Affiliate Network

Extended Definition

Affiliate networks act as intermediaries in the affiliate marketing ecosystem. Advertisers list their offers on the network, affiliates browse and select offers to promote, and the network tracks which affiliate drove each conversion and ensures everyone gets paid correctly.

Networks provide affiliates with tracking links, postback URLs for conversion tracking, and reporting dashboards. GeoRedir sits between the affiliate and the network — you route traffic through GeoRedir first for geo-targeting and optimization, then GeoRedir redirects to the network's tracking link.

How the Flow Works

Advertiser → Lists offer on Network
Affiliate → Picks offer, gets tracking link
Affiliate → Creates GeoRedir smart link with geo rules
User clicks → GeoRedir → Network tracking link → Advertiser site
User converts → Network fires postback → GeoRedir records conversion
Network → Pays affiliate at end of payment cycle

Popular Affiliate Networks

Why Use GeoRedir with Affiliate Networks

• Geo-targeting — Route users to the right offer for their country (networks often have different offers per GEO)
• A/B testing — Split traffic between two networks' offers to find the higher-paying one
• Link cloaking — Hide your network tracking links behind branded URLs
• Bot detection — Filter fake traffic before it reaches the network (protects your reputation)
• Independent tracking — Verify the network's conversion data against your own records

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