Affiliate since: 08/23/2013, Power Rank: 330 | Read Marija's 36 other Ask SC answers

Many people do not know about the hit tracking tool. Newer members very often feel down and think nobody ever clicks on their ads when they don't get new PSAs immediately. So, from the beginning I inform my PSAs about this tool. When they see that they have traffic with their links they feel much more motivated to promote even more.

You can use numbers up to 4 digits as the Key Codes. For example, I use the number 13 for my blog (no. 13 is my lucky number). So my link for my blog looks like this:

http://www.sfi4.com/XXXXXXX.13/FREE

where XXXXXXX is my SFI ID number.

You may use different Key Codes for different promoting places.

But for Facebook I use the date as a Key Code. So for today, my link looks like this:

http://www.sfi4.com/XXXXXXX.1202/FREE

By doing this I got this information: one week, somebody clicked on my advertisement, which was placed on the 30th October!!! Can you imagine?! Somebody found my advertisement that I placed months ago in one of the Facebook groups.

With this information I got other information as well. If your advertisement is good, you don't need overflooding of Facebook groups every day with 10 ads. Someone will find your advertisement among the others.

I hope this helps.
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Many people do not know about the hit tracking tool. Newer members very often feel down and think nobody ever clicks on their ads when they don't get new PSAs immediately. So, from the beginning I inform my PSAs about this tool. When they see that they have traffic with their links they feel much more motivated to promote even more.

You can use numbers up to 4 digits as the Key Codes. For example, I use the number 13 for my blog (no. 13 is my lucky number). So my link for my blog looks
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

SFI Hit Tracking is very useful when combined with the Key Code Tracking. The two are complementary to get the best analysis of how your promotion and advertising works online and in other sites.

First, let me introduce the Key Code tracking. Using your Gateway links to post to other sites, add .(0-9999) number after your SFI ID.

For example:
Your Key Code tracking number for Facebook is 111
You assigned 222 for Twitter
Then you added 333 to Google Plus
For your banners, you used 1203
These are all the key codes.

To monitor how many people click your links, Key Codes help you know where the traffic came from.

This is where the hit tracking works: Hit Tracking is found in the Power Tools page. It displays how many people click your links and from what sites. Using your Key Code, you can determine what site works best in delivering you traffic and displays your adds properly. The site that has many clicks is the best site to use for advertising and promotion. While the site that has few clicks is not a good site to invest for a promotion.

Note: As you make Key Codes of different sites you use to advertise and promote your links, do not forget to use a spreadsheet or MS Excel to save the codes for proper monitoring of sites that work and sites that do not work for advertising.

This technique can be used for SFI Sponsorship, TripleClicks product advertisement, and PPA Hit Tracking.


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SFI Hit Tracking is very useful when combined with the Key Code Tracking. The two are complementary to get the best analysis of how your promotion and advertising works online and in other sites.

First, let me introduce the Key Code tracking. Using your Gateway links to post to other sites, add .(0-9999) number after your SFI ID.

For example:
Your Key Code tracking number for Facebook is 111
You assigned 222 for Twitter
Then you added 333 to Google Plus
For
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Affiliate since: 08/06/2012, Power Rank: 227 | Read Ronilo's 408 other Ask SC answers

This question needs some background because I guess many affiliates are not using SFI's hit tracking. So, let me start with that.

SFI has a mechanism to track the number of hits (clicks) of each advertisement you have on the Internet. Therefore it is important that when you advertise on free of paid ads to put a key code in your link. You should also take note the Website where you put your ads.

The number of times your Gateway links are clicked can be found here: https://www.sfimg.com/PowerTools/HitTracking or under Power Tools/Hit Tracking. This records the number of hits (clicks) to help you determine how effective your promotions are.

You need some parameters so that you can say that your promotion is effective. Here are some that you can use:

1. The number of sign-ups per raw clicks with the key code you used. Ultimately, this is what is important. We call this the conversion rate.

