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Method and system for affiliate tracking

  • US 20030236701A1
  • Filed: 05/15/2001
  • Published: 12/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of managing affiliate business arrangements, the method comprising:

  • creating a link in a site owner computer system coupled to a network, the link corresponding to a promotion in an affiliate, the promotion being an offer to a user for award of points by the site owner in exchange for the user performing a qualifying activity in a computer system of the affiliate;

    making the promotion accessible to the user by utilizing one or more promotion channels; and

    tracking of site owner points awarded to the user for completing the qualifying activity required by the promotion;

    wherein the qualifying activity includes activation of the link or activation of the link plus a specific transaction, the specific transaction including purchase of a specific merchandise, purchases totaling a specific dollar amount, subscription, purchase of a service, and membership to certain groups.

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