Text Links In CJ - Is The 1 x 1 Empty Image Needed?

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    Hi there,

    I use CJ as an affiliate portal, was just wondering if anyone else does because I have a basic question regarding the text links...

    Why do the text only affiliate links have an image included in the html code after the link?



    I can only think that the image is used as a tracking method - so you have stats for every time the image is viewed, even though the image doesn't actually show up.
    If this is correct, can I simply delete the image from the code?


    Thanks for any help.
     
    bad_bob00, Oct 30, 2007 IP
  2. am_jones

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    Yes, the image is for tracking impressions.
     
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    So I would be okay to just delete that image line?
     
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    its used to track impressions but not necessary to track sales and clicks.

    i dont use it.
     
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    It is used to track the impressions. If you don't use it, then the CPM numbers in the CJ stats will be incorrect. I personally never use it.
     
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