2. The number of clicks, meaning how many people have watched your ads. The more watchers, the more possibility of sign-ups.

With these two parameters, you can choose where to put most of your ads (investments). You will have a solid basis for your present ads (which site is better) and also any future sites where you want to try later.

A conversion of 1 percent or 1 signup per hundred hits is good.

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This question needs some background because I guess many affiliates are not using SFI's hit tracking. So, let me start with that.

SFI has a mechanism to track the number of hits (clicks) of each advertisement you have on the Internet. Therefore it is important that when you advertise on free of paid ads to put a key code in your link. You should also take note the Website where you put your ads.

The number of times your Gateway links are clicked can be found here: https://www.sfimg.com/PowerTools/HitTracking
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I made a spreadsheet with the name of the resource in the first column, the key code number I have assigned to it: in the second column, and then several empty boxes after that to keep track of the daily or weekly tally.

Then, I copied that spreadsheet onto a new page, renumbering the resources for TripleClicks ads. That way, I can place multiple ads in each resource for Affiliates and products, keeping a separate tally for each. This is a real time saver.

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR HIT TRACKING EVERY SATURDAY, at least! The system resets itself on Sunday, and you will lose your count for the whole week.

Armed with this knowledge, you can easily see which sources are giving you good traffic. If the high traffic source has paid ads, in addition to free ones, you may want to invest some money there for even better exposure.

Good luck!
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I made a spreadsheet with the name of the resource in the first column, the key code number I have assigned to it: in the second column, and then several empty boxes after that to keep track of the daily or weekly tally.

Then, I copied that spreadsheet onto a new page, renumbering the resources for TripleClicks ads. That way, I can place multiple ads in each resource for Affiliates and products, keeping a separate tally for each. This is a real time saver.

BE SURE TO CHECK
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Affiliate since: 04/08/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Robert's 47 other Ask SC answers

When you apply the hit tracking right, not only will your promotions be more effective, but you'll also be wasting less time on what does not produce any results.

Everybody says you'll be able to see the number of hits to your individual promotion sites/Gateways. This knowledge, however, means nothing if you can't see whether those hits produce any results. Here's where the key codes come into play: When you assign a 4 digit key-code to your advertising Gateway, you'll be able to track both hits to the Gateway AND the results those hits produced, since you'll see the same code next to the name of your newly recruited PSA in your Genealogy in KC column.

What you need to know is how many hits go to each Gateway (URL) from a given advertising source and how many of them convert into PSAs. So for example, imagine you have advertising source A (say a safelist) and advertising source B (e.g. classifieds) where you advertise the same Gateway but you code the one on safelist with 5000 and the other with 7000, respectively. When you go to Power Tools > Hit Tracking you'll see, for example, that there have been, say, 19,345 hits to the Gateway with key code 5000 (quite a number!), but when--in another browser tab--you go to your Genealogy, you see that there is no PSA with key code 5000. That means this advertising source is ineffective and you should not waste your time there. Let's also assume, on the other hand, that you also see 5000 hits to the Gateway with key code 7000, and looking at your Genealogy, you see 100 PSAs. That equates to 100/5000 = 0,02 = 2%! Great conversion. You should stay with that advertising source.

You can also do the same for ONE advertising source but two Gateways. This way you can find out which of them is more effective and use it more often.

There are many benefits from tracking your advertising, and although it may seem hard at the beginning, it will definitely become one of your most powerful tools in the future.
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When you apply the hit tracking right, not only will your promotions be more effective, but you'll also be wasting less time on what does not produce any results.

Everybody says you'll be able to see the number of hits to your individual promotion sites/Gateways. This knowledge, however, means nothing if you can't see whether those hits produce any results. Here's where the key codes come into play: When you assign a 4 digit key-code to your advertising Gateway, you'll be able to track
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Affiliate since: 03/15/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read John's 50 other Ask SC answers

Marija,

When you use the Hit Tracking section of SFI, you should write your results in a text document or create an excel file that allows you to understand which of your promotions/adverts are getting the most hits and the most return.

