Skimlinks trial on MSE forums

PhiltheBear

DarkConvict wrote: »

I do also agree about the cookie issue, it means the purchases for a period of time goto MSE/Slim links. So do remember with cashback websites you must clear all your cache/cookies/temp files otherwise MSE gets the cashback instead if you had previously clicked a link.

Judging by the recent DGM/Quidco disaster I think less and less people will be using cashback.:T

But the normal rule is that the 'last' site you visit before clicking through to make your purchase is the one that gets the commission. So, if you go to xxx.com from MSE and then go to a cashback site and from there go to xxx.com you should be OK.

oakhouse13

Skimlinks is still redirecting links as far as I can tell.

robt_2

oakhouse13 wrote: »

Skimlinks is still redirecting links as far as I can tell.

We are only 40 minutes into the working day, give them a chance!

Former_MSE_Dan

Hi folks,

The trial is now over and Skinlinks has been removed - meaning links in posts will not go through that system, and the opt-out option is no longer in the User CP menu. If you spot anything wrong and think it is still running, please try refrshing (by pressing Control + F5, in windows), and if that doesn't solve it, let us know in this thread.

We will now take a few weeks to evaluate the trial, and will let you know any decisions once they are taken.

Thanks for all the help given in this thread,

Dan