How To SetupVoluum Tracking With Clickbank
Sending Conversions from Clickbank to Voluum
It is possible to send conversions automatically from Clickbank to Voluum. The problem is that it is not as easy as inserting your Voluum postback URL into Clickbank's settings. To make use of an automated conversion reporting you will have to use Clickbanks Instant Notification Service (INS). This service can send a compilation of data to a specified URL every time a transaction occurs. We need a script to fetch this data, decrypt it, select the data we need and forward it to Voluum in a regular postback URL format. To do all this you will first need a webserver with an SSL certificate. Clickbank only allows communication with an SSL protected URL.
Activate SSL for your webserver
Activation of SSL on your webserver will be different depending on the webhost you are using. Therefore we can't give specific instructions. We recommend getting in touch with your hosting provider's support.
If you are looking for a free option to obtain an SSL certificate, check out letsencrypt.org
Get your Voluum postback URL
Gather your Voluum postback URL by logging into your account, choosing Settings and then Setup.
Request access to Clickbanks Instant Notification System
Before you can use Clickbanks Instant Notification Service you will have to request access. Login to your Clickbank account and go to Settings -> My Site. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the Advanced Toolssection. Click on Edit. On the following page you will be able to request access and also to define your secret key. This key will be used to decrypt the data coming from Clickbank.
Download our script
Next you will need a script hosted on your secured webserver that receives the data from Clickbank and turns it into a postback URL that Voluum can understand. One option would be to reach out to a developer of your choice and have it programmed. But because we have done that already you can obtain the php script from us.
Adjust the script with your data and upload to your server
Now that you have the script you will need to make a few adjustments with the data we have gathered before. Open the php script with an editor of your choice. Notepad will do.
- In the section Voluum Settings paste your Voluum postback URL from Step 2. Use the postback URL without the parameters at the end. The script will add the parameters automatically.
- In the section Clickbank Settings paste your secret key.
- Leave everything else untouched if you don't know what you are doing.
- Upload the script to your webserver where it can be accessed through a secure URL. For example https://yourdomain.com/clickbank-voluum-sync.php.
Run Clickbank test and check Voluum stats
Go back to your Clickbank account and visit My Sites, scroll down to Advanced Tools and click Edit. Paste the URL to your script in the field Instant Notification URL. Click on TEST IPN. When the test was sucessful clickbank should start delivering information to your script.
Now gather some conversions and check if Voluum receives the conversion data.
If everything is working fine, you're done. If there is no data registering in Voluum, proceed to the Troubleshooting section at the bottom of the page.
Run your campaigns, optimize and make some serious cash
Now that your conversion reporting from Clickbank is automated, use your time to optimize your campaigns and launch new ones. We wish you good luck!
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