up my pass and I was good to go. It was still early (about thirty minutes early) , good time to go find an empty seat in the main affiliate room (room was still empty at the time, as you can see the picture in the left).

I picked out all the affiliate classes in which I thought was most interesting. Here's what my first day schedule looked like:

11:00 - 12:15 PM
Super Affiliate Marketing Techniques

1:30 - 2:45 PM
Mobile Affiliate Marketing

3:30 - 4:20 PM
Landing Page Optimization, Creating Higher Conversion Rates

4:30 - 5:30 PM
Managing Search Campaigns That Scale - Tips from the Pros

If you didn't attend the affiliate convention, I have pictures that I took with my T-mobile G1 and WebmasterRadio.fm has recorded audios you can listen to. You can listen to the audio here: http://www2.webmasterradio.fm/affiliate-convention-conference.

Customize Text Links

2009-06-09T17:18:00.011-06:00

Q: I want to know if there is a way we can set up links directly to certain categories of your products, and even directly to particular items?

A: You can make your own customize text links with our Legacy Redirect Link (Link ID 10426666) on Commission Junction. It's a short and simple process of setting up links to any page or product on www.toolking.com. Here is an example of the affiliate tracking code for our DeWalt page:

<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-(Insert PID)-10426666?url=http://www.toolking.com/brand/dewalt-tools/" target="_top">DeWalt Tools</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-(Insert PID)-10426666" width="1" height="1" border="0"/>

Now all you need to do is change the parts that are highlighted in red.

Insert your PID where indicated.
Insert the URL of the landing page
Insert the Text you would like to display

For example, if you wanted to create a direct link to the product, DeWalt DW718R you would change the following in the affiliate tracking code:

<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-(Insert PID)-10426666?url=http://www.toolking.com/dewalt-dw718-factory-reconditioned-12-inch-double-bevel-sliding-compound-miter-saw" target="_top">DeWalt DW718R Factory Reconditioned Compound Miter Saw</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-(Insert PID)-10426666" width="1" height="1" border="0"/>

Simple, right? Let me know if you need any help creating a customize text link.

Affiliate Convention - Free For Affiliates!

2009-05-29T12:30:00.006-06:00

If you are an affiliate, this event is free for you. Unlike other conferences, they believe it is fundamental that an affiliate should not pay to attend the event. The convention is meant to provide you with the opportunity to learn from your peers, find better commission deals, as well as explore new products to offer. They are expecting 1,000+ affiliates in attendance at the inaugural event.

The convention is free for all working affiliates with a diverse line-up of speakers and workshops. It is free for all affiliates, however, you will have to be a member of AffSpot.

Sign up first at the AffSpot website.
Fill out the form at the AffiliateConvention.
Include your AffSpot username for verification.

It's pretty simple to sign up and the best part is that it's free! The event takes place from June 17-20 in Denver, Colorado (right in our back yard). For more information you can visit their site at http://www.affiliateconvention.com. If you're planning to attend the event, feel free to email me at vong@toolking.com and we can meet up at the event.

Milwaukee 2601-82 Reconditioned Cordless Compact Drill Kit

2009-05-28T15:04:00.011-06:00

Sometime last week, we promoted this product through our deal of the day and sold quite a bit from it. We decided to keep the price the same and give all our affiliate partners another chance to promote the product as well.

The Milwaukee 2601-82 compact drill measures just 7-3/4 inches in length allowing it to easily fit into tight areas. The compact motor on the 2601-82 delivers 400 in-lbs of maximum torque. Other features of this Milwaukee cordless drill include a built-in LED light to illuminate work surfaces and a belt hook to free up both hands for work positioning before fastening. Weighing just 4 pounds, the Milwaukee 2601-82 is one of the best compact drills on the market right now.

I think the easiest part in promoting this product is the price - it's about $50 cheaper than some of our competitors. Take a look at this screen shot of a search for the product on Google:

Click Here for more information on the Milwaukee 2601-82. Don't wait too long, these should sell quickly considering how low they're priced at.

12 Week Internet Marketing Course

2009-05-27T14:04:00.005-06:00

I just signed up for ShoeMoney's Xtreme Guide To Internet Marketing Success course. It's a free 12 week course in which he will be sending guides that will teach you about the industry of internet marketing in general, show you step-by-step how to build a site, and how to drive traffic or optimize your site for higher search engine rankings.

Here is a preview of the 12 week course:

Week 1 - The Beginner's Guide To Internet Marketing
Week 2 - Affiliate Marketing 101: Everything You Need To Know To Start Promoting
Week 3 - Market Research: How To Crush Your Competitors And Discover Hot Niches
Week 4 - Pay Per Click: How To Earn Cash With Each Click
Week 5 - SEO: How To Rank Higher And Increase Traffic
Week 6 - Site Creation: How To Build A Site With Zero Programming Knowledge
Week 7 - Content Creation: How To Create Articles That Attract And Increase Sales
Week 8 - Marketing: How To Use Social Media To Spread Your Brand
Week 9 - Make That Cash: 10 Ways To Monetize Your Site And Increase Profitability
Week 10 - Testing & Tracking: How To Optimize Your Site
Week 11 - Building Your Team: How To Network And Find Long Term Partners
Week 12 - Launch Day: How To Kick Start Your Business And Manage Your Projects

The guide is meant for everyone from newbies to experienced Internet marketers. If you're interested in receiving the guides, you can sign up here: http://www.shoemoneyx.com. I just entered my name, email address, and then confirmed my email address. The email states that I should be receiving Chapter 1 by tomorrow - I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Tool King Spring Sale 2009

2009-05-13T15:03:00.002-06:00

If you're around the Denver/Lakewood area tomorrow, drop by the Tool King Superstore for our annual spring sale. This is the biggest tool sale of the year for our local customers and we're hoping for our biggest turnout yet. We will have great deals on tools, tool reps from DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee and other manufactures to demo and answer your questions, and DeWalt will be showing off their NASCAR race car here on Friday and Saturday!

Tool King Affiliate Program Commission Increase

2009-05-04T16:46:00.019-06:00

Who wants a pay raise during this economic downturn? I am proud to announce that the Tool King Affiliate Program has raised the commission rate on all our affiliate networks. We have increased the Tool King Affiliate Program default commission payout from 5% to 6% for all our current and future affiliate partners.

With the pay increase, we hope this will allow you to also increase ToolKing.com's exposure through any of the following:

Add more Tool King banners on your site
Add more Tool King deals/coupons on your site:
Example: "Free Shipping on all orders over $149. Use Promo Code: SPRING."
Add more Tool King products on your site via our data feed
Example:

Bosch RotoZip RZ10-2100 Factory Reconditioned Pro Spiral Saw Kit, 5.5 Amps, 15000-30000 RPM
Increase your PPC campaigns::
Build another niche site geared toward tool users:

Tool King already offers some of the lowest prices found on the internet and now with one of the highest commission paid in the construction/tool category, there's no reason not to be active in Tool King's affiliate program. In a recent article, Don Cohen, founder of Tool King stated, “...tools are a basic need of society” and therefore will always be in demand. “No matter what the state of the world, people will always need drills, saws, hammers, etc. Tools are what make modern civilization possible.”

