Breaking the rules

[scriptmonkey]

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Don't know where to begin with this site, apart from my-wardrobe not wishing to be associated with voucher and incentive sites, the click-to-reveal doesn't even reveal a code, the codes aren't marked as expired, and, if the click-to-reveal did show a code, it would be expired anyway, therefore, non-existent.

My Wardrobe Voucher Codes - www.my-wardrobe.com codes and discounts

Screenshot taken should anyone want it.

[Mogga]

Have you passed it to the IAB voucher code email hotline and to the relevant networks/merchant etc?

[scriptmonkey]

Nope, I figure they'll read their own forum

[Emma Delaforce]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We will take action with the affiliate and I will also pass this onto our IAB regulation representative.

Thanks again,

Emma

[Frostie]

Wicked! One of my sites gets some attention

• Firstly to clear up - this site is mine
• Its old and out of date I accept
• It doesn't however break any rules. ScriptMonkey has pointed out that it doesnt show if anything is expired... Please look again... Every single entry shows an END DATE and also any associated TERMS related to the voucher/sale/offer.

This was acceptable as per IAB rules - so nothing broken IMO. I am however in contact with Emma to ensure everything is OK.

[scriptmonkey]

It doesn't however break any rules.

You have to mark expired codes as expired, no good just showing the end date. It does imply that if you click the link (therefore dropping the cookie) that a code will be revealed (you can't use click to reveal when there is no valid code), that's misleading and also against the rules. Agreed, you're not revealing anything, but, the clicker won't know that until you have dropped the cookie.

[scriptmonkey]

From the guidelines:

4. Voucher codes will have an activation date and preferably (where provided) a deactivation date. When a code has expired it must either be removed or the fact that it has expired must be clearly stated in writing, not simply by listing the expiry date.

Clarity of the expired content is key. Affiliates should consider whether expired content is clear to the consumer. The content could, for example, be struck through or greyed out. Networks will use discretion when advising affiliates whether their expired content is clear enough.

Oh, and a massive thanks for showing up and taking responsibility, not many would do that.

[Frostie]

You have to mark expired codes as expired

I didn't think this was the case looking at many other sites;
John Lewis

As I say, I have dropped Emma an email, as this site was approved last year by another network involved in IAB. So if it means all the same to you, I'll now take it offline with those concerned and involved directly, and will take guidance from IAB & Networks.

To put your mind at ease... I couldnt even tell you the last time this site made a sale thats why I am chuffed you've given it some attention

[scriptmonkey]

The link you provided has all the expired deals greyed and marked as expired, my mind is already at ease, so, no need to do anything for my peace of mind.

I found it on page one of a Google search (merchant + voucher codes), so, maybe you should give it some more attention?

[Frostie]

Maybe I should now its getting good rankings

Over and out

[Emma Delaforce]

Hi all,

Just to confirm the site has been updated now and codes are marked as expired.

Please feel free to contact me if you have need any further assistance. Thanks.