Offerslook integration with ZendeskConnect for ad networks

At a glance: Learn how ad networks that use Offerslook can integrate with ZendeskConnect and receive install attribution data.

To initiate integration, send to ZendeskConnect:

1. Your Attribution Link
   http://networkname.offerstrack.net/index.php?offer_id={offer_id}&aff_id={aff_id}
2. Your Postback (for installs)
   http://networkname.offerstrack.net/advBack.php?click_id={click_id}&adv_id={adv_id}

Creating your Attribution Link

The attribution link consists of the below ZendeskConnect base attribution link and additional macros added by the ad-network.

See below ZendeskConnect’s base attribution link with a detailed explanation per macro:

ZendeskConnect Base URL	Description	Offerslook
http://app.appsflyer.com	ZendeskConnect end point
app_id	Application unique ID – dynamic value changed per app promoted
pid=	Media source name concatenated with _int to identify integrated networks
c=	Campaign name	{offer_id}

See below for an example of an attribution Link once you have added additional Offerslook macros:

http://app.appsflyer.com/com. appsflyer?pid=mediaName_int& clickid={click_id}&af_siteid={ aff_id}&advertising_id={ga_id} &idfa={idfa}

For a complete list of ZendeskConnect parameters, click here.

Available Macros on ZendeskConnect's Attribution Links

The following macros are available to use within the generated link:

Macro Name	Description	Offerslook
pid	Media source name - provided by ZendeskConnect and should not be changed
c	Campaign name
clickid	The Ad network unique click identifier	{click_id}
af_siteid	Ad network publisher ID	{aff_id}

New Macros

The new set of macros adds a number of additional parameters in a clear, standardised and structured manner. We strongly recommend using these macros before reverting to the af_sub1-5 macros.

Macro Name	Description	Offerslook
af_c_id	Campaign ID - provided by the advertiser	{adv_sub1} {adv_sub2} {adv_sub3}
af_adset	Adset name - provided by the advertiser. Adset is an intermediate level in the hierarchy between Campaign and Ad.
af_adset_id	Adset ID
af_ad	Ad name
af_ad_id	Ad ID
af_ad_type	Ad type - use anything that "describes" the ad format (examples: video or banner, medium size or big size etc)
af_channel	The channel through which the ads are distributed (example: YouTube vs Google Search)
af_keywords	Keywords list for text-targeted campaigns
af_cost_model	Cost model - CPI is currently supported and the default model. CPC and CPA values are also valid.	{pricing_type}
af_cost_currency	Currency code (example: USD)	{currency}
af_cost_value	Cost value	{revenue}

Android Specific Macros

Macro Name	Description	Offerslook
android_id	Device Android_id - Requires ad network support	{android_id}
sha1_android_id	Device Android_id hashed with SHA1 - Requires ad network support
advertising_id	Google Advertising ID - Requires ad network support	{ga_id}
sha1_advertising_id	Google Advertising ID hashed with SHA1 - Requires ad network support
af_r	For out of store only - Target redirect URL
sha1_el	Used for desktop to mobile attribution - email hashed with SHA1, requires ad network support

iOS Specific Macros

Macro Name	Description	Offerslook
idfa	Apple Advertiser ID - should be provided using upper case format, requires ad network support	{idfa}
sha1_idfa	Apple Advertiser ID hashed with SHA1 - Requires ad network support
mac	Device mac address - Requires ad network support	{mac}
sha1_mac	Device mac address hashed with SHA1 - Requires ad network support

Creating your Install Postbacks

Below is a step-by-step explanation of how to create your install postbacks using the Offerslook platform:

1. Create or select an offer that uses the Postback w/Transaction ID protocol
2. In the details section of the offer page, click the link labeled "tracking"
3. Copy the postback URL appearing in the field labeled postback URL
4. Remove the offer_id parameter and value from the postback url to change the postback from a specific postback into a global postback

Global Install Postback:

http://{networkname}.offerstrack.net/advBack.php?click_id={click_id}&adv_id={adv_id}

networkname is the domain name provided by Offerslook.

Finalizing your Registration

1. If you currently have an integration with ZendeskConnect contact us at [e-mail]
2. If you do not currently have an integration with ZendeskConnect, complete the ad Partners Registration application here.