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KateG

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May 29, 2008 1:06 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I`m in contact with a company that runs a party website. She says that typically a company like mine would either join an affiliate program like Commission Junction or have a tracking link with a unique identifier so that they could receive a referral commission for any sales.

I don`t know how these tracking links work. Has anyone ever used either tracking links or Commission Junction? I`d appreciate any input about your opinions of how they work and which one to use.

Thanks!

Kate

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vwebworld

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May 29, 2008 8:55 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Basically, a tracking link is a link on their site to yours that includes a referral code to idenfity/tag the referral...so the source of the link is captured.

What are you trying to accomplish: create an affiliate program fro your product - for others to put on their website, to generate sales of your products?

Setting up an affiliate program does cost some $$. Commission junction is one place to use.

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KateG

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Jun 01, 2008 1:45 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Yes Roland, that`s what I`m trying to do. I have a company that is interested in promoting my product and directing people to my site, but has requested acommission.

I didn`t realize how expensive commission junction was. That seems like way too much at this point. The link that you provide is helpful. I will look into how much these other programs cost.

Thanks!

Kate

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