Prices Slashed On Over 50 DeWalt Products

2009-04-21T16:54:00.004-06:00

Tool King just slashed prices on over 50 popular DeWalt new and reconditioned products! Here's a short list on some of the DeWalt products with new lower pricing:

Model Number	Description	Old Sale Price	New Price
DW059B	DeWalt 18V High Torque Impact Wrench - Tool Only	$159.99	$124.77
DC984B	DeWalt 14.4V HAMMER DRILL BARE TOOL	$69.99	$59.77
DC920KAR	DeWalt RECON 18V XRP DRILL / DRIVER 2 BATTERIES	$170.09	$149.77
DW317KR	DeWalt RECON COMPACT JIGSAW KIT	$75.59	$59.77
DW621K	DeWalt Plunge Router w/Dust extraction Kit	$209.99	$199.77
DC940KA	DeWalt Heavy-Duty XRP 12V Cordless Drill/Driver Kit	$139.99	$109.77
DW368KR	DeWalt RECON 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Circular Saw Kit	$99.22	$89.77
D26451KR	DeWalt RECON 5 inch Random Orbit Sander	$64.25	$49.77
DC022R	DeWalt Recon Worklight Charger	$99.22	$79.77
D51238KR	DeWalt RECON 18GA 2" BRAD NAILER	$69.92	$56.77

Click Here to view all the DeWalt sale items.

Follow Us On Twitter

2009-04-13T16:52:00.003-06:00

Do you Twitter? Tool King along with President Obama and millions of people does and we want you to follow us on Twitter.com. We've had our account on there for a while , but haven't really put it to use. Now that the word "twitter" is being used everywhere, from radio to television, we believe Twitter will only continue to grow. Twitter is a great and simple way to keep up with Tool King's latest deal and you can also use it as another marketing tool.

Alexander Barbara made a guest post on Shoemoney.com to show how you can build and monetize Twitter content. Here are some advantages and ways you can profit on Twitter:

public tweets are quickly crawled and indexed by search engines, providing some SEO benefit if you are promoting your own sites
send traffic to one of your sites, which you can then monetize directly (via product purchases, affiliate offers, adsense, etc.)
send traffic directly to an affiliate link
sponsorships and ad networks

CLICK HERE to get the latest deals by following Tool King on Twitter.com.

Hot For Tools

2009-04-10T11:49:00.002-06:00

What better way to introduce our new Hot For Tools video series, then to post it on our 100th post for Tool King's affiliate program blog. Click Here to keep up with the latest videos by subscribing to it on YouTube.

More Good News

2009-04-03T11:26:00.004-06:00

Here are some more good news that we have going on at ToolKing.com right now:

Free Shipping on orders over $149. Use Promo Code: SPRING.
(valid until May 1, 2009)
Take 10% off all new Porter-Cable woodworking tools. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout. (valid until May 1, 2009)
Take 5% off all DeWalt Reconditioned Tools. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout. (valid until July 1, 2009)
Exclusive ToolKing.com $25 Savings Voucher when you purchase Delta 50-760 Dust Collector. (valid until April 30, 2009)
DeWALT Hard Hitting Rebates! Get a free DeWALT Tool with selected tool purchase. (valid until April 30, 2009)
Receive free MSR Riding Gear or Makita LXT Tools when you purchase selected Makita Tools. (valid until June 30, 2009)

All affiliate tracking HTML code can be found when you log in to your affiliate account.

Exclusive Hot New Products

2009-04-01T12:00:00.002-06:00

LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition 18 Volt Compact Drill

New from famed Paris designer Louis Vuitton comes this limited edition 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 1/2 Driver-Drill Kit. Not only is it apt for drilling and driving through various materials, but it does it with style. Covered in genuine Swarovski crystals and fine Italian calfskin leather, this drill is not only a pleasure to use, but also to be seen with. You can be assured that you will turn heads at your next job site! Includes matching mink-lined leather carrying case, two batteries and a charger.

List Price: $5499.99
Your Price: $4010.90

Shop All Louis VuittonTools

GreenCo M040109 Bio-Degradeable Eco-Framing Nails

Revolutionary Eco-Nails are the construction industry's green solution. Made from 100% recycled materials, Eco-Nails are also fully bio-degradeable. These angled framing nails are manufactured out of the finest composted organic waste materials and treated with a revolutionary process that ensures each nail will fully break down back into the enviroment. Note: Use Eco-Nails for non-structural or non-weight bearing applications only! Do not use in damp areas where average humidity may exceed 2%.

List Price: $89.99
Your Price: $41.09 / box

Shop All GreenCo Tools

Questmark A9LF00l5 Pre-Filtered Air Compressor Air Refill

Normal non-purified air is full of moisture, dust and irritants. While this may be OK for your lungs, it can wreck havoc on your shop's air compressor. That's why Questmark 100% Pure Air is the #1 choice of air professionals all over the world.

Why use Questmark Air?

Prevents costly damage to air tools caused by rust, scale and moisture.
Convenient minimum installation time into your compressed air system
Provides clean, dry, regulated compressed air over a wide range of airflows with accurate control and fast response
Silent operation
Easy to use, just attach your compressor hose to the boxes AirPort (patent pending), hold over your head and shake!

List Price: $19.99
Your Price: $14.09 + SHIPS FREE!

Shop All QuestMark Tools

Millwallki M040109 @Home Endoscopic Kit

The Millwallki @Home Endoscopic Kit has everything you need to give you or your loved one's innards a check up from the convenience of you own home or office. Complete with 6 foot LED illuminated camera, color LCD display, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and surgical-steel robotic biopsy claw. Includes 40 page guide with color photographs of numerous common gastroenterological conditions. Save thousands of dollars in medical expenses by doing your own exams at home! May be covered by some health plans*

List Price: $345.93
Your Price: $199.99

Shop All Millwallki Tools
*none that we are aware of.

Get Your Site Indexed Tips

2009-03-30T14:38:00.002-06:00

I came across some helpful tips on how to get your site indexed in Google and other search engines quickly, while browsing through Andrew Shotland's blog, Local SEO Guide. Recently he has been helping people with their new sites, however, he has been doing this for years and these are the some of the helpful things he has picked up:

Navigate to the page with a Google toolbar enabled browser.
Email the site to a friend using gmail.
Mention the url using the http protocol and www on message boards w/o a link (http://www.blah.com/). Try not to be spammy.
Make toolbar requests to compete.com , alexa.com & quantcast.com.
Buy some Google Ads to your pages (this forces Google to crawl these pages to assess your quality score)

Click Here to read the entire list on his site. He posted about 18 helpful tips on how to get your new site indexed including 4 search engines you should submit your domains to.

Oppose California Bill 178

2009-03-25T12:46:00.001-06:00

As you may already know, California recently proposed bills similar to the law that recently passed in New York. This didn’t come as a surprise as it was foreseen by many and the domino pieces will probably continue to fall. However, PMA (Performance Marketing Alliance) is getting a group letter sent to Assembly Committee members responsible for evaluating Bill 178 to oppose it.

