Link Problems / Moving Blog News

Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you know that yes, I do know that the links in all our posts are not going where they were intended to go.  Apparently, the links we provided are now not currently approved by WordPress, when used as a free platform.  Therefore, we will be moving this blog soon to our own hosted server. Please stay tuned and thanks for your patience!

Winner Announced for iHerb $50 Shopping Spree Contest

Thanks to everyone for your participation, but after all the tweeting and facebooking, the winner is Ashley M., who also happens to write her own blog called Edible Perspective.  Ashley has won the latest $50 Shopping Spree from iHerb.com.  Congrats again, Ashley!  For everyone else, if you’ve never shopped with iHerb before, I invite you to use Coupon Code BUY123 so that you can get $5 off any first time order.  Also, keep an eye out for future contests on this blog, the iHerb Facebook Fan Page or the iHerb Twitter Feed.

iHerb Rewards Program + $50 Shopping Spree Contest

So what is the iHerb Rewards Program?  Simply, it starts with becoming an iHerb customer and then involves you giving out  $5.00 iHerb coupon codes.  Give them to friends, family, co-workers or whoever you think would appreciate knowing the great value iHerb offers.  This coupon code would save them $5 off their very first order and long term, they will save hundreds of dollars on their natural product needs. As they shop, you will see on-going iHerb rewards (credits) going inside your account.*

A win-win-win deal for all of us!

• Your friends & family will be introduced to one of the best overall values for natural products, with the potential to save hundreds of dollars per year. *
• YOU will earn ongoing iHerb rewards whenever they shop at iHerb.com, saving extra on your iHerb purchases.
• We will pass on our marketing dollars to you and your friends, and in return iHerb will receive a better ROI (Return On Investment) from your word-of-mouth advertising.

What are the potential rewards?

As of March 2010:

• Our #1 affiliate has earned over $62,000 in rewards.
• Our Top 20 affiliates have each made $9,300 on average.
• We have over 80 customers who have each earned over $1,000 in rewards.
• Thousands of customers have already saved hundreds of dollars each on their iHerb purchases.

How the Program Works

The key

• As an iHerb customer, the email address associated with your iHerb account or your designated coupon code is your key to earning rewards when you refer friends & family who place their first time orders with iHerb.com*
• Simply ask them to enter your email address or your code during checkout at iHerb.com and they’ll receive an instant $5 off their first order.*
• Your email address is easy for them to remember and great way for referring people who may already know it.
• On those occasions where you want to keep your email address private, simply use your own unique 6 digit coupon code (available inside your iHerb account).

They Save $5 — You Earn 4%!

• First time customers who shop at iHerb.com and enter your email address or your 6 digit coupon code during checkout will receive an instant $5.00 off their first order.*
• And you’ll be rewarded 4% commission on the subtotal of both their initial order and any additional orders they place over the next 365 days.

The Buck Doesn’t Stop Here

• After their first purchase, your referrals can then pass their email address or coupon code along to their friends & family — just like you did.
• Your reward is now 3% on any of these 2nd generation sales. 3rd generation sales are rewarded the same way at 2% and 4th generation sales at 1%.

Now with “Endless Rewards”

• After each of your referrals first year, you will continue earning rewards at 1% on every one of their iHerb purchases across 4 levels — For the life of the program!
• As you can see, your rewards can add up for years to come from just one referral.

Now, imagine having 10, 20, or even 100 1st generation referrals!

Rewards appear in your iHerb account. You may use them just like cash to purchase online at iHerb.com. Or, if by the end of the calendar month you’ve reached an amount totaling $300 or more, we’ll automatically send you a “cash back” rewards check.* (Reward amounts below $300 will simply roll over to the next calendar month*.)

For additional information, please visit the Rewards Page on iHerb.com!

Now earn 4 X more!

Starting April 2010 – Promote any Madre Labs products and you can earn even more!

Here is the new 4 level rewards structure specifically for Madre Labs Brand products:

1st level – 16%

2nd level – 12%

3rd level – 8%

4th level – 4%

And after each of your referrals first year, you will continue earning an endless 4% on every Madre Labs purchase across all 4 levels.

All other non-Madre Lab products purchased on iHerb.com will be rewarded at the standard 4-3-2-1, and 1% thereafter.

iHerb $50 Shopping Spree Prize Giveaway!

Now that you’ve learned more about iHerb’s Reward Program, we are going to sponsor an iHerb Shopping Spree for one of our lucky readers.  There are multiple ways to enter, so check them all out below.

Mandatory: Visit www.iherb.com and leave a comment to let us  know which products you’d get if you won and why.  Also, post your email address in this format, abby-a at iherb dot com, so that I can contact you if you win.

