How Can I Customize and Manage Links within GRIN?
GRIN provides flexible link customization tools that support two common workflows:
Directing affiliate traffic to the right destination on your site
Allowing creators to select products through customized activation links
Understanding the difference between these link types—and how to manage each—helps ensure a smooth experience for both your team and your creators.
Customizing Links for Creator Product Selection
Product selection links are used when creators need to choose one or more products as part of an activation (for example, gifting or order-based campaigns).
When to Use This
Gifting activations
Campaigns where creators select products themselves
Activations allowing multiple product orders
How to Customize Product Selection Links
Open the relevant Activation.
Navigate to the Track Progress tab.
Locate the creator and select the checkbox next to their name.
Click Customize Activation.
Select Edit Product Selections.
Ensure Allow creator to submit multiple orders is enabled (if applicable).
Once enabled, the creator’s link will allow them to manage product selections directly, creating a more flexible and creator-friendly experience.
Redirecting GRIN Affiliate Links
Affiliate links control where traffic is sent when a creator or affiliate shares a link. GRIN allows you to redirect these links to any specific page on your website without changing the tracking structure.
When to Use This
Sending traffic to a specific product page
Updating links for seasonal campaigns or promotions
Redirecting traffic without issuing new links
How to Update Affiliate Link Destinations
Open the Affiliate Link settings in GRIN.
Locate the link you want to update.
Modify the destination URL to the desired page.
Save your changes.
Test the link to confirm it redirects correctly.
The affiliate tracking remains intact while the destination updates, ensuring accurate attribution.
Key Differences Between Link Types
Feature | Product Selection Links | Affiliate Redirect Links |
Primary Use | Creator ordering & gifting | Traffic & conversion tracking |
Who Uses It | Creators | Creators & affiliates |
Customization Focus | Product access & order flow | Destination URL |
Impacts Tracking | No | Yes (traffic destination only) |
Best Practices for Link Customization
Always test links after making changes.
Confirm creators understand what each link is for.
Avoid reusing links across different purposes.
Review activation settings before launch to prevent confusion.
Using GRIN’s link customization features correctly ensures accurate tracking, smoother creator workflows, and a better overall campaign experience.