Knowing the exact rule order helps you diagnose why a click went to a specific destination.
When to Use This Guide
Use this when you want cleaner tracking, safer redirects, better routing, or stronger conversion attribution.
Before You Start
- You are logged into WordPress with an Administrator account.
- You can open PassiveWP -> My Links.
- You have final destination URLs ready before creating redirects.
Exact Menu Path
WordPress Admin -> PassiveWP -> Branded Links -> My Links
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Step 1: Set geo rules first for country-specific destination control.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links, do this in order: open the relevant panel, find the control related to "Set geo rules first for country-specific destination control.", apply one change, click Save/Run, then reload once to confirm it stuck.
Confirm Private-window click tests should route correctly and keep required attribution params.
Step 2: Add time windows for promotions and limited campaigns.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links
Do this Use WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links to run generation for one item first, review the output manually, then continue with the remaining items.
Confirm Private-window click tests should route correctly and keep required attribution params.
Step 3: Apply device rules if mobile and desktop offers differ.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links, do this in order: open the relevant panel, find the control related to "Apply device rules if mobile and desktop offers differ.", apply one change, click Save/Run, then reload once to confirm it stuck.
Confirm Private-window click tests should route correctly and keep required attribution params.
Step 4: Use split testing for controlled experiments.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links
Do this Open WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links, click the test/validate action in that screen, and wait for the result notice before continuing.
Confirm Private-window click tests should route correctly and keep required attribution params.
Step 5: Always set a valid fallback destination for unmatched traffic.
Go here WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links
Do this In WordPress Admin→PassiveWP→Branded Links→My Links, do this in order: open the relevant panel, find the control related to "Always set a valid fallback destination for unmatched traffic.", apply one change, click Save/Run, then reload once to confirm it stuck.
Confirm Private-window click tests should route correctly and keep required attribution params.
Quick Troubleshooting Checks
- Validate branded slug and destination URL before saving.
- Test one click with fresh query params in an incognito window.
- Check forwarding mode and click-ID settings if attribution is missing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using unclear slugs that make campaign reporting difficult.
- Turning on aggressive filters before baseline traffic data exists.
- Forgetting to set a fallback destination for rule-based routing.
Success Checklist
- Slug is readable and campaign-specific.
- Click tracking and attribution settings are confirmed.
- Test clicks from mobile and desktop hit the right destination.
Pro Tips for Affiliate Marketers
- Use one naming pattern for all campaigns.
- Run weekly fraud and quality checks on top links.
- Keep redirects flexible by preferring temporary redirects unless policy requires otherwise.
If You Get Stuck
Open the matching troubleshooting article in this help center and repeat one step at a time instead of changing multiple settings at once.
