Cloaking an Affiliate Link Using HTML - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

zmxn73 · 11-22-2008, 03:58 AM

I was wondering if there is anyway to cloak an affiliate link using html. But it doesn't require me having my own website (such as a redirect through a website).

This is because I'm trying to cloak a link on USFreeAds.

The html code I've seen so far through researching has only been useful if I've got my own website.

Thanks (and an apology for the noob question).

glowleaf · 11-22-2008, 07:18 AM

Tinyurl.com and aaaaaall of the other million url shorteners.

zmxn73 · 11-22-2008, 08:39 AM

thanks for that glowleaf. I was actually using that but thought there might of been a different option using html.

My only concern with tinyurl or others is if there's an expiry date on how long the url's are active. Therefore if I'm making lots of ads I wouldn't want to have to go back and change all the old ad's affiliate links if they've expired.

Would they expire? Does this occur with tinyurl? :s Or is it not an issue? :s

glowleaf · 11-22-2008, 08:45 AM

Find one that does not expire then. I don't use them, I cannot recommend one. Check their faqs

DanielKemp · 11-22-2008, 08:53 AM

I did a Google search and found this web site: 3 powerful ways to cloak affiliate links —Jeremy Reviews

stadanko101 · 11-22-2008, 09:52 AM

Nice Daniel.

I don't like using the url shorteners. I'm paranoid and there's always the chance they're inserting their own affiliate code.

kimboslice · 11-22-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stadanko101

Nice Daniel.

I don't like using the url shorteners. I'm paranoid and there's always the chance they're inserting their own affiliate code.

Yep.
1. Start url shortener site.
2. Get folks to use it like crazy.
3. Change all the links to whatever you like.
4. Profit!

Works with free host sites too..

Hehehee... umm ahem... or so i've heard....

zmxn73 · 11-22-2008, 07:59 PM

Sweet thanks guys. And glowleaf I couldn't find anything in their Faq's, so that's why I asked.

Anyway I'll implement Daniel's ideas he found.

Once again thanks guys, I appreciate the help you're able to give me. =)

edit: It seems as if I'll have to have my own separate website to link to, with Daniel's methods. Though I could implement the javascript method.

Lickity_Split · 11-22-2008, 09:02 PM

If you want to eventually have a good rev stream, you are gonna most likely want to have your own server or shared hosting to setup your own sites on. Then you have full control...

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmxn73

Sweet thanks guys. And glowleaf I couldn't find anything in their Faq's, so that's why I asked.

Anyway I'll implement Daniel's ideas he found.

Once again thanks guys, I appreciate the help you're able to give me. =)

edit: It seems as if I'll have to have my own separate website to link to, with Daniel's methods. Though I could implement the javascript method.

zmxn73 · 11-22-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lickity_Split

If you want to eventually have a good rev stream, you are gonna most likely want to have your own server or shared hosting to setup your own sites on. Then you have full control...

Yeah that's my eventual goal after the next couple short term goals I've got planned. I'm starting to make a little bit of money (well for a noob anyway) so hopefully I'll start creating some decent cash flow in the not too distant future. =)

exodot · 11-23-2008, 01:22 AM

.htaccess is the best way to go, worked for me.

zmxn73 · 11-23-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exodot

.htaccess is the best way to go, worked for me.

Could you elaborate. I'm a noob remember...

thanks.

awesometbn · 11-25-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmxn73

Could you elaborate. I'm a noob remember...

You need to look at this tutorial from AskApache.

301 Redirect Cheatsheet - mod_rewrite, javascript, cfm, perl, php, refresh, python

Below is a preview. In your .htaccess file you can specify a redirect location for any webpage on your server, even if it does not exist, or I should say especially if it does not exist. Let's say your fake webpage is called thisword.html and your affiliate link is going to be example.com, just copy and paste some of the examples shown below to get started. Let me know if this helps.

Redirect with mod_alias in apache htaccess

301 Redirect

Code:

Redirect 301 /thisword.html http://www.example.com

or with RedirectPerm

Code:

RedirectPerm /thisword.html http://www.example.com

or with RedirectMatch

Code:

RedirectMatch 301 ^thisword\.html$ http://www.example.com

302 Redirect

Code:

Redirect 302 /thisword.html http://www.example.com

or with RedirectTemp

Code:

RedirectTemp /thisword.html http://www.example.com

or with RedirectMatch

Code:

RedirectMatch 302 ^thisword\.html$ http://www.example.com

Bubbabubba · 11-25-2008, 12:44 PM

If you are using USFreeAds for bum marketing I would move on. That site stopped ranking a long time ago

(Just trying to help you out)

11-22-2008, 03:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
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11-22-2008, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-22-2008, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
zmxn73 Asshat Noob Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 188 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks for that glowleaf. I was actually using that but thought there might of been a different option using html. My only concern with tinyurl or others is if there's an expiry date on how long the url's are active. Therefore if I'm making lots of ads I wouldn't want to have to go back and change all the old ad's affiliate links if they've expired. Would they expire? Does this occur with tinyurl? :s Or is it not an issue? :s Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-22-2008, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
glowleaf My head annoys people Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,124 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Find one that does not expire then. I don't use them, I cannot recommend one. Check their faqs Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ The unofficial gallery of Wickedfire Boobs. Must see! http://www.wickedfire.com/images/icons/nsfw.gif Affiliate marketing blog

11-22-2008, 08:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
DanielKemp Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did a Google search and found this web site: 3 powerful ways to cloak affiliate links —Jeremy Reviews Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Just trying to live the dream of being the first Earth Emperor.

11-22-2008, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
stadanko101 test, puke, test, puke Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 114 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Nice Daniel. I don't like using the url shorteners. I'm paranoid and there's always the chance they're inserting their own affiliate code. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ PhpBayPro - $1500 Last Month!

11-22-2008, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
zmxn73 Asshat Noob Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 188 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sweet thanks guys. And glowleaf I couldn't find anything in their Faq's, so that's why I asked. Anyway I'll implement Daniel's ideas he found. Once again thanks guys, I appreciate the help you're able to give me. =) edit: It seems as if I'll have to have my own separate website to link to, with Daniel's methods. Though I could implement the javascript method. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-23-2008, 01:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
exodot Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 / 0%	.htaccess is the best way to go, worked for me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Exodot - Web Design, Graphics, SEO

11-25-2008, 12:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bubbabubba Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you are using USFreeAds for bum marketing I would move on. That site stopped ranking a long time ago (Just trying to help you out) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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