Do you avoid clicking urls if they contain affiliate links?

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by Tommy Arnold, Feb 3, 2008.

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Do you avoid clicking affiliate links?

  1. Yes, I would rather type in the url manually

    21 vote(s)
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  2. No, I dont have a problem with affiliate links

    15 vote(s)
    31.9%
  3. I really dont care!

    11 vote(s)
    23.4%
  1. Matrixzer0

    Matrixzer0 Active Member

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    #21
    Why not include the affiliate link with a re-direct.

    I wonder if you can get it cloaked?

    So if they click on a webpage you own they go to the webpage you want them to go without them knowing them also clicked on your hidden affiliate link also.
     
    Matrixzer0, Feb 3, 2008 IP
  2. regalwilliam

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    #22
    If some one providing good product , then i will click. without clicking how can we know which product is best.
     
    regalwilliam, Feb 3, 2008 IP
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    #23
    Yes you are right. I think there is nothing wrong with affiliate links but I don't get it why some people avoid clicking affiliate links. If one webmaster introduced a product to you and you like it, I think there is nothing wrong if we buy the product using the affiliate link.
     
    wokaka, Feb 3, 2008 IP
  4. redspace

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    #24
    at the beginning I kind of trying to avoid affiliate link but now if I join any program or buy things I would use affiliate link. actually it makes you feel good when you let the affiliate earn from your action.
     
    redspace, Feb 4, 2008 IP
  5. emphi

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    #25
    You are mostly right about that. But remember that maaany affiliate links you'll find here on dp for example leads to other affiliate programs, or in general; marketing stuff that people here on dp would be interested in. So I think its a bit harder to make people click your affiliate links here on dp, rather than in the "normal" internet world.

    It is hard to sell to a fellow salesman ;)
     
    emphi, Feb 4, 2008 IP
  6. john269

    john269 Notable Member

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    #26
    I click on affiliate links and don't mind them getting a sale. I think that people who are trying to make money from affiliate marketing and don't click on other affiliates referral links just because they don't want them to get credited for the sale should think twice. Afterall, if you are doing it to them then there is a likely chance that there is also others doing it to you.
     
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  7. pamminikin

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    #27
    I'm more than happy to give an affiliate the sale if he/she's gone to the trouble and expense of getting my attention and creating a site that helps me purchase what it is I'm looking for.
     
    pamminikin, Feb 4, 2008 IP
  8. Tommy Arnold

    Tommy Arnold Active Member

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    #28
    I totally agree
     
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  9. NoDepositer

    NoDepositer Well-Known Member

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