The 4-step test that proves your link actually tracks

The 4-step test that proves your link actually tracks

New to recurring? Before you send traffic, prove the tracking works. A broken link earns you $0 forever.

Tracking means the program records that you sent the customer, usually with a small file called a cookie.

1. Open your affiliate link in a fresh private/incognito window.
2. Check the address bar after it loads. Your ID (like ?ref=yourname) should still be there.
3. Open the dashboard. Look for "1 click" appearing within a few minutes.
4. If the program allows, do a test signup with a throwaway email and watch for a "pending" referral.

In plain English: click your own link, then check the dashboard shows the click.

Worked example: if 100 readers click but your dashboard says 0 clicks, the link is broken, not your audience.

Today's tiny action: open your main link in incognito and confirm your ID is in the address bar.