Trackers Database

[casionmark]

Hi -

On our site we have multiple instances of the same casino / offer on different pages, all with different trackers. Also, on the same page there may be multiple instances of the same tracker.

Is there a software solution / database solution to manage the links from one place? And is it a big technical headache setting it up - I don't have a great deal of technical knowledge.

Thanks,

[mickyfu]

Hi -

On our site we have multiple instances of the same casino / offer on different pages, all with different trackers. Also, on the same page there may be multiple instances of the same tracker.

Is there a software solution / database solution to manage the links from one place? And is it a big technical headache setting it up - I don't have a great deal of technical knowledge.

Thanks,

I'm not quite sure if it is what you want, but I like to use Pretty Links WordPress plugin. It is a yearly paid subscription plugin, which certainly helps with links.

[casionmark]

I'm not quite sure if it is what you want, but I like to use Pretty Links WordPress plugin. It is a yearly paid subscription plugin, which certainly helps with links.

Thanks I've taken a look. That might help. ideal would be able to update trackers in one place rather than sifting through bits of code in WP.

[mickyfu]

Thanks I've taken a look. That might help. ideal would be able to update trackers in one place rather than sifting through bits of code in WP.

It's hard to explain, but you can manage all your affiliate links from the back end of pretty links. Basically you redirect a affiliate link to say mywebsite.com/bet365offer1 (a pretty link) Then you add the pretty link to all your pages where you want to display a certain offer. Then if the offer changes, instead of going back through your sites changing all your offers, you simply redirect the new offer to /bet365offer1. So all the links are updated.

I'm not sure if I have explained it well enough, but I'm fair sure it is what you are looking for. The sales page on Pretty Links, actually does the plugin no justice, it is far better than what they make it out to be.

Maybe someone can explain it better than me, but it is certainly a great tool for managing affiliate links from one place.

[universal4]

I find it easier to just create a go/visit type link, put in a separate folder (excluded by robots text) with a php or html page that redirects the link, named anything you want for various links for different campaigns, and then just use that.

WAY faster then database lookups, and if links need changed, they are all in one place for easy changing.

Rick
Universal4

[topdogcasinos]

Is this just not a link cloaker, like WP cloaker?

[casionmark]

I find it easier to just create a go/visit type link, put in a separate folder (excluded by robots text) with a php or html page that redirects the link, named anything you want for various links for different campaigns, and then just use that.

WAY faster then database lookups, and if links need changed, they are all in one place for easy changing.

Rick
Universal4

Thanks - I've seen that kind of set up. Will have a look into it.

[casionmark]

Is this just not a link cloaker, like WP cloaker?

I don't know - but if you want to explain what that is and the difference between that and a DB set up - fire away . !

[topdogcasinos]

I don't know - but if you want to explain what that is and the difference between that and a DB set up - fire away . !

It is a link cloaker that hides your affiliate links and stores them all in one place. If your offer changes you just change your destination URL in WP Cloaker, no need to update all the links on your site. You can also change the slug to "go/out/visit" etc.

[WagerX]

I find it easier to just create a go/visit type link, put in a separate folder (excluded by robots text) with a php or html page that redirects the link, named anything you want for various links for different campaigns, and then just use that.

I agree. Set up a redirect site.
Here's how.
Make a folder called "go".
Then for each casino make a php file inside of that folder. ie. Let's say we are promoting bet365.. you would do this:
- Here's your file.
go/bet365.php

In that file place the following text.

<?php
header("Location: http://www.youraffiliatelinkhere.com/"); /* Redirect to your affiliate program. */
/* Make sure that code below does not get executed when we redirect. */
exit;
?>




That's it. PM me if you come accross any difficulties.

[Unten1990]

tried taking all API under some external software?

[casionmark]

I agree. Set up a redirect site.
Here's how.
Make a folder called "go".
Then for each casino make a php file inside of that folder. ie. Let's say we are promoting bet365.. you would do this:
- Here's your file.
go/bet365.php

In that file place the following text.

<?php
header("Location: http://www.youraffiliatelinkhere.com/"); /* Redirect to your affiliate program. */
/* Make sure that code below does not get executed when we redirect. */
exit;
?>




That's it. PM me if you come accross any difficulties.

Brilliant, thanks thats really helpful. Will message you if I come unstuck .

[thesamurai]

Brilliant, thanks thats really helpful. Will message you if I come unstuck .

You can do that directly in htaccess. Check at Google : yoast cloaking affiliate links

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[casionmark]

Thanks - will have a look at this too. That Yoast blog post keeps it nice and simple .

[rmeeuwsen]

I've done something similar for years - it has worked great and saved me SOO much time.

I always hate it when casinos change their code setup!!