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Parts 4 and 5: Placing the Tracking Code and Testing
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So you’ve made it through the beginning steps of the ShareASale Setup Wizard! Congrats! Now it is time to buckle down and get a bit more technical. For some, these two steps are a breeze though for others, it is more of a challenge. Fear not, our team is here to help guide you in the right direction.
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Simply press the “Begin the Test” button and place a test transaction for more than $1.00. We will use this click action and make a test transaction to verify that everything is all setup and working for you! If not, reach out to us and we can work with you to fix the issue. Our Launch team and Client Services team are fantastic at troubleshooting!
Advanced Options
If you are looking to gather more data and insights surrounding your Affiliate program hosted on ShareASale, some shopping cart platforms allow you to pass additional information to us at the time of sale. For example, a common use is to track New Customers. These additional parameters can be used in many ways, but most notably is to offer incentives to Affiliates. If an Affiliate sends you a New Customer who converts within 7 days, offer a 3X commission multiplier! YES, YOU CAN DO THAT ON SHAREASALE AND AFFILIATES LOVE IT!
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