Optional Entry 1: Follow iHerb on Twitter (if you aren’t already doing so)

Optional Entry 2: Fan iHerb on Facebook (if you aren’t already doing so)

Optional Entry 3: Tweet: Win a $50 Shopping Spree from @iHerb:  http://bit.ly/bxgQ5v

Bonus Entry 4: If you’re chosen as the winner, you can earn a $100 Shopping Spree by doing the following.

If you place an order with iHerb starting today, Thursday, May 20 at 9:00  am, PST, all the way through Thursday, May 27 at 4:00 pm, PST, for a minimum of $5 and you win, your shopping spree will double from $50 to $100.  New to iHerb? Use Coupon Code BUY123 to get $5 off a first time order. You will have to provide an order number as proof of purchase.

You can have up to 4 total entries each; however, please note that you have to comment back and let me know which of the actions you took, so that I can keep track of them.  This is especially true for Optional Entries 1 through 4 and with 4, I need you to post your Order # for confirmation.  If you don’t let me know which actions you took, then I won’t count them as entries.

Contest ends Thursday, May 27 at 4 pm, PST and a winner will be randomly chosen from all entries.  Winner will need to register to the iHerb website, if they are not already an iHerb customer. Open to both US and International Residents.  Note to International Residents: You will have the option to choose International Airmail, which may mean breaking up your order into smaller packages, if it’s available for your country, or DHL or UPS.  However, if you choose DHL or  UPS or if it’s the only option available to you, you will be responsible for paying any extra quarantine fees, customs fees, delivery fees, etc.

Winner Announced for iHerb $50 Shopping Spree Contest

Thanks to everyone for your participation, but after all the friending, fanning, tweeting and facebooking, the winner is Bitt, the blogger for A Bit of Raw.  Bitt has won a $50 Shopping Spree from iHerb.com.  Congrats again, Bitt!  For everyone else, if you’ve never shopped with iHerb before, I invite you to use Coupon Code BUY123 so that you can get $5 off any first time order.  Also, keep an eye out for future contests on this blog, the iHerb Facebook Fan Page or the iHerb Twitter Feed.

10 Reasons to Shop with iHerb and $50 Shopping Spree Contest

For 13 years, iHerb has strived to enhance your online shopping experience. Initially, our company promoted the benefits of St. John’s Wort. Hence the name: iHerb. It is now a world-class online store, supplying a vast selection of brand name natural products. We believe iHerb offers the best overall value, period! Our success and very existence are dependent on the repeat orders and word-of-mouth recommendations of loyal, satisfied customers. Simply, our mission is all about ” providing the best overall value for natural products through e-simplicity.” On that note, here are 10 reasons as to why you should be shopping with us!

1. Great Selection and Best Value Guarantee

At iHerb you will find the very best selection of nationally known brands (Now Foods, Natural Factors, Source Naturals, Life Extension and more.  Click here to see all the Brands we carry ) at remarkably competitive prices, with no house brands. We firmly believe that iHerb delivers the best overall value in the world for natural health products.

2. Cool, Cooler, Coolest

We have invested in superior climate control for all the products we stock. iHerb.com operates from a (48,000 sq. ft. or 4,459 sq. m.) air-conditioned warehouse in the city of Irwindale, California. We have a cold room for products that need to be kept cool, like flax oil, and a refrigerator for products such as acidophilus.

Regarding Freshness: iHerb inventory turnover is among the highest in the industry. As of October 2008, it averages 8.7 times per year per item, a solid improvement over the previous year’s figure, which was 6.7. This means our products sit in our warehouse for an average of 42 days before being shipped out. Our turnover for top-selling brands, such as Now Foods, Natural Factors, Source Naturals, Jarrow Formulas, Doctor’s Best & Healthy Origins hovers around 30 days!

3. Flexible Shipping Choices with New Lowered Rates

iHerb.com makes shipping practical and economical for you. During the online checkout process, you will have the opportunity to select your preferred shipping method: Priority/Airmail, UPS, or DHL (for international orders). Please note that our Priority/Airmail shipping method is limited to orders totaling $80.00 or less and are not trackable.

Click here to get more shipping info!

4. Fresher Approach to Inventory

Keeping products in stock is a top priority at iHerb. We have gone to great lengths creating a solid inventory system that provides accurate data about product availability for you and for us. When we receive products at our warehouse, our system requires us to enter the lot number and expiration date (if available) of each batch. That means every product is accounted for, from the day it arrives to the day it is shipped.

5. Local, REAL customer care & timely, reliable communication

Although we are an online store and take only online orders, we do have a full-time customer service team of 8+ people, all based locally. We can be reached by phone during business hours (8 to 5 weekdays), and via email and live chat during extended hours. See our contact information. You are welcome to contact us with your concerns. Problems with shipments are extremely rare, but if something is wrong (such as a broken bottle or missing item), we’ll do our best to resolve the issue in a timely manner.

