Commission Junction Publisher
Jump start your Clipper coupon site with coupon and promotional data from CJ Affiliate by Conversant (formerly Commission Junction), the number one affiliate marketer in the world. Thousands of advertisers post coupons and promotions on the CJ network and now you can have this data imported to your Clipper site. No more complicated CSV imports! The CJ Publisher Plugin does all the work for you.
Features
- Import coupons from joined advertisers and non-joined advertisers
- Automatically create stores or define store relations
- Automatically create categories or define category relations
- Import coupons on demand or schedule hourly, twice daily or daily updates
- Define number of coupons to import
- Choose from promotion types: Coupons, Sweepstakes, Hot Product, Sale/Discount, Free Shipping, Seasonal Link
Requirements
- You must have a CJ Affiliate publisher account. Sign up for a free account at cj.com.
- The CJ Affiliate Publisher Plugin requires Clipper 1.4 or newer.
What themes does this work with?
Commission Junction Publisher will only work with Clipper (our WordPress coupon theme), version 1.4 or later.
Full install instructions can be found in the Commission Junction plugin tutorial.
Version 1.6
- Updated plugin to support recent CJ API authorization changes.
It is now required for you to create Access Token and use it instead of Developer Key.
You must also enter your CJ Account ID in the settings so you can import coupons. - Added Spanish translation
Version 1.5
- Fixed inability to import new coupons due to recent CJ API change
- Fixed Stores Relations not saving after page 1
- Coupon code is now imported too
Version 1.4
- Added pagination to stores relations tab
- Added validating terms before returning relation
- Fixed setting stores relations for not joined merchants
Version 1.3
- Added displaying API response errors
- Added displaying quantity of imported coupons
Version 1.2
- Changed API keys test into manual, on user demand
- Clearing dynamic transients on plugin deactivation
Version 1.1
- Checking for coupons all possible result pages
- Added option to choose state of imported coupons
- Added API keys test and notice if keys are invalid
- Suppressed XML parse errors
- Removed unnecessary query args from admin settings page
Version 1.0
- Initial release
4 reviews of “Commission Junction Publisher”
This plugin does okay… It does what it asked to do automatically.. just not too good. My main concerns are as follows:
– In CJ, almost all coupons have an image. this plugin does not include those images. I doubt also purchasing the coupon image plugin would do this either
– Many times I find that the store URL does not include my affiliate link and has to be manually added. If its not there, it defaults to just the regular link without my affiliate link
– Most things are not considered coupons but promotions even if it has a coupon code in the text. But I am assuming that has more to do with how the company classifies the promo
It really has saved me time and made me some money. I just feel like the plugin could do a better job.
It seems to work ok but there are very few coupons on the site.
Great plugin, if you want an easy way to build your coupon site. This is it!
This plugin is ok, seems to work. However, there is still a lot of additional manual tweaking required to get coupons right. I don’t think this tool is adding much value, as it only works for one Affiliate program. I’ve only managed to get about 100 coupons added from CJ, and that’s after applying to hundreds of merchandisers – and most of these have missing or bad data, including missing images, coupon codes, inadequate descriptions.
Perhaps if it interfaced to a broader selection of Affiliate programs, and resulted in a better quality coupon, it may be worth paying for.
Comments (92)
Will there be one for LinkShare as well?
Probably yes, it’s planned, but release date not yet set.
Is this plugin is available for 1.3 version because i have clipper 1.3 version not 1.4….
Hello,
I would like a Pepperjam, Linkshare, Shareasale and Avantlink versions of this also 😉 hehe
It’s planned, and should be available in close future, but release date not yet set.
It looks like it imports the start and expire date as it shows in the example. Is correct?
Plugin imports expire date, start date is the date of adding coupon.
Thank you for the update. Sometimes around Black Friday and other times they send deals/coupons that will be active a couple days away to have a script release when the time comes. Will this mod just wait until the valid start date to submit.
