How to redirect using html

[Genny]

Hi

I know there are a number of ways to do redirects for affiliate marketing. I saw a video which showed a method using a frameset - I want to try this one out, (tried to type in the whole code here but it went blank when I clicked "Preview Post"). The code itself was easy to understand but I don't know what to do with it.

1) Where does the frameset code go? Do I create a new web page on my site and just type in the relevant frameset codes?
2) What URL would I then use when promoting a product?

Would appreciate any help.
Regards
Genny

[Linda Buquet]

Careful redirecting with frames. Many affiliate programs don't allow it.

I think most affiliates use htaccess.

Shawns article
Affiliate Tip #30 - Use .htaccess Redirects

This one talks about htaccess and PHP redirects.
How to Redirect Outbound Affiliate Links : SEO Book.com

[Genny]

Hi Linda

Thanks. I actually bought a program that cloaks affiliate links & tracks hits etc - it uses .htaccess - this .htaccess is already set up on my site so I am too afraid to fiddle with the file in case I mess things up. The reason I'm reluctant to use the purchased program is because there's been a question mark over it and I don't want to lose commissions because of it.

The PHP article looks interesting - he mentions that it's not always acceptible to merchants either. What do you think of redirects via cPanel?

Regards
Genny

[Linda Buquet]

Not sure about PHP or cpanel. Maybe one of the more techy types will weigh in.