If you are a California resident with a business in the state, they need your help. CLICK HERE to add your name to the letter by going to Performance Marketing Alliance’s website. A hearing date for Bill 178 is expected to be heard on April 13, 2009. At this time, if the law does pass, it may or may not affect you. Below are links with additional information:

http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a14/News_Room/Press/
20090202AD14PR01.aspx

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html

March Free Shipping Promo Code

2009-03-06T16:30:00.004-07:00

I just received an email stating that it's that time of the year again to set your clocks forward 1 hour before you go to bed on March 7th. March is here and that means it's Daylight Saving Time. Just when I was starting to get use to the other time...

However, I do like the idea of there still being sunlight after work. So because March is here and everyone loves to save, Tool King is offering free shipping on all orders over $149. Just enter in promo code: MARCH when you are checking out and you will receive a discount for the amount of $9.99. Don't wait to promote, you only have 3 weeks left before April gets here.

Makita's MSR Riding Gear Mail-in Rebate

2009-03-06T15:02:00.002-07:00

Makita has a cool, different kind of rebate starting this month. They are giving away free MSR riding gear and Makita LXT tools depending on which product you buy. There's too much to pick from the free Makita LXT tools, but the MSR Riding Gear will include a helmet, pants, jersey, and a pair of gloves as modeled by Miss Makita 2009.

To qualify for the MSR Riding Gear mail-in rebate, your customer would need to purchase any of the following tools: LXT902, LXT1200 and LXT1500 Combo Kits, the HR5210C and HR4510C rotary Hammers, and the HM1810X3 70lb breaker hammer.

Click Here to view all the products that are eligible for the Makita Feel Innovation Promotion. The purchase must be made between March 1, 2009 and June 30, 2009 to qualify and the redemption form must be postmarked by July 15, 2009.

March Madness DeWalt Sale

2009-03-03T11:34:00.003-07:00

Happy March! I have some great news that I would like to share with you. Tool King was able to negotiate another special deal to bring you 10% OFF all NEW DeWalt tools and accessories for the whole month of March! We’ve made it easy for your customers to get the additional discount. They don’t have to worry about entering in any coupon codes, because the discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

One more thing, we also extended our 5% off reconditioned DeWalt tools deal until the end of March as well. You can checkout our whole selection of DeWalt products by clicking on the following links: New DeWalt and Reconditioned DeWalt.

Presidents Day Sale

2009-02-17T16:54:00.003-07:00

What can you buy for a quarter now and days? Here are some of the answers I found online from what people had posted:

Gumball
Air for your car tires (last I checked, it was more than a quarter)
Time on a parking meter

Not much more I can think of... However, in celebration of Presidents Day or Washington's Birthday, Tool King will be shipping all orders over $99 for only a quarter! Valid until the end of this week, February 20, 2009.

Why You Should Blog

2009-02-17T10:23:00.002-07:00

Chris Baggott, award-winning blogger, will be hosting a free webinar: Why Blogs Are Your #1 Search Marketing. During the webinar you’ll learn how blogs are affordable marketing tools, how exactly blogs will help you appear in organic search results, and how to implement and measure a successful business blog.

The webinar will be taking place on February 24, 2009 from 1-2pm EST. Reserve your spot soon as there will only be 250 spots available. Click Here to register for this free webinar from Compendium Blogware.

5 Tips from Ezine Articles Blog

2009-02-12T15:03:00.002-07:00

Here are 5 quick tips to help with your article. The tips were posted on Ezine Articles Blog by Penny:

1. Refrain from using excessive keywords or keyphrase repetition as this provides for a poor user experience and your article does not read naturally.

2. Use correct spacing and formatting. Let your article word wrap naturally and place one vertical space between each paragraph break. A “Vertical Space” means to hit enter twice when at the end of a paragraph.

3. Write unique content. Do not spin your previously written articles into the same regurgitated content. You owe it to your readers to provide unique value in each one of your articles.

4. Make sure that your article body delivers on what is promised in the title. The most common mistake is when authors lead their readers away from the article to deliver what was promised in the title. This again provides poor user experience and is a huge trust violation.

5. Proofread your articles and look for spelling and grammar mistakes. If English is not your primary language, have your articles proofread by someone whose primary language is English prior to submission.

Penny plans to share some more tips in the coming weeks, so I would recommend subscribing to their blog.

Penny Shipping Sale

2009-02-10T17:40:00.002-07:00

All this week at ToolKing.com, pay only a PENNY for shipping on all orders over $149! Hurry, as the deal ends on February 15, 2009. Just use Coupon Code: LINCOLN during checkout.

Kreg Pocket-Hole Machines/Framing Table Rebate

2009-02-09T16:33:00.002-07:00

For a limited time, purchase a new Kreg Pocket-Hole Machine from ToolKing.com and receive a mail-in rebate up to $200. This promotion will be valid from February 1st, 2009 to March 31st, 2009.

Here's a list of the products that are eligible:

Panel Boring DK5100 Pocket Hole Machine - $500 Back
Multi-Spindle DK3100 Pocket Hole Machine - $200 Back
Single-Spindle DK1100 FE Pocket Hole Machine - $150 Back
Single-Spindle DK1100 FP Pocket Hole Machine - $150 Back
Single-Spindle DK1100 TP Pocket Hole Machine - $150 Back
Semi-Automatic Electric Foreman DB110 - $50 Back
Semi-Automatic Electric Foreman DB55 - $50 Back
Face Framing Table KFT4x8 - $150 Back

This rebate offer is good until March 31st, 2009, and you can get the rebate form for it right here.

Warrior - Free Shipping

2009-02-06T16:57:00.001-07:00

Coupon and Deal Sites Goes Up

2009-02-03T17:13:00.003-07:00

During the past few months, I have noticed a sales increase from our coupon affiliate partners. It's not surprising as I have also been looking for more ways to save. I then came across an article last week, "Coupon and Deal Sites Up in Down Economy" by Lisa Picarille. Here are some interesting information from the article:

“As the nation’s economic woes continue, consumers have become increasingly careful about their purchasing decisions, with most now seeing online research as a normal part of their buying behavior, even for small purchases. Retailers that offer discounts, special promotions and product comparisons to engage – and keep – these consumers will have more success than those that continue to try striking emotional chords through traditional channels. These strategies, when combined with an understanding of the various online shopping personalities, can be effective in winning over new consumers and influencing hardcore shoppers.”

The study went to state that, hardcore online shoppers, termed “weekly shoppers”, can be influenced by coupons and discounts, but so, too, can a new consumer segment PSB discovered called “recession shoppers” – those who will shop more online if their personal economic circumstances deteriorate. Specifically, the study found that: “68 percent of “recession shoppers” (and 79 percent of “weekly shoppers”) purchased something online they wouldn’t have otherwise because of a coupon or discount. 64 percent of “recession shoppers” (and 70 percent of “weekly shoppers”) said they purchased something from a particular online retailer they wouldn’t have otherwise because of a coupon or discount.

