Frequently Asked Questions
Link Localizer FAQs
General Questions
Q: What is bouncerlink Link Localizer? A: bouncerlink Link Localizer is a tool that automatically redirects your Amazon affiliate links to the correct local marketplace based on your visitor's location. It helps you earn commissions from international traffic without managing multiple links.
Q: How does the localization work? A: When a visitor clicks your link, we detect their location and automatically redirect them to their local Amazon marketplace with your correct affiliate tag for that region. This happens in milliseconds and is completely transparent to the user.
Q: Which Amazon marketplaces are supported? A: We support all major Amazon marketplaces including US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Japan, and more. See our complete list of supported locales.
Q: Will I lose commissions during the redirect? A: No. Our system is designed to maintain your affiliate attribution during the redirect process. The redirect happens server-side and preserves your affiliate tags for each marketplace.
Affiliate Tags
Q: Do I need different affiliate tags for each marketplace? A: While it's recommended to have marketplace-specific tags for optimal earnings, you can start with a single tag. Our system will use your default tag for markets where you haven't specified a local tag.
Q: How do I set up affiliate tags for different marketplaces? A: You can manage your affiliate tags through your dashboard. Go to Your Shortlinks and add your tags for each marketplace you want to target for the shortlink.
Q: What happens if I don't have an affiliate tag for a specific marketplace? A: If you don't have a specific tag for a marketplace, we will redirect the user to the marketplace without an affiliate tag. This will result in a lower earnings rate for the link.
Technical Questions
Q: How fast are the redirects? A: Our redirects typically complete in under 100ms thanks to our infrastructure. This ensures a seamless experience for your visitors.
Q: Can I use the links on social media? A: Yes! Our links work everywhere - social media, email, blogs, or any other platform where you can share links.
Q: Do you provide analytics for the links? A: Yes, we provide analytics such as click counts. We are working on adding more detailed analytics such as geographic distribution, conversion rates, and more. If you have specific analytics needs, please let us know and we'll add them to our roadmap. You can reach us here.
Products API FAQs
API Usage
Q: What is the Products API used for? A: The Products API allows programmatic access to Amazon product data, enabling you to search products, and access detailed product information through API calls.
Q: What's the difference between Link Localizer and Products API? A: Link Localizer is for creating smart, auto-localizing affiliate links, while the Products API is for developers who need programmatic access to Amazon product data. The Products API is typically used for building applications or automated systems.
Q: Are there rate limits for the API? A: Yes, rate limits vary by plan. Check our API Limits documentation for detailed information about quotas and throttling.
Technical Integration
Q: How do I authenticate API requests? A: The API uses token-based authentication. Each request must include your API key in the token parameter. See our API Documentation for details.
Q: What response format does the API use? A: The API returns responses in JSON format, making it easy to integrate with any programming language or framework.
Billing and Plans
Q: How am I billed for API usage? A: API usage is billed based on your subscription plan and the number of requests made. Each plan includes a monthly quota of requests. Once you exceed your quota, you will not be able to make any more requests for the rest of the month. If you need more requests, you can upgrade to a higher plan. See pricing for details.
Q: Can I try the API before committing? A: Yes, we offer a free tier that allows you to test the API with limited requests. Sign up for an account to get started.
Troubleshooting
Q: What should I do if my links aren't localizing correctly? A: First, verify that: 1. Your affiliate tags are correctly set up 2. The original Amazon URL is valid 3. You're using the correct link format If issues persist, check our error logs in the dashboard do not hesitate to contact us
Q: Why am I getting API errors? A: Common causes include: - Invalid API key - Exceeded rate limits - Malformed requests - Invalid Amazon credentials Check the error message in the API response for specific details.