Stop Using Promo Codes Until You See This
Promo codes are one of the most popular ways creators and brands track sales from YouTube videos. “Use my code” is everywhere. But they’re flawed for everyone involved. Here’s why trackable links give you way better data, more control, and fewer headaches.
▶ Video Stats Waitlist: https://go.primalvideo.com/eqnhGcu?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
▶ Primal Video PLUS: https://go.primalvideo.com/mPYz9fW?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
▶ Kit: https://go.primalvideo.com/5rebrhO?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
▶ ActiveCampaign: https://go.primalvideo.com/HiJNGaH?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
▶ Bento: https://go.primalvideo.com/NNB2iBK?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
(When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!)
🤖 FREE AI GUIDE To Fast Track Your Video Editing:
▶ https://go.primalvideo.com/eXbqlhZ?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
Timestamps:
00:00 Stop Using Promo Codes Until You See This
01:10 The hidden problem with plain text promo codes
02:12 YouTube affiliate marketing tutorial: Video Stats setup
03:15 How to build custom promo code pages
04:29 Grow your email list using promo codes
06:13 Setup link expiration and SEO visibility
06:54 Track which videos make money with YouTube
07:59 Next steps for affiliate marketing on YouTube
GEAR WE USE
https://go.primalvideo.com/mlWf5RV?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
Unlock more with Primal Video PLUS
Stay current on video tools and AI. Ask JustinAI for instant answers, access extended tutorials, monthly AMAs, and ready-made workflows → https://go.primalvideo.com/mPYz9fW?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
—
Subscribe to receive the latest updates and news from Primal Video: https://go.primalvideo.com/Yb3EsuN?utm_content=vSK_x6w3ZZI
*Stop Using Promo Codes Until You See This*
If you’re a creator, you’ve probably had this happen: a brand gives you a promo code for a sponsor deal, you put it in your video, and weeks later the code stops working. The video is still live, but because that code is “hardcoded” into your script, you’re stuck. Viewers try the code, it fails, and your comments fill up with complaints. You look bad, and there’s nothing you can do about it.
And that’s just one problem. For brands, promo codes leak to coupon aggregator sites almost immediately. Suddenly, attribution is gone—you can’t tell which video drove the sale, or if the campaign actually worked.
Trackable links solve both sides of this. Instead of just giving a code away, you can “gate” it. By requiring a quick email opt-in to see the current active promo, you stop coupon site leakage and start building a high-intent email list for yourself and the brand.
Even better, these links are dynamic. If a brand changes a code, you update it once in your dashboard and it’s instantly live across every video you’ve ever made. You finally get “per-video” data to see exactly which content is actually driving the most promo code requests.
In this video, I’ll break down exactly why I stopped using traditional promo codes, how this new workflow captures more leads, and how it works for affiliate marketing, sponsorships, and selling your own products. Whether you’re a creator or a brand, this is worth seeing.
Related Content
• How to Build an Email List FAST (Automated List Building Strategies!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e9yjOyvFCE
• Best Email Marketing & Automation Software!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQCEExSyIjw
• Affiliate Marketing Tutorial – How To Start Affiliate Marketing For Beginners in 2025!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyS08aUiC80
• Affiliate Marketing For Beginners – The 5 Tools That 5X’d Our Revenue!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvESHa_v3_Y
DISCLOSURE: We often review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase we may receive a small commission or other compensation.
We’re big fans of Amazon, and many of our links to products/gear are links to those products on Amazon. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites.
