The Direct Link Tracking add-on for AffiliateWP introduces a powerful feature that allows affiliates to link directly to your site without the need for a traditional affiliate link. This not only serves as a significant incentive for affiliates but also holds the potential to increase your earnings.
Key Benefits:
- Increased Sales Opportunity:
- Visitors won’t recognize affiliate links, encouraging more clicks and potentially leading to increased sales.
- Motivated Affiliates:
- With no visible affiliate link, affiliates have a higher chance of earning a commission, motivating them to work harder.
- Enhanced SEO:
- Affiliate parameters are absent in links, making them more SEO-friendly and contributing to improved search engine rankings.
How Direct Link Tracking Works:
- Affiliate Domain Approval:
- Affiliates submit their domain(s) for approval in the Affiliate Area. Approval is granted by the site administrator.
- Linking Directly:
- Approved affiliates can link directly to your site from their own without the need for referral links.
- Cookie Storage:
- When a visitor clicks the link, their browser’s cookies store the affiliate’s ID, similar to a regular affiliate link.
- Commission Attribution:
- If the visitor completes a purchase, a referral is created, and the affiliate earns a commission.
Features:
- Dedicated “Direct Links” Screen:
- A comprehensive admin screen for easy management and overview of all direct link tracking domains.
- Domain Approval:
- Affiliates need domain approval to earn commissions via direct links.
- Global or Per-Affiliate Enablement:
- Choose to enable Direct Link Tracking globally or on a per-affiliate basis.
- Maximum Number of Domains:
- Set the maximum number of domains an affiliate can use globally or per-affiliate.
- Domain Status Management:
- Approve, reject, delete, or make direct links inactive from the central “Direct Links” admin screen.
- Affiliate Domain Management:
- Manage affiliate domains easily, including adding, updating, approving, rejecting, or deleting direct links.
- Email Notifications:
- Receive email notifications for new domain submissions, and notify affiliates upon domain approval or rejection.
- Domain Blacklist:
- Prevent certain domains from being added and block visits from those already in use.
Important Note:
- Some browsers, like Safari on iOS, may have restrictions. Workarounds are available, and affiliates can ensure proper functionality by applying them to their websites.
Enhance your affiliate marketing strategy and provide affiliates with the advantage of Direct Link Tracking for seamless and effective promotion.
