Ads.com RSOC Integration Guide

A step-by-step guide on how to integrate Ads.com RSOC with ClickFlare

Written by Ervis

Updated 2 weeks ago

Thanks to ClickFlare's API integration with Ads.com RSOC, you can automatically pull conversions and revenue into ClickFlare with accuracy.

The revenue and conversions are retrieved every hour for up to 3 days from the moment the conversion happens, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date revenue data. Additionally, a pull is performed after 10 days to account for any revenue changes from Google.

In this article, we'll walk through the step-by-step process of setting up the API integration with Ads.com RSOC.

What You’ll Need for the Integration:

An active Ads.com RSOC Account.
An active ClickFlare Account.
Your Ads.com RSOC Email and Password.

Adding the Ads.com RSOC Integration to ClickFlare

Access the Integrations Menu:
- Click on the Settings Menu (gear icon).
- Under RSOC Integrations, click Add Integration.
Configure the Integration:
- Choose the Ads.com RSOC template.
- Assign a Name to your integration.
- Click + Connect Account under Accounts.
- Enter your account name and Access Token, then click Save.
Select a Custom Conversion
- Choose the custom conversion event you want to attribute the conversion data to.
- If you haven’t created a custom conversion yet, follow our custom conversion guide to set one up.
Save the Integration:
- Click on Save, and the new integration will appear under the Revenue Stream Integrations section.

Offer URL Template for Ads.com RSOC

When setting up offers in ClickFlare, ensure the correct tracking parameters are used. Below is an example offer URL:

https://your_website.com/article/article_topic?campaign_id=REPLACE_CAMPAIGN_ID&subid4={cf_click_id}

Important Note: To ensure accurate tracking, pass {cf_click_id} to the click_id parameter and the Ads.com RSOC campaign ID to the camp_id parameter in the offer URL.

Postback Template for Ads.com RSOC

https://your_tracking_domain.com/cf/cv?click_id={subid4}&param10={campaign_id}&param1={click_term}&ct=click

Important Note: This postback is required; without it, conversions and revenue will not be recorded in ClickFlare. Make sure it is properly configured in your Ads.com RSOC account to ensure accurate tracking

Additional Considerations

Time Zone Alignment:

Ads.com RSOC revenue reporting operates on UTC time. Ensure your ClickFlare settings are set to UTC when reviewing reports.

Currency Settings:

Ads.com RSOC earnings are reported in USD. When setting up your offers in ClickFlare, ensure that USD is selected at the offer level. ClickFlare will automatically convert the currency to your default reporting currency based on your settings.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got questions? Find the answers below:

Q1: How often is revenue and conversion data updated?

A1: Revenue and conversions are pulled every hour for up to 3 days from the moment the conversion happens.

Q2: What happens if I don't set up the postback in Ads.com RSOC?

A2: If the postback is not configured, no conversions or revenue will be recorded in ClickFlare. Ensure the postback is correctly set up to track performance accurately.

Q3: Can I track multiple Ads.com RSOC accounts in ClickFlare?

A3: Yes, you can add multiple Ads.com RSOC accounts by repeating the integration process for each account.

Q4: What currency does Ads.com RSOC report revenue in?

A4: Ads.com RSOC reports revenue in USD. ClickFlare will convert it into your default reporting currency based on your settings.

Q5: What time zone should I use in ClickFlare for Ads.com RSOC tracking?

A5: Ads.com RSOC operates on UTC time. Ensure your ClickFlare account is set to UTC to match reporting data correctly.

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