Advice Articles

  • Beginners
    Just getting started? Loads of powerful advice here for beginners.
  • Intermediate
    Got a handle on the basics? Find more advanced topics covered here.
  • Advanced
    Warning! Advanced topics covered here.
  • Affiliate resources
    Affiliate marketing resources for affiliates and affiliate program managers tools, websites, books and articles.
  • Product reviews
    Candid reviews of the latest products to take you to the next level.


 

Affiliate Marketing Forum

FAQFAQ  SearchSearch  MemberlistMemberlist  UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister ProfileProfile  Log in to check your private messagesPrivate Messages Log inLog in  
>>>> How do you protect your affiliate links?

Affiliate Marketing Forum Index -> Getting started - for new affiliates
Post new topic   Reply to topic
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Tarna



Joined: 06 Mar 2008
Posts: 2

PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:18 am    Post subject: >>>> How do you protect your affiliate links? Reply with quote

I've learned the hard way that link security is one of the key factors in affiliate marketing.

What do you do to save yourself fom getting ripped?

I've tried many cloaking services and I find these systems a blessing for every affiliate marketer
like you and me, who wants to achieve success in their endeavor.

I don’t see any negative aspect associated with such a service.

What do you use (if any)?

Have a great day

Gabor
_________________
Watch how I protect my Aff links
*************************
Learn the exact same secret that allows 1 man to get all his Google ads completely FREE


Last edited by Tarna on Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:30 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
kiran7



Joined: 27 Nov 2006
Posts: 19

PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use linkbrander and snipurl. Both seem to be good. snipurl even allows you to add a custom keyword(title) at the end of url (if it is available, that is).
_________________
Internet's No.1 Affiliate Program

IAHBE - The Home Business Association That Changed My Life!
Back to top View user's profile Send private message
jgiannettict



Joined: 07 Nov 2007
Posts: 22

PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use powerlink generator..it redirects links to my domain....for example...http://www.yourdomain.com/recommends/some affiliate product..It works very well...joe
_________________
Discover how to build a six figure income using only your opt-in list!
No Opt-in List? Why not? Get yours here for FREE!

http://www.joegiannetti.com/index.html?ap
Back to top View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
internetincomeformula.com



Joined: 10 Mar 2008
Posts: 7

PostPosted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you want to do it for free you can use a php redirect assuming you have php on your server. This will somewhat hide your link.

Simply place the below code in in a text file and save it as .php extension:

Code:


<?php
header( 'Location: youraffiliatelink.com' ) ;
?>


or if you want a full cloaker for free use this.

1. visit http://tokira.net/unicode/ and put in your affiliate link to convert it to Unicode.

2. Then use the code at http://www.jamesshuggins.com/h/web1/affiliate_link_cloaker.htm to cloak your affiliate link.

Either way is completely free!

Hope it helps. Smile
_________________
Evan Gould
Visit my blog at Internet Income Formula and get a FREE report on 10 marketing secrets you can implement in 15 minutes or less to ignite your sales!
Back to top View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
pete



Joined: 12 Jul 2005
Posts: 157
Location: Hampton Roads VA

PostPosted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are a number of ways to do it. As for free, you can do a 301,or htaccess redirect on your server.

I've been using a little script called Master Masker for years. Not only does it do the redirect, it masks the address in the browser bar and makes it look as if the activity is still on your domain / site.

I use it not just for cloaking my codes but for any number of things. It's great for use in forums where they do not allow affiliate links to be posted, as it looks like any other link to a reference site.

And it can be used for the "recommends" type link, as well.

Overall, a very versatile tool for anyone selling online.
.
_________________
Dedicated Affiliate Hosting, Help with Pages, Free Templates $ 2 USD per mo.
GUARANTEED AFFILIATE LINK CLOAKING! Only $ 7.50 USD Full Refund if not Satisfied
Back to top View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
old dead wood



Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 15

PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:44 am    Post subject: How to actually implement Master Masker ? Reply with quote

Can anyone tell me, as simply as possible, HOW to implement "Master Masker" ? I have it on my disc as a ".zip", so first I unzip, then.......? I've read the text instructions, but I guess it's not as simple as I thought. Do I just place the program into my web-site folder at my host, or what...? I'm clueless here.

Thanks


pete wrote:
I've been using a little script called Master Masker for years. Not only does it do the redirect, it masks the address in the browser bar and makes it look as if the activity is still on your domain / site.
Back to top View user's profile Send private message
quest



Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 881

PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Internet Explorer ver. 6.0+ blocks all third party cookies from being set. This means if the web page in the Frame doesn't share the same domain name as the web site showing in the browser's address bar, IE will block any cookies from being set by the page in the Frame. This is the web browser used by over 70% of all web surfers, so this technique technically results in a loss of over 70% of your commissions!

I didn't make that up. It's not common knowledge but for those of you who "think" you are doing yourself a favor with redirects, you may just be killing your commissions yourself.
_________________
FREE SEO and Keyword Suggestion Tools
Proven Traffic Generator
Back to top View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Affiliate Marketing Forum Index -> Getting started - for new affiliates All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum





Your host: Allan Gardyne.
Earning a good living from affiliate programs since 1998.