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How should my trackers look?

Trackers can contain any alphanumeric characters.

You can separate different elements inside a tracker with an underscore or dash.

Here is an example of what a default CrakRevenue link using trackers might look like:

http://frtyb.com/go/1q1q1q1q/?aff_sub=TRACKER1

In the example above, TRACKER1 is the Sub_ID 1 tracker.

(We encourage you to change the TRACKER1 tracker to something unique for every new campaign — otherwise it gets confusing!)

For instance, an example of a custom tracker might look like this:

http://frtyb.com/go/1q1q1q1q/?aff_sub=JUNE_2015_topright

In the example above, JUNE_2015_topright is the chosen tracker to indicate the month of promotion, the year, and in this case, the positioning of the link or banner (this is handy to reference later on).

Remember, if you don’t change or create new trackers, there’s no way for you to differentiate your traffic sources.

Read more here:

TRACKERS: THE SILENT HEROES OF EVERY CAMPAIGN

Be on the Right Track – Part 1 –  Tracking Basics

Be on the Right Track – Part 2 –  Analyzing Your Trackers

Be on the Right Track – Part 3 –  Efficient Trackers

Global Postbacks

Where single postbacks allow affiliates to track a single offer, Global Postbacks allow affiliates to track all offers with a single URL.

It is considered to be the most accurate and reliable tracking tool. One of its many advantages is how much of a time-saver it can be as it allows the tracking of multiple offers without hassle.

To set your Global Postback, contact our support team through the chat or at support@crakrevenue.com

You can learn more about Global Postbacks on our blog:

What are Global Postbacks?

How to setup your own Postback

How to setup your own Postback

Steps to set up an offer-specific postback:

Step 1:  Visit the offer for which you want to create a postback.

Step 2:  Expand the “Postbacks options” section.

Step 3:  Leave “Goal” at the “Default” value.

Step 4:  Click “Add Optional Variables” to insert the conversion data that you want to postback in the postback URL. (* See additional information in regards to the Optional Variables, at the end of this article)

Step 5:  Select whether your postback URL starts with “http” or “https”.

Add the rest of your postback URL in the “Type your postback URL here” field and position the previously added variables in the URL.

Finalize & create it by clicking the “Create Postback” button!

Important! If you have a global postback in place, you don’t need to create individual postbacks, as you will receive duplicated data. Always contact our support team to update your GLOBAL postback.

Learn more about Global Postback HERE

Description of the Optional Variables that can be inserted in your postback:

 

