Add-On Releases - Rewrite eBay Links

Rewrite eBay Links

Description:
This mod rewrites eBay links so they link to an affiliate.

Request:
Requested in a paid deal by brookelyn, this modification's idea can also be accredited to brookelyn. Also requested by various other members.

Installation:
All the installation information is in the package.

Changes:
2 Plugins
1 File

[Dismounted]

I already know about this error, and it has been mentioned several times.

[ETDC]

Any sign yet of this working with multiple (UK and US) affiliate schemes?

[patrice@patrice]

We have always had a lot of people posting ebay links to our forums, so this plugin was really a nice find. Well...I got this email this morning from CJ and I'm not sure what it means. Has anyone else gotten this?

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Thank you for being a member of eBay’s Affiliates program. We really value your contribution and continued participation. However, we wanted to send update regarding your account.

We wanted to bring to your attention that during a recent review, we have found that your account has shown abnormal traffic patterns for one or more of the eBay programs. Therefore, your account is suspected of violating section 1 (d)(ii) of the Commission Junction Publisher Service Agreement (“PSA”) to which you are bound.

Sections 1 (d)(ii) states:

(ii) Non-Bona Fide Transactions. You must promote advertisers such that you do not mislead the visitor, and such that the links deliver bona fide transactions by the visitor to advertiser from the link. You shall not cause any transactions to be made that are not in good faith, including, but not limited to, using any device, program, robot, Iframes, or hidden frames. You may or may not be compensated for transactions where you or your agents are the visitor. Multiple leads from the same individual, entity or IP address may be considered non-bona fide Transactions. You shall not earn payouts for non-bona fide transactions.

If explicit PSA violations are discovered, you risk the possibility of account termination and/or commission reversal. We will continue to proactively monitor your traffic for abnormalities.

We recommend that you review your current campaigns for any advertisements that may be generating these abnormal metrics.
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[Big Kahuna]

well that's not good

I guess I can expect the same email

[ETDC]

It simply means... email them and explain the situation. No need to panic.

[patrice@patrice]

I just replied to them and asked them what's going on and what transactions are not being made in good faith.

I'll keep you posted.

[honestdave]

hmmm. interesting.

[pete_brady]

Originally Posted by hankster

Bug.... the following URL turns into an afilliate link

http://www.sellingslotcarsonmrconeyvsebay.com

Originally Posted by Dismounted

Noted.

same with links to thepiratebay.com

[enjoymarcus]

Originally Posted by thebigman87

Is it possible for this Mod to be used for other stores, except Ebay, I'm installing it when I get back from work. However looks a great plugin, just curious as to whether it could or you plan to extend it to other online stores?

As most affiliate links seem to follow a similar pattern....

eg. http://{affilate_url}/{unique_id}?DURL={Original URL}

Great idea, this is something I am looking for. Very often on my forums links are posted to say amazon, play.com, hmv, etc and it could be a nice little earner to help pay for the server etc.

[LanciaStratos]

Originally Posted by patrice@patrice

I just replied to them and asked them what's going on and what transactions are not being made in good faith.

I'll keep you posted.

patrice, did you ever receive any updates from CJ on this? I am very curious (and concerned) to hear what happened!