
affiliate marketing
How to spot and prevent affiliate fraud
Affiliate fraud is a real problem but most of the advice is about expensive detection tools you don't need at small scale. 90% of affiliate fraud is one of three patterns, and you can catch all three with simple manual review.

affiliate marketing
When should you actually pay your affiliates?
The 'net-30 monthly' advice is everywhere, but it's not the only option and it's often the wrong one. Here's how to pick a payout schedule that protects your cash flow, respects your refund window, and keeps affiliates engaged.