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XML: Maximizing Monetization

Avoiding Expired Jobs​

How am I making expired clicks?​

Affiliates that use XML feeds often send clicks hours after the feed was generated. During that time, many jobs may have used up their budget and become EXPIRED. If you are using the older click URLs, you may generate an EXPIRED click. When that happens, you won't get your full payout for the click.

How to avoid expired clicks?​

To maximize your earnings and avoid wasted clicks on expired jobs, you can check job status before sending traffic. See the Job Status API guide for detailed information on:

  • Checking job status by Job ID - Verify if a specific job is still live
  • Checking feed freshness by SPL - Detect when your a XML job is stale and the entire feed might need refreshing to avoid payout decreases
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Checking job status at click time prevents wasted clicks on expired jobs and ensures you receive full payout for valid clicks.