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)

[Breakpoint]

I don't see a button to re-link all old links, will it do this automatically or what?

[SamirDarji]

Originally Posted by Breakpoint

I don't see a button to re-link all old links, will it do this automatically or what?

It does everything transparently and on-the-fly. So all your old links are automatically converted when they're clicked. Pretty slick actually.

[DrivingRevenue]

Originally Posted by SamirDarji

It does everything transparently and on-the-fly. So all your old links are automatically converted when they're clicked. Pretty slick actually.

You're exactly right

[Brandon Sheley]

I have no API key here...
http://www.viglink.com/account

I've had a DR account for years

[DrivingRevenue]

Originally Posted by Brandon Sheley

I have no API key here...
http://www.viglink.com/account

I've had a DR account for years

Hi Brandon, I've responded on http://getsatisfaction.com/viglink/topics/no_api_key

[Dez_U]

does this plug in work with the latest VB? 4.1.1 (well that mine )

[Jampal]

I am in he Edit options of the Viglink product in my Cpanel yet can find no where at all to "Enter the API key". No idea where, how or when I "add this" or to what?

If anyone could help I would be most grateful.

Regards,
James.

[Jampal]

For anyone that struggles to find this, you enter the API key down the VBulletin, Options menu and NOT in the product menu.

James.

[DrivingRevenue]

Originally Posted by Dez_U

does this plug in work with the latest VB? 4.1.1 (well that mine )

Yes it does

[karlm]

I just signed up, though I don't expect to make much from it (my site doesn't link much material goods).

I will say though, I used the code given from sign-up page initially and placed it at the bottom (above </body>) of my SHOWTHREAD template. I used the url-checker and it said there was nothing there... I tried several URL's (each one being a thread).

Now I've installed the plugin instead, found the API and pasted it in - all works well.

As I said, I don't expect to make much due to the lack of purchasable content on my site, but if it adds a few quid a year it's better than nothing.