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Tracking Method

This is the kind of tracking system that affiliate networks/programs use to monitor conversions. There are several tracking methods available, namely: Browser cookie tracking – a webpage leaves a cookie on the user’s computer which records and fires back information to the tracker (such as the user’s browsing activity). HTML5 cookie tracking – similar to […]

This is the kind of tracking system that affiliate networks/programs use to monitor conversions.

There are several tracking methods available, namely:
Browser cookie tracking – a webpageA single page that is a part of a much larger site. It can be a landing page, a blog page, a homepage, or any other part of a website. leaves a cookie on the user’s computer which records and fires back information to the tracker (such as the user’s browsing activity).
HTML5 cookie tracking – similar to the previous tracking method, except that this one requires a browser to be open for information to be sent back to the tracker.
Flash cookie tracking – this uses Adobe Flash to leave cookiesSmall data files stored on users’ devices to track browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies enable personalized experiences# targeted advertising# and accurate attribution in affiliate marketing campaigns. on the user’s computer. This cannot be easily removed by a simple cleanup operation. A flash cookie is also known as an LSO or local shared object.
IP Address tracking – this method allows you to monitor the user’s activity based on this IP.