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How Our Affiliate Referral System Works | IMB Hub

System Overview

Our affiliate system is built on the "Last Click Attribution" model, which means we credit the most recent affiliate who referred a customer before purchase.

1

Customer Clicks Your Link

Your unique affiliate link is clicked

30-day tracking cookie starts

2

Customer May Click Other Links

If they click another affiliate's link

Cookie UPDATES to last referrer

3

Purchase Happens

Within 30 days of last click

LAST affiliate gets 100% commission

Key Takeaway

The affiliate whose link was last clicked by the customer before purchase gets the commission. Regular follow-up is essential to maintain your tracking cookie!

Detailed System Explanation

Cookie Duration: 30 Days

When someone clicks your affiliate link, we place a cookie in their browser that lasts for 30 days. During this period:

  • ✅ Any purchase they make is credited to you
  • ✅ Unless they click another affiliate's link
  • ✅ The 30-day timer resets with each new click
  • ✅ After 30 days, the cookie expires

Real-World Example

Scenario Timeline:

Day 1
Jane shares her link - Customer clicks Jane's link
Cookie set: Jane (30 days remaining)
Day 15
John shares his link - Customer clicks John's link
Cookie UPDATED: John (30 days remaining)
Day 20
Customer makes purchase - (e.g short course payment)
John gets 100% commission (i.e $5)

Tracking Technology

We use reliable tracking technology that works across:

Desktop & Mobile

Email Links

Social Media

Maximize Your Earnings

✅ DO THESE (Recommended)

Follow-Up Sequence

  • Day 1: Initial share with value proposition
  • Day 3: Follow-up with additional benefits
  • Day 7: Share customer success stories
  • Day 14: Reminder with special offer
  • Day 30: Final reminder before cookie expires

❌ AVOID THESE (Common Mistakes)

  • Sharing once and forgetting - You'll lose credit to follow-up
  • Spammy promotion methods - Damages brand reputation
  • Not tracking your links - Use UTM parameters
  • Promising unrealistic results - Be honest about services
  • Ignoring analytics - Check what works, do more of it

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happens if someone clicks my link, then clicks another affiliate's link? +

A: The LAST affiliate link clicked gets 100% of the commission. This is why regular follow-up is crucial - you need to be the last one they click before purchasing.

Q: How long does my affiliate link remain active? +

A: Your affiliate link never expires. However, the tracking cookie placed when someone clicks your link lasts for 30 days. After 30 days without a purchase, the cookie expires and they would need to click your link again.

Q: Can I see who clicked my links and when? +

A: Yes! Your affiliate dashboard shows real-time statistics including clicks, conversions, earnings, and conversion rates. You can see which links are performing best.

Q: What if a customer clears their cookies? +

A: If a customer clears their browser cookies, our tracking cookie will be removed. They would need to click an affiliate link again for tracking to resume. This is why multiple touchpoints are important.

Q: Do you offer recurring commissions? +

A: Currently, we offer one-time commissions for initial purchases. However, we're exploring recurring commissions for ongoing compliance services in the future.

Q: What happens during browser updates or device changes? +

A: Cookies are browser and device specific. If a customer clicks your link on their phone, then later makes a purchase on their laptop, they would need to click your link on the laptop as well for tracking to work across devices.