With the hit tracking, you should also use the Key Code section and you can determine which of your gateways is bringing better results and more hits.

Example:
http://www.sfimg4.com/xxxxx.56/FREE
http://www.sfimg4.com/xxxxx.36/FREE

The xxxxx should be your affiliate number, the 56 is an example you could use as a reminder for where you have your ad listed. (Say 56 is "X" advertiser)
Then choose a different number for another place like 36. (Say 36 is "y" advertiser)

Then in the hit tracking section, you can check your hits, specifically on a Saturday before they reset. You will see that "x" advertiser got more hits and "y" advertiser got less, based on the numbers you have chosen for each advertiser. Then you would know to stick with advertiser "X" instead of "Y".

You can also use this same method with each gateway-
Choose a different key code for each gateway, keep track of which ones get the best return for you, and you will know which gateways have the biggest return for your promotions and advertising methods.

This may sound complicated, but if you take the time to study what I have said, it really isn't. I hope this helps. To your success.
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Marija,

When you use the Hit Tracking section of SFI, you should write your results in a text document or create an excel file that allows you to understand which of your promotions/adverts are getting the most hits and the most return.

With the hit tracking, you should also use the Key Code section and you can determine which of your gateways is bringing better results and more hits.

Example:
http://www.sfimg4.com/xxxxx.56/FREE
http://www.sfimg4.com/xxxxx.36/FREE

The
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Make a list of the tracking codes you put with your Gateways, i.e.:

1xxxxxxx.1 - on your blog
1xxxxxxx.2 - is on paid advertising
1xxxxxxx.3 - is on a free advertising site
1xxxxxxx.4 - would be on your Facebook
and so on....

Now the idea here is to monitor the hits you are getting on whichever key code you used. You could be getting hundreds of hits on your key code 4 but you aren't getting any sign ups, whereas in key code 2 you are getting fewer hits but is producing more signups. So this means your key code 2 (which, in our example is paid advertising) is more effective and so you should develop it more.

It doesn't mean you have to totally ignore the other key codes, but since key code 2 is working for you, then it deserves your attention. Or if you chose to, develop key code 4 and the rest so that they will earn you more results. But since you are looking for the more effective campaign, key code 2 would be your most effective promotion, so put more effort in it.

Hope this helps, and BTW your hits are reset weekly, so do check them weekly. Your other key codes may be outperforming the effective key code from the previous week.


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Make a list of the tracking codes you put with your Gateways, i.e.:

1xxxxxxx.1 - on your blog
1xxxxxxx.2 - is on paid advertising
1xxxxxxx.3 - is on a free advertising site
1xxxxxxx.4 - would be on your Facebook
and so on....

Now the idea here is to monitor the hits you are getting on whichever key code you used. You could be getting hundreds of hits on your key code 4 but you aren't getting any sign ups, whereas in key code 2 you are getting fewer hits
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Affiliate since: 05/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jessa & Jerry's 25 other Ask SC answers

If you place many ads, KEY Code tracking is ESSENTIAL! I just finished a campaign where I placed 3 different ads in EVERY STATE of the US. I used the following system:

3101 for a TripleClicks ad in Alabama; 4101 for an SFI sponsoring ad for my own co-op; and 5101 for a group co-op I belong to.

Then I used 3102, 4102, and 5102 for Alaska, 3103, 4103,and 5103 for the next state and so until I finished all of the states.

When the replies start coming in, I will know at a glance which AD list, which state, and EXACTLY which ad the response came from, so I can accurately tell how effective the campaign was.
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If you place many ads, KEY Code tracking is ESSENTIAL! I just finished a campaign where I placed 3 different ads in EVERY STATE of the US. I used the following system:

3101 for a TripleClicks ad in Alabama; 4101 for an SFI sponsoring ad for my own co-op; and 5101 for a group co-op I belong to.

