This method is not for the faint of heart although it appears to be fairly straightforward. If you lean toward the technical side of things, you can try this. I personally haven’t used it, but being a programmer I wouldn’t shy away if I just had to do it this way.


  • Let’s assume that the link you want to cloak and redirect is: http://bigdaddy.clickitybank.hop.clickbank.net (this is a bogus link)
  • The link is fictitious, of course, but in my mind’s eye, just looking at that link would make a hijacker drool.
  • You need your own website. On that website, create a folder that goes with the link you want to cloak. For example, if the link is for a cure for foot odor, you might create a folder named <yourwebsite.com>/footodor
  • Using Notepad, create a blank text file and put the following in the text file:

<?php

Header( ‘Location: http://bigdaddy.clickitybank.hopt.clickbank.net/’ ) ;

?>

  • Save the text file as index.php and upload it to <yourwebsite.com>/footodor directory on the website.
  • From now on, whenever use the link <yourwebsite.com>/footodor, it will redirect to the link in the index.php file you just created.


There are a number of PHP scripts for redirecting, tracking, etc., that are available on the internet for a fee. My thing is that there are plug-ins and services available that will accomplish this feat a lot easier. I’d recommend those over the PHP method!


The best defense is to be as diligent with hijacking as you are with scams! The best policy is prevention! I hope this helps someone or at least provide a resource to refer back to should the need arise.

Mike




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TomasB Premium Plus
I use PrettyLinks because it was recommended in the Bootcamp training by Kyle. Nice job on this tutorial Michael.
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immistermike Premium
lol - I got started using it for the same reason! Now I know why!
Glad you found it useful!
MIke
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JimSullivan1 Premium
Thanks, Michael,
That is really good info.I am using the free Pretty Link program.Is that enough?

Jim
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immistermike Premium
You're welcome, Jim! The free PrettyLinks should work just fine!
Mike
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RikaSF Premium
Thank you Michael. This very good advice and I will start implementing immediately:)
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immistermike Premium
You're very welcome, Rika! Glad it was helpful!
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Triblu Premium
Excellent training Michael, Thank YOU!
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immistermike Premium
You're welcome and thank you, Trish!
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seconds2work Premium
Thank you for that very important information. I never thought about an affiliate getting hijacked, is sound like pretty links is the fastest way. only one problem, just make sure not to add to many plug-ins onto your site. it will slow it down and you don't want your visitors waiting too long.

I got a question. Using the PHP format, will I have to make a file for each affiliate link or just one for each affiliate program I'm a part of?

EG; Make a file for WA, make a file for AM Wealthy

Thank you and God bless you
LeNard
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immistermike Premium
You can do multiples in a single script as long as they are originating from the same web server. I'd google and make sure you get the format correct. Also, I've read where using the plug-in, like PrettyLInk, is preferable to PHP modification.
Mike
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seconds2work Premium
Ok, think I'm just go the easy pretty way.
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