Conversion Tracking
Conversion tracking is the technical process of recording when a referred user completes a defined action, such as a deposit or purchase, and linking it to the referring affiliate.
What it means in practice
Conversion tracking is the technical backbone of every affiliate program. It records the moment a referred user completes a defined action — a registration, deposit, purchase, or other qualifying event — and connects that event back to the affiliate who drove the traffic. Without reliable conversion tracking, operators cannot calculate commissions and affiliates cannot verify their earnings.
The two primary methods for conversion tracking are client-side pixel tracking and server-side S2S tracking. Pixel tracking fires a conversion pixel on the thank-you or confirmation page, while S2S tracking sends conversion data directly between servers using postback URLs. S2S tracking is more reliable in modern environments because it is not affected by ad blockers, cookie restrictions, or browser privacy changes.
Operators configure conversion events based on their business model. In iGaming, the primary conversion is typically an FTD. In Forex, it may be a funded account or first trade. In prop trading, it is a challenge purchase. Each event type can carry different commission structures and qualification rules. Advanced setups track multiple conversion events per user to support hybrid commission deals that pay on both initial and downstream actions.
How Conversion Tracking works across industries
See how conversion tracking is applied in the verticals Track360 supports, from qualification logic and payout structure to the operational context behind each model.
How Track360 handles this
Track360 provides multi-method conversion tracking supporting S2S postbacks, pixel-based tracking, and webhook integrations. Operators can define custom conversion events, set qualification rules, and give affiliates real-time visibility into their conversion performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about conversion tracking, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
Conversion tracking is the process of recording when a referred user completes a qualifying action — such as a deposit, purchase, or registration — and attributing that event to the affiliate who referred them. It determines how commissions are calculated.
Related Terms
S2S Tracking (Server-to-Server)
S2S tracking records affiliate conversions server-to-server, bypassing the browser. Unaffected by ad blockers or cookie restrictions.
Pixel Tracking
Pixel tracking uses a small image tag or JavaScript snippet embedded on a conversion page to notify the tracking platform when a user completes a qualifying action. The pixel fires in the user's browser, sending conversion data back to the tracking server for affiliate attribution.
Postback
A postback is a server-to-server HTTP callback confirming a conversion event like a registration, FTD, or purchase. Unaffected by ad blockers or cookies.
Conversion Pixel
A conversion pixel is a small snippet of code -- typically a 1x1 transparent image tag or JavaScript call -- placed on a confirmation or thank-you page that fires an HTTP request to the tracking server when a user completes a qualifying action. This request triggers the attribution process, linking the conversion back to the affiliate or campaign that referred the user.
Conversion Rate
The percentage of clicks or visitors that complete a desired action, such as making a first deposit, opening an account, or purchasing a trading challenge.
Conversion Funnel
A conversion funnel maps the stages a referred user passes through from initial click to qualifying action, showing where drop-offs occur in the affiliate journey.
Qualification Rules
Qualification rules are the conditions a referred customer must meet before the affiliate earns a commission, such as minimum deposit amounts, wagering requirements, or identity verification.
Click ID
A click ID is a unique identifier generated for each click on an affiliate tracking link, serving as the key that connects an initial click event to downstream conversions for attribution purposes.
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