Decide when to remove a low-performing affiliate link
Use reader value and operating cost alongside referral revenue.
Check whether the link still serves a task
A link with few clicks may be valuable if it leads to a required compatibility list. A broken offer with many clicks can harm readers. Record the reason the link exists before ranking it by commission.
Separate tracking problems from weak demand
Compare eligible outbound clicks, approved outcomes, and recent destination checks. If a previously stable link shows zero conversions just after a migration, verify tracking before retiring it. If evidence is sparse, retain the link only when it helps the article.
Update the surrounding recommendation
Remove unsupported language, stale pricing, and calls to action when an offer no longer fits. If a better resource exists without a commission, use it when it helps readers. Preserve historical guidance where current owners still need it.
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Measure earnings per tracked referral click after refunds and reversals. Use counts and commissions from the same cohort.
