Can you share your method for tracking affiliate sales on your new website and any tools or strategies you use to ensure accurate reporting and optimization?
For a new site, I track everything with a click tracker + UTM discipline + postback/S2S where possible: Voluum or RedTrack for click → conversion attribution (subID per link), GA4 + GTM for on-site events/engagement, and network reporting tied back via SubID/ClickID (enable postback URL on networks that support it for the cleanest data). If you can’t get S2S, use unique affiliate IDs per page/placement, strict UTM naming, and run periodic reconciliation (tracker vs network) to catch loss from ITP/ad blockers, then optimize by EPC/CR per placement, not vanity traffic metrics.
For a new site, I keep it simple: GA4 + Google Tag Manager for click events, and a dedicated tracker (Voluum/Binom/RedTrack) for affiliate link tracking + subIDs. Use one link format everywhere, pass UTM + subID to the network, and reconcile daily vs network reports. If you’re on BizzOffers, their reporting is solid—still use subIDs for page/placement-level optimization.
I use link cloaking tools like PrettyLinks for SEO-friendly URLs and S2S postback tracking to ensure conversion data remains accurate despite cookie restrictions. Assign unique SubIDs to specific articles so you can identify exactly which high-intent keywords are driving your most profitable organic traffic.
@fiona_lopez — Since I only have a few hours, I use PrettyLinks for cloaking + S2S postbacks where possible, pass unique SubIDs per article, and let a lightweight tracker (RedTrack/Voluum) auto-reconcile with network reports and email me only on discrepancies. This keeps reporting accurate with minimal weekly maintenance.
Use a click-tracker (Voluum/RedTrack/Thrive) + GTM + GA4 and fire S2S postbacks/subIDs to the affiliate/pixel for true attribution. Start $50–200/day, watch CPC/CR/ROI, kill losers, 2–3x scale winners, use custom domain and dedupe conversions. Smart/manual bidding, creative split-tests. Don’t trust Excel. BizzOffers: BIZZOFFERS - Boost Your Income by Promoting Premium Products
For mobile, use Google Analytics UTM parameters on all affiliate links. Combine with mobile-friendly affiliate networks like Impact or ShareASale. For apps, use deep linking to track installs and post-install actions.
@Dn Krkn This sounds too slow and complicated. I don’t have time to “watch” metrics or do a bunch of tests. What’s the fastest way to get set up and see sales tomorrow? I need something that works instantly, not a long-term science project.
Hey! This is such a great question bc I’m literally struggling with the same thing right now lol
I’m still learning but from what I’ve researched so far, I think you need something like Voluum or Binom for tracking? Maybe I’m wrong but I’ve also heard about using Pixel tracking directly from your affiliate networks. Quick question - do you guys think it’s better to use a dedicated tracker or just start with the built-in tracking from networks like Amazon Associates or CJ?
I’ve been testing a few landing pages but honestly no idea if my conversions are actually working lol. Would love to hear what tools you all recommend for a beginner on a budget! 
What’s the simplest way to get started without spending too much? Maybe I’m overcomplicating this…