Add a Traffic Source to Voluum from a Template
To run a campaign, you first need a steady stream of traffic to target. Traffic sources provide you with these visitors. You need to configure the traffic source element in Voluum to be able to set up a campaign. The following article will describe creating the new traffic source for the redirect method of tracking.
Templates
Voluum traffic source templates provide predefined configurations for creating the new traffic source element effortlessly. All necessary field configuration fields will be filled with the selected traffic source's default setting. You will be able to edit them if need be.
Zeropark is already added to your account for your convenience, so it is not listed here.
Creating the New Traffic Source from a Template
The following steps will guide you how to configure a traffic source based on the Voluum template:
- In Voluum, go to Traffic sources.
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Click the Create button and select the Traffic source option from the drop-down menu.
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Select the template that you want to use by clicking it.
- Click the Next button.
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When you load a Voluum traffic source template, all options and text fields are already filled up with default settings. You do not need to change any option or provide any additional information to be able to use this traffic source element in your campaign funnel. However, you can edit any setting you want if you like. To learn more about different options available when creating a traffic source element, read the Add a Custom Traffic Source to Voluum article.
Tip
Voluum Tip: If you are adding a traffic source from a template that support API integration, you will see an additional option displayed. It allows you to integrate this traffic source without leaving the new traffic source form.
Note that if you've already integrated this traffic source, you won't this option.
- Click the Save button.
What's Next?
After you have created a traffic source element, read the following articles to learn how to add rest of elements:
Necessary elements:
Optional elements:
- Add a Lander Element
- Adding Click URLs to a Lander
- Add an Affiliate Network to Voluum
- Set Flows and Paths
Video Tutorial
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The below video instructs you how to create a traffic source from a template.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? You might find the answers below:
I haven't found a template of my traffic source in Voluum? Do I still need to set up the traffic source?
Yes, you do. Creating the traffic source in Voluum is a mandatory step in the process of setting up a campaign. Briefly speaking, it allows to map pieces of information between the traffic source and the Voluum platform to gather as much as possible data while propagating your campaign.
