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How to track a campaign

by armer
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Hi,

I want to buy some traffic from sellers on forums.


But I want to know if there is a way to track if this seller is really sending traffic.


Sorry but I'm new here


Thank you
#campaign #track
  • Profile picture of the author Filter
    You'll want to run something like Tracking 202 ( Free PPC Affiliate Tracking Software | Tracking202 ). It's totally free and web based so you'll be up and running in no time. I suggest you watch the training videos first as it can seem a bit daunting.

    When you want to take the next step, download prosper202 from the same site. It's the same suite of tools but you can then host it yourself.

    Hope that helps

    Cheers
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    • Profile picture of the author the_velvet
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      Originally Posted by Filter View Post

      You'll want to run something like Tracking 202 ( Free PPC Affiliate Tracking Software | Tracking202 ). It's totally free and web based so you'll be up and running in no time. I suggest you watch the training videos first as it can seem a bit daunting.

      When you want to take the next step, download prosper202 from the same site. It's the same suite of tools but you can then host it yourself.

      Hope that helps

      Cheers
      Tracking 202 is top notch mate - this what you will need.
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  • Profile picture of the author armer
    Thank you
    I will test it now.
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  • Profile picture of the author KC-Coop
    Personally I'd suggest using Prosper202 and hosting it on your own server.

    Tracking202 goes down too much for my liking - I wouldn't trust my tracking to anybody's server but mine.

    It's a free solution so I would definitely use your server.
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  • Profile picture of the author williamrs
    Prosper202 would work, but I think that you can just use subIDs.


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  • Profile picture of the author davemiz
    prosper 202 looks insane, but its like you need a PHD to use it.

    anyone know of any good tutorials? i have 202, just have no CLUE how to use it....
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    • Profile picture of the author Filter
      Originally Posted by davemiz View Post

      prosper 202 looks insane, but its like you need a PHD to use it.

      anyone know of any good tutorials? i have 202, just have no CLUE how to use it....

      The video tutorials on the site are pretty good to get you up and running. Just look for the "VIDEO" option in the main menu and watch them twice

      And agree with all of the comments about how often the site goes down. Major pain in the butt and can cost you some serious $$ if you're driving paid traffic.

      But if you're going to host yourself, don't use Hostgator. The script is not compatable with the Hostgator mySQL DB. (though there is apparently a fix available for $15)

      Cheers
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  • Profile picture of the author hhunt
    I also tried using proper202 and was not happy as the site was offline half the time. As suggest above, hosting is on your server would be better, that way you have full control.

    I will give it a try again when I get home tonight and see how to self-host it.
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  • Profile picture of the author armer
    Hi,

    I tested Tracking 202, but its not really what I'm looking for.

    What I want is to insert a stats script and when I want to buy ADs from people.

    I will give them links like mydomain.com/?VAR=advertiserID

    So when I look in the stats, I will found something like
    advertiser 1 sent you : XXXX visitors
    advertiser 2 sent you : YYYY visitors


    And thank you
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    • Profile picture of the author hhunt
      Originally Posted by armer View Post

      Hi,

      I tested Tracking 202, but its not really what I'm looking for.

      What I want is to insert a stats script and when I want to buy ADs from people.

      I will give them links like mydomain.com/?VAR=advertiserID

      So when I look in the stats, I will found something like
      advertiser 1 sent you : XXXX visitors
      advertiser 2 sent you : YYYY visitors


      And thank you
      In that case you should be able to get someone here to roll one for you. It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes for some body who knows what they're doing to knock one together in PHP. Post a job in the programming section and someone will write a custom script for you.

      Good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author Ripped
    Well, google analytics will be sufficient to do what you want. They will tell you the source of traffic. You could just set up a goal on Google Analytics, which will track the conversions, that way, you will see which traffic is converting.
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  • Profile picture of the author bravo75
    Tracking202 is not that difficult once you figure it out. If you can install Wordpress, you can install 202.
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  • Profile picture of the author davemiz
    its not the install thats an issue... its setting up the campaigns.... i'm sure its a lil easier if you're an affiliate.... but trying to track your own ads with 202 is a nightmare....
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  • Profile picture of the author badboy_Nick
    Originally Posted by armer View Post

    Hi,

    I want to buy some traffic from sellers on forums.


    But I want to know if there is a way to track if this seller is really sending traffic.


    Sorry but I'm new here


    Thank you
    Use Tracking 202 or AxROI (standalone). These are your best solutions.

    Any questions just let me know
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  • Profile picture of the author davemiz
    AxROI doesn't exist anymore.... went to the site...
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  • Profile picture of the author bigmoneydeals
    A really simple way to track that doesn't require any programming knowledge is to use a bit.ly link. Just create a different tracking link for each source of traffic. Another very simple way is to create a unique page for each traffic source and install google analytics and look at referrals to those pages. If you know how to program then the above will seem too basic but hope that helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author Toots
    Tracking 202 sound like such a great tool. I am going to check it out. This might be the problem solver I need.
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