Domains
Registering visits and tracking conversions is the key functionality of the Voluum platform. To be able to do that, Voluum needs a domain to create all links needed for setting up a campaign funnel: campaign URL, click URL, postback URL and tracking pixel URL. Once the domain is replaced, visits and conversions can be registered in Voluum because all traffic, that you want to measure, is redirected through the Voluum platform.
Main domain
The main domain is used as a domain while generating a campaign URL, click URL, and tracking pixel URLs. In one campaign funnel all those URLs need to be set with the same domain. You can set up as a main domain either the Dedicated Domain or your custom domain added to the Voluum platform. Once you have selected the domain from the drop-down menu, the domain name will be automatically set up in all links: campaign URL, click URL, postback URL and tracking pixel URLs in the Voluum platform.
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Dedicated Domain |
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Required |
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Per account |
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Pricing Plan |
All pricing plans |
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For example, if you have selected the Custom Domain, http://track.mydomain.com, as the main domain, the Custom Domain will be set to the campaign URL, click URL, postback URL and tracking pixel URL as the domain:
- Campaign URL:
http://track.mydomain.com/cf16502c-ba40-47cc-ab6d-3a29a2d6f006?advert_id=&age=&gender= - Click URL:
http://track.mydomain.com/click - Postback URL:
http://track.mydomain.com/postback?cid=REPLACE&payout=OPTIONAL&txid=OPTIONAL - Tracking pixel URL:
http://track.mydomain.com/conversion.gif?cid={clickid}&payout={payout_id}
The below information is only addressed to you if you have the legacy domains available in Voluum.Voluum Note: The rule of setting up the main domain to the URL does not apply to the conversion tracking URLs such as postback URL or tracking pixel URL, in particular when you use a secure connection (https://). The Dedicated Domain is always used as a domain for the conversion tracking URLs unless the SSL certificate is disabled for the Dedicated Domain. If so, one of the legacy domain is used as a domain for the secure URLs.For example, there is the http://frequence-seputy.com Dedicated Domain with the disabled SSL option and the http://ap2db.voluumtrk2.com legacy domain, the tracking URLs will be set up as follows:Postback URL: http://frequence-seputy.com/postback?cid={clickid}&payout={payout_id}Secure postback URL: https://ap2db.voluumtrk.com/postback?cid={clickid}&payout={payout_id}When you have enabled the SSL certificate for the Dedicated Domain, the tracking URLs will change accordingly:Postback URL: http://frequence-seputy.com/postback?cid={clickid}&payout={payout_id}Secure postback URL: https://frequence-seputy.com/postback?cid={clickid};payout={payout_id}
Dedicated Domain
Dedicated Domain is a top-level unique domain assigned to your account and provided by Voluum. The main advantage of using the Dedicated Domain is that the domain is not shared with other Voluum users. Every user has a different domain assigned what means that users build their own reputation and your traffic is not affected by other users. Additionally, setting up the Dedicated Domain is very simple and effortless, even if you have used the legacy domain till now.
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Required |
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Per account |
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All pricing plans |
SSL for Dedicated Domain
You can set the encryption connection between the server and your visitors' web browser by turning on Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for your Dedicated Domain. This one is particularly important when you need to set up a secure connection for your campaign funnels. The below guide instructs you how to enable the SSL certificate for your Dedicated Domain.
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Required |
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Per account |
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All pricing plans |
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Custom Domains
If you need to run a live ad campaign with real money, it is highly recommended to add your own Custom Domain. The Custom Domain allows you to track traffic only from your campaigns regardless of other users activities. Even more, by adding the Custom Domain you can customize the campaign URL, click URL and tracking pixel URL selectively, per campaign(s), with a domain of your choice.
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None |
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Recommended |
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Per account |
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All pricing plans |
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SSL for Custom Domain
You can set the encryption connection between the server and your visitors' web browser by turning on Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for your Custom Domain. This one is particularly important when you need to set up a secure connection for your campaign funnels. This will enable you to use
Redirect Domain
Redirect Domain is the domain commonly known as a masking domain used to display its name while redirecting a visitor. Although, there is the default domain available, it is highly recommended to use the custom domain as the redirect domain in Voluum, in particular when you want to use the Double meta refresh option in the campaign’s settings. The Double meta refresh option allows you to load the page’s head twice, so you can, for example, hide the referrer’s data while redirecting visitors to your offer.
Moreover, mind that you can set up a secure connection for the Redirect Domain.
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Default setting | Voluum Dedicated Domain |
Settings | Recommended |
Availability | Per account |
Pricing plan | All pricing plans |
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Root Domain
This setting determines what will be showed to a visitor without a campaign id assigned. If the visitor enters your Dedicated Domain into web browser's address bar, this person will by default be directed toward the 404 page. However, if your affiliate network platform requires you to show content relevant to the offer you are promoting, you can select the Redirect to target URL option and provide a URL to to web page that will be shown instead of the 404 page.
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Show 404 on the root page |
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Recommended |
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Per account |
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Pricing Plan |
All pricing plans |
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? You might find answers below:
What is legacy domain?
A legacy domain was a domain available for all Voluum users used for tracking purposes. Now it's been replaced with dedicated domains which are assigned to each individual Voluum account. We recommend switching from a legacy domain to a dedicated domain.
Can I place any content in my dedicated domain?
No, your dedicated domain is used for tracking purposes only. It's only purpose is to generate your tracking URLs, like campaign URL, click URL, postback URL or as a part of the Direct Tracking Script. You can set up your own custom domain for tracking and your pages. This is a required setup for tracking with first party cookies using a redirect method.
Why my domain got flagged?
Most probably the platform doesn't flag domain itself, but the page where this domain is implemented because of unsafe/malicious content. The best way to solve it is to check if this oage aligns with this platform Terms and Conditions and don't violate their policy. Also, we recommend using custom domain for tracking, since the new dedicated domain is a paid feature.
