Affiliate Id masking Question
hi, I have a couple of questions regarding affiliate link masking.
I have seen many people in blogs etc... talking about the use of sub-domains and url redirects to hid ones affiliate Id's. I've seen other sources say the same but go on about the use of php or editing the .htaccess ect...
Q: Do I still need to implement php or edit the .htaccess file if my web host already supports masking and redirects? Also, Is it possible to redirect without the lead being passed through my sub-domain, in other words I want them to be taking directly to the publishers website with no stops but still tagged with my affiliate Id. is this possible?
I have also seen services that offer to cloak your affiliate Id for a monthly subscription fee. But they go on very little about how the process works but I get the impression you still need a domain by the way they talk?
Q: Will I still need a website or php files if I used a masking service like linkshield.com or can I just plug in my affiliate link or CB hop-link and go? Also, will the service still work when using text ad's
What I want - I want instead of displaying my link with my affiliate Id I want it to be a 'clean' url, as if the lead is clicking directly to the publishers website but I am not against the idea of sub-domains if I have to.
Can someone please explain to me in simple to understand terms what I need to do to mask my affiliate Id's to clean urls
Thanks in advance
P.S - These questions are geared for someone who is going to advertise using banner and text Ad's
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