I would just like to know how you guys handle your affiliate links. I have been using a simple "php jump script" to point my links to and I block that file in my robots.txt. Some people i have talked to seem to use special link cloaking programs and stuff and others just use the plain affiliate link as it is. What is the safest way to get your comission and is any of these options frowned upon by the search engines? BR, Steffo
You can do it a few ways, as you've mentioned with php you can redirect people but you can also use something like mod_rewrite via .htaccess in apache... if you don't understand that stright off its usually easier to stay with the php script its just as good and will save the messing setting it up. Another method is using a online redirect service like I've used in my sig. All work fine and as long as your include your affiliate ID when setting where it redirects you'll still get your commission.
I agree chazmilles, php jump seems to be the best and easiest way. I was just wondering if there was any "ultimate method". If you get the sale and don't get punished by the search engines I guess the jumpscript is the best. I know how to do the htacess stuff but if there is no gain using it i stay with jumpscript. Thanks all /Steffo
I think the php jump script is a decent solution although I've always set up clean affiliate redirect urls on my own websites. This looks good however is only suitable for a small amount of affiliate links as it doesn't scale at all.
Hi Gary, I just wonder what you mean with clean affiliate redirect urls? Like one .php file per product that redirects with a a php Location: thingie? If thats the case i really like that way also BR, Steffo