Affiliate Link Tracking Playbook (Clean, Useful, Transparent)

## Track behavior, not just clicks Good affiliate tracking tells you which pages create trust and action, not only which link was clicked. Start with three signals: - Entry point: where the user came from - Decision path: search, guide, compare, or product card - Exit action: which outbound destination won the click --- ## Event stack that stays lightweight ### 1) Standardize event names Use one naming format for all routes and components. ### 2) Capture route + intent context Store category, intent, and module position with each event. ### 3) Keep disclosures near CTAs Trust drops when disclosures feel hidden or delayed. ### 4) Monitor zero-click pages weekly Pages with traffic but no outbound actions need copy or structure updates. ### 5) Make link QA part of deploy Treat broken affiliate links as release blockers. --- ## Weekly review loop - Top clicked offers by page - Highest bounce pages with affiliate CTAs - Dead links and stale campaigns - New opportunities from zero-result search trends This keeps monetization stable without sacrificing user trust. --- ## Best next step Open top picks and validate your CTA + disclosure placement on mobile first. - [Best Digital Multimeters](/products/best-digital-multimeters/) - [Best Doorbell Cameras](/products/best-doorbell-cameras/) - [Automate Production Reporting](/products/automate-production-reporting/)