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Attribution, worked through
Practical explainers on attributing the conversions that matter, from App Store subscriptions to Shopify checkouts, and the pricing model behind commission-only.
App Store attribution
How to attribute App Store subscriptions to an affiliate
Tie an iOS subscription back to the affiliate who drove it using StoreKit 2 and App Store Server Notifications, with no receipt-validation SDK.
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Why iOS affiliate installs are invisible to web attribution tools
Web affiliate tools rely on cookies and pixels at checkout. App Store purchases happen inside Apple's system, so those signals never fire.
ReadShopify attribution
How to attribute Shopify sales to affiliates without third-party cookies
Key attribution to the affiliate link and confirm the order from Shopify's server-side webhooks, so it does not depend on third-party cookies.
ReadPricing models
Commission-only vs revenue-share affiliate programs
Both pay on results, but commission-only means no fixed fee at all, so cost tracks revenue instead of a subscription plus a share.
ReadApp Store attribution
How to validate App Store attribution before release
Validate the iOS attribution pipeline in sandbox before release, then confirm a real production purchase after the instrumented build is live.
ReadPayouts
How commission holds and clawbacks protect an affiliate program
Refunds and chargebacks are normal. Holds and clawbacks are what stop them from turning into money you paid out and cannot get back.
ReadiOS program launch
How to start an affiliate program for an iOS app
Start with a commission-only offer, then connect each referred account to StoreKit 2 so subscriptions and refunds can be attributed server-side.
ReadShopify program launch
How to launch a Shopify affiliate program
Launch with commission-only software, a precise offer, and native paid-order attribution that reconciles refunds before payout.
ReadProgram economics
Affiliate commission rates: 2026 benchmarks by industry and how to set yours
Commonly reported commission ranges by category, the models to choose from, and a margin-first method to set a rate you can actually afford. Includes iOS app subscription rates most guides omit.
ReadProgram policy
Affiliate program agreement template (2026): full contract and clause guide
A complete, copy-and-adapt affiliate agreement with every standard clause, plus a clause-by-clause guide, commission and cookie benchmarks, FTC and AI-content rules, and a compliance checklist. Educational, not legal advice.
ReadCreator strategy
AI UGC vs human creators for affiliate marketing
Use AI UGC for controlled creative variants and human creators for lived experience and audience trust. Attribloom generates; you review and post.
ReadCustom attribution
How signed conversion postbacks and refunds work
Sign the exact request bytes, reuse a stable external conversion ID, and send refunds to the refund endpoint so commission reverses idempotently.
ReadApp Store attribution
How to attribute App Store subscription renewals to an affiliate
Map the first paid transaction, every renewal, refunds, and cancellations to a single commission state using an appAccountToken and App Store Server Notifications v2.
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RevenueCat affiliate attribution for iOS subscriptions: a server-side pattern
A server-side attribution layer can credit affiliates for RevenueCat-powered subscriptions while RevenueCat stays the source of truth for entitlements.
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Affiliate-aware paywalls on iOS: pass referral context without fingerprinting
Show referred users the right offer and still attribute the sale deterministically, using an Apple-issued token and Apple-approved offer codes rather than device fingerprinting.
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iOS affiliate tracking without an SDK: StoreKit 2, appAccountToken, and server notifications
Attribute iOS subscriptions to affiliates deterministically using only Apple APIs, with no third-party receipt SDK and no device fingerprinting.
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SKAdNetwork vs affiliate attribution for iOS subscriptions
SKAdNetwork measures ad campaigns in aggregate. Affiliate attribution credits a specific partner for a specific subscription. Neither one replaces the other.
ReadShopify attribution
How to run a Shopify affiliate program without editing your theme
Start with affiliate discount codes and native paid-order webhooks. No theme.liquid change is needed until you want link attribution.
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Shopify affiliate link tracking with cart attributes: a theme.liquid recipe
Read a ?ref parameter, save it as a Cart AJAX attribute, and let Shopify preserve it to the order so link visits attribute without a discount code.
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FTC affiliate disclosure: the complete 2026 guide (rules, examples, placement)
What the FTC requires, the exact sentences you can use, where to put a disclosure on each platform, the penalty for getting it wrong, and the rules for AI and synthetic endorsers. Educational, not legal advice.
ReadAttribution concepts
What is deferred deep linking? A plain-English guide for attribution
Deferred deep linking sends a new user to a specific place inside an app even when the app is not installed yet, and preserves who referred them. Here is how it works and why it matters for attribution.
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