In the newsletter I just sent out to our affiliate partners, I included these current deals:

Buy a selected DeWALT 28V Nano Tool and receive a FREE extra battery and DC519 Flexible Floodlight ($130 Value)
DeWALT Hard Hitting Rebates! Get a free DeWALT Tool with selected tool purchase.
Jet Build-Up Savings Event! Buy JET products and get FREE tools and accessories! Click Here for more details.

I'll be adding more as I see them.

Porter-Cable PCL180DK-2 Drill/Driver Kit

2009-01-29T12:24:00.002-07:00

Check out our latest video from ToolKing.com with a new background and style. In this video we take a look at the Porter-Cable PCL180DK-2 18-Volt Cordless Lithium Drill/Driver Kit. Also don't forget, Tool King is currently taking an additional 10% off all new and reconditioned Porter-Cable products.

After the instant savings, you can buy the Porter-Cable PCL180DK-2 18-Volt Cordless Lithium Drill/Driver Kit at ToolKing.com for only $171! Hurry, as the Porter-Cable sale ends on February 7th.

Win a FREE 9 Pc. 18 volt Dewalt Combo Kit, No Catches!

2009-01-15T16:11:00.005-07:00

Toolking.com and Toologics.com is giving away a free 9 pc 18 volt Dewalt Combo Kit. No catches or gimmicks, just go to http://www.toolgiveaway.com and enter your name and email address, and that's it! Register by the end of May 2009 and you can be the lucky winner.

Every week one lucky winner will also receive a $50 ToolKing.com gift card until our Grand prize drawing. The result: ToolKing.com will be giving away $1,000.00 in gift cards! The winners will be announced in our weekly email, so make sure you open up those emails.

Here's a list of all the items the DeWalt DC9PAKIA 18-Volt 9-Tool Cordless Combo Kit will include:

* DC925 XRP 18V cordless hammer drill
* DC390 XRP 18V circular saw
* DC385 XRP 18V reciprocating saw
* DW056 XRP 18V impact driver
* DC410 18V cut-off tool
* DW919 18V flexible floodlight
* DC330 XRP 18V variable speed jig saw
* DW059 18V 1/2 inch high torque impact wrench
* DC550 18V cut-out tool
* 1 hour charger
* (2) 18V XRP batteries
* Carbide tipped circular saw blade
* Circular saw rip fence
* Reciprocating saw blade
* Type 1 and type 27 guards
* Wrench
* Backing flange
* (1) type 1 and (1) type 27 wheel
* 3-position side handle
* (2) contractor bags

I hope YOU win!

Porter-Cable Sale

2009-01-09T15:58:00.002-07:00

For a limited time, Tool King is taking an additional 10% off all new and reconditioned Porter-Cable Tools and Accessories. Just like our previous DeWALT, DELTA, and MAKITA coupons, a promotion code is not required. The discount will apply automatically at checkout.

I have already added a few banners made specifically for the Porter-Cable sale. You can find them by logging into your affiliate account. You can check out Tool King's Porter-Cable page for more information. Hurry, as the deal will end on February 7, 2009.

Back By Popular Demand

2008-12-29T16:12:00.011-07:00

If you haven't started promoting our current deals from DeWALT, Delta, and Makita, it's not too late. These are our most popular deals for 2008, which is why we are extending the deals until January 7th, 2009.

How Tool King Saved Christmas

2008-12-24T15:22:00.004-07:00

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house... (Wait, wait... let me start over). Twas the day after Christmas, when the sun was fully up, Santa was seen and finally caught - on tape. Santa was having back problems and couldn't finish his deliveries before Christmas. We caught it on tape and this was how Tool King saved Christmas:

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Kids Tool Set

2008-12-18T16:36:00.007-07:00

It's the thought that counts. Have you ever heard of that line after receiving a gift you had no use for? So how do you tell if the thoughts behind a gift were time consuming, well analyzed thoughts? If the gift was considered to be: something you need, something of your interest, or something expensive?

If it was just something you need, could it be a new pair of socks? I mean everyone needs a pair of new socks at some point, right? If it was something of your interest (let's say it was NASCAR), would a small $.99 NASCAR toy car be a well thought gift? I believe as we get older, putting more thought into a gift usually means, have you thought long enough about how much money you're willing to spend on a gift.

Although, kids probably don't analyze how much thought was put into a gift, I believe kids probably appreciate gifts more than anyone else. The younger, the more appreciative. Some of you with kids are probably thinking, 'this guy probably doesn't have any kids.' Let me give you an example: My girlfriend went shopping for a Halloween costume for her little brother and bought him this cheap army costume. Price tag was around $5 and it consisted of a Rambo plastic knife, compass, and a plastic camo shirt that could make a one year old imitate Hulk Hogan ripping his yellow shirt off.

I was skeptical, "Are you sure your little brother is going to like this?" She assured me he's going to love it. I would have not believed it if I wasn't there when we gave him his costume. His face lit up and with a similar low voice like Patrick from Sponge Bob, he said, "Wow....cool!"

In my last post, I had given you a list of gift ideas for adults, but had left out kids (the ones that would appreciate their gift). The gift is not needed by any kid or is it expensive, but I believe it will definitely bring out the amazement of a kid.

The Wilmar W5600 17 Piece Kids Tool Set comes with a hard hat, gloves, safety goggles, hammer, saw, wrench, screwdriver, pliers, pipe wrench, tape measurer, flashlight, C-Clamp, play wood, nut and bolt, and tool belt. Kids will love helping Dad complete projects with this tool set. It's only $12.99 and you can buy it now by going to ToolKing.com. It'll make a great gift for any kid out there.

Holiday Gift Ideas

2008-12-08T16:32:00.008-07:00

Tools are a great gift for almost anyone. Empower their creativity and talent with professional quality power tools from Tool King. What happens if your customer doesn't know which tool the gift receiver needs? We have the perfect solution - Tool King Gift Card. SPECIAL HOLIDAY BONUS: Get a gift card for $100.00 or more and we'll add a BONUS 5% on to the gift card automatically. Tool King Gift Cards are always appreciated and can be purchased in any denomination from $10.00 to $1,000.00. Hurry, as we are adding the additional 5% to gift cards for a limited time only.

If the customer would like to give a tool for Christmas, we have come up with a list of holiday gift ideas that you can recommend. To see the entire list of holiday gifts that range from $50-500, you can go here: http://www.toolking.com/holiday_tool_gift_ideas.aspx. Below are some great gift ideas from that list:

Irwin 2021711CO 10-Piece Clamp Set Patented ratcheting mechanism provides adjustable clamping pressure and significantly reduces hand force required to generate clamping pressure.	Bosch RotoZip RZ10-2100 Factory Reconditioned Pro Spiral Saw Kit It has redesigned tool body with internal ribbed supports to provide added structural integrity to prevent issues of fan slippage and spindle lock failures.	Milwaukee 2420-22 M12 HACKZALL™ 12-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit--When You Buy Two M12 Kits, Get a FREE M12 Impact Driver by Mail-In Rebate! (exp 12-31-08)
DeWalt DC022 Heavy-Duty Cordless/Corded Worklight with Dual Port Battery Charger The DeWalt DC022 is a Heavy-Duty Cordless/Corded Worklight With Dual Port Battery Charger.	Bosch PB10-CD Factory Reconditioned 12V - 24V Battery Charger / Radio with CD Player The Bosch PB10-CD is a Factory Reconditioned 12V - 24V Battery Charger / Radio with CD Player.	Dremel 6300-02L Multi-Max™ Oscillating Tool The Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool offers do-it-yourselfers and pros a versatile and effective multitasking tool.

