Administrative and Maintenance Tools - VigLink

Info:
VigLink is the easiest way to monetize your outbound links. You get paid when visitors click from your forum to a retailer and buy something. The VigLink analytics dashboard tells you which outbound links are clicked most, which are making you the most money, and more.

You've created something special. Your community is a place where people congregate to discuss their passion. It turns out they also make decisions about what to buy and where to buy it?and that's valuable. VigLink helps you capture this value, effortlessly.

In fact, VigLink is second only to AdSense as the most widely used monetization technology for vBulletin. Don't take our word for it, here's the breakdown.

This add-on will install the VigLink javascript on your forum, without the need to edit templates.

VigLink Convert
Your members are constantly posting links to retailers. If any go to over 35,000 retailers, VigLink will automatically convert them to monetized links that pay you a commission.
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VigLink Insert
Forum threads often reference products, brands, and retailers. VigLink can automatically link these references, making sure they always go to the most valuable destination.
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Controls
Version 2.0 now gives more control over how VigLink runs on your site. You can enable or disable VigLink Convert and VigLink Insert for specific user groups and forums.

Tested On:
4.2.0
3.8.7

Installation Instructions

1. Import the XML file
2. Go to your AdminCP and edit the VigLink options
3. Enter the API key from your VigLink account page. (If you don't already have a VigLink account you can sign up here)

[vlrick]

Correct, this mod also works on 3.x

[joeychgo]

gotcha

[scottct1]

Since installing this update I noticed that my earnings have declined slightly. Not sure if that is because of the mod, or just the nature of the beast.

I expected it to go up since I enabled Viglink Optimize and Viglink Insert, both of which were not enabled before.

So I figure I would pass that along.

[friendlymela]

Hmmm good will try it soon

[tribedude]

What's the difference between the secret key and the regular key? Do I need both or only one to get this product working? Which one?

[dawges]

Okay, I have installed this on a very busy forum and have 92 monetized clicks today alone so far. 252 clicks so far since i installed it Friday. With 252 clicks you would think i would make something? So far I have 0 dollars yes 0. What gives? Is this just a waste a time?

[Digital Jedi]

Originally Posted by dawges

Okay, I have installed this on a very busy forum and have 92 monetized clicks today alone so far. 252 clicks so far since i installed it Friday. With 252 clicks you would think i would make something? So far I have 0 dollars yes 0. What gives? Is this just a waste a time?

I don't completely understand how monetize clicks work in the first place, but I would think 252 would hardly be enough to start looking for income yet.

[Goatpod]

I've been using Viglink for a couple of months and been getting around 30 - 50 clicks a day earning around $2-3 per day. Not a lot but it all adds up. Since the 25th Sept. clicks and earning have fallen - now getting about 15 clicks a day and making 20 - 30 cents. I'm pretty sure it's all to do with the EPN new rip off deal for their publishers. I'm going to give it until the end of the month before pulling the lot.

[dawges]

Originally Posted by Goatpod

I've been using Viglink for a couple of months and been getting around 30 - 50 clicks a day earning around $2-3 per day. Not a lot but it all adds up. Since the 25th Sept. clicks and earning have fallen - now getting about 15 clicks a day and making 20 - 30 cents. I'm pretty sure it's all to do with the EPN new rip off deal for their publishers. I'm going to give it until the end of the month before pulling the lot.

I will give it one month myself. I want to have patience but I am not going to send traffic and clicks for free.

[dawges]

Originally Posted by Digital Jedi

I don't completely understand how monetize clicks work in the first place, but I would think 252 would hardly be enough to start looking for income yet.

I guess you misunderstood. I am getting close to 100 clicks a day and so far i have earned $0.0

128 clicks just today and still counting.

What does that mean? I have no idea but with those kind of clicks you would think i would get paid a couple of bucks.