Spot a mismatch between affiliate link text and destination
Make the reader’s expected next action match the landing page.
Inventory the promise in the anchor
A button labeled Start free trial implies a different action from View pricing. Group links by what their labels promise and check the exact destination on a phone.
Verify the critical step
If a trial requires selecting an annual plan or adding a card, give that context before the click. If a trial is no longer available, change the label and the surrounding recommendation.
Retest after redirects change
Merchant migrations can preserve the URL while changing the offer. Check the final page and any intermediate screen. Confirm the reader can still complete the task described.
Try a related tool
Add UTM labels to a destination. Use a consistent naming convention and avoid personal information in URLs.
