Skimlinks, thoughts, opinions, and feedback

Discussion in 'Pay Per Click Advertising' started by Brad Callen, Sep 12, 2010.

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    Hi fellow DP'ers,

    I'm wondering if anyone around here has had any experience with skimlinks. They sound pretty popular and have a non-obtrusive way of making some $$ by turning contextual phrases into affiliate links.

    So, have any of you tried them out? Was your bounce rate influenced after you installed skimlinks?

    I know there are similar programs out there.. this one just seemed to be a little better than the rest but I would like to hear it from others who have tried them out.
     
    Brad Callen, Sep 12, 2010 IP
  2. Chris Munch

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    Skimlinks is absolutely incredible!

    I can't see how it would have any effect on bounce rate since your existing links are not effected from the end user experience point of view, just tracking info is added so you get credited with sales you would have not had otherwise.

    Also fantastic for seamless integration of aff. links without having to do it manually or give writers complicated instructions.

    The company is also very helpful and seem particularly intelligent about the industry.
     
    Chris Munch, Oct 6, 2010 IP
  3. TheSyndicate

    TheSyndicate Prominent Member

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    This is only for VB right not Wordpress?
     
    TheSyndicate, Nov 15, 2011 IP
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    Skimlinks works on Wordpress as well. They actually have a plug-in for Wordpress that is really easy to use.
     
    Meghan719, Apr 5, 2012 IP
  5. TheSyndicate

    TheSyndicate Prominent Member

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    Yeah i saw that now, i am somewhat baffled with their criteria but i installed it.
     
    TheSyndicate, Apr 6, 2012 IP
  6. Phillipe Smith

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    Question to all Skimlinks users,
    How long does it take for the commission revenue from a sale to show up in your reports? So far I've only seen CPC revenue appear, but nothing from a sale I made > 6 days ago. Their FAQ says 4-6 days. :(
     
    Phillipe Smith, Jul 4, 2012 IP
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    I've seen them used on some forums and quite honestly I've not once clicked on these links.
     
    dcristo, Jul 4, 2012 IP