Energylinx Affiliate FAQ
On this page you will find the most recent frequently asked questions by
other website operators who have joined our affiliate programme.
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FAQ section relates to the UK energy market and the services we can provide
you with in this market.
Why should I become a energylinx.co.uk affiliate?
- It's easy & it's free
- It generates REVENUE for your web site – referral fees for all domestic energy contracts available in the UK
- It adds useful functionality to your web site.
How does it work?
- Choose from a selection of energylinx.co.uk banners to suit your web site's theme.
- Links, link codes, and banners can be found in the Online Resource Centre
- Add one or more energylinx.co.uk links to your web site (exact text of the link will be provided in the Online Resource Centre and will depend on your referral IDs).
- Every energy contract generated from your web site earns you money based on the referral fee that we have agreed.
- Every month energylinx.co.uk pays your hard earned commission if you have earned more than £15
Is my site eligible to join the affiliate programme?
- Every application is reviewed by energylinx.co.uk prior to acceptance.
- energylinx.co.uk will treat all applications with good faith, but reserves the right to refuse any application at its absolute discretion
Is the affiliate progamme for UK sites only?
- No - it's not UK only, but the contracts covered by this programme are for UK domestic customers only.
- All you need is a UK bank account to join.
- All referral payments will be in UK Pounds Sterling (£).
Can I link to energylinx.co.uk and other online retailers?
- Yes, that's not a problem!
- energylinx.co.uk's affiliate programme is non-exclusive, but you should avoid confusing your potential customers. Stick with us for domestic energy to avoid confusion - energylinx.co.uk is the most comprehensive and only specialist provider of domestic energy price comparison services in the UK
Do I earn commission on all sales generated by my visitors?
You earn referral fees on all transactions generated by your visitors when they visit energylinx.co.uk. However, you do not earn commission on sales generated when:
- The transaction does not occur within the energylinx.co.uk shopping basket, e.g. by phone.
- The transaction is completed offline e.g. on the phone.
- The transaction is generated by a link which is not tracked with the relevant referral ID
Are there any products where I will not earn commission?
- You will earn referral fees for all domestic energy contracts.
What are my responsibilities as a energylinx.co.uk affiliate?
- Just add the links to energylinx.co.uk on your web site(s) and keep updating them and we'll look after the rest for you!
What is energylinx.co.uk's responsibility?
- We're here to help all we can!
- The energylinx.co.uk Online Resource Centre includes merchandising ideas, graphics, links, and a whole lot more.
- Additionally, you can contact energylinx.co.uk for more help by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Will you help me with my site?
- We're here to help all we can!
- The energylinx.co.uk Online Resource Centre includes merchandising ideas, graphics, links, and a whole lot more.
- Additionally, you can contact energylinx.co.uk for more help by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Tell me more about creating these links.
- To create a link you need to become an affiliate member then visit our Online Resource Centre
- At our Online Resource Centre you will see the Tag Generator tool.
- Use the tag tool to create relevant energylinx.co.uk links for your web site.
- It takes just seconds to create a link with the tag tool - it's really easy to use.
- When you've created your link(s), just add them to your web site then sit back, relax and wait for payment from energylinx.co.uk!
Can I change the links whenever I want?
- Yes, you can change and update links on your site at any time. It is advisable to update your links frequently
What about other methods of linking to energylinx.co.uk?
- You cannot use this at the moment, but we will be adding much more functionality soon. Keep on visiting our Online Resource Centre to find out the latest developments.
Can I use the energylinx.co.uk logo on my site?
- Yes - your customers like to know that they are buying from a reputable source.
- You will find a great selection of usable energylinx.co.uk logos, buttons, and banners at our Online Resource Centre.
- Please remember, you must not alter our logo in anyway.
How are orders tracked and credited to my site?
- Every energylinx.co.uk link on your web site will contain a unique Referral ID.
- This referral ID tells energylinx.co.uk that your site made the transaction.
- You must use the links provided in the Online Resource Centre. Otherwise we won't be able to track them back to you.
How much money will I be paid?
- We will agree this with you upfront and will be dependant on traffic to your website and the clickthru rates obtained
When will I be paid?
- Every month.
- Starting the date you are accepted.
- If your commission for any month is less than £15, the total amount will be carried over to the next month
What if I own more than one site - can I receive one payment for all?
- It's up to you!
- Each referral ID code receives one report and one payment - you can use the same code for each site to ensure you receive one payment / one report.
- You may want to distinguish the sales of each web site (hence a report and payment for each web site) so you would use a different referral ID code for each web site.
Can I monitor the sales myself each day?
- Yes you can!
- The Online Resource Centre contains many real-time online reports which will provide the exact status of your account, details of customers who have saved a quote or signed up for a new energy supplier and the current status of their energy account transfer.
- These reports tell you how many contracts have been signed, which type of contract was signed, how much your site has earned in referral fees, plus much more.