Cloaking in Arbitrage: How to Use It and Why You Need It

[RevenueLab]

Cloaking is an essential tool for traffic arbitrage, especially if you work with platforms like Google or Facebook that have strict moderation rules. It allows you to show different content to moderators and real users, helping you bypass platform restrictions and protect your campaigns.

What Is Cloaking?​

Cloaking is a technique that splits traffic into two streams:

• White page: Safe content shown to moderators and bots.
• Black page: The target offer shown to real users.

This strategy enables arbitrage specialists to promote sensitive offers like gambling, nutra, or adult content.

Why Use Cloaking?​

1. Bypassing moderation. Moderators see the white page, while users land on the black page.
2. Protecting your campaigns. Cloaking hides your strategies from competitors.
3. Better personalization. You can adapt content to specific regions, devices, or user behaviors.

How Does It Work?​

The system analyzes user data (IP, geo, User-Agent) and redirects traffic accordingly:

• Moderators are shown the white page.
• Real users are sent to the black page.

A Traffic Delivery System (TDS), like Keitaro or Adspect, is used to manage this process.

Main Cloaking Methods:​

1. Redirects: Simple and effective but need regular updates.
2. JS scripts: Allow dynamic content changes but require programming skills.
3. IP filtering: Accurate targeting but limited by the IP database.
4. Iframe cloaking: Hides offers within safe content but can be tricky to set up.
5. Local cloaking: Reduces suspicion but requires complex server management.
   

How to Set It Up:​

1. Choose a TDS, like Keitaro.
2. Set filters (IP, geo, User-Agent).
3. Create a white page and a black page.
4. Test the system thoroughly.
5. Regularly update filters to stay ahead of detection algorithms.

Cloaking is a powerful tool for those willing to experiment. But remember: proper setup and consistent monitoring are crucial for success.

 

[euromill]

Cool info - thanks

 

[FreeSpins]

Complex stuff. For all those who deal with massive traffic.

 

[eenzoo]

Complex stuff. For all those who deal with massive traffic.

Actually not. Its a straight-forward setup and for those who deal with traffic sources where gambling is banned. Like Adwords, BingAds etc.

 

[akmens]

Which Cloakers are you using?
My fav is JustCloakIt

 

[OrsonWh1te]

Cloaking is definitely a key tool in arbitrage, but it’s not just about bypassing moderation—it also plays a role in campaign longevity and competitor protection. However, with platforms getting smarter at detection, constant updates and testing are crucial.

Regarding cloakers, Adspect and Fraudbuster are solid choices for dynamic filtering and real-time adjustments. Anyone using in-house solutions instead of third-party cloakers?

 

[akmens]

Cloaking is definitely a key tool in arbitrage, but it’s not just about bypassing moderation—it also plays a role in campaign longevity and competitor protection. However, with platforms getting smarter at detection, constant updates and testing are crucial.

Regarding cloakers, Adspect and Fraudbuster are solid choices for dynamic filtering and real-time adjustments. Anyone using in-house solutions instead of third-party cloakers?

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[OrsonWh1te]

Google’s AI is getting better at detecting patterns beyond just account age—things like spending behavior, IP history, and even domain reputation play a role. If your setup isn’t solid, even an aged account can get flagged fast.

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