There should be an admin function on the main page of ‘admin duties’ of how many coupons/offers that have coupon codes that are NOT in the ‘value’ field. That way to run, go through to fix them to help your conversions while pleasing the user hehe
Hi There!
This is just an amazing plugin and something that I’m looking for, but I do have a pre-sale question.
Do I have to have all stores and categories set up first before installing plugin? Or does the plugin simply just display coupon codes & sales without regards to stores and categories.
I hope I’m making sense. I just don’t want my site I want to create to be a big ol mess 🙂
On plugin settings page you find options like ‘Create Categories’ and ‘Create Stores’, if both checked, upon importing of coupons it will automatically create categories and stores in your Clipper site – no need to create them manually and set relations, plugin will take care about it.
Thank you so much for such a fast answer!
So, now I guess I need to go and get approved for all of the stores to make commissions! lol
I posted a pre-sale question with this plugin and the clipper theme. I’m hoping someone can help me answer them 🙂
@David, assuming this is your thread, I’ve responded to most and will update with the rest asap. Thanks.
Is it possible to try this plugin out because I tried the Coupilia plugin and all it did was screw my entire site up. =(
Well, I don’t think Coupillia is meant to setup stores and categories like the plugin is able to…at least that’s what I’ve kind of learned through my research. Though, I would love to know the answer. Coupillia is meant to deliver codes and stuff to your site, this plugin delivers deals, sales & codes to your site and will setup everything for you. Again…from what I know.
@weblaunches, we don’t have trial versions of our products, however the difference between the other plugin and this plugin is that this one is created by AppThemes for our own theme, Clipper. We have less control over a third party product than we do here. Thanks.
I am not sure what is wrong with this plugin but it only has imported coupons/offers twice on its own and manual says it imports with nothing there. Does it require something special.
@Michael, we’ll be happy to have a look at the problem if you could please post a thread in the AppThemes forums, where we provide all support for the plugin here. Thanks.
Is the cost for this plugin just the $29? I see similar plugins that take a percentage of your commissions as well. Does this do the same thing, or is it truly just a flat fee of $29?
@Rob, there are no hidden fees. Just a one-time $29 purchase. 😉
Please fix this plug-in ASAP =) I went circles testing with it not importing. Please fix before Christmas (just kidding)
New improved version is available to download, please see changelog.
The Plug-in is now working. Thank you.
Guys i have been sitting here and creating about 20 CJ dev API and all it keeps telling me is that your DEV API is incorect !!!!
can someone explain ??
COPY AND PASTE : is simple but it seems not to work here ??????
@traderbaz, if you could please post your question in the relevant section of the support forums here, our team will be more than happy to assist further. Thanks.
Hi,
I have some newbie questions:
1) Commission Junction imported coupon are only english speaking or E-shop coupons or are there some European language one as french or spanish?
2) Can I choose the import language and country domain site coupon ?
3) How can I find example of coupon proposed by the plugin ?
4) Can I prepare a daily automatic import to feed my coupon site ?
5) How about the money, do you have a short explanation on how the commissions arrive on my bank account ?
Thanks for your answers;
re.1&2. There is option to filter coupons by language like French or Spanish
re.3. Coupons imported by plugins will be listed together with usual Clipper coupons, you can see them all in WP->Coupons
re.4. Yes, you can set ‘Hourly’, ‘Twice Daily’ or ‘Daily’ event to import coupons automaticaly
re.5. Please read informations on CJ website, AppThemes is not an intermediary, don’t take any commission fee, and not making your payouts.
Hello,
Could you please take a look at my website since the plugin doesn’t work at all. I have tried 2 days and it kept telling me my Token invalid.
@dwnl67, if you could please post your question in the relevant section of the support forums here, our team will be more than happy to assist further. Thanks.
I have had post my question for 3 days and no one responds
I have replied to all your questions on support forum.
I have replied to all your questions on support forum. Comments is not suitable place for resolving problems.
If I use multiple plugins like this, will each plugin recreate each store and relationships? I am worried I will end up duplicate stores.
Should I even consider more than one plugin?
