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title: Common First‑Week Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
description: "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…"
url: "https://anydealsuk.com/kb/common-first-week-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/"
updated: "2025-12-23"
category: Getting Started
tags:
  - affiliate
  - onboarding
  - troubleshooting
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# Common First‑Week Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

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.

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## ❌ 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

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## ❌ 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.

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## ❌ 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.

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## ❌ 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.

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## ❌ 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.

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## ❌ 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.

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## ❌ 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

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## ❌ 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.

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## ✅ 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.

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