Did you know, that as a member of Here Comes The Stork, you not only get access to our entire site packed full of great resources for selling…but that we also have an affiliate program for members to earn cash for every new user they refer? 25%!!  Another great reason to join! When you join our site, you will find our newest affiliate banners here:

http://www.herecomesthestork.com/amember

And then click through as shown below:

Starting March 1, the old program will be discontinued. Please check your email or the board for details.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!!

If you know anyone who would like to join-please tell them about a new coupon code I am going to be promoting to old and present storks now-March 8th. The code is MISSYOU and it’s good for 30% off of an annual membership.

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Do you have an ACTIVE ebay-related business or a personal blog in which you talk about your ebay selling? If so, I want to partner with you!

First: Grab this banner and link it to: http://www.herecomesthestork.com/blog

2) email me at rebecca@herecomesthestork.com with the following info:

• your name
• your HCTS ID (optional)
• your blog url (blog must be showing the HCTS banner)
• your 125×125 image for my blogroll

3)If all conditions are met (must be family-friendly, must be active in posting, must display the HCTS banner) I will add your blog banner to the HCTS blog within 5 business days.

4)Presto! We are blog partners. Aren’t we awesome?

Please note: Do to limited space availabily, I reserve the right to deny any partnership requests for any reason I choose. Any other ebay/work at home “how to” sites will be automatically rejected. Sorry.

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Hi everyone!!

I’m away from the site pretty much this whole weekend while my girls have some swimming competitions. But, I just got an email from our graphic designer that she installed the new blog! How do you like it? The whole site should be transitioned to our new logo/look this coming week.

Have a wonderful weekend. And don’t forget to get your 70 listings done for this week by 6am Eastern Time on Monday!!

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Hi All!

So many of you have asked when I might offer lifetime memberships again. It’s that time again! We only offer this once or twice a year, so now is your chance This option will only be available for about TWO WEEKS (through December 11th, 2009).

I am so grateful for all of our members who have made HCTS a wonderful resource and support system for Ebay sellers and moms. I am happy that so many of you want to stay with us “for life.” You are what makes this place great! I hope you have enjoyed the changes I’ve made here at HCTS since I purchased the site from Kendra this past summer. The money raised from the sale of these lifetime memberships will be used for further site upgrades. I have some really great ideas, and I can’t wait to implement them all!

The Premier Lifetime Membership will be available for only $129, a significant discount if you plan to be with us for a while Each person who registers as a Premier Member will also receive an entry into a raffle to win GREAT prizes! You all know we love a good raffle here at HCTS!

1st Prize – ??? (Announced Saturday November, 28)

2nd Prize – Vera Bradley Patchwork Tote filled with Bath and Body Works Products!
This gorgeous tote…plus
Bath and Body Works Coconut Lime Verbena Body Scrub!

And

Bath and Body Works Coconut Lime Verbena Body Butter! Retail Value of this prize is $75+

3rd Prize -
$25 Gap gift card

4th Prize -
$10 Starbucks gift card

** Drawing will take place on Saturday December 12th. I will email the winners for their shipping information.

If you would like to become a Premier Member and enter our raffle, please take the following steps:

1) Login using your current user name and password here:
http://www.herecomesthestork.com/amember/member.php

2) Use the “Select Product” drop down menu to select the Lifetime Premier Membership. Follow the steps to pay through Paypal.

3) Go back to your membership page here:
http://www.herecomesthestork.com/amember/member.php

Cancel the current membership that you are signed up for in order to prevent future billings. If you have a balance on your quarterly or annual membership, please email me here and ask for a prorated refund. I will refund the balance ASAP.

Enjoy!

Rebecca
Www.HereComesTheStork.com

Ps – If you are an HCTS affiliate, you can sell these memberships and earn 50% commission! Please note that affiliates only earn commissions for NEW members. You will not earn commissions for existing members that upgrade. Just use your affiliate link!

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To let you know I am no longer taking moderator applications. Thank you to everyone who applied! Now comes the hard part-choosing between all of these wonderful applicants!!

xoxo,

Rebecca

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Hi everyone! We are looking for some fun gals to join the mod team here at HCTS. To become a mod here, you must meet the following requirements:

• HCTS member for 6+ months
• Currently selling on Ebay, Amazon, or your own website (alternatively, an expert in a related field ie, product photography, direct selling, blogging for example)
• Helpful to all members and no recent infractions
• Ability to commit to a posting volume of approx. 300-400 posts per month

If you are interested in applying, please copy/paste the application below and email it to me at Rebecca@herecomesthestork.com. I’m sure I will have MANY more qualified applicants than I will have spots open, but I will try my best to pick the best qualified, most friendly storks!

1. Please give me a brief history of your experience/qualifications and your HCTS id.
2. Why do you want to be come a moderator at Here Comes the Stork?
3. If you were to become a mod, what unique qualities will you bring to the team?
4. Let’s say two members are having a heated discussion. How would you handle the situation to allow the thread to stay open? What if the members continued, and progressed to insulting dialogue. What would you do then?
5. How would you start new conversations on HCTS?
6. How do you see HCTS evolving as online selling evolves?

The pay is not much, but you’ll be be paid highly in adoration and praise from the members you are helping!! You also receive a free membership to HCTS.

Best,
Rebecca

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Big Announcement!!

We have our own HCTS SSB custom template!! It’s really cute, if I do say so myself, and should help you with your affiliate clicks!! Here it is in one of my listings:

Gymboree set

Please see this thread in the private area of the site for directions on how to get this template from SSB, and for a special coupon code for storks only.

We :heart: SSB here. I know there are other options, and I respect you all who use them…but my experience over the last 6 years with SSB has been wonderful, every second. I’m now blessed to have recently become an acquaintance of the owner, Kristen. She is a work at home mom, just like us, and super nice. When you support SSB, you are not helping some huge mega corp, but a real person.

xoxo,

Rebecca

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Hey girls, check out our new homepage!!

herecomesthestork.com

 Do you like it?

 Also, we have a code for 15% off membership in celebration of our relaunch. The code is, ummm, RELAUNCH. Giggle. Super creative, aren’t I?

xoxo,

Rebecca 

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I got started on the new HTML for the main site, and neglected to do a listing of the week. I’ll resume the listing of the day Tuesday, and we’ll do a combined vote for the two weeks next weekend.

 The site is turning out AWESOME, by the way…if I do say so myself. I think the relaunch date will be June 1.

 xoxo,Rebecca

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Hi All!

Here it is! The much-anticipated HCTS affiliate contest. This contest starts today, May 18, and runs though midnight on May 31st, so don’t dilly dally!

Add banners and links to your Ebay “About Me” page, your website, forum signatures, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, or even buy small ads in places that you frequent. Be creative!

Every person that refers a new member until the end of this month will be entered to win a $50 Gap gift card!

Every person that refers 10 or more people will receive a $25 cash bonus (though Paypal) or a $25 Gap gift card. You will also still receive the normal 50% payout for each referral!

Already an affiliate? Login to your affiliate account here:

New to the program? Get more info and sign up here:

Have fun and good luck!

Rebecca

Www.HereComesTheStork.com

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