A step-by-step guide for affiliate marketers — from your first link to advanced analytics.
The free plan is generous enough for most people just getting started:
You don't need a paid plan to test deep linking. Create a free account, paste an Amazon link, and share it with your phone to see the app open automatically.
When you're ready to grow, upgrade to Pro or Business for custom domains, API access, A/B testing, advanced analytics, and higher link limits.
A deep link is a short URL that opens the right mobile app (instead of a browser) when someone taps it on their phone. Here's how to create one in under a minute.
abc123, you can choose something memorable like my-product or summer-deal. Custom codes are first-come, first-served.
go.ramola.app/abc123. Copy it to your clipboard with one click.
Your affiliate tracking parameters (like Amazon's tag= query string) are automatically preserved in the destination URL. You never lose your commission attribution when using go.ramola.app.
Always tap your own link on your phone before sharing it publicly. This confirms the deep link is routing correctly and that your affiliate tag is intact.
When someone clicks your go.ramola.app/abc123 link, we route them to the best possible destination in under a second. Here's the full decision flow:
When a follower taps your Amazon link on their phone, they most likely have the Amazon app installed. If the link just opens a browser tab, they may not be logged in, carts don't carry over, and the purchase experience is clunkier — which means fewer completed purchases.
By routing directly into the Amazon app, go.ramola.app gives your audience a faster, more natural experience, and your conversion rate improves accordingly.
More platforms are added regularly. Contact us to request a specific app.
go.ramola.app is 100% codeless. You never need to install anything, integrate an SDK, or touch a line of code. Just paste your URL and share the short link.
Every click on your links is tracked in real time. Here's what each metric means and how to find it.
Every tap or click on your link, including repeat visits from the same person.
Deduplicated by IP address — a rough measure of how many distinct people clicked. One person clicking five times = 1 unique click.
Breakdown of clicks by device type so you know where your audience is coming from.
The user had the target app installed and it opened successfully. These are your highest-intent visitors.
The user was on mobile but didn't have the app, so we sent them to the App Store or Play Store to install it.
The user ended up on the web version of the destination. Typical for desktop visitors and some mobile cases.
The percentage of all clicks that resulted in the native app opening. Higher = better mobile audience.
Where your clicks are coming from — Instagram, Twitter/X, Direct (no referrer), a specific website, etc.
Geographic breakdown of your clicks. Useful for knowing whether your audience matches your targeted region.
There are two ways to get to a link's analytics:
Analytics data updates in real time, but wait 24–48 hours after posting before drawing conclusions — traffic can trickle in for a day or two after your initial post goes live.
UTM parameters are small tags you add to a URL so your analytics tools (including go.ramola.app) know exactly which campaign, platform, or piece of content drove a click. They're the standard way affiliate marketers and digital marketers track which posts are actually converting.
For example, without UTMs you might know you got 200 clicks this week, but you won't know if they came from your Instagram story, your YouTube description, or an email you sent. With UTMs, you know precisely.
Append UTM tags to your short link (not the destination URL). For example:
That's it. The UTM parameters are captured per click and visible in your analytics UTM breakdown tab.
Add UTMs to your short link, not to the long destination URL. Adding them to the destination URL means they'll be present in the app URL and could cause tracking issues or break the deep link.
| Parameter | Example Value | What it tracks |
|---|---|---|
utm_source |
Which platform or website sent the click (Instagram, YouTube, email, etc.) | |
utm_medium |
story | The type of content or placement (story, reel, post, email, paid) |
utm_campaign |
summer-sale | The name of the campaign or promotion |
utm_term |
running-shoes | A paid keyword or product category you're targeting |
utm_content |
blue-banner | A specific ad variation, creative, or piece of content — useful for A/B testing creatives |
Say you're promoting the same product across three channels at once. Create one short link, then share it with different UTMs in each place:
Now in analytics you can see exactly which channel drove the most clicks — and adjust where you spend your energy.
Every link on go.ramola.app comes with a free, downloadable QR code. QR codes let you bridge the gap between physical and digital — put them on product packaging, flyers, print ads, trade show materials, business cards, or anywhere a clickable link won't work.
A QR code scan counts as a regular click on your link — it appears in your analytics alongside web and app clicks. You'll see it under referrer as "QR" or "Direct" depending on the scanner app used.
Always download SVG format when printing. PNG looks fine on a screen but will appear blurry on high-resolution print materials. SVG is infinitely scalable.
Because your QR code points to the short link (not the raw destination URL), you can update where the link goes later without reprinting the QR code. This is a major advantage over using a static QR code generator.
Instead of go.ramola.app/abc123, your links can use your own branded domain — for example, links.yourbrand.com/abc123. This builds trust with your audience and makes your links look professional and recognizable.
links.yourbrand.com). Top-level domains (e.g. yourbrand.com) work too but we recommend a subdomain to avoid conflicts with your main site.
links, Value: cname.go.ramola.app.
You don't need to manage any TLS/SSL certificates. We provision HTTPS for your custom domain automatically once DNS is verified. Your links will always be served over a secure connection.
After your custom domain is set up and active, all new links you create will automatically use your custom domain. Existing links created before the domain was connected will continue to use the go.ramola.app domain.
If your domain is on Cloudflare, make sure the CNAME record is set to "DNS only" (grey cloud), not "Proxied" (orange cloud) during initial setup. Once the domain is verified, you can switch to Proxied if desired.
The API lets you create links, retrieve analytics, and manage your account programmatically. It's useful if you want to automate link creation (for example, generating a short link every time you publish a new product review) or integrate go.ramola.app into your own tools.
Treat API keys like passwords. Never paste them into public code repositories, forum posts, or social media. If a key is accidentally exposed, delete it in Settings → API Keys and generate a new one immediately.
For the full list of endpoints, request formats, and example responses, see the API reference documentation.
Your go.ramola.app profile is a single shareable page that lives at go.ramola.app/@yourname. Put this URL in your Instagram bio, TikTok bio, YouTube about section, or anywhere you can only share one link — then pack it with all your important links.
go.ramola.app/@yourname. Pick something recognizable.go.ramola.app/@yourname and paste it into all your social bios. Every click on your profile links is tracked individually.
Each link on your profile page is a full go.ramola.app deep link — so tapping an Amazon product from your profile will still open the Amazon app. Your profile isn't just a link list; it's a deep-linking hub.
A/B testing lets you split your traffic between two different destination URLs and measure which one performs better. Use it to compare two product pages, two landing pages, or two different Amazon listings to see which converts your audience more effectively.
Don't draw conclusions after just a handful of clicks. For statistically meaningful results, aim for at least 200–500 clicks per variant before picking a winner. Premature decisions can send you in the wrong direction.
When you've identified the winning variant, click "Set as Winner" in the A/B test panel. All future traffic will go to that destination and the test closes. Your short link URL stays the same — no need to update anything you've already shared.
xyz99 are impossible to recognize in your dashboard later. Instead, use something like brand-deal, summer-sale, or nike-shoes-jun. You'll thank yourself when you're managing 40+ links.amz-).tag= parameter in the destination URL before shortening. Double-check it survived by clicking your own link and inspecting the URL bar.amzn.to link, expand it to the full product URL first, then shorten it with go.ramola.app. Chained redirects can cause tracking issues.shoes-jan, shoes-feb) so you can compare performance across months without muddying your data.If something isn't working or you have questions that aren't covered in this guide, we're here to help.
Include your account email and the short link URL you're having trouble with. This lets us look up your account immediately and give you a faster, more specific answer.
Create your free account — no credit card required. Your first deep link takes under a minute.