Internet Retailer Hot 100 2009

2008-12-05T15:15:00.003-07:00

"Time and again in the 100 profiles of leading online retailers in this issue there are examples of innovations that go beyond the primary web site," as stated in Internet Retailer's Hot 100 December issue. I am proud to announce that ToolKing.com made it on Internet Retailer's Hot 100 Retail Web Sites.

"Tool King has a huge inventory and it's very easily navigable. They've done a really good job of implementing page-based navigation, which makes it easier to find the information you need. It looks like a construction site - it's the right look for the people who shop there."

This is quite an achievement for ToolKing.com and is a clear indicator of the popularity and awareness of our program. This could not have been accomplished without all your help. So on behalf of the team here at ToolKing.com, we would just like to thank all our affiliate partners.

Affiliate Summit West 2009

2008-12-04T13:59:00.003-07:00

Affiliate Summit West is the largest Affiliate Summit, the premier affiliate marketing conference, of the year. It's a three day conference that includes an exhibit hall with affiliate merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts.

Here are some of the things they covered earlier this year at Affiliate Summit East 2008: PPC, social media, the New York affiliate tax, and affiliate management. Below was the presentation of Super Affiliate Amit Mehta, where he revealed his PPC strategies and techniques at the Affiliate Summit East in Boston:

PPC Super Affiliate Strategies You MUST Know

View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: summit affiliate)

Next year the summit will be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas from January 11-13, 2009. To find out more information and registration, you can visit their site at Affiliate Summit.

DeWalt 28V NANO Tools with Free Battery and Flexible Floodlight

2008-12-03T16:32:00.004-07:00

Right now when you buy a selected DeWalt 28V NANO package, you will receive a FREE extra battery and DC519 Flexible Floodlight, a $130.00 value! This deal is only made available exclusively at ToolKing.com! You won't have to send in any paperwork or wait for months before you will receive your free battery and flexible floodlight.

The free battery you will be receiving instantly with your order is the DeWalt DC9280 28V Battery Pack with NANO™ Technology. This battery is a proprietary technology from DEWALT that combines longer life, lighter weight, greater performance, and an expanded system of tools. Don't think that this is a cheap item which is the reason why we are offering it for free with a few of our selected DeWalt 28V Nano package. You can check here at Amazon.com to see that Tool King has the best price on there and the next price the battery is listed at is $133.46!

If you would like to save even more, you can make the purchase here at ToolKing.com before December 8th and you will also receive free shipping on any order over $149. No coupon code is required for the free shipping. The discount will apply automatically at checkout. Hurry, this deal is only for a limited time exclusively at ToolKing.com.

Turkey Sale - Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-26T16:16:00.002-07:00

Happy Thanksgiving! Receive free ground shipping when you enter promotion code "TURKEY" at checkout. Free shipping is only valid through November 30th, 2008. Remember, Tool King is also currently taking 5% off all reconditioned DeWALT tools and 10% off all new Makita tools and accessories for a limited time.

Banner Basics

2008-11-26T14:19:00.009-07:00

"We think we would be a great fit for your campaign, however, we need a few specific banner sizes that are not currently offered with your campaign. Would it be possible to create a 300x250 banner?"

"Yes we can," I replied. Now that I have taken over the responsibility to create the daily deal banners, I took it upon myself to create a 300x250 banner as well. I'm going to be honest with you, before this I have never worked with Photoshop.

I created the banner in hopes of accomplishing two things:

Branding
Call to Action

I had to make sure our business name, logo, and slogans were going to be consistent with what is on our website. This transfers into using the same colors and text on the banners as well. Branding banner ads should help customers establish a link between your website and a particular product or service.

Once I have decided which message I would like to get across, the next step was to create a call to action. A call to action button will simply point your customer in the direction you want to lead them. Using words that prompt the user to take immediate action such as "Click Here", "Visit Now", and "Shop Now" will increase your click through rate and conversion rate.

The banner above was the final product. It's just something very simple, but hopefully it'll have accomplished the purpose of my original intent. I remind all our affiliate partners in every newsletter we send out, but if you need a customize banner in any size, don't hesitate to contact me. We have a great team here at Tool King that are very knowledgeable in Photoshop (incase you were discouraged by my banner above).

Buy Reconditioned Tools

2008-11-21T16:07:00.005-07:00

Here is a little video to show why it might be good to buy reconditioned tools vs buying new tools. Reconditioned tools have that "new tool" quality for ridiculously low prices. Now you can save even more with reconditioned tools. Take an extra 5% off all DeWALT reconditioned tools. No coupon code is required. Discount will apply automatically at checkout.

This is only for a limited time, so I wouldn't wait to buy or promote. Click Here to check out all the DeWALT reconditioned tools at ToolKing.com before the deal is gone.

Elite Retreat 2009

2008-11-18T11:21:00.003-07:00

The Elite Retreat which is being held on February 18th-20th, 2009 in San Francisco, California has officially started accepting registrations. This retreat is two days of information packed sessions, all geared toward your business needs. Jeremy Schoemaker has brought together a great line up of industry leaders to help you optimize your business structure. Here are the speakers at the event:

1st day Keynote: Gary Vaynerchuck
2nd day Keynote: TBA

Leaders:

Stephan Spencer - SEO Expert
Chris Winfield - PR Ninja
Neil Patel - Marketing Consultant, SEO, Social Media whiz
Andy Liu - Startup Expert
Kris Jones - PPC, Affiliate Expert
Jeremy Schoemaker - SEM Expert

You can learn more about the speakers at Elite Retreat Speaker's Profile.

So bring your business plan or current site objectives with you and they will help you optimize your business structure. They are able to work with you one on one as the Elite Retreat is really going to be a small group of entrepreneurs. The event will only be accepting 35 applications - the best 35 entrepreneurs/business attendees will be chosen by an application only process. For more information and registration, you can visit Elite Retreat's website.

Power Tool Turkey Video

2008-11-14T17:12:00.003-07:00

Check out this 1950’s style fun video of Eric and Brian carving a turkey with a power tool:

AffiliateBenchmarks Affiliate Survey

2008-11-12T14:02:00.005-07:00

Want to see what other affiliates are doing? A survey by AffiliateBenchmarks was recently released and can be downloaded for free and be viewed for 30 days. As stated on AffiliateBenchmarks.com, "Our goal is to produce reports that help reinforce best practices, develop new ones, and strengthen the relationships between affiliates, advertisers, and agencies."

One of the questions asked in the survey was, "Which of the following methods do you use to drive traffic to your site?" According to the survey, here are the top 5 methods affiliates uses:

Search Engine Optimization
Pay-Per-Click Search Campaigns
Email Marketing (utilizing an internal email list/database)
Viral Marketing
Email Marketing (utilizing an external or purchased list)

You can download the "Affiliate Survey #1 - November 12, 2008" by Clicking Here.

