Measure affiliate performance by recommendation intent
Compare educational links and purchase links using different expectations.
Classify the placement by task
A documentation link helps readers verify a feature. A purchase link helps someone act after choosing. Give both placements distinct labels so they can be analyzed separately.
Compare comparable clicks
A tutorial may generate many early research clicks with low immediate approval. A final comparison link may convert faster. Inspect approved outcomes and time to purchase before treating either placement as a failure.
Keep the helpful link even when payout differs
If a link lets readers verify a claim, judge whether it serves that task. Use net EPC for revenue planning and reader feedback for usefulness.
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Measure earnings per tracked referral click after refunds and reversals. Use counts and commissions from the same cohort.