Macro Description
{offer_id} ID of offer.
{offer_name} Name of offer.
{offer_ref} Reference ID for offer.
{goal_id} ID of goal for offer.
{affiliate_id} ID of partner.
{affiliate_name} Company name of partner.
{affiliate_ref} Reference ID for partner.
{source} Partner traffic source specified in the tracking link.
{aff_sub} Partner sub ID specified in the tracking link.
{aff_sub2} Partner sub ID 2 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_sub3} Partner sub ID 3 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_sub4} Partner sub ID 4 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_sub5} Partner sub ID 5 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_click_id} Partner click ID specified in the tracking link.
{aff_unique1} Partner unique value 1 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_unique2} Partner unique value 2 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_unique3} Partner unique value 3 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_unique4} Partner unique value 4 specified in the tracking link.
{aff_unique5} Partner unique value 5 specified in the tracking link.
{offer_url_id} ID of offer URL for offer.
{offer_file_id} ID of creative file for offer.
{file_name} Name of creative file for offer.
{advertiser_id} ID of advertiser.
{advertiser_ref} Reference ID for partner.
{adv_sub} Advertiser sub specified in the conversion pixel / URL.
{adv_sub2} Advertiser sub 2 specified in the conversion pixel / URL.
{adv_sub3} Advertiser sub 3 specified in the conversion pixel / URL.
{adv_sub4} Advertiser sub 4 specified in the conversion pixel / URL.
{adv_sub5} Advertiser sub 5 specified in the conversion pixel / URL.
{transaction_id} ID of the transaction for your network. Don’t get confused with an ID a partner passes into aff_sub.
{session_ip} IP address that started the tracking session.
{ip} IP address that made the conversion request.
{date} Current date of conversion formatted as YYYY-MM-DD.
{time} Current time of conversion formatted as HH:MM:SS.
{datetime} Current date and time of conversion formatted as YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.
{ran} Randomly generated number.
{currency} 3 digit currency abbreviated.
{payout} Amount paid to partner for conversion.
{sale_amount} Sale amount generated for advertiser from conversion.
{device_brand} For mobile app tracking, the brand name of the mobile device (example: Apple).
{device_model} For mobile app tracking, the model of the mobile device (example: iPhone).
{device_os} For mobile app tracking, the operating system of the device (example: iOS).
{device_os_version} For mobile app tracking, the numerical version of the device operating system (example: 4.3.2)
{device_id} For mobile app tracking, the DEVICE ID of the Android device iOS UDID is deprecated as of May 1, 2013.
{device_id_md5} For mobile app tracking, the DEVICE ID of the Android device hashed with MD5 algorithm. The value should be generated based on the original value lower case. md5(aaaaaaaa1111111).
{device_id_sha1} For mobile app tracking, the DEVICE ID of the Android device hashed with SHA1 algorithm. The value should be generated based on the original value lower case. sha1(aaaaaaaa1111111).
{google_aid} For mobile app tracking, the Google Android advertiser identifier used to attribute clicks to installs for apps in the Google Play store.
{google_aid_md5} For mobile app tracking, the Google Advertiser ID in hashed MD5 format.
{google_aid_sha1} For mobile app tracking, the Google Advertiser ID in hashed SHA1 format.
{android_id} For mobile app tracking, the ANDROID ID for Android devices only. The value should be formatted as lower case.
{android_id_md5} For mobile app tracking, the Android ID of the Android device hashed with MD5 algorithm.
{android_id_sha1} For mobile app tracking, the Android ID of the Android device hashed with SHA1 algorithm.
{mac_address} For mobile app tracking, the MAC address of the phone’s wifi adapter formatted as upper case with colons. AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF
{mac_address_md5} For mobile app tracking, the MAC address of the phone’s wifi adapter hashed with MD5 algorithm. The value should be generated based on uppercase characters with : separating colons. md5(AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF).
{mac_address_sha1} For mobile app tracking, the MAC address of the phone\’s wifi adapter hashed with Sha1 algorithm.
{odin} For mobile app tracking, the ODIN of the device which is the the MAC address of the phone’s wifi adapter in a binary array and then hashed with SHA1 algorithm.
{mobile_carrier} For mobile app tracking, the mobile carrier of the device.
{ios_ifa} For mobile app tracking, Apple’s advertiser identifier with iOS 6+.
{ios_ifa_md5} For mobile app tracking, the IFA ID of the iOS device hashed with MD5 algorithm.
{ios_ifa_sha1} For mobile app tracking, the IFA of the iOS device hashed with SHA1 algorithm.
{ios_ifv} For mobile app tracking, Apple’s vendor identifier with iOS 6+.
{unid} For mobile app tracking, the unid is not a specific device identifier, but a catch all for all of the above unique identifiers.
{mobile_ip} For mobile app tracking, the ip address for the mobile device.

Read more about postbacks:

Postback

 

 

Generate your Tracking link – Sub IDs

Generate your tracking link based on your preferences!

You can customize it by adding a source or another Sub ID. The information you write in the Sub Ids will automatically appear in your affiliate link.

For your landing page, you can choose between two options:

    • Auto-optimized: we’ll present the best landing page available for this particular offer at the time.
    • Manual: you select your desired landing page with this option

Then, choose between multiple creatives (different types and formats to fit all your needs!).  Select as many as you want.  A list will appear at the bottom of the page showing your selections.

    • Mouse over the magnifying glass to see a preview of the creative.
    • Use the link button to copy the creative / code to the clipboard.
    • Click the remove button at the right so that creative disappears from the list.

New CrakRevenue Whitelist Links!

Lately, browsers across the board have been developing technologies to block ads. Here at CrakRevenue, our team has developed a new technology that will tremendously improve the way you do business. CrakRevenue’s latest feature will provide you with clean and optimized links.

Details about the feature:

  • All of our campaign links/domains are validated by our system
  • Built-in technology, based on EasyList, allows us to get through advertisement blocker software
  • New tracking links guarantee maximum reach and views

You can now generate your adblocker-proof tracking links! The best thing is, you have nothing to do; our new and improved links are already up a running. Also note that all former links are still supported by our system.

How easy is that? 

Promote one of our offers to try it today!