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Tracking IDs vs SubIDs: Affiliate Parameter Guide
A click ID usually identifies an individual click. A SubID is commonly used to attach your own campaign metadata such as source, placement or creative.
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The core idea
Networks use different parameter names, so always follow the specific program’s documentation rather than assuming 'subid' is universal.
What matters in practice
A clean parameter map makes postback data useful because the returned click can be joined back to the campaign dimensions that generated it.
Decision rule
Document your naming convention before launching multiple campaigns.
Tracking principle: Define the business outcome first, then choose the measurement method and software. A sophisticated dashboard cannot repair unclear event definitions or inconsistent campaign naming.
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