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How to let affiliates embed their code in my pdf?

by Laura B
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I've got a free report for affiliates to give away that presells my course. I'd like to know what I need to do in order to allow them to put their own affiliate links inside. Or I'd be happy to do it for them, but I don't even know. Do I need rebranding software of some sort?

I've built the file in Adobe InDesign and from there I export it to PDF. Hyperlinks work fine just by doing that, but of course the affiliate's link is something like https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php...=ib&aff=181175 and I want it to just appear as http://skipthescams.com/course-page (just examples).

Thoughts?
#affiliates #code #embed #pdf
  • Profile picture of the author Toniy
    I'm pretty certain it's the same concept as how you can embed a hyperlink in words behind forum posts... like the one in your signature.

    I remember doing the same thing with free PDF makers like Primo, but the links came out as the URLs or just wouldn't work... I had to get Adobe Acrobat to insert them properly.

    If you get the affiliates to do it themselves though, you probably won't get as much interest... no one likes effort :p

    .... hope this helps... I might be totally off track though!
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  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    Yes, maybe I should be doing it within Acrobat rather than directly from InDesign - I'll see what I can figure out. Thanks for giving me the idea!
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    • Profile picture of the author Toniy
      Originally Posted by Laura B View Post

      Yes, maybe I should be doing it within Acrobat rather than directly from InDesign - I'll see what I can figure out. Thanks for giving me the idea!
      Happy to help Laura, best of luck

      Mr. Horvath seems to be better at this than me though :p
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    There are two methods to do it:

    a) online - there are sites where you can upload your material and the affiliates fill out a form and their aff ID will be added in the final "product"

    b) on desktop - you prepare a "branded" and "signed" version of your PDF and give it to the affiliates together with a small piece of software... and they do it on their own.
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    • Profile picture of the author Laura B
      Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

      There are two methods to do it:

      a) online - there are sites where you can upload your material and the affiliates fill out a form and their aff ID will be added in the final "product"

      b) on desktop - you prepare a "branded" and "signed" version of your PDF and give it to the affiliates together with a small piece of software... and they do it on their own.
      Thank you, Istvan, I appreciate the help!
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  • Profile picture of the author inspiredguy
    Laura,
    One online site that provides rebranding is SimplyRebranded - Ebook Rebranding Made Easy
    I haven't actually used it myself, but it came recommended from another warrior. Looks fairly comprehensive! Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author Laura B
    The only question I have is that when I test the links, I get the question whether I trust the site and want to allow or block. Is there a way to avoid that?
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    • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
      Originally Posted by Laura B View Post

      The only question I have is that when I test the links, I get the question whether I trust the site and want to allow or block. Is there a way to avoid that?
      As far as I can remember that "question" pops up in any PDF reader. It is NOT your link... it's the PDF reader's default behaviour.
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      • Profile picture of the author Laura B
        Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

        As far as I can remember that "question" pops up in any PDF reader. It is NOT your link... it's the PDF reader's default behaviour.
        Okay, that's kind of what I figured. Thanks!
        Originally Posted by jbode View Post

        Use a rebranding software that is fast and easy for your affiliates and be sure to try and get some good affiliates on board with a few reports before you go creating a ton of them.

        I use simply rebranded, it's fast and easy and has gotten me a ton of traffic... an online software.
        Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.
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  • Profile picture of the author jbode
    Use a rebranding software that is fast and easy for your affiliates and be sure to try and get some good affiliates on board with a few reports before you go creating a ton of them.

    I use simply rebranded, it's fast and easy and has gotten me a ton of traffic... an online software.
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