Websites using VirtueMart Open Source Shopping Cart Gain Big Store Upsell Advantage

May 17, 2010 - PRLog -- It’s easy for Webmasters running Joomla / VirtueMart sites to increase online store profits, cash flow and repeat business with the introduction of a thank you page upsell affiliate sales program from homeowner club provider HomeESP (details and sign-up at http://www.homeesp.com/affiliate/affiliates/index.php).  

The HomeESP Thank You Page Affiliate program is the first of its kind to help Website owners monetize the thank you page of open source and commercial shopping cart software most often used by small- to mid-sized business.  Sites running Joomla and Virtuemart benefit from a specialized VirtueMart plug-in to automate the insertion of the banner in the order confirmation page, reducing or eliminating the need for a programmer to add HomeESP upsell banners to the online store.

“The top Internet stores nearly all present an offer on their order confirmation page, which has had the effect of dramatically increasing their transaction profit and repeat business, furthering their advantage over online entrepreneurs,” said Laurence Sheinman, founder and chief marketing officer of HomeESP.  “We make it easy for small- and mid-sized online stores to gain the better profit margins and repeat business advantages enjoyed by the top Internet retailers – and with the VirtueMart /Joomla plug-in from HomeESP, online store owners can add our upsell banners without assistance from a programmer.“

The plug-in is available at the Joomla Extensions Directory at http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension-specifi... and in the VirtueMart Extensions Directory at http://extensions.virtuemart.net/index.php?option=com_sob...=

How the HomeESP Affiliate Upsell program works: After the transaction is complete, the consumer is offered a cash-back rebate on their next purchase at the affiliate’s store, increasing repeat visits and top line sales.  HomeESP affiliates may choose between a revenue share commission for the life of the HomeESP Savings Center membership or a one-time payout.  The pay-per sign-up bounty is $20 for each new membership activation and the rev-share recurring commission is 15 percent for the life of the membership.  “We offer our affiliates two compensation choices so they can tailor the program to their business needs; by placing different banners on their order confirmation page, affiliates can blend rev-share and lifetime recurring commissions as they choose,” concluded Sheinman.

Webmasters who wish to learn more about the HomeESP Upsell Affiliate Program may visit http://www.homeesp.com/affiliate/affiliates/index.php.

“We help our affiliates to build their businesses and brands by offering a unique and valuable service to their customers," said Ken Lempit, founder and chief operating officer of HomeESP.  "HomeESP is a consumer advocate and resource that can save you literally thousands of dollars a year, with discounts from more than 300 national brands, and 250,000 online and brick-and-mortar retailers and restaurants nationwide.  More importantly, HomeESP provides a homeowner library with hundreds of money-saving tips and how-to’s that help consumers save energy, reduce maintenance costs and enhance their homes and home lives, as well as trusted contractor referrals and rebates on energy saving CFL light bulbs. ”

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About HomeESP

HomeESP is a homeowner club and advocate which helps members save money and enjoy their homes. It provides discounts up to 50% at over 250,000 online and local retailers, contractor referrals, rebates on energy-saving devices and library of information.