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Does link domain actually affect approval rates?

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Quick question for media buyers.

Do you see better approval rates depending on link domain?
I ran a small test and different domains performed differently.

Curious if others tested this too.
What are you using right now?
 
It's pretty common to see better approval rates with standard TLDs like .com or .net because they just look more professional to compliance bots. Most traders are leaning toward clean, aged domains right now to build that trust equity and avoid getting flagged as spam. If you're seeing a difference, it's likely because the networks are favoring domains that look like long-term brands rather than temporary landing pages.
 
On the other hand, some TLDs are more often abused for spam or low-quality traffic, for example .xyz, .top, .click, .link, .site or very cheap promo domains. It doesn’t mean every domain on these TLDs is bad, but they may attract more scrutiny.

Of course, the domain alone will not decide everything. Approval rates can depend on many factors: landing page quality, traffic source, offer vertical, redirect chain, domain age, previous domain reputation, compliance checks and how “brandable” or trustworthy the link looks.

That’s why I think it’s worth paying attention to every small detail. Something that seems minor, like the TLD, domain history or redirect setup, can still make a difference when all signals are evaluated together.
 
Honestly, I've noticed it does matter, at least in my experience. I started using my main domain for everything and saw better approval rates compared to when I was testing with random subdomains. I think it's because the system recognizes established domains as more trustworthy.

That said, it's not everything. Your content quality and user engagement probably matter way more. I've seen sketchy domains get approved if the content was solid, and good domains rejected for low-quality stuff.

My take? Use a proper domain if you can, but don't stress too much about it. Focus on making good content first, and the approvals will follow.
 
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