Affiliate Link
Affiliate Tracking Link
Affiliates
A unique URL assigned to each affiliate that tracks clicks and conversions, attributing sales to the correct partner.
What is Affiliate Link?
Affiliate links are unique URLs that identify which affiliate referred a customer, enabling accurate tracking and commission attribution.
Affiliate link components:
- Base URL (your site)
- Affiliate ID
- Campaign/creative ID
- Tracking parameters
- Optional: Sub-IDs for affiliate tracking
Link example:
yoursite.com/?ref=affiliate123&campaign=summer
Link best practices:
- Clean, short URLs
- Redirect through your domain
- Support deep linking
- Mobile-friendly
- Track click data
Link tracking:
- Clicks recorded
- Cookie placed
- Conversion attributed
- Commission calculated
Why Affiliate Link Matters
Accurate tracking links are essential for fair affiliate attribution and payments.
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