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Which method is better to open affiliate links?

by ctoyun
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I put 1-2 affiliate links in my article.

Which method is better to open affiliate links?

1) Opens the affiliate links in a new window or tab.

2) Opens the affiliate links in the same window or tab as it was clicked.
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  • Profile picture of the author expmrb
    I prefer the second option.
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  • Profile picture of the author spartan14
    Second option i think its very good .Important its not how its opened important its to be opened
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  • Profile picture of the author bennieclyde
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    Second option will be better. Because new window tab appears as a popup to viewers. 80% of all viewers don't like leaving website due to this.
    I call it pop up franic. Hope this helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author vishwa
    Originally Posted by ctoyun View Post

    I put 1-2 affiliate links in my article.

    Which method is better to open affiliate links?

    1) Opens the affiliate links in a new window or tab.

    2) Opens the affiliate links in the same window or tab as it was clicked.
    I prefer to use option 1. Open links in anew window or tab. It will help you to keep the bounce rate of your site low. In addition to it, make your affiliate links nofollow attribute.
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  • Profile picture of the author Parul Dutta
    Open the affliate links in new Window is one of the best option, this will reduce the bounce rate of your website.
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  • Profile picture of the author CaraMurphy
    Allowing the affiliate link to open in another tab will increase the bounce rate of your website. If you're okay with bounce rate and want your customers to stay back to your site then you can move with the first option. My personal suggestion and point of view support the first option "Opens the affiliate links in a new window or tab."
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  • Profile picture of the author Regional Warrior
    Originally Posted by ctoyun View Post

    I put 1-2 affiliate links in my article.

    Which method is better to open affiliate links?

    1) Opens the affiliate links in a new window or tab.

    2) Opens the affiliate links in the same window or tab as it was clicked.
    The only way you are going to know for sure is by doing the old fashion way!

    Split testing like A/B and once you have the stats you will know , not by numerous people on a marketing forum commenting on what they would do
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  • Profile picture of the author Rahatvin Oli
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    In this post I will share some of my experiences in this regard, and you can decide which is right for you: AdSense or affiliate marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author agmccall
    I always use the first option. It is not, as someone mentioned, a popup, it is a new tab. Remember by opening in a new tab or window you are also keeping that person on your site.

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  • Profile picture of the author shahnur
    This a very tricky question yet an important one. I think the 2nd options is better for UX. Your lead and the landing page will be face to face and your affiliate site will be out of the picture totally.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brent Stangel
    It depends on the situation.

    In a multiple choice, open in a new tab.

    If buy now or sign-up, I want them to forget all about my site, so same window.
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  • Profile picture of the author DABK
    Why on earth is bounce rate a factor?

    Why are you making them nofollow? You don't trust the site you're sending them to? If that's the case, don't send them to that site, find a site you trust to send them to.

    Originally Posted by vishwa View Post

    I prefer to use option 1. Open links in anew window or tab. It will help you to keep the bounce rate of your site low. In addition to it, make your affiliate links nofollow attribute.
    Originally Posted by Parul Dutta View Post

    Open the affliate links in new Window is one of the best option, this will reduce the bounce rate of your website.
    Originally Posted by CaraMurphy View Post

    Allowing the affiliate link to open in another tab will increase the bounce rate of your website. If you're okay with bounce rate and want your customers to stay back to your site then you can move with the first option. My personal suggestion and point of view support the first option "Opens the affiliate links in a new window or tab."
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