Affiliate Link Encoder v2.0

2008-11-11T14:12:00.003-07:00

One of the best tools for affiliates just recently got better. AvantLink made some significant changes to the Affiliate Link Encoder tool that they released a year ago. If you own a blog or forum and haven’t put this tool to use, I highly recommend using it today. For those that already has it implemented, you don’t have to change a thing. It is full backwards-compatibility with the original version of the tool.

Here are the improvements AvantLink have listed on AvantLink's Blog:

The ALE now supports the encoding of plain text (a.k.a. “keyword encoding”) in your page content. Previously, only pre-existing direct links such as www.toolking.com would be converted to affiliate tracking links. Now, it’s possible to configure the ALE to not even require an existing direct link to the merchant: instead, it can operate simply on the mention of the merchant.
Now you may be thinking: “What about all of my pre-existing links - I don’t want those rewritten!“ Don’t worry, we’re not going to completely mangle your page: keywords that appear inside existing links are left alone.
With keyword encoding turned on, the ALE will (by default) automatically look for the name or URL of any of your active merchants in page content, and turn those into trackable links. You can override this default behavior by choosing which, if any, merchants should be encoded for a given ALE deployment.
You can also specify completely custom keyword/key-phrase associations to encode.
You can even specify certain pieces of text that should not be encoded as affiliate links; some people call these skip-words.
We’ve added the ability to specify some CSS/formatting for your encoded links. Built-in options include adding a “title” tag of “This is an affiliate ad link.”, a double-underline format, or even specifying a custom CSS class name to use for all of the links. You can mix & match these options too, to further customize your setup.
Lastly, when you use the ALE tool now you actually create a subscription/configuration entry. This allows you to make changes to your ALE deployment without going back through all of your pages to update the javascript include. It also allows some more advanced reporting on our end, such as which of your ALE subscriptions a particular click-through or sale resulted from; for keyword encoding our reports will even show which word or phrase was clicked on, leading to a particular sale.

To get started, just go to the “Tools” page of your affiliate account and click on “Create a new ALE subscription”. You'll wonder how you ever managed your blog/forum without this tool.

10% Off All New Makita Tools and Accessories

2008-11-07T16:48:00.003-07:00

Makita is one of the largest power tools manufacturers in the world with a line of over 350 high quality, innovative tools. Makita has a well deserved reputation for building outstanding quality power tools. At ToolKing.com, we carry a wide range of affordably-priced Makita tools including Makita power tools, Makita cordless drills, Makita batteries, Makita impact drivers, Makita table saws and more. Now you can save even more when you purchase Makita Tools:

Take an additional 10% off all new Makita tools and accessories. No coupon code is required because the discount will automatically deduct the order total during the last step of checkout. The coupon is not valid on Makita reconditioned products. This promotion will only be valid until the end of November.

Hoops Coupon Code

2008-11-06T14:53:00.003-07:00

When you spend $299 or more, get FREE GROUND SHIPPING ($9.99 value) and a FREE Milwaukee 20-Piece Bit Set ($9.99 retail value)! Just enter the promotion code HOOPS when you check out. Hurry, this offer expires on November 10, 2008 and supplies of the free bit set are limited to stock on hand!

Jobox Tool Box Storage

2008-11-05T15:40:00.003-07:00

While making my way through the warehouse to the back office, I came across a big brown casket looking box a few months ago. I asked the guys hauling this big box what it was and they informed me it was a JOBOX Storage Tool Box.

JOBOX tool boxes have a strong reputation in the industry for being rugged, dependable, and secure tool storage products for truck and on-site storage. JOBOX works directly with the Pros to understand their changing storage and security requirements and are constantly searching for new ideas and innovations to deliver the most durable tool boxes on the market. Checkout the video below (I like how there is also an option to download the brochure):

Tool King carries a wide selection of JOBOX tool boxes at hundreds of dollars off retail prices. These storage boxes can earn you a nice sum of commission from just one sale - prices range from $449.99 to $1,219.99 on JOBOX tool box storage. You can visit the JOBOX page at Toolking.com for all the tool box storage we do carry for JOBOX.

Holiday Specials from ToolKing.com!

2008-11-03T16:34:00.005-07:00

The holiday season is upon us and the year is coming to an end - we need to take out old inventory and bring in new inventory. This is the reason why we have placed Denver Tools and Makita Router Bits at blowout pricing. Also for a limited time, we are taking 10% off all new DeWalt tools and accessories. No coupon code is required as the discount will be applied automatically at checkout.

Here's the rest of the sales and promotions we currently have for the month of November:

1. Denver Tools: Blowout Pricing on Denver Tools. Supplies Limited - Buy Today!

2. Senco: Incredible pricing on Senco Pneumatic. Savings up to 60%!

3. Makita Router Bits: Blowout Pricing on Makita Router Bits made by Amana. Starting at just $1.99!

4. DeWalt Reconditioned Drill/Driver: DeWalt DC930 14.4v Reconditioned Drill/Driver for only $59.99. *Tool only w/ case.

5. Price Match: Lowest online prices - PERIOD! Get $25 if we can't beat a competitor.

Vote to Save

2008-10-30T15:02:00.003-06:00

Election Day is just around the corner. On Tuesday, November 4th, everyone is expecting for the biggest turnout in many decades. My little nephew in elementary even gave me his opinion on who should be president because of what's going on in the economy. What? Shouldn't you be running around or playing on your PS3? That was when I realized how much attraction this election has - even little kids are paying attention. No matter who you vote for, McCain or Obama, I hope everyone that is registered to vote will make it out there this year.

Tool King has a coupon code that is valid until Election Day, November 4th. You can take $15 off an order of $250 or more. Just enter coupon code "VOTE" when you checkout.

Close Out Deal On Makita Router Bits

2008-10-30T13:57:00.003-06:00

Makita just had a close out deal on their Router Bits and we would like to pass on the savings to your customers. Makita Router Bits are made by Amana and they are well known for their high quality. Tool King has both the High-Speed Steel and Carbide Tipped versions and we don't expect them to last very long. Inventory is extremely limited, so check them out today!

IMBroadcast: Multimedia For Internet Marketers

2008-10-29T14:32:00.006-06:00

Been meaning to read a book on SEO techniques, but never got around to it because you are the type that would rather watch a movie than read the book? With the ease of hosting videos on sites like YouTube, videos of all sorts are being uploaded now. The first feature-length film, "Princess of Nebraska" directed by Wayne Wang, premiered for free on YouTube just a few weeks ago. IMBroadcast is the first to provide videos for just internet marketers.

Here is the reason why IMBroadcast was created:

Through IMBroadcast.com we are looking to give the Internet Marketing community a place to store and share their multimedia with the people that will find it most valuable. No longer will your video stay buried on YouTube waiting for visitors, now you will have users searching channels that are meaningful to your concept. We want to help promote and foster the education of our industry through the sharing of ideas.

If you want to learn simple SEO techniques through watching a video instead of reading, share video tutorials, ask questions via webcam, share news on search engines, or just network with the internet marketing community, be sure to visit IMBroadcast.com.

