How Crediting Works:

Crediting is performed via cookies, which are simply text files stored on your computer. Websites can create a cookie in order to store information, and then be able to read back that information in the future.

From your computer, you click on an offer at our website. We direct you through our affiliate partner, who sets a cookie on your computer before directing you to the (offer) advertiser.

After you complete the offer, the advertiser’s order or signup confirmation page will contain a tiny image, known as a pixel, which loads from the affiliate partner’s website, at which point they’ll read back the cookie on your computer. If this is successful, they are able to identify who the credit belongs to, and they post that information to our website. The entire process is completely automated.

Our affiliate partner is a company that forms relationships with several different advertisers, and then websites such as ourselves can promote all of the offers that they provide.

Crediting Tips:

If crediting fails, it’s due to a breakdown in the process mentioned above — usually the ability to save and load cookies to and from your computer. This can be caused by your browser settings, Internet filters such as firewalls or ad-blocking programs, and by user error such as clearing your cookies after they are already set.

First and foremost, we recommend either Mozilla FireFox or Internet Explorer (IE) browsers.

If you are using Internet Explorer, you need to set your browser to Accept All Cookies.
If you are using IE, click the Tools menu, then Internet Options. At the Internet Options screen, select the Privacy tab, then move the slider all the way to the bottom. While you are here, uncheck the option for PopUp Blocker.

Disable the PopUp Blocker
If you are using IE, follow the instructions above on disabling the popup blocker. If you are using Firefox, click the Tools menu, then Options. You’ll find the popup-blocker option under the Content tab.

Disable third-party browser add-ons
If you have any extra browser toolbars, such as search bars, you should disable these. Some toolbars, including those from Yahoo and Google, can include popup or ad filters. In Internet Explorer, right-click an empty area of the interface (or click View -> Toolbars), and then deselect those that aren’t standard.

When completing an offer…
When completing an offer, try to keep the initial browser window on a direct path from the first page to the signup page. For example if you want to read more information about the product/service, or their Terms of Service, open those links in a new window. After you have signed up for the offer, you should be given a confirmation page confirming your registration/order, you should also get a confirmation email. Be sure to let this page fully load before closing or leaving it, as this contains the “pixel” mentioned at the top of this page.

Clearing Cookies
You should clear your cookies before logging in to our site. You only need to clear them one time before logging in; any additional clearing is unnecessary and counterproductive.  To learn how to clear cookies in IE,  click here.   For Firefox, click Tools, then Clear Private Data.

Firewalls, anti-spyware and anti-virus programs
Anti-spyware programs, specifically ones that run constantly in the background, could perceive cookie tracking as an invasion of your privacy and therefore not allow it. If your anti-spyware program is one that actively runs at all times, as opposed to only running when you manually launch it, you should temporarily disable it.  Some anti-virus programs also include “privacy protection” features that act in the same way.  Programs that are confirmed to have this feature include McAfee, Norton, and Zone Alarm Pro.  Examine your antivirus software and if needed, disable those features.  If you are unsure, you could temporarily disable the software, if you are comfortable doing so.  Firewalls, which filter your internet traffic, could be a hindrance to cookie placement as well, although this is less likely.  Windows Firewall is fine, however some other firewall programs could possibly cause problems, and so you may want to temporarily disable them.  Look for all of these types of programs in your Notification Area.