Scot Wingo

Scot Wingo started his career as the first employee at Bristol Technology Inc., where he helped grow the company from 3 to 50 people and was Engineering Manager for a team of 30 developers.

After Bristol, Scot cofounded Stingray Software in 1995, which was acquired by Rogue Wave Software in 1998. Scot then became an officer in the combined company.

In July 1999, Scot cofounded his current company, AuctionRover.com. In March 2000, GoTo acquired AuctionRover.com creating GoTo Auctions, the premier online auction destination on the web.

In addition to the above start-up experience, Scot has written two books, "MFC Internals" and "Programming Visual C++," and numerous technical articles.

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Time to Pay the Piper
Someone somewhere once said taxes are a signpost of civilization. That may be, but having to file a host of tax forms can make one, well... uncivil. Scot tries to make that taxing process less brutal. Mar 15, 2001

Affiliate Programs: Getting More for Less
You want maximum exposure for your affiliate program. But you want minimum cost. Then it's time to get back to basics. Here are some resources to help. Feb 15, 2001

Ride the Email Wave
Find out why so many affiliate programs turn to email marketing as a solution to effectively leverage their programs and succeed. Dec 13, 2000

Experience the Field of Dreams in Your Affiliate Program
Say you've launched your affiliate program and then realize running it is a bigger challenge than you anticipated. Here's a little guidance on how to develop support with a winning team. Nov 15, 2000

Reboot Your Affiliate Program for Greater Success
Last year, you started your affiliate program and experienced success. Lately, the pace of your network's growth has slowed from a sprint to a leisurely stroll. So what happened? Scot tells you how to re-energize your affiliate program for greater efficiency. Oct 17, 2000

Ensure the Success of Your Affiliate Program
Not too long ago, affiliate programs were one of the mostinnovative ways to drive customers to your web site. Now, just about every site has an affiliate link. But an increase in affiliate programs doesn't have to spell a decrease in your program's success. By understanding your affiliates, your competition, and your allies, you can ensure your affiliate link will continue to be clicked. Sep 19, 2000

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