Carving Pumpkins with Power Tools

2008-10-27T16:33:00.006-06:00

Looking at the Google Trends for today, the keyword "halloween" showed up 5 times on the top 100 keyword list. Makes sense as Halloween is this Friday. If you want a good looking pumpkin this Halloween, Tool King has the tools that can turn your pumpkin into a masterpiece. Check out this video I have uploaded in our AvantLink Affiliate Program:

Here are the tools that was used in the video:

DeWalt DC385 Reciprocating Saw
Milwaukee Hackzall
Dremel Multi-Max
RZ01-1100 RotoZip Spiral Saw is available for only $29.99

Spooky Sale

2008-10-22T16:28:00.009-06:00

A bright full moon lit up the road for us tonight, casting demonic tree figures that laughed at us while the winds blew hard. Our car had run out of gas and we're in the middle of no where. Only one car has passed by us within the last hour, but the thumb hitchhiking technique doesn't seem to work too well these days. The media might have put some fear into people trying to be the good Samaritan. Who wants to be the fool that ends up on the News the next day, right?

The gas station we filled up in Tracy, Minnesota before leaving did seem rather odd. An apprehensive greasy old man, dressed in a mechanic's suit named Bob came out to fill our gas tank. We didn't want to make any stops, but we were thankful they were opened even at 2 in the morning. After Bob was done, he walked over to the window to collect the money. It got eerily quiet, the windows started to creak and cry trying to prevent itself from rolling down.

Bob murmured something through his jittery chapped lips. "You have to speak up," as I made some gestures to let him know that I couldn't hear him. He murmured again. "How much...?" I asked. With his old tiresome fist and arm, he started making circular motions asking me to roll down the window a little more. I hesitated, but went against my will. Before I knew it, his hands had grabbed me by the collar and with brute force I was up against the half opened window that was trying to tell me something. He then leaned his head in and whispered into my ears, "save 5% on your next order over $99 at ToolKing.com with coupon code SPOOKY."

Milwaukee M-Spector Contest

2008-10-17T13:50:00.003-06:00

The Milwaukee M-Spector Contest is coming to an end on October 31, 2008 and someone will be the lucky owner of this cool digital inspection camera tool. If you haven't entered yet, I would visit Toologics.com for a chance to win. However, if you don't like to play against the odds, you can still get a great deal on the Milwaukee M-Spector. ToolKing.com is giving a free bonus Milwaukee 2401-20 Drill/Driver with the purchase of the Milwaukee 2310-21 M-Spector 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Digital Inspection Camera.

With advanced digital imaging technology and a 2.4" high-resolution color LCD display, the 2310-21 Digital Inspection Camera provides a crystal clear picture of tough to reach places such as inside pipes, drains and equipment and behind walls. Optimal image quality and control is achieved via an exclusive Image Zoom (2x) feature and LED brightness control. Equipped with a durable, detachable, 3' water-tight flexible cable and a small camera head, the 2310-21 Digital Inspection Camera fits through holes as small a 3/4" and gets into, under and around tight spaces. An ergonomic handle, comfortable in any orientation, features up-front power and image controls for true one-handed operation. A power saving, auto shut-off feature preserves battery life.

Here's a video of the Milwaukee M-Spector being put to use:

Click Here to get the Milwaukee M-Spector with a free 2401-20 Drill/Driver for just $269.99 over at ToolKing.com!

Heavy Duty Milwaukee Impact Wrench

2008-10-17T12:15:00.005-06:00

The Milwaukee 9078-22 features the largest ram and anvil of any cordless impact wrench and a rugged Milwaukee motor. The 18V 3/4 inch cordless impact wrench produces up to 325 ft-lbs of torque (the most torque of any cordless impact wrench) makes removing large bolts and nuts from vehicles easy. Check out the video from Milwaukee to see what I mean:

Get more information on the Milwaukee 9078-22 18V 3/4Inch Cordless Impact Wrench Kit at ToolKing.com, along with other Heavy Duty Milwaukee Cordless Tools.

Price Match - Make us an Offer!

2008-10-16T11:56:00.005-06:00

Let your customers know, Tool King will price match anything we sell - just make us an offer! Take The Tool King Lowest Price Challenge!

Tool King takes pride in having the lowest prices on tools in the country. If you find a lower price on any tool we sell, we will attempt to beat the final price (including Shipping, Handling, and Applicable Taxes) to save you even more. To request a price match, simply click on the "Seen it For Less" link on the page of the item you would like us to match and complete the form.

Additionally, you can use this form if you'd like to make us an offer on a specific product. Occasionally we can offer a better price then what is advertised, but we can only do this if you initiate making us an offer.
Please note the following about Price Matches:

Item must be from an authorized online dealer
Item must be from an authorized online dealer's own website (i.e., not on eBay, Amazon or any other third-party sales channel)
Price matching can only occur prior to a purchase, not after an item has already been purchased elsewhere
Item must be in the exact same condition (new vs. reconditioned)
Closeout, clearance or liquidation sales do not apply.
Item must be in stock at ToolKing.com
Item must be in stock at the competitors shipping location
Competitor's product must be an exact match (same manufacturer and model)
Competitor must be in the U.S. selling in U.S. dollars
This offer is not a guarantee: we may not be able to match certain offers

Sound good to you? Start shopping @ ToolKing.com now!

What Good If You Should Gain The World

2008-10-15T11:09:00.006-06:00

What good if you should gain everything in this world, only to be left with the universe to go. It's true that the earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. Don't let us be the many that goes fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.

Do you know that if you make a little more than $2 a day, you are making more money than almost half of the world's population? Do you know that 4 out of 10 people in this world don't even have access to a latrine? Do you know that more than 800 million people go to bed hungry every day? Do you know that more than 26,000 children under the age of 5 die every day due to preventable poverty, disease, and hunger? Do you know that every 3.6 seconds, someone dies of starvation?

Many will never lighten any load until they feel the pressure in their own soul:

Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the once forgotten

How you can help? Join World Vision in the fight against extreme global poverty and disease. Give a gift to provide life-saving food, water, medical care, and more to children and families.

Advanced Festool Kapex KS 120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw

2008-10-13T16:26:00.012-06:00

I want you to travel back into time and draw up any memory that reminds you of something that was cool, powerful, and green. If you were thinking of the Incredible Hulk, fast forward the time line just a little bit more. Swamp Thing? Only one memory crosses my mind when it comes to the Swap Thing: a green thing on TV from a glance, while running outside on my flip-flop sandals to go shoot marbles with my cousins. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? I was pretty good at drawing the oval faces and six (or was it eight packs?) of the talking ninja turtles.

Let's just go back to a few months ago. Back in July, I sent our newsletter with a promotion of Free Shipping on the new and advanced Festool Kapex KS 120 EB Sliding Compound Miter Saw 561287. Free Shipping is still available, but now you will have to use Coupon Code TKSAVEGAS (Free Ground Shipping on orders over $75).

Festoolusa.com states, "The Kapex is the most advanced sliding compound miter saw in the market today. In the hands of a carpenter, this saw will make cuts that rival the finest trim work being done today. Engineered to be lightweight and compact, the KS 120 is the perfect saw for the workshop or the jobsite. Effective dust extraction, precise cuts, easy adjustments, and quality components are some of the features that should make this saw the number one choice of professional tradesmen."

