Search URL
Search URLs are an easy and effective way to provide optimal search results for customers. A search URL basically acts as if an internal search was performed at Overstock.com. For example, if an affiliate wanted to promote iPods they could create a search URL that when clicked on, would direct the customer to a page displaying all available iPods at Overstock.com. This powerful tool will improve any site by providing customers with concise and robust search results.
This is done through utilizing the following link:
http://linksynergy.overstock.com/fs-bin/statform?id=[SITE.CODE]&offerid=57189&bnid=1085&subid=0&CID=119493&keywords="..insert key words here.."
If an affiliate wishes to create a Tag Heuer watches link, then the words following "keywords" at the end of the link should be tag+heuer+watches as seen below:
http://linksynergy.overstock.com/fs-bin/statform?id= MfnXlLs7K2A&offerid=57189&bnid=1085&subid=0&CID=119493&keywords=tag+heuer+watches
Why is it used?
Search URL's are a great source for Pay-Per-Click and Niche affiliates to link to specific search results. It will improve conversion rates and save your customers time. If you'd like information on how to use these with coupons, please send an email requesting instructions.
How to use them effectively
Search URL
- Replace [SITE.CODE] with 11-digit ID (Do not use the URL above until you change it to your 11-digit ID, otherwise you will not receive credit for your traffic).
- Change keywords="……." Make sure to use "+" between multiple words
Ex: keywords=brown+blanket (This would generate a sitewide search for all brown blankets at Overstock)
Search Box:
- Replace [SITE.CODE] with 11-digit ID (Do not use the URL above until you change it to your 11-digit ID, otherwise you will not receive credit for your traffic).