Build an affiliate offer change log
Keep terms and claims aligned with what the merchant offers today.
The scenario
A partner lowers payout, drops a free trial, and changes eligibility for existing customers on three separate dates.
A dated change log tells the publisher which articles need a factual correction and which updates belong only in the forecast.
Apply it to your own work
Capture previous and new terms, effective dates, affected pages, and a named owner. Assign high priority to claims that change what readers pay or receive.
What to watch for
An old screenshot may still show a trial after the copy is fixed. Include visual examples and comparison tables in the update list.
Decide which change requires editorial action
A commission-only change belongs in financial planning. A deleted free trial changes what the reader can get and should trigger a page update. A new geography rule may require both editorial and tracking changes.
Keep an affected-pages list with owner and due date. Recheck the destination, table, copy, and any images that show terms. Close the record only when the public article and its link agree.
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