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Merchants will often use some kind of tracking so that they can better optimise their own marketing efforts. Or, a merchant may make some kind of technical change to their web site. It is crucial that any of these changes are tested first with the tracking software, to make sure that it does not create any conflict. It is generally accepted practice that even if it is a merchant’s marketing effort that is responsible for the final sale, the affiliate still gets the commission if it is within the affiliate’s cookie period.
Placing an order by another method
If the customer completes the action, but does not do so online, the affiliate will not receive commission. So, if a customer visits an online retailer through an affiliate link, but places an order over the phone, the affiliate will miss out on commission.
Merchants will often use some kind of tracking so that they can better optimise their own marketing efforts. Or, a merchant may make some kind of technical change to their web site. It is crucial that any of these changes are tested first with the tracking software, to make sure that it does not create any conflict. It is generally accepted practice that even if it is a merchant’s marketing effort that is responsible for the final sale, the affiliate still gets the commission if it is within the affiliate’s cookie period.
Placing an order by another method
If the customer completes the action, but does not do so online, the affiliate will not receive commission. So, if a customer visits an online retailer through an affiliate link, but places an order over the phone, the affiliate will miss out on commission.