“When did my order go out? When can I expect it?” Soon after placing your order online, you will receive an email confirmation. And when the order has been shipped out, you will get an additional email with the tracking number (where applicable).

6. No-Hassle Money-Back Guarantee and Return Policy

You may return any unopened supplements within 60 days for a full refund. Simply send them back, letting us know the amount you are to be refunded. Your account will be adjusted accordingly.

7. The Easiest Reordering of All!

Sometimes placing an identical repeat order can be a time-consuming hassle: You have to find the items again, add them to the cart, enter shipping and billing address, enter credit card info….is all of this really necessary? iHerb makes re-ordering as easy as it gets. Once you’ve logged into your account, you could be done in 3 clicks!

8. Assurance of Privacy and Credit Card Security

iHerb.com will never sell, rent, or share your information with any other parties. Your personal information remains entirely confidential. For added security, our iHerb.com web site is hosted privately (not shared with any other company). We use the very latest encryption software to protect your personal financial information.

9. Environmental Values

To help safeguard the natural environment, we purchase recycled or biodegradable materials for packaging and shipping whenever possible.

10. Free Online Health Encyclopedia

As our customers, you have access to the only free non-commercial encyclopedia of nutritional and herbal supplements online. Thanks to your patronage, we can offer (at no charge) the entire contents of TNP (The Natural Pharmacy), the only professionally edited, doctor-supported information service of its kind that we know of. Also, on your behalf we have made arrangements with The American Botanical Council to offer both the German Commission E Monographs (rigorously researched evaluations of herbs) and HerbalGram Magazine (all issues from 1990 to present). We invite you to take advantage of these resources.

Click here for iHerb’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)!

iHerb $50 Shopping Spree Prize Giveaway!

Now that you’ve learned more about iHerb, we are going to sponsor an iHerb Shopping Spree for one of our lucky readers.  There are multiple ways to enter, so check them all out below.

1. Visit www.iherb.com and leave a comment to let us  know which products you’d get if you won and why.

2. Follow iHerb on Twitter (if you aren’t already doing so)

3. Fan iHerb on Facebook (if you aren’t already doing so)

4. Friend Me on Facebook (if you aren’t already doing so)

5. Mention this Contest on your Facebook Profile.

6. Tweet: Win a $50 Shopping Spree from @iHerb:  http://bit.ly/awi1fM

Bonus Entry: If you’re chosen as the winner, you can earn a $100 Shopping Spree by doing the following.

7. If you place an order with iHerb starting today, February 22 at 3:00 pm, PST, all the way through Friday, February 26 by 4 pm, PST, for a minimum of $5 and you win, your shopping spree will double from $50 to $100.  New to iHerb? Use Coupon Code BUY123 to get $5 off a first time order. You will have to provide an order number as proof of purchase.

You can have up to 7 total entries each; however, please note that you have to comment back and let me know which of the actions you took, so that I can keep track of them.  This is especially true for 2 through 7.  If you don’t let know which actions you took, then I won’t count them as entries.

Contest ends Friday, February 26 at 4:00 PM, PST and a winner will be randomly chosen from all entries.  Winner will need to register to the iHerb website, if they are not already an iHerb customer. Open to both US and International Residents.  Note to International Residents: You will have the option to choose International Airmail, which may mean breaking up your order into smaller packages, if it’s available for your country, or DHL or UPS.  However, if you choose DHL or  UPS or if it’s the only option available to you, you will be responsible for paying any extra quarantine fees, customs fees, delivery fees, etc.

Anyway, for those of you already shop with iHerb, we truly appreciate your business and if you have never shopped with us, we hope we have given you 10 Great Reasons to check us out!

Announcement: iHerb Win $2000 Sweepstakes

Announcing the iHerb Win $2000 Sweepstakes.

All you have to do is become a Fan of iHerb’s Facebook Fan Page and invite Facebook friends to also become fans. Once two of your friends also become fans, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win $2000.  Look below for the pertinent info:

Grand Prize:  Become a Fan of the iHerb Fan Page and if two of the friends you invite also become fans, you will be entered into a drawing to win $2000.

2nd Prize:  (5) 2nd place prizes of $100.00 each will also be awarded in a random drawing to 5 entrants who weren’t able to meet the eligibility requirements.

Prize Eligibility: This sweepstakes is open to people at least 18 years old.

Sweepstakes Starts:  October 26, 2009 @ 12:15 pm (PDT)

Sweepstakes Ends:  November 26, 2009 @ 11:59 pm (PST)

To Enter:  Go to the Sweepstakes Tab of the iHerb Fan Page by clicking here!

Official Rules Can Be Found Here!