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Written by
Matt Mustarde,
Joey White,
and
Isaac Maier
Should I build my links manually or programmatically (with the Amazon Link Engine)?
Do you value easy setup or powerful customization? Perhaps a blend of both?
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I close my account?
Account Page > Cancel Account
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Why do I need to input my card details for the free trial?
Card verification helps us crack down on spammers
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How to switch to Geniuslink from Amazon OneLink
It's very simple if you use our WordPress plugin!
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How can I Make the Most of my Free Trial as an Affiliate Marketer?
How to measure the ROI of Genius Link
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Getting Started
Should I sign up for the Amazon Associates program in multiple countries?
Yes, to earn commission from international clicks, you'll need an Associate ID for each region.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I add Affiliate Parameters?
Add them one at a time on the Affiliate page.
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Why don't I see any affiliate commissions in my Geniuslink dashboard?
Amazon doesn't make this information available to us, but iTunes does!
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
How do I Navigate the Dashboard?
Learn what lives where
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
What's My TSID?
It's a Group Identification number!
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
How do I delete a link?
Deleting vs. Archiving
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Does Geniuslink work with banner ads?
If you can specify the destination link of the ad, then you're in business!
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
How Do I Disable Automatic Amazon Localization?
How to override our automatic redirects to create a geni.us link that always leads to the same exact Amazon product page
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
General Questions
Glossary of Terms
What do we mean by localization, translation, and affiliation? What's an 'ALE'?
Written by
Joey White
Updated this week
How do I fix an Amazon link that sends clicks to the wrong country or product?
How to intervene when our localization fails to find the result you expected
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I disable Amazon OneLink?
Step-by-step guide for unlinking your international store IDs
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Is OneLink compatible with Geniuslink?
Nope!
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How Fast & Reliable are Geni.us Links?
How fast we are, and why. Plus our server uptime monitor!
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Does Genius Link Follow Amazon's Operating Agreement?
Yes! But there are some rules to follow...
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Where do you send clicks for countries that don't have their own Amazon storefront?
Mostly to Amazon.com, though we make a lot of exceptions for European countries.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I change the name of my link?
Can I change the vanity code of my link?
Written by
Isaac Maier
Updated over a week ago
How to make changes to a link.
Looking to edit a link?
Written by
Isaac Maier
Updated over a week ago
How do I sign up for the Amazon Associates Program in India, China, Japan, Brazil, and Mexico?
Tips for applying to these exclusive programs
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Why does my traffic list "None" as the referrer?
This is what we display when we process a link that contains no information in its referrer header.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Can I use the http:// protocol for my links?
You can manually remove the 's' from 'https://' to get your links to resolve faster!
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I disable affiliation?
To accomplish this, use a group of false tracking IDs
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I use more than one set of Affiliate Tracking IDs?
For those using multiple IDs for one country or managing multiple websites
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I get more traffic/clicks on my links?
That's not something we do!
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Can Geniuslink's technical infrastructure handle large increases in click traffic?
Absolutely!
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Why do Choice Pages show a disclosure about commissions?
We provide this to satisfy requirements set forth by the FTC, but you can opt out.
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Why is there a discrepancy between my Geniuslink Commissions Reports, and those that come directly from Partnerize?
This is typically due to currency conversions...
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Does the Geniuslink service work on mobile devices such as iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android and Kindle?
Yes!
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Amazon Link Engine & JavaScript Snippet - Programmatic Link Building Tools
Is the JavaScript Snippet (or WordPress Plugin) compatible with Amazon Native Ads / Text+Image links?
No, it's not, unfortunately.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I Connect the Amazon / iTunes Link Engine Plugins to my Geniuslink Account?
Connect our WordPress plugins to your Genius Link account using an API Key + Secret
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Amazon Link Engine and JavaScript Snippet Settings
What do the settings under Advanced Options do?
Written by
Isaac Maier
Updated over a week ago
Why can't I add my API Key and Secret to the WordPress plugin?
This issue is caused by adBlocker extensions being enabled
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I use my Custom Domain with the ALE or iLE Wordpress Plugins?
Once you've set up your custom domain, you may need to reconfigure the plugin to update it.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How can I use the ALE / JS Snippet on an Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP)?
When JavaScript is blocked, build links manually or use the Quick Build format
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Can I include a pixel on programmatic links (WordPress Plugin & JavaScript Snippet)?
Not at this time
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Billing & Account Management
Pricing FAQ
When is my bill due? How does the free trial work? etc.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Is the invoice I just paid for the current month or last month?
When you get billed, you're paying for last month's service.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Can I pause my account?
Want to take a break?
Written by
Isaac Maier
Updated over a week ago
How do I check my monthly invoice?
Know what to expect from your bill each month
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Why did I get charged? I had less than ____ clicks.
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I export my links?
We don't currently have an automated link export feature
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
Can I pay for my account with PayPal or check?
Yes, but only as a prepayment of $60
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
What plan do I have?
Learn more about what features you have access to
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago
How do I change my Password?
"..was it gEniuSLink or g3n1uSL1nk..?"
Written by
Matt Mustarde
Updated over a week ago
Business Plan FAQ
Written by
Joey White
Updated over a week ago