LDOF Amazon Link January 08, 2020, 07:30:54 pm I am currently in a discussion with a LDOF member in regards to the Amazon Support link provided. I mentioned the following in regards to providing forum support through Amazon purchases: “ Once you close your Amazon page the link between Amazon and LDOF is terminated. Opening your Amazon page after that will no longer result in an automatic donation to the forum if a new purchase is made at that point.“Is this an accurate statement?Kent
Re: LDOF Amazon Link Reply #1 – January 08, 2020, 07:47:29 pm Interesting question. I copied the URL I use into a file and compared it with the URL currently liked to the LDOF website.The LinkIDs differ.I repeatedly opened and closed the browser and copied the URL each time.The URL, including the LinkID was the same each time, so it does not get a new one each time. I wonder if the older one that I use is properly allocating contributions. Is there a way to see what is being contributed?The computer is not necessarily your friend.JoelUpdate: I did a search on Amazon Affiliate program and found this:How long does the Amazon affiliate cookie last?When your site visitors click an Amazon affiliate link, a cookie (a small piece of tracking data) is added to their browser and remains active for 24 hours. You’ll earn affiliate fees on any qualifying items your visitor adds to their shopping cart during that time: the curry powder, the Instant Pot, and the KitchenAid mixer. (Let’s dream big, bloggers!)The 24-hour window immediately closes when the customer submits her order or when she re-enters Amazon through another Associate’s link.If the customer adds a qualifying item to her Shopping Cart but doesn’t place an order, you can still earn a referral fee if the customer completes the order before her Shopping Cart expires, around 90 days.It sounds like the cookie is time limited. Maybe all the 'contributions' I have been making haven't gone anywhere. Hmmm
Re: LDOF Amazon Link Reply #2 – January 08, 2020, 11:13:35 pm To ensure credit is given for LDOG use, either enter Amazon via the link on the LDOG home page or paste the LDOG Amazon link in your favorites bar on your browser homepage. I have done that and just compared the link on my homepage favorites bar to the one on the LDOG homepage and they are the same.If others have tips to simplify this process, please chime in.Chris
Re: LDOF Amazon Link Reply #3 – January 09, 2020, 01:33:27 am Chris, is there a way to log contributions to see if it's working?I checked mine and the one on my bookmarks toolbar in Firefox differ from the one on LDOGJoel
Re: LDOF Amazon Link Reply #4 – January 09, 2020, 09:38:44 am Quote from: joel wiley - January 09, 2020, 01:33:27 amChris, is there a way to log contributions to see if it's working?I checked mine and the one on my bookmarks toolbar in Firefox differ from the one on LDOGJoelI have asked Steve for clarification.Chris
Re: LDOF Amazon Link Reply #5 – January 09, 2020, 11:17:15 am Maybe this would be simpler and not dependent on spending, or remembering if one is on Amazon Smile or not?GoFundMe: #1 In Free Fundraising & Crowdfunding Online
Re: LDOF Amazon Link Reply #6 – January 09, 2020, 11:25:13 am I like it. The only issue might be what to do with the excess funds.... but, I'm sure some useful way to deal with them could be worked out. Maybe suggest a certain "not to exceed" limit on contributions . Frank 1 Likes
Re: LDOF Amazon Link Reply #7 – January 09, 2020, 04:26:52 pm Quote from: kool83704 - January 09, 2020, 11:25:13 amI like it. The only issue might be what to do with the excess funds.... but, I'm sure some useful way to deal with them could be worked out. Maybe suggest a certain "not to exceed" limit on contributions . FrankExcess funds? I have big pockets, Frank. Just kidding, of course. 😉 Right now it appears we are sufficiently funded. Should that change, then we mods will approach members with some recommendations.Chris 1 Likes
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