Automattic / Automattic/jetpack

Search: Add affiliate program support

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[Feature] Search [Pri] Low Enhancement
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Description

We have a "Search powered by Jetpack" link option in the sidebar. We could let end users add their affiliate information to that link: https://refer.wordpress.com/

This would give them an extra incentive to use the program.

cc @robertbpugh

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by locating the sidebar option that renders the “Search powered by Jetpack” link and inspect how it currently uses https://refer.wordpress.com/. Determine how end users would provide affiliate information and verify that the link includes it when configured; the issue does not name a file or test.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
php, wordpress
Domain
frontend, search
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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