For those that aren't too familiar with Festool, they are the high-end premium priced products in the tool arena. Price is not the only thing that differentiates Festool, but their commitment also sets them apart in the industry. Their product developers visit woodworking shops throughout the world to see what real workers need. Power tools are then designed to eliminate or combine steps, tighten tolerances, improve accuracy, and help tradesmen deliver a superior finished product.

If money is not an issue at this time, the Festool Kapex KS 120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw is worth every penny of $1,300 at ToolKing.com.

A Tale of Two Affiliates by Shawn Collins

2008-10-10T16:11:00.003-06:00

We’re in the middle of this insane financial crisis… the worst since the Great Depression, according to some folks. Stocks are tanking, credit is evaporating, and there is talk of a partial nationalization of some banks.

The way I see it, affiliate marketers have two options right now: curl up in the fetal position and moan or put that entrepreneur hat on good and tight and kick some ass.

It’s survival of the affiliate fittest and some players will fall away. Will you choose to be a victim or a victor?

These days remind me of Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities…

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.”

I don’t know about you, but I am not putting up the white flag just because the talking heads on the news say the sky is falling.

I’m going to work smarter and focus on expanding business while others cringe and retract.

Here is another bit of wisdom to put it all in perspective. It’s part of the keynote address from Cory Booker at Affiliate Summit East 2008…

“You all are here to try to advance your businesses, to try to advance your families. Those are all good things. But, don’t lose the larger context in which we all operate. Don’t shrink your vision of yourself. Understand that you are here for a purpose. There is no mistaking this moment. In this moment and the ones that will follow, you will have the opportunity to unleash yourself unto the world. You have the possibility and the potential to be one of those Americans that truly creates a revolution; a revolution in kindness, a revolution in love, a revolution in vision, and a revolution in imagination.”

What are you doing… get back to work. It’s crunch time!

This post was originally published by Shawn Collins at AffiliateTip.com and is being republished on www.toolkingaffiliate.blogspot.com with permission.

More Hot Tool Deals

2008-10-10T15:05:00.006-06:00

Looking for some hot tool deals you can promote? You came to the right place. You won't find a better price on these products Tool King currently has them listed for:

DeWalt DC2PAKCAR Factory Reconditioned 18V Hammerdrill/Recip Saw Combo Kit for $219.88
DeWalt DC927KLR Factory Reconditioned 18V 1/2" Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver for $259.88
Makita HP1621FKR Factory Reconditioned 5/8" Hammer Drill with LED Light for $44.88
Stout STX-250B X-Band 18V Cordless Bandsaw Kit for $129.88

Hurry, as these hot tool deals won't last very long.

Repeal New York Tax Law

2008-10-09T12:00:00.002-06:00

The New York Tax Law could have a domino effect, which is why I believe this is an important issue for all merchants and affiliates. Here is some good news from NY Affiliate Voice - Federal Action to Repeal the Tax:

This is really breaking news. I have received an encouraging email from our lawyer’s office in regards to action on the federal level. Last week Mr. Jim Bunning, a Senator from Kentucky introduced a bill that would eliminate affiliates from the definition of physical presence within a state. If it were to pass, this would mean that states would be prohibited from taxing out of state merchants if the only revenue sharing connection are affiliates.

While still in the very early stages, there is an encouraging sign. Having a sponsor is important, and there is a sponsor for the bill, Mr Bunning. The bill was read twice, as required, and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The bill number is S. 3670

Melanie Seery encourages all affiliates to contact their senators. For more information on the tax law and how you can contact your senator, you can visit her site at NYAffiliateVoice.

The Right Tool For The Job

2008-10-08T14:37:00.003-06:00

How much easier it could have been, if you only had the right tool for the job. Check out this funny video from Toologics.com - Funny Beer and Power Tool Video for Oktoberfest on the importance of having the right tool for the job.

As Winston Churchill said, "Give us the tools and we will finish the job."

Candy Corn

2008-10-07T13:25:00.003-06:00

"All the candy corn that was ever made was made in 1911," as comedian Lewis Black discovers. It's love or loathing when it comes to the king of Halloween candy. Surprisingly, around 20 million pounds of candy corn are sold each year according to National Confectioners Association.

While doing a quick search on Google.com, I came across an article that states candy corn can make kids more intelligent. Instead of just filling kids up with sugar, corn syrup and honey (prime ingredients), you can use it to teach kids the shape and colors of the candy. This explains why there are still so many candy corn left from 1911.

For our sale this week, the candy corn colors can help your customers save money. At the top of the candy corn, WHITE (spend $800 and get $40 Off & Free Shipping). In the middle, ORANGE (spend $500 and get $20 Off & Free Shipping). At the bottom of the candy corn, YELLOW (spend $200 and get Free Shipping). The coupon codes are only valid until October 12, 2008.

Do you love it or loathe it?

Tool King TV

2008-09-22T16:19:00.011-06:00

"Buzz is not hype and hype is not buzz," stated in an article of Entertainment Weekly by Stephen King. Some of the difference Stephen King points out between buzz and hype in the article are:

Buzz is Free. Hype is paid for.
Buzz is reliable. Hype is unreliable.
Buzz starts long before hype.

Good buzz is kind of like the Energizer Bunny, it can keep on going. It can travel from mouth to ear, to blog, to text message, and the cycle can be on self repeat for a while. Video marketing has been a buzz on the internet for a few years now (as I’m sure you’ve already heard).

I have written about Affiliate Video Marketing earlier this year and have read numerous affiliate industry leaders blog about video being the future of banner ads. We first rolled out the video program in September of 2007, but didn’t really start moving until February of this year.

With the success of our video program, we have decided to dedicate a page strictly for our in-house videos: ToolKing.tv. Our videos have over 100,000+ views already (as of last month) and believe that number will only continue to increase at a faster rate. One significant thing to note - completed views on YouTube only counts if the whole video was watched.

I believe this will be a valuable site for not only our customers, but our affiliate partners as well. You can now easily find videos on the products you would like to promote and embed it onto your website. It's also very easy to embed a YouTube video on your site along with your integrated affiliate tracking code. Click here to read on how you can integrate your affiliate tracking code along with our original tool videos. That was easy, right? Now go to ToolKing.tv and embed your video today.

How about them Broncos?

2008-09-19T12:55:00.005-06:00

So... how about them Broncos? I'm not really sure how to start this post, even though I had just read on a blog about how to write an introduction. One of the tips given on how to start off an introduction is to ask a good question. I know my question will probably not engage the readers to intellectually analyze, 'how are the Denver Broncos?' It won't develop any real response nor stir any emotions (unless you're a true Broncos fan), but aren't those Broncos good this year? =) Whether you're a Broncos fan or not, I think everyone can enjoy what Tool King has to offer this weekend.

Tool King does have more coupons for this weekend as the Denver Broncos are getting ready to play the New Orleans Saints. These coupons are valid only until Monday, September 22nd.

I look forward to seeing your sales drop in while seeing the Broncos record move up to 3-0.