Then I used 3102, 4102, and 5102 for Alaska, 3103, 4103,and 5103 for the next state and so until I finished all of the states.

When the replies start coming in, I will know
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Keycoding is a marketing strategy from way back. In the early days when people where busy with mail order they'd use a department number so they knew which ads were pulling the greatest orders or leads. This is the same way key codes with SFI work. You tack a number onto your ID in your links. For example: http://www.sfi4.com/XXXXXXXX.12

You can learn more here: https://www.sfimg.com/PowerTools/KeyCodeTracking

Just keep a list of each key code and where it is used. Then later you can use the Hit Tracking tool to see which links have been clicked on and how many times each one was accessed.

More information is here: https://www.sfimg.com/PowerTools/HitTracking

Keep in mind that there are three Key Codes are reserved for SFI corporate use. So you will want to make sure you do not use these numbers in your own link and banner ads.

1101 for affiliates from S-Builder.
1200 for affiliates who were not referred to SFI by anyone.
1300 for TripleClicks members via the TC Tell-A-Friend feature.
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Keycoding is a marketing strategy from way back. In the early days when people where busy with mail order they'd use a department number so they knew which ads were pulling the greatest orders or leads. This is the same way key codes with SFI work. You tack a number onto your ID in your links. For example: http://www.sfi4.com/XXXXXXXX.12

You can learn more here: https://www.sfimg.com/PowerTools/KeyCodeTracking

Just keep a list of each key code and where it is used. Then later
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Greeting Marija

You are a wise marketer by asking this question. You will succeed because of implementing this often neglected BUT very fundamental step and plan in advertising.
Failure to track your advertising is not only a VERY unwise ad strategy but a sure recipe for failure online.
Is is no longer an option. It is NECESSARY that you do so if you want to be successful online. Every successful guru marketer knows and does it all the time.

Having said that. Use SFI key-codes in ALL of your advertising especially those set to track your advertising. The system is able to register a sign up or a PRM etc, or whatever activity you decide to put your tracking efforts into.
To get started go to power tools, tabs and then key-codes and take some time to read and familiar yourself with the instructions and various types of key-codes available

To find those key-codes once you get started look through your Activity Notifications or Genealogy. The instant feedback you get on you advertising helps you know which ad sites are performing well and which ones are throwing your money away.

Examples of key-code advertising
http://www.sfi4.com/xxxxxxxx.12

OR
http:www.sfi4.com/xxxxxxxx.12/FREE (x representing your SFI Affiliate ID)

This works when you are advertising your FREE SFI gateways. The key-code is usually up to 4 numbers which is your key-code for tracking.

A paid ad on Microsoft Bing ads for example would have key-code "12" and another ad on a solo ad advertising would have key-code "13" etc

Please note that only those that garner min 1000 VP'S monthly can use Key-codes by SFI policy.Using key-codes with SFI is the easiest I have found so far cos it's as easy as adding your key-codes to the URL's you are promoting. Nothing complicated

In summery, hit tracking helps you to track multiple ads to the same gateway to help you know the non performers from the performing ads.
After establishing from your tracking results which ads/traffic sources perform best, you can then concentrate most advertising effort in either tweaking your opt-in/squeeze/landing pages if you are using your own or simply concentrate all of your ads spend into the traffic source that performs and converts best and that's a beautiful thing indeed

So don't throw your money away by not tracking....

A Wise Marketer Knows....He/She Always Tracks...


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Greeting Marija

You are a wise marketer by asking this question. You will succeed because of implementing this often neglected BUT very fundamental step and plan in advertising.
Failure to track your advertising is not only a VERY unwise ad strategy but a sure recipe for failure online.
Is is no longer an option. It is NECESSARY that you do so if you want to be successful online. Every successful guru marketer knows and does it all the time.

Having said that. Use
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