Affiliate QA: A 30‑Minute Launch Checklist

The minimum QA to prevent wasted spend on day one.

Before launch: verify tracking with test conversions, validate payout terms and caps, and screenshot approved creatives.

Run a 1% budget smoke test for 30 minutes. If CVR < 50% of benchmark, pause and fix.

Monitor fraud signals: IP clustering, time-to-convert outliers, and duplicate device IDs.