This page highlights the most common mistakes new AnydealsUK users make in their first week — and how to avoid them. Reading this will save you time, prevent lost earnings, and reduce setup frustration.

❌ 1. Polling the Feed Too Often #

The mistake:
Requesting a 60‑minute feed every few minutes.

Why it’s a problem:

• No new data appears
• Wastes API calls
• Can trigger rate limits

Correct approach:
Match polling frequency to your feed interval:

• 10m feed → every 5 minutes
• 30m feed → every 10 minutes
• 60m feed → every 10 minutes

❌ 2. Not Setting Deduplication #

The mistake:
Importing or posting deals without using deal_id.

Why it’s a problem:

• Duplicate posts
• Repeated bot messages
• Poor user experience

Correct approach:
Always deduplicate using deal_id and persist processed IDs.

❌ 3. Forgetting to Enable Skimlinks Fallback #

The mistake:
Only connecting direct networks (AWIN, CJ, etc.).

Why it’s a problem:

• Some merchants won’t be monetised
• Missed commissions

Correct approach:
Enable Skimlinks as a fallback to guarantee nearly 100% monetisation coverage.

❌ 4. Expecting the Feed to Contain All Historical Deals #

The mistake:
Assuming feeds contain every deal ever posted.

Why it’s a problem:

• Confusion when feeds look “small”

Correct approach:
Feeds are rolling time windows (10 / 30 / 60 minutes). This is by design to avoid the files from being too large.

❌ 5. Not Adding Affiliate Disclosures #

The mistake:
Launching without an affiliate disclosure.

Why it’s a problem:

• Network policy violations
• Risk of account termination

Correct approach:
Add clear disclosures immediately — especially for Amazon.

❌ 6. Importing Too Many Deals at Once #

The mistake:
Importing thousands of deals in one run.

Why it’s a problem:

• Timeouts
• Server strain
• Failed imports

Correct approach:
Limit imports per run and schedule frequent updates instead.

❌ 7. Using the Wrong Feed Type #

The mistake:
Using Amazon‑only feeds for multi‑retailer sites.

Correct approach:

• Amazon‑only (Swift, Pulse, Ultra) → Amazon niche sites
• Main Feed (Swift Pro, Pulse Pro, Ultra Pro) → multi‑retailer sites

❌ 8. Editing Imported Deals Manually #

The mistake:
Manually editing titles or links.

Why it’s a problem:

• Changes not in line with networks affiliate structure

Correct approach:
Apply formatting rules globally or via templates.

✅ Summary #

Avoiding these first‑week mistakes ensures:

• Clean imports
• Stable automation
• Maximum earnings
• Zero compliance issues

If something looks wrong, it usually comes down to one of the points above.