A Campaign Redirect Domain in CPV tracker (CPV Lab or CPV One) is the tracking domain used in your campaign URLs. By default, CPV tracker (CPV Lab or CPV One) is installed on your main server domain, but it is strongly recommended to use custom redirect domains (sometimes multiple ones) for campaigns.
Why Use Redirect Domains
There are several reasons why marketers use custom domains for redirection:
- Compliance with Traffic Sources
- Some traffic sources require ad destination URLs to use custom-branded domains, not generic tracker URLs.
- Example: Instead of tracker.com/click.php?campid=123, you may use bestvpnoffers.com/click.php?campid=123.
- Some traffic sources require ad destination URLs to use custom-branded domains, not generic tracker URLs.
- Avoiding Blacklists
- Tracking domains can become flagged by ad networks if overused or abused by multiple affiliates. Using fresh domains helps maintain deliverability.
- Tracking domains can become flagged by ad networks if overused or abused by multiple affiliates. Using fresh domains helps maintain deliverability.
- Branding and Trust
- A branded redirect domain looks more trustworthy to users and traffic source reviewers.
- A branded redirect domain looks more trustworthy to users and traffic source reviewers.
- Organizing Campaigns
- Affiliates running multiple verticals often use separate domains for each vertical, making campaign management easier.
- Affiliates running multiple verticals often use separate domains for each vertical, making campaign management easier.
How to Set Up in CPV tracker (CPV Lab or CPV One)
- Register a domain (preferably short and brandable).
- Point its DNS A-record to the server where CPV tracker (CPV Lab or CPV One) is hosted.
- Add the domain as a redirect domain inside CPV tracker (CPV Lab or CPV One) settings.
- Generate Campaign URLs using this domain.
For example:
https://offers-tech.com/click.php?campid=789
SSL/HTTPS Considerations
Modern traffic sources (Google, Facebook, Taboola) often require HTTPS links. CPV tracker (CPV Lab or CPV One) supports SSL certificates for custom domains. Installing an SSL certificate ensures that your campaign URLs meet compliance requirements and avoids “Not Secure” warnings in browsers.
Example Use Case
If you are promoting financial offers, you may not want to use a generic tracking domain like tracker123.com. Instead, you set up finance-deals.com as your redirect domain. This increases approval chances with strict ad networks and makes your ads look more professional.
Best Practices
- Use one domain per vertical to keep campaigns organized.
- Always secure domains with SSL certificates.
- Keep backup domains available in case one becomes blacklisted.
- Avoid reusing old or spammy domains.
In summary, Campaign Redirect Domains in CPV tracker (CPV Lab or CPV One) are more than just technical settings—they affect compliance, trust, and deliverability. Choosing the right domains and managing them properly is essential for smooth campaign operations.
See also: Redirect Profiles, Campaign URL, SSL/HTTPS Tracking Setup
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