I am not using your linkshare plugin and it works but I have to keep refreshing the linkshare settings page to get the coupons. Is this a bug or caching issue?
I am not using your linkshare plugin and it works but I have to keep refreshing the linkshare settings page to get the coupons…
So are you, or you are not?!
If I use multiple plugins like this, will each plugin recreate each store and relationships? I am worried I will end up duplicate stores.
Please disable ‘Create Store’ option, and assign your merchants manually.
Hi Meloniq,
Sorry it is a typo. I am now using your LS plugin but I have to refresh the settings page for the import coupons to work. Is this a bug or caching issue?
If scheduled automatic import does not work (it uses WP Cron), you might need to read this article: http://wp.tutsplus.com/articles/insights-into-wp-cron-an-introduction-to-scheduling-tasks-in-wordpress/
Hi,
Can i buy LinkShare Publisher and Commission Junction Publisher plugin and use it both?
I will buy Clipper theme and few plugins from your site (5 or 6) in next 2 or 3 days and i need to know can i use both plugins on my website without problems (double coupon codes etc.).
Thank you 🙂
Yes, you can use both plugin without issues.
Hello,
I want to purchase the plugin, but I see many issues and problems in the forum from other members who purchase it.
Now is the plugin is working correctly and do the job in the right way, I need to confirm before purchasing it.
Waiting you.
Thanks
Yes, all known issues has been resolved.
I am joined to over 100 programs in CJ. I would like to only import the advertiser’s coupons I select. (1-4)
How do I do that?
Please disable ‘Create Stores’ option, go to ‘Stores Relations’ tab, and create relations for stores which you would like to feed from, other stores will be ommited during import.
Does it import offers with coupons only or all offers?
What status is given to coupons once they are imported? Is there an easy way to go through the list and make modifications before publishing?
thanks.
You can choose what to import from promotion types: Coupons, Sweepstakes, Hot Product, Sale/Discount, Free Shipping, Seasonal Link. All of them will be assigned to Promotion coupon type in Clipper due to limitations of CJ API. You can disable Immediate Publish option in CJ plugin, and you will be able to review and edit each coupon before publishing on your site.
Hi
Can you explain store and category relationship? What if i am using icodes will the category cause any proble, or any other datafeee or network?
For all the different promotional types, are all of them coupon codes or some of them is deals? Which menu would you put these under, eg coupons or deals?
Do i have to join the adevertisers to be able to work with all of them? If i don’t join the advertisers how will i earn commission from them? Viglinks or skimlinks?
Can i set it up that coupons go under coupons menu, sweepstakes under sweepstakes etc?
Stores & Categories relations is kind of bridge/translation between Clipper categories and affiliate network categories, so the plugin know where to add each coupon on your site. Example: Coupons from CJ category “Auto” should be imported into Clipper category “Cars”.
In CJ plugin all promotional types are imported under “Promotion” coupon type in Clipper due to limitations of CJ api.
Yes, you need to join advertisers in order to receive commission.
What if I had used icodes to import a coupon or deal but then using cj plugin import eg sweepstakes but its the same coupon/deal as in icodes, only that icodes just put them in eg coupons menu or eg apparel category. does clipper have a system to detect duplicate coupons and then notify me where I can delete the deplicate?
In that case no, it will not prevent from duplicate coupons, because as I explained to you in LinkShare comments, iCodes using different identification numbers for coupons.
Okay can you guys create plugins for other networks please and datafeed sites like prosperent and datafeedr please? Networks like amazonn etc
In your new version for both cj and linkshare can you set it up that under promotiln/deals we can create categories eg Christmas coupons etc and also make all regular coupon codes thats not a deal go into coupons category please?
Hi
Can you create a a plugin for shareasale, amazon, ebay please?
Also can you set it up in new version that we are able to put all coupon codes one place then others without a coupin code into another menu like eg promotions please. Also able to create categories eg Black Friday and all coupons/promotions that deals with this goes their whether its from another network or plugin or not