Hi.

I'm looking at an affiliate system. Everything installed just fine and all the emails and what-not are flying around like they should so it's all ready for lift-off *kinda*

The problem is the commission level is going to be set as re-occuring so I need to know what domain has been signed up to what affiliate so if the domain leaves for whatever reason I can stop the commission for that particular one.

How it works is the banner or link has the affiliate ID in it. It goes through the clickthru.cgi script and is redirected to the main page (or whatever page I set). Cookie is set in the browser.

'Cookied' site viewer wanders about the site till he/she hits the order form, signs up and goes through the third party merchant system and comes out the other side where the embedded code tags the sale, collects the cookie and awards the affiliate. It's pretty much what they all do.

Now my problem:

The 'thankyou' page contains the final half of the order form with their details needed to be filled out (domain name, do I need to transfer them etc). What I need very much is a way to either collect that information (the domain name I mean), or embed the 'tag' into the form so it sends the Affiliate ID to me along with the domain name. This way I have two pieces of information that are unique so I can edit the affiliates commission level if the domain in question ever leaves. I was thinking a FORM post would do it as the script apparently recognizes that as a valid submission (ie, have it as a hidden field or something?) One for the script, and one for me.

That way I can make a list of domains attached to a particular Affiliate ID and just run through them when I need to. Personally I'd rather just make it a one time hit and save myself the time and money but the marketing guy I'm working on this with assures me the difference in schemes will make the difference. *lol*

Anyway, any brainstorming, scripts, ideas, etc would be great!

Greg Moore

Try commision cart by cgi.elitehost.com, it looks nice. Also look at superscripts.com they have lots of variations on it.

You might wanna take a look at http://www.perlcoders.com

Thanks for the links. The problem is I already have an affiliate system in place and it will work perfectly. The issue is logging the domain name sign-ups along with the affiliate ID's...

Let me add while I'm sure this is a pretty simple solution to the person who knows how, it's beyond me to nail how it would be done. To this end there is a commercial aspect to the deal. If required I'm happy to pay for the solution. After all, we're in the business of making money at the end of the day...

EtLux and Kunal, I'm looking in your directions.. :)

Greg Moore

Originally posted by akashik

The 'thankyou' page contains the final half of the order form with their details needed to be filled out (domain name, do I need to transfer them etc). What I need very much is a way to either collect that information (the domain name I mean), or embed the 'tag' into the form so it sends the Affiliate ID to me along with the domain name. This way I have two pieces of information that are unique so I can edit the affiliates commission level if the domain in question ever leaves. I was thinking a FORM post would do it as the script apparently recognizes that as a valid submission (ie, have it as a hidden field or something?) One for the script, and one for me.


got a few questions about the affiliate script:

first, where does the thank you page form post to?

so basically, you need something that will automatically send you an e-mail with the affiliate ID and its affiliated domain or am i misunderstanding?

-john :D

Originally posted by akashik
If required I'm happy to pay for the solution. After all, we're in the business of making money at the end of the day...

EtLux and Kunal, I'm looking in your directions.. :)

Greg Moore

Now your talking ;) hehe.. Well I dint quite get what your saying... Could you explain? and Check your email to? ;)

The thankyou page is just a normal form-post function that emails details such as the domain name the custmer is requesting, plus a few checkboxs on whether thet need it transfered, created, or they will do it themselves etc. Nothing 'sensitive' so security isn't an issue. All I really need is a hidden field or something that will send me the affiliate ID that is collected by a cookie and sent to the affiliate script as well. They don't need to be a single tag, just an extra one.

Greg Moore

Well couldnt you just write the affliated ID and the affliate domain name into a database and do a cross reference of the 2 when the affliate leaves?

Kunal,

Not really. I just need something to add into the page so when they email me with the details of their domain the affiliate tracking tag which sends the affiliate ID to the script, also sends it to me...

... by the way I tried to email you. Got a returned mail error (some mis-configuration of your server apparently).

Greg Moore

oh ok.. well that would be easy to do... as long as the email is being sent after the id and stuff is created.


I have sent you another email.