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TIP OF THE MONTH | OCTOBER 2008

How to Guide: Linking to Creative in the Publisher Dashboard

Click here to access a PDF How To Guide which explains how to link directly to creative in the Publisher Dashboard.

This process was previously referred to as “Affiliate Interface Direct Linking (AIDL)” and this document should replace all previous guides. Some popular examples of these links include:

1) A link in a newsletter directing Publishers to a specific merchants Create Links page

2) Using a “Get Code” link on the Create Links page that will take Publishers directly to the code for a featured link

3) Adding a customized “Join LinkShare Now” link on your splash page to recruit new Publishers

The URL structure of the new Publisher Dashboard is different from the old publisher interface, which is why we have this new process document. Please be aware that all links created with the old structure will still work – but going forward, please use the document attached when creating all new links.

This How To Guide is available in the Merchant Resource Center in the training section, and also on the “Insider Email Tips” page (see screenshots below).