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Exit Shop Guide

Is there any reason why a purchase would not be attributed to my links?

There are certainly some circumstances in which affiliate revenue might not be attributed. See below:

  • If someone clicks another person's affiliate link in between clicking yours and completing the purchase/checking out (this even includes search engine ads, links through ads/social media/newsletters, etc.)
  • If someone were to change devices in the midst of a purchase (i.e. to switch from phone to computer)
  • If a different individual's coupon code is used amidst a purchase using your affiliate link
  • If someone uses a coupon browser extension like Honey or if they have Rakuten installed

There are also some cases in which the merchant or retailer itself may cancel orders. Some examples may include:

  • If the payment authorization has failed
  • If the order was returned, canceled, exchanged, etc.
  • If the sale was deemed fraudulent or was a duplicate order

As a note, these are just a handful of examples of circumstances; these may vary by retailer/merchant.